Lot Polish Airlines Baggage Policy

It is vital for passengers to understand the Lot Polish airlines baggage policy before flying with them in order to avoid any last minute hassle related to luggage. As there are certain restrictions that the airline imposes under their luggage guidelines which vary for every passenger based on the fare type and destination of the flight. 

Lot Polish Airlines Checked Baggage Policy

The Lot Polish checked baggage allowance varies on the destination of the flight and the fare type chosen by the passenger. The baggage allowance is as follows where the checked baggage allowance is diversified under destination of the flight and then subdivided further as fare type. 

Lot Polish checked baggage allowance ( Short & Medium Haul flights)

Lot Polish Checked baggage allowance for long haul flights varies for destination and fare type as mentioned below:

Domestic flights (in Poland):

• LOT Business Class: Not applicable
• LOT Premium Economy: Not applicable
• LOT Economy Class:
  • Saver: Not applicable
  • Standard/Flex: 1 x 23 kg

Short-haul flights in Europe, Middle East:

• LOT Business Class: Not applicable
• LOT Premium Economy: Not applicable
• LOT Economy Class:
  • Saver: Not applicable
  • Standard/Flex: 1 x 23 kg

Mid-haul flights (flights to/from United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan):

• LOT Business Class: Not applicable
• LOT Premium Economy: 2 x 23 kg
• LOT Economy Class:
  • Saver: Not applicable
  • Standard/Flex: 1 x 23 kg

Lot Polish Airlines checked baggage allowance (Long Haul Flights)

The Lot Polish checked baggage allowance is different for long haul flights as compared to the short and medium haul flights. The baggage allowance varies on the flight destination and the fare type as mentioned below:

Flights from Europe, Egypt, Azerbaijan, Israel, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates to Canada and the USA:

• LOT Business Class:
  • 3 x 32 kg
• LOT Premium Economy:
  • 2 x 23 kg
• LOT Economy Class:
  • Full-Fex: 3 x 32 kg
  • Flex: 2 x 23 kg
  • Standard: 1 x 23 kg
  • Saver: 1 x 23 kg

Flights from Europe, Egypt, Azerbaijan, Israel, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates to Japan and China:

• LOT Business Class:
  • 3 x 32 kg
• LOT Premium Economy:
  • 2 x 23 kg
• LOT Economy Class:
  • Full-Fex: 3 x 32 kg
  • Flex: 2 x 23 kg
  • Standard: 2 x 23 kg
  • Saver: 2 x 23 kg

Flights from Canada and the USA:

• LOT Business Class:
  • 3 x 32 kg
• LOT Premium Economy:
  • 2 x 23 kg
• LOT Economy Class:
  • Full-Fex: 3 x 32 kg
  • Flex: 2 x 23 kg
  • Standard: 1 x 23 kg
  • Saver: 1 x 23 kg

Flights from Europe, Egypt, Azerbaijan, Israel, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates to India, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and South Korea:

• LOT Business Class:
  • 3 x 32 kg
• LOT Premium Economy:
  • 2 x 23 kg
• LOT Economy Class:
  • Full-Fex: 3 x 32 kg
  • Flex: 2 x 23 kg
  • Standard: 1 x 23 kg
  • Saver: 1 x 23 kg

Flights from India:

• LOT Business Class:
  • 3 x 32 kg
• LOT Premium Economy:
  • 2 x 23 kg
• LOT Economy Class:
  • Full-Fex: 3 x 32 kg
  • Flex: 2 x 23 kg
  • Standard: 1 x 23 kg
  • Saver: 1 x 23 kg

Flights from India to Canada and the USA:

• LOT Business Class:
  • 3 x 32 kg
• LOT Premium Economy:
  • 2 x 23 kg
• LOT Economy Class:
  • Full-Fex: 3 x 32 kg
  • Flex: 2 x 23 kg
  • Standard: 2 x 23 kg
  • Saver: 2 x 23 kg

