Weapons
Planning to travel with weapons or ammunition? Please remember to register such transport at least 48 hours before departure – at a LOT Polish Airlines sales office, with LOT agents, or through the LOT Contact Center.
Transporting weapons on board
Only hunting and sporting weapons may be transported – upon presentation of the required permits and licenses.
Each weapon is subject to a mandatory fee – even if it falls within the baggage allowance.
Transporting ammunition on board
You may carry up to 5 kg gross of ammunition per person.
Each package of ammunition is subject to a mandatory fee.
Transporting archery equipment on board
Bows and crossbows are treated as weapons and are subject to a mandatory fee. They may only be transported as checked baggage – please remember to pack them properly.
Please read the rules regarding the carriage of dangerous goods.
Important information
Regulations for transporting weapons and ammunition may vary by country. Please contact us before your trip to confirm that transportation to your chosen destination is allowed and complies with local regulations.
Additionally:
- Transporting weapons to and from the United Kingdom is currently not possible.
- If you want to transport weapons to Saudi Arabia, please contact the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for more information.
- Transporting weapons to and from Israel is currently not possible.
- If you wish to transport firearms to Finland, you must first obtain a permit from the Finnish police.