Baggage on short- and medium haul flights

Check out the limits applicable to carry-on and checked baggage on flights to destinations in Poland, Europe, Middle East (including UAE, Saudi Arabia) and Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan).

Carry-on baggage | Checked baggage

1. Carry-on baggage

Destinations	LOT Business Class	LOT Premium Economy	LOT Economy Class
Domestic flights in Poland	not applicable	not applicable	1 x 8 kg
Short-haul flights in Europe, Middle East	2 x 9 kg	not applicable	1 x 8 kg
Mid-haul flights flights to/from United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan	not applicable	2 x 9 kg	1 x 8 kg

Carry-on luggage must fit in the overhead locker on board or under the passenger seat in front.
Dimensions of each item of baggage should not exceed 55 cm of height, 40 cm of width, and 23 cm of depth. Total sum of dimensions should not exceed 118 cm.
If your carry-on baggage exceeds the allowed limit, additional charges will apply. Check out the charges excess carry-on baggage.

In addition, included in the price of your ticket, you may take one of the following items as your carry-on baggage :

a handbag/men's bag or small backpack or sachet/fanny pack (max. 2kg, dimensions 40 cm x 35 cm x 12 cm),
a laptop,
an umbrella,
a small photo camera or a pair of binoculars.

Apart from one of the above mentioned it is allowed to take:

for persons travelling with children - a collapsible pram or stroller, and baby food,
for disabled persons - a wheelchair (it will be put in the baggage hold before boarding and returned upon landing), crutches or other medical equipment for personal use.

On flights that start in Europe, you can take limited amounts of liquid substances with you on board.
The term "liquid substances" means, among others:

perfumes

gels (e.g. to hair gels, bathing gels)

pastes

liquid cosmetics (gloss, foundation, mascara)

creams, conditioners and cosmetic oils

sprays

liquids under pressure (e.g. shaving gels, deodorants)

water and other drinks, soups, syrups

other substances of similar consistency
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS ARE ALLOWED:

liquids in containers of 100ml or less packed in a single transparent, re-sealable 1-litre plastic bag;

medicines and special dietary products, including baby food, necessary during the trip;

duty-free liquids purchased from any airport or airline packed in a security bag (as shown below):
REMEMBER:

You must not open the bag before arriving at your destination airport, unless you are requested to do so by security check personnel. You may be refused entry on board if you are carrying liquids that raise suspicions regarding security.

For products purchased from duty-free shops, the security bag may not bear any no traces of opening or breaking, and there must be a proof of purchase inside.

2. Checked baggage

Destinations	LOT Business Class	LOT Premium Economy	LOT Economy Class
Destinations	LOT Business Class	LOT Premium Economy	Saver	Standard/Flex
Domestic flights (in Poland)	not applicable	not applicable	0	1 x 23 kg
Short-haul flights in Europe, Middle East	2 x 32 kg	not applicable	0	1 x 23 kg
Mid-haul flights flights to/from United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan	not applicable	2 x 23 kg	0	1 x 23 kg

Dimensions of one baggage item must not exceed 158 cm (height + width + depth).
If your baggage exceeds the allowed free-of-charge limit (in terms of weight, quantity or dimensions), an additional charge will apply. Read the charges for excess baggage.

Baggage for children
Stroller and car seat
Bassinet on board
Children below 2 years of age

In the LOT Economy Saver tariff, children are eligible to:

carry-on baggage up to 8 kg (dimensions 55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm),

a personal item (max. 2kg, dimensions 40 cm x 35 cm x 12 cm), e.g. a small backpack, a handbag or a bumbag/pouch,

an extra bag with necessities (e.g. special food).

In addition to the above, other tariffs include checked baggage up to 23 kg.

Children above 2 years of age

The same free-of-charge baggage limit as for adults in every cabin class.

» Read more about travelling with children
The youngest passengers below 2 years of age travelling on the guardian's lap:

As part of your free baggage limit, you can take a foldable stroller or a car seat, which will be collected from you before boarding the aircraft and handed back to you after disembarking.

Children at the 2-12 years of age or below 2 years of age with a separate seat booked:

As part of your free baggage limit, you can take a foldable stroller and a car seat. In this case, the staff will collect the stroller before boarding and you will take the car restraint system with you on board.

