Baggage transportation

On airBaltic flights we accept hand baggage and checked-in baggage of certain dimensions. We recommend using „Manage booking” to view your booking details and check your booking class.

Changes in baggage regulations in force from 18 April 2012. Other baggage travel regulations may be applied for reservations made before this date

For safety and convenience of you and your fellow passengers, each passenger (except infants) is allowed 2 pieces of hand baggage (Business Service Class) or 1 piece of hand baggage with an 8 kg weight limit (Economy Service Class). Hand baggage must be stowed under the seat in front of passenger or in the locker above passenger seat. The overall dimensions of hand baggage may not exceed 55x40x20 cm. A passenger with reduced mobility is allowed to bring auxiliary devices into the aircraft cabin, provided that safety rules are not violated.

Briefcase, laptop, cameras etc. must be carried within your 1 hand baggage. Any passenger at gate is entitled to 1 piece of airport-purchased duty free item in addition to general hand baggage allowance applicable to the respective passenger. Extra/oversized hand baggage will be refused at the boarding gate, or where available, placed in the hold of aircraft for a fee of EUR 60. If you are unsure about your hand baggage size/weight, please, contact baggage drop desk before going to security check.

Business class - 3 pieces of checked-in baggage allowed with total weight for all baggage pieces up to 30 kg free of charge.

Economy Flex - If you pay for baggage using Manage booking, baggage payment form or during check-in online there is a fee of EUR 29.99 per one way of travel for every checked-in baggage piece. In other sales channels fee of EUR 40 per bag/per one way of travel.

Economy class - If you pay for baggage using Manage booking, baggage payment form or during check-in online there is a fee of EUR 29.99 per one way of travel for every checked-in baggage piece. In other sales channels fee of EUR 40 per bag/per one way of travel.

BalticMiles VIP members with a Business class ticket 5 pieces (up to 50 kg) and with an Economy class ticket 2 pieces (up to 40 kg) total free baggage allowance.

BalticMiles Executive members with a Business class ticket 4 pieces (up to 40 kg) and with an Economy class ticket 1 piece (up to 30 kg) total free baggage allowance.

In other sales channels total weight limits for all baggage pieces is 20 kg, regardless from baggage pieces pre-booked.

Infants may have 1 piece of checked baggage up to 10kg and 1 fully collapsible stroller/pushchair, free of charge. One adult + infant baggage may be pooled.

If you take baggage with a weight above your allowance you will have to pay an extra charge at the price EUR 15 per 1 kg on each flight segment. If your checked-in baggage allowance exceeds pieces and weight allowed, both fees will be applied simultaneously. Extra weight fees are collected at airBaltic ticket offices only. Please note that baggage allowance for several passengers (e.g. family) does not sum up. One passenger can check in up to 5 baggage pieces. Maximum weight of one checked-in baggage piece is 32 kg.

If you book your ticket on airBaltic.com and know that your baggage weight will exceed airBaltic restrictions, pay EUR 25 flat fee per person for every extra 5 kg baggage per direction of travel instead of paying much bigger amount at the airport! Charge for extra baggage weight at the airport is EUR 15 per 1 kg per one flight. The more extra baggage weight you choose the bigger will be your saving.

For example - for one flight and 15 kg extra weight it would be EUR 225 if you pay at airport. If you pay EUR 75 during ticket booking process you save EUR 150 for a flight or even EUR 375 per direction (if you have two flights in one direction of travel). Please note! This service can only be purchased together with flight tickets and is not refundable.This service is available only for flights operated by airBaltic.

Fee paid for baggage transportation is non-refundable. If flight is operated by other carrier other baggage transportation rules may apply. Therefore we kindly ask you to contact airBaltic call centre or send an e-mail to reservations@airbaltic.com to find out baggage rules applicable in your case.

On Intercontinental flights (e.g. flights to USA or Canada) certain number of bags with certain weight limit is allowed free of charge. If the ticket contains Intercontinental flight(s) then airBaltic baggage fees are not applicable. Number of bags and weight limit allowed free of charge is determined by airBaltic (if the first segment is operated by airBaltic) or the transporting carrier of the intercontinental flight (if the first flight segment isn't operated by airBaltic). We kindly ask you to contact airBaltic call centre for detailed information about free baggage allowance for your itinerary.

You must not include in your checked-in baggage fragile items, such as glasses, foodstuffs, perishable items, items of a special value, such as money, keys, prescribed medicine, negotiable papers, securities or other valuables, business documents, passports and other identification documents, or samples, jewelry, precious metals, electronic/electrical devices, such as cameras, computers, cellular telephones and musical instruments.

Bicycle
One bicycle per passenger is accepted if the pedals are removed and handle-bar is turned. On each flight, only a limited number of bicycles can be accepted for transportation. Bicycles intended for transportation have to be declared in advance. Business Class passengers and BalticMiles VIP members may transport one bicycle free of charge. Economy and Basic Class passengers pay EUR 29.99 at airBaltic.com, EUR 40 at airport or EUR 30 if purchasing service together with flight ticket in other sales channels e.g. agencies or ticket offices, per one way of travel. Maximum weight allowance 32 kg.