Flights from Canada and the USA to India:

• LOT Business Class:
  • 3 x 32 kg
• LOT Premium Economy:
  • 2 x 23 kg
• LOT Economy Class:
  • Full-Fex: 3 x 32 kg
  • Flex: 2 x 23 kg
  • Standard: 2 x 23 kg
  • Saver: 2 x 23 kg

Flights from South Korea:

• LOT Business Class:
  • 3 x 32 kg
• LOT Premium Economy:
  • 2 x 23 kg
• LOT Economy Class:
  • Full-Fex: 3 x 32 kg
  • Flex: 2 x 23 kg
  • Standard: 1 x 23 kg
  • Saver: 1 x 23 kg

Flights from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

• LOT Business Class:
  • 3 x 32 kg
• LOT Premium Economy:
  • 2 x 23 kg
• LOT Economy Class:
  • Full-Fex: 3 x 32 kg
  • Flex: 2 x 23 kg
  • Standard: 1 x 23 kg
  • Saver: 1 x 23 kg

Flights from Japan and China:

• LOT Business Class:
  • 3 x 32 kg
• LOT Premium Economy:
  • 2 x 23 kg
• LOT Economy Class:
  • Full-Fex: 3 x 32 kg
  • Flex: 2 x 23 kg
  • Standard: 2 x 23 kg
  • Saver: 2 x 23 kg

Note: The Lot Polish airlines baggage dimensions for checked baggage is maximum 158 cm (height + width + depth) in linear dimensions. 

Lot Polish Airlines Carry-on Baggage Policy

The carry-on baggage which is carried by the passenger in the aircraft by them has certain rules and regulations under the lot polish baggage policy. 

Lot Polish carry-on baggage allowance: (Short and Medium Haul Flights)

The Lot Polish carry-on baggage allowance for short or medium haul flights differs and is based on the fare type and destination of the passenger. 

• LOT Business Class: 2 pieces, each up to 9 kg (except for flights to/from the U.S.)
• LOT Premium Economy: 2 pieces, up to a total of 12 kg (except for flights to/from the U.S.)
• LOT Economy Class (Flights to/from China, India, Japan, Canada, South Korea): 2 pieces, each up to 9 kg
• LOT Economy Class (Flights to/from the U.S.): 1 piece, up to 12 kg
• Dimensions of each carry-on item should not exceed 55 cm in height, 40 cm in width, and 23 cm in depth. 

Note: The total sum of dimensions should not exceed 118 cm.

Carry-on luggage must fit in the overhead locker or under the passenger seat in front

Additional Items as carry-on baggage:

Included in the ticket price, passengers may carry one of the following items as carry-on baggage:

• A handbag/men’s bag, a small backpack, or a sachet/fanny pack (maximum weight: 2 kg, dimensions: 40 cm x 35 cm x 12 cm)
• A laptop
• An umbrella
• A small photo camera or a pair of binoculars

Additionally, passengers may bring:

• For persons traveling with children: A collapsible pram or stroller and baby food
• For disabled persons: A wheelchair (stored in the baggage hold before boarding and returned upon landing), crutches, or other personal medical equipment.

Lot Polish carry-on baggage allowance: (Long Haul Flights)

The Lot Polish carry-on baggage allowance for long haul flights differs and is based on the fare type and destination of the passenger. 

LOT Business Class:

• Flights to/from China, India, Japan, Canada, South Korea: 2 x 9 kg
• Flights to/from the United States of America: 1 x 12 kg

LOT Premium Economy:

• Flights to/from China, India, Japan, Canada, South Korea: 2 x up to 12 kg in total (1 x 8 kg)
• Flights to/from the United States of America: 1 x 10 kg

LOT Economy Class:

• Flights to/from China, India, Japan, Canada, South Korea: 1 x 8 kg
• Flights to/from the United States of America: 1 x 8 kg

Note: The maximum size for carry-on baggage irrespective of fare type and destination is 55 cm of height, 40 cm of width, and 23 cm of depth. 

