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.
Transporting weapons to other countries
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.
- If you wish to transport weapons to Finland, you must first obtain a permit from the Finnish police.
- Weapons and ammunition cannot be transported on flights operated by Electra Airlines.
- The transport of weapons to and from Thailand is strictly regulated and requires prior approval. More information:
- AOT Contact Center, airport operator in Thailand: +66 (0)2 132 1888
- CAAT (Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand): +66 (0)2 568 8800
- Official websites of airports in Thailand (opens in a new tab)
Important information
- The transport must comply with applicable IATA regulations and local laws.
- At the airport, report the transport of your firearm at the check-in desk and during security screening. Additionally, prepare the original documents for inspection: your ID card or passport, firearms licence or permit, and boarding pass.
- The firearm must be packed in a suitable hard and secured case.
- Missing required documents or failure to meet the transport rules may result in delays or refusal of carriage.