Diving equipment
Business Class passengers and BalticMiles VIP members may transport one diving set free of charge. Economy and Basic Class passengers pay EUR 29.99 at airBaltic.com, EUR 40 at airport or EUR 30 in other sales channels e.g. agencies or ticket offices, per one way of travel. Maximum weight allowance 32 kg.

Golf equipment
Business Class passengers and BalticMiles VIP members may transport one golf set consisting of one golf bag containing one set of golf clubs, golf balls and one pair of golf shoes free of charge. Economy and Basic Class passengers pay EUR 29.99 at airBaltic.com, EUR 40 at airport or EUR 30 if purchasing service together with flight ticket in other sales channels e.g. agencies or ticket offices, per one way of travel. Maximum weight allowance 32 kg.

Skiing/snowboard equipment
Business Class passengers and BalticMiles VIP members one skiing/snowboarding set
1) skis, ski boots and ski sticks, or
2) snowboard boots and a snowboard
may transport free of charge.
Economy and Basic Class passengers pay EUR 29.99 at airBaltic.com, EUR 40 at airport or EUR 30 if purchasing service together with flight ticket in other sales channels e.g. agencies or ticket offices, per one way of travel. Maximum weight allowance 32 kg.

Fishing equipment
Set of fishing equipment consists of one rod, one angler bag and one bait box. Suitable packaging required.
Business Class passengers and BalticMiles VIP members one fishing equipment may transport free of charge.
Economy and Basic Class passengers pay EUR 29.99 at airBaltic.com, EUR 40 at airport or EUR 30 if purchasing service together with flight ticket in other sales channels e.g. agencies or ticket offices, per one way of travel. Maximum weight allowance 32 kg.

Surf/kite board and windsurfing equipment
Business Class passengers and BalticMiles VIP members one surf/kite board or windsurfing equipment (1 kite board and kite or 1 surfboard or 1 windsurfing equipment package) may transport free of charge. Economy and Basic Class passengers pay EUR 29.99 at airBaltic.com, EUR 40 at airport or EUR 30 if purchasing service together with flight ticket in other sales channels e.g. agencies or ticket offices, per one way of travel.

Items must be packed in one package with maximum weight limit of 32kg and overall dimensions limited to following:

Pram
Transporting is free of charge if the reservation contains an infant (up to 2 years old). A folding pram is not included in total baggage allowance.

Wheelchair
A wheelchair if it is required for movement of a passenger is transported without any additional charge. airBaltic requires passenger to inform the use of wheelchair at least 48 hours before departure.

Cello, other musical instruments and fragile items
The musical instrument cello, other musical instruments and fragile items may be accepted for carriage in the cabin and will be placed in seat next to passenger. Maximum weight of item may not exceed 32kg and overall dimensions are limited to following:

Tickets for cello, other musical instruments and fragile items can be bought at airBaltic ticket offices or travel agencies only and together with adult passenger ticket. Cello with adult ticket booked via internet won't be accepted for carriage. If you need to transport cello, other musical instruments or fragile items please contact an airBaltic ticket office or your local travel agency.

Small fragile items, musical instruments, which do not need an extra seat, may be allowed to take on board as extra hand baggage for special fee of EUR 30 (at airBaltic.com) or EUR 40 (in other sales channels e.g. agencies, airports or ticket offices) per one way of travel. Maximum 1 extra hand baggage per passenger is allowed, weight of item may not exceed 8 kg and overall dimensions are limited to 55x40x20 cm and even if passenger has paid for an extra hand baggage to take on board, check-in agent reserves the right to limit hand baggage to minimum.

Bulky items, musical instruments, child/infant car type seats etc. which do not qualify for hand baggage are are included in total baggage allowance. Fee of EUR 15 per each excess baggage kg above allowance is applicable. Bulky items should be requested at airBaltic ticket offices in advance. Maximum weight for each item is 32 kg.

If you want to transport some special baggage (egg. other sports equipment, weapons, other music instruments etc.) not mentioned here please contact airBaltic ticket offices or representatives for more detailed information.

Due to limited space in each aircraft for transporting special baggage you are kindly asked to agree transportation of any special baggage item with us in advance. Please, contact airBaltic ticket offices or representatives.

For safety reasons, the following articles or materials may not be carried in passenger baggage or on your person:

If you are not sure whether any particular item may be transported by an airplane or not, and if yes, then how it must be packed – please contact airBaltic ticket offices or representatives for more detailed information.

Security rules about carrying liquids from Non-Schengen countries.
You are not permitted to carry any liquids or gel-type products purchased at airports outside the European Union when you pass through security checks at EU airports during transfers between flights or during waits between flights.

The given prices and information replaces any information published previously and is a subject to amendments or cancellation taken unilaterally by airBaltic at any time. Equivalent of given prices in different currency may vary depending on the currency fluctuation and applied rate. Bank applies its own exchange rates and commissions, thus the total amount may differ from that on the website.

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