Carry-On Allowance | 7 / 10 |
Checked Bag Allowance | 7 / 10 |
Excess Baggage Fees | 7 / 10 |
Overall Grade | 7.0 / 10 |
Depending on the class of travel passengers can bring on board:
LOT Business Class - 2 pieces each up to 9 kg
LOT Premium Economy (Intercontinental) - 2 pieces, up to 12 kg total (1 piece max. 8 kg)
LOT Premium Economy (to/from USA) - 1 piece up to 10 kg
LOT Economy (Short-Haul - within Europe and Middle East) - 1 piece up to 8 kg
LOT Economy (Long-Haul) - 1 piece up to 8 kg
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Hand luggage must fit in the overhead shelf on board or under the preceding front passenger's seat.
Maximum bag dimensions for a piece of carry-on are 55 x 40 x 23 cm.
Note: In case of exceeding the allowed limit of hand baggage an excess baggage charge will be applied.
In addition to the above cabin baggage allowance, the following items may be carried free of charge:
- ladies handbag, men's bag, or shoulder-strapped bag or laptop bag (max. 40 cm x 35 cm x 12 cm)
- food and collapsible baby stroller or push chair for a child
Please note that this personal item is limited in weight to only 2 Kg.
Handicapped passengers are allowed to carry additionally on board the following necessary items:
- wheelchair (wheelchair will be loaded into the hold before boarding and will be given back to the passenger after landing)
- crutches or other medical devices for personal use
LOT Economy Saver Checked Baggage Allowance 2023
LOT Economy Saver no longer includes any free checked bags in 2023.
LOT Economy Saver passengers can purchase baggage as an extra before on short-haul Domestic flights for a price of 115 PLN / 27 EUR / 31 USD the first piece of checked baggage.
The price for a first piece of baggage for LOT Economy Saver fares on short-haul International flights (within Europe / Middle East) is 125 PLN / 35 EUR / 40 USD.
The first piece of baggage on LOT Economy Saver fares on long-haul Intercontinental flights is 290 PLN / 70 EUR / 90 USD / 100 CAD.
Please note that the amounts shown are minimum prices and may vary due to travel dates.
LOT Economy Class Standard/Flex Checked Baggage Allowance
LOT Economy Standard/Flex includes 1 Free Checked Bag of 23 kg on Domestic routes within Poland.
LOT Economy Standard/Flex includes 1 Free Checked Bag of 23 kg on short-haul International routes (within Europe / Middle East).
LOT Economy Standard/Flex includes 1 Free Checked Bag of 23 kg on long-haul flights (Flights from/to Canada, India, Kazakhstan, South Korea and USA)
LOT Economy Standard/Flex includes 2 Free Checked Bag of 23 kg on long-haul flights (Flights to/from China, Flights between Canada/USA and India, Flights from/to Japan)
LOT Premium Economy Checked Baggage Allowance
All LOT Premium Economy passengers are allowed 2 bags of 23 kg / 50 lbs each free of charge, on all routes.
LOT Business Class Checked Baggage Allowance
Intercontinental flights (USA, Canada, China) - 3 pieces up to 32kg/70lbs each are included free of charge
International flights (Europe, North Africa, Middle East) - 2 pieces up to 32kg/70lbs each are included free of charge
- The size of each piece of baggage is limited to 158 cm in total (width + height + depth).
When flying with excess baggage above your regular baggage allowance, you can purchase your baggage ahead of time (minimum 24 hrs for Intercontinental Flights, 12 hrs for Domestic and International flights) for a 20% discount on your excess baggage fees.
Be sure to note that the fee for an Overweight bag is the same as for an Extra bag, so if you will be overweight, it makes sense to simply purchase an additional bag and you can take a full 23 kg / 50 lbs extra.
LOT Airlines Additional Piece - max weight 23 kg / 50 lbs
Domestic Flights: 220 PLN
International Flights: 360 PLN / 80 EUR / 90 USD
Intercontinental Flights: 530 PLN / 130 EUR / 155 USD / 175 CAD / 18 000 JPY / 170 000 KRW
A 3rd bag or more on flights from Chicago and New York will cost 200 USD / 750 PLN each, when purchased at the airport.
Please note some limits on flights to/from Yerevan, Armenia - there may be limits on the number of excess baggage you are able to bring with you.
LOT Airlines Excess / Overweight Baggage Fees (bags weighing 23 - 32 kg, 50 - 70 lbs)
Domestic Flights: 370 PLN
International Flights: 560 PLN / 135 EUR / 160 USD
Intercontinental Flights: 750 PLN / 170 EUR / 200 USD / 245 CAD / 25 000 JPY / 235 000 KRW
LOT Airlines Oversize Baggage Fees (bags larger than 158 cm, less than 203 cm)
Domestic Flights: 275 PLN
International Flights: 360 PLN / 80 EUR / 90 USD
Intercontinental Flights: 530 PLN / 130 EUR / 155 USD / 175 CAD / 18 000 JPY / 170 000 KRW
Payments at Airport
Be sure to note that some airports accept ONLY Credit Cards, you will not be able to pay with cash. Keep this in mind if you have not pre-purchased an additional baggage allowance.
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