Airline restrictions in one place. Check the maximum weight of hand and checked baggage. We checked what limits individual carriers have.
Click on the selected airline and check the maximum weight of hand and checked baggage:
- Air France
- LOT
- Ryanair
- Wizz Air
- Small Planet Airlines
- Swiss Airlines
- EasyJet
- Emirates
- Norwegian Air Shuttle
- Lufthansa
- Air Canada
- British Airways
- Ibiera
- China Southern
- Qatar Airways
Air France
Checked Baggage
Size: The sum of the dimensions must not exceed 158 cm
Weight: 23 kg
Business Class / La Première: 32 kg
Hand luggage
Regardless of the direction, you can take one standard hand luggage and one personal luggage
Size: 55 x 35 x 25 cm
Weight: Total 12 kg for (economy) or 18 kg for (Premium Economy, Business or La Première cabins)
You can take two pieces of hand luggage in (Premium Economy, Business or La Première cabins)
Personal luggage
Size: 40 x 30 x 15 cm
You can choose one option:
- Bag
- Folder
- Laptop bag
Additionally, you can take:
- Umbrella
- Products purchased in the duty-free zone
- Outerwear
- Accessories for children
- Medical equipment
Last update: 26.02.2020 r.
LOT
Checked Baggage
Size: The sum of the dimensions must not exceed 158 cm
Weight: 23 kg
Hand luggage
Size: 55 x 40 x 23 cm
Weight: 8 kg
• LOT Business Class - 2 pieces each up to 9 kg
Additionally, as part of the ticket price, as hand luggage, the passenger may take with him:
• a handbag or a men's bag or laptop (dimensions 40 cm x 35 cm x 12 cm)
• for travelling with children - food and a foldable pram or stroller
Excess baggage:
Additional piece (max. 23 kg and 158 cm)
Domestic flights: 40 EUR + 8% VAT
International flights: 70 EUR
Intercontinental flights: EUR 105
Additional piece with extended weight and size: (23-32 kg), > 158 cm)
Domestic flights: 80 EUR + 8% VAT
International flights: 140 EUR
Intercontinental flights: EUR 210
Sports equipment:
may be carried free of charge if it is within the baggage allowance.
if you continue your journey with another carrier, please read its baggage regulations
Extra charge for oversized sports equipment (exact list: http://www.lot.com/pl/pl/sprzet-sportowy)
Domestic flights: EUR 12/25
International flights: 50/100 EUR
Intercontinental flights: EUR 100/200
For departures from Polish ports, an additional service fee should be added: EUR 10-15
The maximum weight of sports equipment may not exceed 45 kg
Last updated: 10.11.2017.
Ryanair
Each passenger can reserve a maximum of three pieces of luggage
Checked Baggage
Weight: 15/20 kg
Purchased online: EUR 10-40 + EUR 5/10 for increasing to 20 kg
Purchased at the airport: EUR 25-50 + EUR 10 for increasing to 20 kg
Cabin Baggage
Only priority boarding passengers will be permitted to take one small bag (40cm x 20cm x 25cm), plus a larger cabin bag (55 x 40 x 20cm) with a maximum weight allowance of 10kg into the cabin free of charge.
Non-priority customers can only bring one small bag (40cm x 20cm x 25cm), that must fit into the sizer. If non-priority customers want to bring a second bigger bag, they can purchase a lower cost 10kg check-in bag at the time of booking online. It must be checked-in at the airport bag drop desk, prior to reaching airport security.
If you are a non-priority customer and have not already added a 10kg bag to your booking, but would like to, you can purchase one at the airport bag drop desk for an extra fee.
Duty-free bags are permitted in the cabin along with your cabin baggage.
Additional baggage:
Prices: on rayanair.com / at the airport
Maximum weight 30 kg
Sports equipment: 30 EUR / 35 EUR
Bicycle: 60 EUR / 70 EUR
Ski equipment: 40 EUR / 45 EUR
Golf equipment: 30 EUR / 35 EUR
Additional fees:
Printing boarding pass at the airport: EUR 15
Credit card payment: 2%
Airport check-in: EUR 50
Infant: 20 EUR
Baby accessories: 20 EUR
Last updated: 21.02.2020.
WizzAir
Checked baggage - paid
Dimension: 149 x 119 x 171 cm
Weight: 32 kg
Small hand luggage - free
Dimension: 42 x 32 x 25 cm
Large hand luggage - paid
Dimension: 56 x 45 x 25 cm
Sports equipment - paid (online 30 EUR / on-site 60 EUR)
- skis, snowboard, surfing equipment, golf bags packed in a pocket
- jumping poles can only be transported packed in cloth bags
- bicycles packed in a travel cover (the wheels and pedals must be removed and the handlebar parallel to the frame or wrapped in cardboard; the tires must be deflated
- diving equipment - the cylinder must be empty, the power source removed or the switches protected in the off position
If you use priority boarding, in addition to small or large hand luggage, you can bring an additional personal item onboard: a purse, a bag with a laptop or camera, the dimensions of which do not exceed 40 x 30 x 18 cm.
