What takes up the most weight in a suitcase?

Few things add weight and bulk to a suitcase more easily than shoes. If you're traveling somewhere cold, wear your heavier boots during the journey there rather than placing them in your bag. For warmer leisure travel, find a pair of comfortable-but-stylish walking shoes and some versatile flats.



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Shoes, coats and towels are usually the heaviest items. Putting them at the bottom of the suitcase will make everything you put on top of them wrinkle much less. If you are staying at one of our hotels you do not need to bring towels of any kind.

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Maximum weight If you have a checked-baggage allowance of 35 kg or 40 kg your baggage must be split over at least two bags, with no bag weighing more than 32 kg . If any single bag or item weighs more than 32 kg it must be carried as freight.

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Rolling your clothes won't make them weigh less, so they won't make your luggage lighter. However, it can save space, allowing you to pack much more in your suitcase, which means carrying fewer pieces of luggage and ultimately reducing your load.

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Any excess bags will be charged the overweight fee for 51 lbs / 23 kgs – 70 lbs / 32 kgs.

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Yes you can split into 2 bags...Only on certain US routes is a 2 piece rule enforced. Its a total weight limit for that route not a per piece one.

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If +7 kg has sold out, your items are too heavy (over 14 kg ) or your items are too big, you'll need to purchase a checked baggage allowance and your baggage will be checked in.

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14 Best Travel Packing Tips, According to Frequent Flyers
  1. Roll clothes and pack them first. ...
  2. Choose travel-friendly fabrics. ...
  3. Pack the first outfit you'll want to wear on top. ...
  4. Place heavy items at the base. ...
  5. Layer plastic dry cleaning bags between clothes. ...
  6. Use packing cubes. ...
  7. Avoid over- or under-packing.


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10 tips to save space in your suitcase
  1. Roll garments instead of folding them.
  2. Use the gaps.
  3. Work in a structured manner.
  4. Plan your outfits.
  5. Filling shampoos & Co.
  6. Multi-purpose shoes.
  7. Everything you wear is not weighed.
  8. Clever choice of clothes.


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Layer Your Luggage Start by placing heavy and bulky items at the bottom of your suitcase, followed by lighter items and fragile belongings on top. This arrangement will help to distribute weight evenly, ensuring that you can fit more into your 23kg luggage without exceeding the limit.

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Also, hard shells tend to be heavier, but soft-sided ones can damage more easily. There are good and bad features for both and, in the end, it really comes down to personal preference.

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Where the piece concept applies, generally, two pieces of checked baggage are allowed per passenger, each piece weighing a maximum of 32 kilos (70 lb) and measuring no more than 158 cm (62 in) when adding the dimensions: height + width + length.

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On all flights, except to and from the United States, each passenger can purchase a checked luggage weight allowance of 20 kg, 25 kg, 30 kg, or 40 kg. It doesn't matter how many bags the total weight is split into, but no bag can be over 32 kg (70 lbs) in weight and 319 cm (126 inches) in total dimensions.

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If your Check-in Bag exceeds your baggage weight allowance (10kg or 20kg), you will be charged an additional excess weight fee per extra kilo at the airport.

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The recommendations for checked baggage are: advised maximum weight 23 kg (50.7 lbs), weight limit 32 kg (70.6 lbs), advised maximum size 158 cm (62.2 in) length + width + height, limit 203 cm (nearly 80 in). The limit of 23 kg is present because of similar limits in health and safety regulations.

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Your baggage will be considered oversized or overweight when it exceeds the permitted dimensions and weight for checked baggage (50 lb in Economy Class, 70 lb in Business Class, and 158 linear cm).

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They add additional weight to your luggage, and they may not be necessary if you already have a well-organized packing system. Some people also find that packing cubes can be a bit of an investment—they're generally more expensive than traditional packing organizers.

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Using vacuum sealed bags can only save you storage space but not the weight of the items. When stacking clothing inside your bag, be mindful of how many items you are packing. You may think you have more space in your luggage, but you may already have gone over the weight limit.

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