Sports equipment

You can transport sports equipment free of charge if it is within the Free Baggage Allowance shown in your ticket. Remember that the allowance does not apply to bicycles, which are subject to a charge in accordance with the table below. While the limits regarding the weight and quantity of baggage must be met, it is allowed to exceed the size limit for baggage containing sports equipment. If the later is the case, the charges shown below shall apply.

Carriage of sports equipment - practical information

Since space for sports equipment in the baggage hold is limited and varies between different aircraft types, some items of sports equipment may not be accepted. Check the availability of the service while booking your ticket on lot.com or thereafter minimum 24 hours before departure in the Manage Booking section. Remember to specify the type, weight and dimensions of your equipment.
The maximum weight of sporting equipment must not exceed 32 kg. Heavier items may be transported as CARGO only.
Remember if you continue your journey with another carrier, please read their baggage regulations to avoid denial of your baggage.
Are you a Miles & More member and holder of a HON, SEN or Star Alliance Gold card? In addition to your baggage allowance you may take also golf and skiing equipment.
Equipment not listed in the table below will be treated as excess baggage and regular rates will apply.

Carriage of bicycles

The maximum weight and dimensions requirements must be met. The maximum weight cannot exceed 32 kg. The maximum sum of all dimensions is 230 cm, with individual dimensions not exceeding 130 cm (length), 30 cm (width), and 70 cm (height). The dimensions are for a bicycle with the front wheel removed.
The bike should be secured with cardboard packaging, stretch foil, or it should be transported in a suitcase specifically designed for bike transportation.

Failure to meet the above requirements regarding the carriage of a bicycle may result in the refusal to accept the equipment at the airport, with no refund possible.

Types of sports equipment

Bicycle

Regular bicycle (not a moped/e-bicycle), child bicycle, unicycle

Trekking equipment

Contents: a backpack, an ice pick, a pair of crampons, a pair of poles.

Bowling equipment

Contents: a bowling bag, a bowling ball, a pair of shoes.

Equestrian equipment

Contents: a saddle, a set of horse harness, a horse whip, a pair of riding boots, a bareback pad, a set of polo sticks.

Tandem bicycle

Contents: a tandem bicycle (not a moped/e-bicycle).

Skis/ water skis

Contents: a pair of skis, a pair of poles, a pair of boots, a helmet.

Snowboard

Contents: a snowboard, a pair of boots, a helmet

Inline skates

Contents: a pair of inline skates, a set of body protection, a helmet.

Longboard

Contetns: a board exceeding 2 m.

Skateboard

Contents: a board, a set of body protection, a helmet

Boogieboard/ bodyboard

Contents: a board for water sports.

Inflatable dinghy

Contents: an inflatable dinghy (no motor attached), a pair of paddles.

Kayak

Contents: a kayak or a canoe (no motor attached).

Diving equipment

Contents: a diving mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit and a diving vest, one empty cylinder, a lamp.

Pole vault equipment

Contents: a set of vaulting poles packed in a container.

Parachute equipment

Contents: a set of parachute equipment packed in a container.

Hang glider

Contents: a hang glider with accessories packed in a container.

Kitesurfing equipment

Contents: a kite, a board.

Windsurfing

Contents: a board, a sail, a boom, a mast, a gear bag.

Surfing board

Contents: a surfing board of up to 2 m of length.

Javelin

Contents: a set of javelin equipment packed in a container.

Archery equipment

Contents: a bow and arrows packed in a protective case.

Fishing equipment

Contents: two rods, a bag or a box, a pair of fishing boots, a tackle box or a landing net.

Golf equipment

Contents: a golf bag containing one set of golf clubs, golf balls and tees, a pair of golf shoes.

Hockey equipment

Contents: a hockey bag, hockey sticks, a pair of ice skates, a set of body protection, a helmet.

Tennis/squash/badminton equipment

Contents: a set of rackets and balls packed in a thermobag.

Lithium battery powered devices- not allowed*

Not allowed: electric bike(e-bike), electric scooter, airwheel, solowheel, hoverboard, mini-segway, balance wheel.

*In accordance with IATA recommendations, lithium battery powered devices are not allowed as checked or hand baggage with LOT Polish Airlines. Lithium battery powered devices include e.g. an electric bike, an electric scooter, an airwheel, a solowheel, a hoverboard, a mini-segway, a balance wheel. Please read the rules regarding the carriage of dangerous goods.

You will see the sport equipment fees when you create your reservation or through Manage My Booking tab.

_{The charge applies to a one-way journey and includes a set of equipment. If the equipment is packed separately, for example, in two or three sets, the charge for each part of the equipment will be charged separately.}An exception applies to ski equipment. The charge is for one way journey and includes the whole set of sporting equipment (even if it is packed in separated bag s, e.g. 1 pair of skis + ski boots + helmet).
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