Accordign to BIAL, the new route is designed to meet strong demand from business travellers, the technology sector, premium leisure customers and the growing Indian diaspora across Europe and beyond.
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Direct flight services from Bengaluru to Zurich, operating five times a week, will become operational from October 2026.
The Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) which operates the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) said that Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will launch the new non-stop flights between Bengaluru and Zurich offering customers seamless access between southern India and Zurich, with onward connections across Europe and North America through the Lufthansa Group network.
It added that the new route is designed to meet strong demand from business travellers, the technology sector, premium leisure customers and the growing Indian diaspora across Europe and beyond.
Third Lufthansa Group gateway
“India remains a strategically important market for the Lufthansa Group, and we are delighted to welcome Swiss International Air Lines to Bengaluru – one of the world’s leading technology and innovation hubs. As our third Lufthansa Group gateway from the city, alongside Frankfurt and Munich, this new SWISS service significantly enhances connectivity for travellers from southern India. Customers can now enjoy a truly premium Swiss travel experience – including First Class on every flight – combined with seamless access to Europe and North America via our Zurich hub,” Kevin Markette, Lufthansa Group Senior Director – Regional Sales South Asia said.
Customers travelling on this new route will enjoy SWISS’s onboard service across First, Business and Economy Class, including premium lounges, high-quality Swiss cuisine and effortless onward connections through Zurich Airport.
“The introduction of SWISS’ direct BLR–ZRH service is a strong validation of the market maturity and long-term potential that Bengaluru continues to demonstrate. This non-stop link meets surging corporate and leisure demand, connecting India’s Silicon Valley with a premier global financial capital. Supported by KIA’s domestic network spanning 78 destinations, the new service will also enable efficient single-ticket transfers for passengers across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in India,” Girish Nair, Chief Operating Officer, BIAL said.
Bookings from May 19
Tickets for the new Zurich–Bengaluru route are available for sale beginning May 19 through swiss.com and via travel agency partners.
At present, Bengaluru is connected to five European cities: London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Munich with flights operated by British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Lufthansa.
Published – May 19, 2026 03:17 pm IST
