Baggage on long-haul flights

Check out the applicable limits for carry-on and checked baggage on flights from/to China, India, Japan, Canada, South Korea and the USA.

1. Carry-on baggage

Check the applicable limits depending on the class in which you are going to travel and your final destination:

Carry-on baggage allowance by destination and travel class
Flights LOT Business Class LOT Premium Economy LOT Economy Class
Flights to/from China, India, Japan, Canada, South Korea 2 x 9 kg 2 x up to 12 kg in total
(1 x 8 kg)		 1 x 8 kg
Flights to/from the United States of America 1 x 12 kg 1 x 10 kg 1 x 8 kg
Dimensions of hand luggage on the example of a cabin suitcase

  • 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.
  • Carry-on baggage should fit in the overhead locker on board or under the passenger seat in front. 
  • If your carry-on baggage exceeds the allowed limit, an additional charge will apply. 
  • In case of a high number of passengers on the flight, you may be asked to check in your carry-on into the hold — at no additional cost.

Additionally, included in the price of your ticket, you are allowed to bring one personal item as carry-on baggage, which should be placed under the seat in front of you:

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

If a passenger carries more than one of the above items, items must be carried within the carry-on baggage. In any other case, additional item shall be counted as an extra piece and passenger shall be charged accordingly.

In addition to one of the above items, passengers are entitled to:

  • for travelers with children: a folding stroller or a pushchair, as well as baby food,
  • for people with disabilities: up to two mobility aid devices (e.g., crutches, walker, cane, wheelchair),
  • medical equipment for personal use (e.g. POC, CPAP, insulin pump etc.) .
  • duty-free purchases such as alcohol, perfumes, or other small accessories

2. Checked baggage

See what checked baggage limits you are entitled to, depending on your travel class and destination:

Checked baggage allowance by destination and travel class
Travel LOT Business Class LOT Premium Economy LOT Economy Class
Full-Flex Flex Standard Saver
Flights from Europe, Egypt, Azerbaijan, Israel, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates to Canada and the USA 3 x 32 kg 2 x 23 kg 1 x 23 kg 1 x 23 kg 1 x 23 kg 0
Flights from Europe, Egypt, Azerbaijan, Israel, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates to Japan and China 3 x 32 kg 2 x 23 kg 2 x 23 kg 2 x 23 kg 1 x 23 kg 0
Flights from Canada and the USA 3 x 32 kg 2 x 23 kg 1 x 23 kg 1 x 23 kg 1 x 23 kg 0
Flights from Europe, Egypt, Azerbaijan, Israel, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates to India, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and South Korea 3 x 32 kg 2 x 23 kg 1 x 23 kg 1 x 23 kg 1 x 23 kg 0
Flights from India 3 x 32 kg 2 x 23 kg 1 x 23 kg 1 x 23 kg 1 x 23 kg 0
Flights from India to Canada and the USA 3 x 32 kg 2 x 23 kg 2 x 23 kg 2 x 23 kg 2 x 23 kg 0
Flights from Canada and the USA to India 3 x 32 kg 2 x 23 kg 2 x 23 kg 2 x 23 kg 2 x 23 kg 0
Flights from South Korea 3 x 32 kg 2 x 23 kg 1 x 23 kg 1 x 23 kg 1 x 23 kg 0
Flights from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan 3 x 32 kg 2 x 23 kg 1 x 23 kg 1 x 23 kg 1 x 23 kg 0
Flights from Japan and China 3 x 32 kg 2 x 23 kg 2 x 23 kg 2 x 23 kg 2 x 23 kg 0
  • Selected destinations and fare types offer increased baggage allowances. The number of baggage pieces depends on the departure location. For example, if your journey begins in Japan or China (i.e., your first flight is from Japan or China to Poland), you are entitled to 2 pieces of baggage each way in LOT Economy Standard.
  • Dimensions of one baggage item must not exceed 158 cm (height + width + depth).
  • The baggage limits specified in the table apply to flights operated by LOT Polish Airlines. Read more about our partner airlines. 
  • If your baggage exceeds the limit specified in your ticket (weight, number of pieces, or dimensions), an additional fee will apply. Buy extra baggage online and take advantage of a better price. 

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