Excess, bulky and special baggage


Some items for your next trip simply cannot be accommodated in compact containers such as suitcases? Perhaps they are also larger and heavier than regular checked baggage? At Eurowings, these items fall into the category of excess, bulky and special baggage that can be checked in as normal baggage. This includes, for example, musical instruments or sports equipment.

Find out more about our excess and special baggage regulations and the costs for taking them with you on this page. We have compiled further questions and answers about excess and bulky baggage for you here.

Facts about excess and special baggage

 

  • Bulky baggage that does not exceed a weight of 23 kg will be transported with normal baggage. The regular price for a checked bag up to 23 kg will be charged.

  • If the weight of 23 kg is exceeded, an additional charge for excess baggage will be raised.

  • A maximum of 5 pieces of 32 kg baggage per person can be transported.

  • Separate regulations apply for musical instruments, sports baggage, wheelchairs or prams.

  • Additional pieces of baggage can be added to your flight both during and after booking.

  • For flights with our partner airlines, the regulations of the respective airline apply. These partner airlines currently include Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Condor, United Airlines, Air Canada and All Nippon Airways.

  • Please label each piece of baggage with name and (mobile) phone number (inside and outside).

Excess and special baggage

Bulky baggage describes all items that cannot be transported in compact containers such as suitcases. Baggage that weighs more than 23 kg, including sports equipment, prams or wheelchairs and musical instruments, is also considered excess and bulky baggage. However, these items are only deemed excess or bulky baggage if they exceed certain dimensions. Excess baggage also stands for baggage weighing up to 23 kg that you check in in addition to your free baggage allowance.

These regulations apply to special baggage:

Transport of sports baggage with Eurowings

Sports equipment

Do you want to take skis, surfboard or a bike on your trip? Find out about our regulations on sports baggage and plan your next active holiday.
 

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Transport of prams with Eurowings

Prams for children

Are you going on a family journey with your little explorers? Find out more about the regulations for prams, child seats and other baggage for children.
 

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Transport of wheelchairs with Eurowings

Wheelchairs

Find out before departure how Eurowings enables barrier-free travel and how you can take your wheelchair with you.
 

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FAQ: Excess baggage and musical instruments

What do I have to know about excess baggage?

What do I have to know about excess baggage?


Excess baggage means additional items of baggage that are not included as free baggage in your booked fare. It is also baggage that weighs more than 23 kg. This also applies to sports baggage if it exceeds the permitted weight of the checked baggage included in your booked fare. 

You can add excess baggage directly during booking under "Add services" or also afterwards under Manage booking. The following fees apply:

  • For excess baggage of the first piece of baggage up to 9 kg, from 67 € / £57 / 63 CHF / $73 / 1.658 CZK / 793 SEK / 756 NOK / 499 DKK / 292 PLN / 25.986 HUF / 267 AED (depending on route) more will be charged.

  • For excess baggage up to 9 kg for each additional piece of baggage, the charge is also from 67 € / £57 / 63 CHF / $73 / 1.658 CZK / 793 SEK / 756 NOK / 499 DKK / 292 PLN / 25.986 HUF / 267 AED (depending on route).

If you do not book excess baggage yourself before departure, an increased fee will be charged at the airport counter.

Can I check in my musical instrument as baggage?

Can I check in my musical instrument as baggage?


Yes, musical instruments can be checked in as baggage if they exceed the maximum dimensions for hand baggage (55 x 40 x 23 cm). Indeed, all items under these dimensions can be transported in the cabin.

All items larger than the maximum dimensions must be packed in a hard case. Instruments in a soft case will only be carried in an extra booked seat in the cabin (e.g. guitars). Extra seats are available from from 10 € / £9 / 9 CHF / $11 / 247 CZK / 118 SEK / 113 NOK / 75 DKK / 44 PLN / 3.879 HUF / 40 AED (depending on route).
 

Exception: An double bass is only transported in a hard case and therefore not in the cabin due to its size.

Please note: Eurowings accepts no liability for the transport of musical instruments.