Onboard, you can also bring for free:
- coat or blanket
- mobile phone
- something to read during the flight
- for children under 2 years old: food for the duration of the flight and a foldable pram or small cradle
- a pair of crutches for passengers with physical disabilities
Last updated: 10.11.2017.
Small Planet Airlines
Checked Baggage
Size: max circumference 158 cm
Weight: 20 kg
Hand luggage
Weight: 5 kg
For a child under 2 years old who has not purchased a separate seat - 10 kg checked baggage and a stroller.
EXCESS BAGS: 40 PLN
SPECIAL LUGGAGE TRANSPORT FEE: 160 PLN (Does not apply to tickets purchased directly through our website www.smallplanet.aero)
EXCEPTIONS:
Flights to Dubai and Tenerife - 87 EUR;
One way flight fee.
Sports equipment, musical instruments, prams or wheelchairs can be transported as special baggage. Passengers who want to carry special baggage must reserve an extra seat on the aircraft. This place should be bought in advance at the travel agency where you made the reservation or directly with the carrier, providing the dimensions and weight of the luggage.
Since the transport of special baggage requires prior planning, an additional fee is charged. The maximum total weight of special luggage for one passenger is 32 kg, while its length cannot exceed 270 cm.
Last updated: 10.11.2017.
EasyJet
Checked Baggage
Size: max circumference 275 cm
Weight: 15 kg / 23 kg - depending on the option purchased (with the option to buy in packages of 3 kg, up to 32 kg)
Hand luggage
Regardless of the direction, you can take one standard hand luggage without a weight limit, but you must place it yourself in the top hold.
Size: 55 x 40 x 23 cm
Personal luggage
If you are the holder of an easyJet Plus card or are travelling with a baby under two years old.
Size: 45 x 36 x 20 cm
In addition, passengers can take their outer clothing, shawl, umbrella and mobility equipment, e.g. crutches, walking stick or walking frame. If a passenger is in a wheelchair, this must be reported in advance so that airport staff have time to prepare a special wheelchair to board.
Last updated: November 22, 2017
Emirates
Checked Baggage
Size: max circumference 150 cm
Weight in the Saver and Flex tariff: 30 kg
Weight in the Specjal tariff 20 kg
Weight in the Flex Plus tariff 35 kg
Waka in bisines class 40 kg
Weight in the first class 50 kg
Hand luggage
Size: 55 x 38 x 20 cm
Weight: 7 kg
You can report any number of pieces of baggage as long as its total weight does not exceed the maximum baggage allowance for your class. However, each individual piece may not weigh more than 32 kg in total.
If a single piece has overall dimensions (length + width + height) greater than 300 cm, it cannot be registered as baggage and should be sent as a load. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Baggage allowance calculator
Lufthansa
Checked Baggage
Size: the sum of the dimensions must not exceed 158 cm
Weight: 23 kg
Hand luggage
Size: 55 x 40 x 23 cm
Weight: 8 kg
Business-class
Checked baggage 2 x 32 kg
Hand luggage 2 x 8 kg
Travelling with a ticket issued in the "Light" fare, you can book one item of baggage weighing up to 23 kg in the "My Reservations" tab, for a fee of EUR 15 per one-way trip. For last-minute reservations - at the ticket desk or check-in counter - a higher fee of EUR 30 applies, booking at the gate the fee is EUR 45.
Free transportation of sports luggage (skis, snowboarding, etc.) instead of the reserved baggage or as an extra suitcase does not apply to travel with a Light fare ticket. Fees for extra sports baggage and extra baggage can be found here.
Last updated: 10.11.2017.
Air Canada
Checked Baggage
Standard luggage can weigh up to 23kg and the sum of its dimensions cannot exceed 158 cm
The sizes and prices vary depending on the flight, we recommend using the luggage calculator: https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/checked.html
Hand luggage
Regardless of the direction, you can take one standard hand luggage and one personal luggage
Hand luggage
Size: 55 x 40 x 23 cm
Personal luggage
Size: 33 x 43 x 16 cm
The limitation of luggage weight is the possibility of placing it in the luggage compartment yourself
If you travel with a child, you can take extra personal luggage
You cannot consume your own food and drinks on board
List of items that cannot be taken on board.
