LOT Airlines Baggage Allowance: Rules, Fees & Shipping Alternatives
Find out about up-to-date LOT Airlines baggage policies and check the international baggage allowance for your flight. Check the extra baggage fees and permitted hand luggage and hold baggage sizes for LOT Polish Airlines. Travelling with more bags than expected? Discover Eurosender door-to-door shipping solutions for international luggage deliveries at and enjoy a more comfortable journey.
LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE
LOT Baggage Policy for 2025
LOT Airlines cabin and checked-in baggage allowance differs for domestic and international flights and depends on the class of travel and flight route. Check the LOT Airlines carry on luggage and checked-in baggage allowance for 2023 in the table below:
| LOT Business Class baggage (Semi Flex, Full Flex) | LOT Premium Economy class baggage | LOT Economy Flex class baggage | LOT Economy Standard class baggage | LOT Economy Saver class baggage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic flights (Poland) | N/A | N/A | 1 piece of hand luggage up to 8kg 1 piece of hold luggage up to 23kg | 1 piece of hand luggage up to 8kg 1 piece of hold luggage up to 23kg | 1 piece of hand luggage up to 8kg No hold luggage included |
| International flights (Europe, Middle East) | 2 pieces of hand luggage 2 pieces of hold luggage up to 32kg each | 1 piece of hand luggage up to 8kg 2 pieces of hold luggage of hold luggage up to 23kg each | 1 piece of hand luggage up to 8kg 1 piece of hold luggage up to 23kg (2 pieces on some routes) | 1 piece of hand luggage up to 8kg 1 piece of hold luggage up to 23kg | 1 piece of hand luggage up to 8kg No hold luggage included |
| Intercontinental flights (USA, Canada) | 2 pieces of hand luggage 3 pieces of hold luggage up to 32kg each | 2 pieces of hand luggage, both up to 12kg (1 piece max. 8kg) 2 pieces of hold luggage up to 23kg each | 1 piece of hand luggage up to 8kg 1 piece of hold luggage up to 23kg each (2 pieces on some routes) | 1 piece of hand luggage up to 8kg 1 piece of hold luggage up to 23kg (2 pieces on some routes) | 1 piece of hand luggage up to 8kg No hold luggage included |
LOT Airlines hand luggage must not exceed 23x40x55cm in size and the cabin baggage must fit in the overhead shelf or under the seat of the passenger in front.
EXTRA CHARGES
LOT Polish Airlines extra baggage fees 2025
According to the LOT Polish Airlines baggage policy, if your baggage exceeds the above allowance for domestic or international flights, you will have to pay a fee for purchasing extra baggage pieces or pay for the excess baggage weight.
| Charge for exceeded baggage weight or dimensions | Domestic flights | International flights | Intercontinental flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 23kg (max. 32kg) or over 158 cm | €45 | €75 | €115 |
| Over 23kg (max. 32kg) and over 158 cm | €85 | €145 | €220 |
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FAQ about LOT Airlines Baggage Allowance 2025
Can I bring personal items on board a LOT Airlines flight?
In addition to your LOT Polish Airlines carry-on luggage allowance, you are permitted to bring, free of charge as hand luggage, a handbag or a laptop bag, which cannot exceed 2kg and dimensions 40x35x12 cm. Passengers travelling with infants and young children can also bring a bag with food and a collapsible baby stroller or pushchair for a child.
Can I bring musical instruments when traveling with LOT Airlines?
Most musical instruments not exceeding 45kg are included within My Leisure Equipment service, bookable online for the transport of special luggage on LOT Airlines flights at an additional charge. Smaller items fitting in the LOT Airlines cabin baggage size limits can be brought on board as hand luggage.
What sports equipment can I bring on a LOT Airlines flight?
According to the LOT Airlines sports equipment policy, it may be carried free of charge if it fits within your cabin baggage allowance and permitted size. Otherwise, it can be checked in as extra baggage at an additional cost, which depends on the type of sports equipment and the route of the LOT Airlines flight. For example, the extra baggage fee for transporting ski equipment with LOT Airlines is €25 for domestic flights, €60 for international flights and €105 for intercontinental flights.
What happens if my luggage is overweight when flying with LOT Airlines?
Baggage exceeding the allowance on domestic, international, and intercontinental LOT Airlines flights is subject to extra baggage fees, payable during airport check-in. Extra pieces of luggage can also be purchased at an additional cost on the LOT Airlines website or at the airport. You can also ship your luggage with a reputable courier company to avoid excess baggage charges imposed by LOT Airlines.
Is it safe to send luggage ahead via courier?
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