Can I buy checked baggage at the airport?

Many carriers charge higher fees to add baggage at the airport, or only allow a limited number of pieces. Carriers have different size and weight requirements when it comes to bags. To avoid extra work for you, we offer baggage which meet the requirements for all the carriers in your itinerary.



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Many carriers charge higher fees to add baggage at the airport, or only allow a limited number of pieces. Carriers have different size and weight requirements when it comes to bags. To avoid extra work for you, we offer baggage which meet the requirements for all the carriers in your itinerary.

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It's nearly always cheaper to book extra hold luggage in advance rather than paying excess baggage fees at the airport. Airlines know that keeping within weight/size limits is not always possible, so they encourage you to plan ahead by selling extra weight online.

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It's generally cheaper to add baggage during booking because most carriers increase the price later. Depending on your service package, we might also charge a processing fee for additional services added later.

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Luggage fees The sure-fire way to avoid this fee is to travel with a carry-on bag only. However, if you simply cannot do without your checked luggage, try to pay for the bag online, as it is typically much cheaper to purchase your bag on the airline's website rather than pay up front at the check-in counter.

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What happens if my luggage is overweight? For hold luggage, most airlines set a weight limit for single items of luggage. Usually, this is 23kg. If your hold luggage is over and you haven't paid for extra, you might be charged.

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That depends if you have several kg overweight and are asking for the price per kg or if you really just only have one single kg extra. For a singe kg above the limit you most probably will not get charged, especially not on a full service airline. There is usually a tolerance in the range of 2–3kg, sometimes up to 5.

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It's nearly always cheaper to book extra hold luggage in advance rather than paying excess baggage fees at the airport. Airlines know that keeping within weight/size limits is not always possible, so they encourage you to plan ahead by selling extra weight online.

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Passengers are supposed to arrive earlier than the time limit otherwise the airlines do not accept luggage being dropped off. Usually, these cut-off times are between 30 and 60 minutes before your flight departs, but can be longer for international flights.

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Do airlines allow 1kg overweight? Bags weighing 50 to 70 lb (23 to 32 kg) are accepted as overweight. Bags measuring 63 to 115 in (160 to 292 cm) are accepted as oversized.

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A suitcase of size M (50 – 80 liters) or L (80 – 100 liters) is suitable for 23 kg of luggage.

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What if my luggage is 0.5 kg overweight? It's over the limit so assume you will be charged. There must be something in your hand luggage you can put in your pocket to get it under. Wear a coat with big pockets.

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Before you check into your flight, you can buy an additional bag to put in the hold. This is a costly option that gets more expensive the closer to your date of departure and even costlier if added on at the airport. There are still weight limitations and not every airline will allow you to book an extra suitcase.

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Passengers who have not added a bag to their booking can still purchase a 20kg Check-in bag at the airport bag drop desk for €/£ 70.00. Excess baggage can be purchased online up to 2 hours before departure for €/£9 per extra kilo. The price at the airport/call centre/kiosk is €/£11 per extra kilo.

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This is possible up to 36 hours before your trip. The price depends on the carriers and the conditions of each booking. You'll always see it next to each baggage option. It's generally cheaper to add baggage during booking because most carriers increase the price later.

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Winner: Southwest Airlines Southwest charges absolutely no bag fees. American, Alaska, Delta and Hawaiian charge $30 for a checked bag, while JetBlue and United charge $35 for the same. Low-cost airlines Spirit and Frontier separate from the pack here, as they charge customers for all overhead carry-on items.

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