SWISS plans to increase capacity during the summer months on two popular routes to Spain, specifically to Malaga on the sunny Costa del Sol, and to Alicante.
Furthermore, you can expect a special kind of luxury on these routes to the sun; find out more below!
Summer flights from Zurich to Malaga on the SWISS Airbus A340
SWISS will deploy the Airbus A340-300 on selected short-haul flights between Zurich and Malaga in summer 2026.
Normally, Airbus A220 and A320 family aircraft, as well as Embraer aircraft, are used on this route.
However, from April 4, 2026, until further notice, an Airbus A340 will fly every Saturday between Zurich and Malaga.
What is special about this aircraft
So, what’s so special about this aircraft type?
This is actually a long-haul aircraft. In Asia, long-haul aircraft are regularly used on short-haul routes. In Europe, this is much less common and usually only occurs to temporarily increase capacity on popular routes during peak season.
This gives SWISS passengers traveling to Malaga the opportunity to enjoy the approximately 3-hour flight to the sun with the highest comfort of a long-haul flight.
Seating options
In total, there are eight seats in First Class, 42 in Business Class, 21 in Premium Economy Class and 144 in Economy Class on board.
Even for economy class passengers, seating comfort is improved. Business class passengers benefit the most, however. On the nearly 3-hour flights, lie-flat seats familiar from long-haul flights are available. And for an additional fee, seats in the first-class cabin can even be selected.
Zurich to Malaga: Flight times and numbers
• Zurich – Malaga: LX2118, Departure: 12:40 pm, Arrival: 3:25 pm; Saturdays
• Malaga – Zurich: LX2119, Departure: 5:00 pm, Arrival: 7:35 pm; Saturdays
SWISS Airline
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is the airline of Switzerland. It operates a global flight network from Zurich and Geneva, connecting the country with over 110 destinations worldwide. The airline carries 16.5 million guests per year with one of Europe’s most advanced fleets of 90 aircraft.
SWISS is part of the Lufthansa Group and a member of the Star Alliance. The airline is certified as a 4-Star Airline for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service.
With its new cabin interior design, SWISS introduce the “Silent Luxury” concept. The aim is to ensure that all passengers experience a sense of tranquillity and exclusivity, no matter the class they are flying in. With this redesign, SWISS reinforces its position as a premium airline.
SWISS has been serving at Malaga Airport since 2012.
