Sports baggage


Would you like to take your sports equipment with you on your next trip and start your active holiday in a relaxed way? With Eurowings, you can add your sports equipment directly when booking or even afterwards. Read here what sports equipment you can take with you, what the costs are and what you need to know if your sports baggage is larger or heavier than permitted. You can also find out more about similar topics.

What's important?
 
To start your journey carefree, we've summarised the most important requirements:
 

  • Your sports baggage can weigh a maximum of 32 kg.

  • Register your sports baggage ahead of time so that you can be sure it will be transported in any case. With a full cargo hold, it is unfortunately not possible for us to transport your equipment.

  • Hand in your sports baggage at the bulky goods counter at your departure airport. This counter is usually located near the Eurowings check-in counters.

  • Unaccompanied sports equipment will not be transported.

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

How can I register my sports baggage?

 

  • Until the web check-in closes, you can book your sports baggage online.

  • Of course, our Call Centre is also available for reservations by phone.

  • You can also book your sports baggage directly at the ticket counter at the airport.

  • As we only have limited storage space on the aircraft, we recommend that you do not wait to book. If there is no more space, we cannot transport the sports baggage.

Can I bring my sports ball?

Can I bring my sports ball?

 

Yes, you can carry your sports ball (e.g, football, basketball) in the checked baggage or in the hand baggage, if it matches with the Eurowings hand baggage regulations. Please consider that the ball must be partially or fully deflated before the flight.

Can I bring my bicycle?


Yes, we will transport your bicycle if it is packed in a transport case specially designed for bicycle transport.

Transport bags can only be accepted if they have been provided with sufficient padding and protective inner packaging material.

The position of the handlebars is important, they must be aligned parallel to the frame, pedals and other protruding parts must be removed and the air pressure in the tyres reduced.

Important: Due to their battery drive, e-bikes are not accepted for transport.

Can I bring my sports weapons?


To book the transport of sports weapons, please contact our customer service. This cannot be done online.

Can I transport sports rackets (e.g. baseball) in my hand baggage?

No, the carrying of sports rackets such as baseball bats is not permitted in the aircraft cabin for safety reasons.

 

What do I need to know about transporting bodyboards and surfboards or snowboards and skis?

 

  • A protective bag is sufficient for the transport of body boards and surfboards.

  • Ski or snowboard equipment (incl. accessories such as poles and ski/snowboard boots) may be carried up to a maximum weight of 32 kg and packed in a maximum of 2 pieces of baggage per passenger (e.g. 1 ski bag and 1 ski boot bag).

What are the costs of transporting my sports equipment?


For the transport of sports equipment an amount of from €50 / £43 / 47 CHF / $54 / 1.237 CZK / 592 SEK / 564 NOK / 373 DKK / 218 PLN / 19.393 HUF / 199 AED (depending on the flight route) will be charged.
 
For the transport of sports weapons an amount of €50 / £43 / 47 CHF / $54 / 1.237 CZK / 592 SEK / 564 NOK / 373 DKK / 218 PLN / 19.393 HUF / 199 AED will be charged.
 
For the transport of skis and snowboards an amount of from €30 / £26 / 28 CHF / $33 / 742 CZK / 355 SEK / 339 NOK / 224 DKK / 131 PLN / 11.636 HUF / 119 AED will be charged.
 
You may be charged a surcharge if you make a subsequent booking at the counter.

What happens if my baggage is heavier than allowed?


If your sports equipment is heavier than 32 kg, the normal price for an additional suitcase will be charged (if it remains within the 23 kg limit). If another suitcase is not enough, you can alternatively buy another sports baggage for up to 32 kg more.

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