Additional advice from the carrier:
The following items must always be placed in your carry-on baggage:
- laptop
- the key from the house/car
- medicines
- cash
- valuable items like the camera
- Do not wrap luggage with materials preventing it from being opened
- Remove all old markings from previous flights
- Add a tag to recognize it
Last updated: November 18, 2017
British Airways
Checked Baggage
Size: 90 x 75 x 43 cm
The luggage dimension includes protruding parts such as wheels
Weight: 23 kg (on some flights the limit is 32 kg, details - https://www.britishairways.com/pl-pl/information/baggage-essentials/checked-baggage-allowances)
Premium economy class: 2x 23kg
First-class and business: 3x 23 kg
Hand luggage
Regardless of the direction, you can take one standard hand luggage and one personal luggage (e.g. laptop or handbag)
Hand luggage
Size: 56 x 45 x 25 cm
Personal luggage
Size: 40 x 30 x 15 cm
Personnel baggage must be affixed with the "yellow mark" available from airport staff. Keep this luggage under the seat.
If you are travelling with a child, you can take a pram with maximum dimensions 117 x 38 x 38 cm and a child seat free of charge - see details.
For excess baggage (24-32kg) a fee of 75 EUR will be added
You can also buy additional hand luggage at the airport - 75 EUR or online (20-55 EUR depending on the flight)
List of prohibited articles
Last updated: November 18, 2017
Iberia
Checked Baggage
Domestic and European flights:
Basic class: none
Classic / Flexible class: 23kg / the sum of dimensions cannot exceed 158 cm
Business-class: 2 pieces
Flights from/to the Middle East
Economy: 23kg / sum of dimensions cannot exceed 158 cm
Business-class: 2 pieces
Flights from/to America, Asia and South Africa
Reduced economy: 23kg / total dimensions may not exceed 158 cm
Full economy and business: 2 pieces
Business plus: 3 items
Hand luggage
Regardless of the direction, you can take one standard hand luggage and one personal luggage (e.g. laptop or handbag)
Hand luggage
Size: 56 x 45 x 25 cm
Personal luggage
Size: 40 x 26 x 20 cm
In the case of excess baggage, please check the fee tables.
Additional advice from the carrier:
- Put valuable items into hand luggage
- Remove all old markings from previous flights
- Add a tag to recognize it
Last updated: November 18, 2017
China Southern
Checked Baggage
The sum of the dimensions must not exceed 158 cm
Other international travels
First-class: 3 pieces of 32 kg
Business-class: 3 pieces of 23 kg
Premium economy class: 2 pieces, 23 kg each
Economy class: 1 pcs. 23 kg
Infants without space: 1 item of 10 kg, where the sum of the dimensions is less than 115cm
Flights from China to Oceania, America, Japan and Russia
First-class: 3 pieces of 32 kg
Business-class: 2 pieces, 32 kg each
Premium economy class, economy class: 2 pieces of 23 kg
Infants without space: 1 item of 10 kg, where the sum of the dimensions is less than 115cm
Flights from China to the Middle East and West Asia
First-class: 3 pieces of 32 kg
Business-class: 2 pieces, 32 kg each
Premium economy class, economy class: 1 item 32kg
Infants without space: 1 item of 10 kg, where the sum of the dimensions is less than 115cm
Hand luggage
Size: the sum of the dimensions cannot exceed 115 cm
Weight: 5 kg
In the first-class, two pieces of luggage are possible.
Additionally, you can take personal luggage, i.e. a small backpack, laptop, umbrella, camera or small bag.
In the case of excess baggage, please check the fee tables
Qatar Airways
Checked Baggage
Your baggage allowance is always stated on Qatar Airways tickets. In general, you can take 2 pieces of luggage up to 23 kg each, where the sum of the dimensions cannot exceed 158 cm.
Flights from/to Brazil
The sum of the dimensions must not exceed 158 cm
Regardless of the class, you can take 2 pieces of luggage, each of which does not exceed 32 kg.
Flights from/to Argentina, the United States and Canada
The sum of the dimensions must not exceed 158 cm
Economy Class: 2 items of luggage, each of which does not exceed 23 kg.
First Class and Business: 2 pieces of luggage, each of which does not exceed 32 kg.
Flights from/to Africa
The sum of the dimensions must not exceed 300 cm
Economy Class: 45 kg
First Class and Business: 65 kg
Hand luggage
Size: 50 x 37 x 25 cm
Weight: 1 item up to 7 kg
First Class and Business: 2 pcs. Up to 15 kg
Extra luggage, such as a laptop or briefcase, should be within the basic cabin baggage allowance.
Update: November 18, 2017