Please note that an infant below 2 years of age who occupies a separate seat must travel in a special car seat.

Check whether your stroller has any protruding parts that may easily fall off and make sure that they are adequately secured.

If you decide that you do not need a stroller during your travel, hand it in at the check-in counter and collect it upon arrival. Don’t worry if your child suddenly wants to use a stroller in the transfer area – free strollers are available at Warsaw Chopin Airport.
On long-haul flights operated by Boeing 787 'Dreamliners, your little one will travel in a true royal style.

Order free (for two people in a reservation) bassinet service through LOT Contact Center no later than 24 hours before departure. On board you will also be given a pillow and duvet so that your child can spend the duration of the flight in comfort. Due to seating restrictions, we suggest that you order the bassinet service as soon as you purchase your ticket to ensure that it is confirmed.

The child who will be traveling in the special bassinet should weigh no more than 12 kilograms and be no more than 75 centimetres tall on the day of the flight. The dimensions of the bassinet on board are: 84 cm x 40 cm.

It is not possible to bring your own bassinet on board our aircraft, but we guarantee that the available bassinets will meet your child’s needs.

Attention! For travel on Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, different dimensions apply - a child on the day of the flight should not weigh more than 11 kg or be more than 70 cm tall."
The first item of checked baggage in the LOT Economy Saver tariff can be purchased and paid for at any time before departure via the "My Reservation" tab, at lot Contact Center and any LOT ticketing office.

Check the prices for baggage in Saver fare
Non-standard baggage, e.g. surfboards, pushchairs and large backpacks, must be checked in separately at a dedicated oversize baggage check-in counter. Airport staff will tell you whether your baggage qualifies as oversize baggage and where you should go to next. Check the rules of the carriage of sports equipment and the check-in information.

Extra baggage for Miles & More members

If you are traveling on a charter flight, baggage limits are set by the tour operator.

Check baggage prices on charter flights.
Provisions regulating the air carrier liability for baggage damage provide for the liability limited to 1288 SDR. A passenger can take advantage of the increased limit of the carrier’s liability for baggage by submitting a special declaration and paying the appropriate fee at the airport. For the declaration to be submitted, the declared baggage value should not exceed 2 x 1288 SDR and the passenger needs to fill out a form and get a receipt confirmation after the payment.
Excess Value Declaration
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- valuables (cash, keys),
- precious metals and jewellery,
- commercial documents and specimens, passports, ID documents and other securities,
- electronic devices and optical instruments (i.e. computers, laptops, photo cameras, mobile phones, video cameras with accessories, spectacles),
- medications,
- delicate, fragile or perishable products,
- dangerous or harmful goods which may pose threat to the aircraft or persons or property on board.
Remember that you take the responsibilities for all items carried in your checked baggage despite the prohibition.

Cabin Class	SEN, HON, Star Alliance Gold	Frequent Traveller
LOT Business Class	Additionally: 1 piece of baggage, golf equipment, and skis	not applicable
LOT Premium Economy	Additionally: 1 piece of baggage, golf equipment, and skis	not applicable
LOT Economy Class	Additionally: 1 piece of baggage, golf equipment, and skis	1 piece up to 23 kg
LOT Economy Saver	1 piece of baggage up to 23 kg

Baggage on short- and medium haul flights

1. Carry-on baggage

In addition, included in the price of your ticket, you may take one of the following items as your carry-on baggage :

THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS ARE ALLOWED:

2. Checked baggage

Children below 2 years of age

Children above 2 years of age

The youngest passengers below 2 years of age travelling on the guardian's lap:

Children at the 2-12 years of age or below 2 years of age with a separate seat booked:

Excess Value Declaration

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Baggage on short- and medium haul flights

1. Carry-on baggage

In addition, included in the price of your ticket, you may take one of the following items as your carry-on baggage :

THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS ARE ALLOWED:

2. Checked baggage

Children below 2 years of age

Children above 2 years of age

The youngest passengers below 2 years of age travelling on the guardian's lap:

Children at the 2-12 years of age or below 2 years of age with a separate seat booked:

Excess Value Declaration

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