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BENGALURU-<\/strong> Swiss International Air Lines (LX)<\/a> has launched nonstop flights between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru (BLR). The inaugural flight, LX140, departed Zurich at 1:34 p.m. local time, marking the start of a five-times-weekly service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new route makes Bengaluru SWISS’s third destination in India, alongside Delhi (DEL) and Mumbai (BOM). It provides travellers from southern India with direct access to the airline’s Zurich hub and onward connections across Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Nabil Molinari | Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SWISS Expands Its India Network With Bengaluru Flights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The launch strengthens SWISS’s presence in India, particularly in a market known for technology companies, international businesses and growing travel demand. Bengaluru<\/a> is one of Asia’s major technology and innovation hubs, attracting business travellers, corporate customers and visitors from across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new route also supports travel between Switzerland and southern India. Passengers can fly nonstop between Bengaluru and Zurich, with onward connections through Zurich to destinations across the SWISS network and the wider Lufthansa Group network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SWISS CEO Jens Fehlinger<\/strong> said the new service would create opportunities for passengers, Swiss companies and Switzerland’s business community. He described Bengaluru as a major technology and innovation centre and said the airline was making a targeted investment in its long-haul network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline expects the route to serve several passenger segments, including corporate travellers, technology-sector professionals, leisure passengers and members of the Indian diaspora living in Europe and elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bengaluru’s addition also expands SWISS’s Indian network beyond the established markets of Delhi <\/a>and Mumbai. The route gives the airline another connection to a major Indian metropolitan area while strengthening links between Switzerland and one of India’s most important business centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Swiss Airbus A330-300; HB-JHJ@ZRH;12.01.2020 | Arriving as L\u2026 | Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SWISS Zurich-Bengaluru Flight Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SWISS has scheduled the route five times a week in each direction. The published timetable lists the following services, with all times local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flight<\/th>Route<\/th>Departure<\/th>Arrival<\/th>Operating days<\/th><\/tr>
LX140<\/td>Zurich (ZRH) to Bengaluru (BLR)<\/td>1:20 p.m.<\/td>2:55 a.m. the next day<\/td>Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday<\/td><\/tr>
LX141<\/td>Bengaluru (BLR) to Zurich (ZRH)<\/td>4:50 a.m.<\/td>10:50 a.m.<\/td>Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The inaugural LX140 departed at 1:34 p.m. on October 27, compared with the published scheduled departure time of 1:20 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The route is scheduled to operate with the Airbus A330-300<\/a>. The aircraft offers First, Business and Economy Class, giving passengers access to SWISS’s premium and standard cabin products on the long-haul service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The timings also allow passengers travelling from Bengaluru to reach Zurich in the morning and connect to onward flights. Travellers from Switzerland can arrive in Bengaluru early the following morning, depending on the operating schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: HOK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bengaluru Route Targets Business and Leisure Travellers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bengaluru has established itself as a major centre for technology, innovation and international business. The presence of multinational technology companies and European businesses in the region makes the city an important destination for corporate travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The route also offers leisure travellers direct access to southern India. Bengaluru can serve as a starting point for journeys through Karnataka and other parts of the region, combining city visits with historical, cultural and nature-focused experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new service is part of SWISS’s wider effort to expand its long-haul network in strategically important markets. Its Zurich hub gives passengers from Bengaluru access to additional destinations through connections across the Lufthansa Group network<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline has also highlighted the role of premium travel on the route. Passengers can choose between First, Business and Economy Class, while connecting customers can continue through Zurich to destinations in Europe and North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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