Know Bbout Lot Polish Excess Baggage Fees:

Passengers who exceed the prescribed limits for baggage in terms of pieces, weight, or dimensions will incur additional charges during check-in. In cases where passengers do not have a complimentary baggage allowance, the following charges for the initial checked baggage will be applicable:

For LOT Economy Saver, applicable to both international and domestic flights:

• 80 PLN / 20 EUR / 28 CAD / 21 USD when processed online, via LOT Contact Center, or Ticketing Office at any point before departure.

For LOT Economy Simple:

• For international flights, an additional 60 PLN is applicable if processed more than 12 hours before departure through online channels or LOT Contact Center.
• For domestic flights, an extra 54 PLN is applicable when processed more than 12 hours before departure.

Lot Polish Sports Equipment Charges:

If you wish to transport sports equipments with Lot Polish then below are the guidelines for the same:

• If your sports equipment falls within your ticket’s Free Baggage Allowance, you can bring it along at no extra cost.
• Note that this allowance doesn’t cover bicycles, which incur a separate fee outlined in below.
• While you must adhere to weight and quantity limits for baggage, you’re allowed to exceed size limits for baggage containing sports gear. In such cases, the charges listed below will apply.
• Practical Information for Carrying Sports Equipment:
  • Space for sports gear in the baggage hold is limited and varies depending on the aircraft. This means some types of sports equipment may not be accepted.
  • Check if your sports equipment can be accommodated while booking your ticket on lot.com or at least 24 hours before departure in the Manage Booking section.
  • Make sure to specify the type, weight, and dimensions of your equipment.
  • Sporting equipment must not weigh more than 32 kg. Items exceeding this weight can only be transported as CARGO.

Charges for bicycles:

• LOT Economy Saver – 

International and domestic flights: 80 PLN / 20 EUR / 28 CAD / 21 USD (online, via LOT Contact Center, or Ticketing Office)

• LOT Economy Simple:

International flights: 60 PLN (more than 12 hours before departure online or via LOT Contact Center)

Domestic flights: 54 PLN (more than 12 hours before departure)

Lot Polish Musical Equipments Allowance:

Before bringing a musical instruments on board with Lot Polish Airlines, the passengers have to keep the followings points in mind:

• Small musical equipment can be brought on board as part of your carry-on baggage, provided its dimensions are within 55 x 40 x 23 cm. The total sum of dimensions should not exceed 118 cm. Ensure the equipment fits under the seat in front of you.
• For larger instruments like cellos or guitars, the passenger has to contact the LOT Contact Center. Inmost cases the airline asks the passengers to book an extra adjoining seat. And after a consultant checks the availability on the flight and calculates the cost of this service the permission will be granted.

Lot Polish Airlines Baggage Restrictions:

There are certain items that are not allowed as baggage items because of security reasons. 

Firearms and Related Items:

• Guns, firearms, or devices capable of launching harmful objects.
• Includes toy guns, replica weapons, firearm parts (excluding telescopic sights), compressed air and CO2 guns, flare pistols, bows, crossbows, and more.

Stun and Immobilization Devices:

• Devices that can shock or immobilize
• Tasers
• Stun batons
• Animal stunners
• chemical sprays like pepper spray or tear gas.

Sharp Objects:

• Axes, hatchets, cleavers, ice axes, ice picks, razors, knives exceeding 6 cm in blade length, scissors exceeding 6 cm blade length, martial arts equipment, swords, and sabres.

Tools:

• Crowbars, hammers, drills, drill bits, screwdrivers, chisels exceeding 6 cm shaft length, saws, blowtorches, nail guns, and bolt guns.

Blunt Objects:

• Baseball or cricket bats, golf clubs, billiard cues, hockey or lacrosse sticks, brass knuckles, clubs, batons, and martial arts weapons.

Explosive or Incendiary Substances:

• Ammunition, propellant powder, blasting caps, detonators, mines, grenades, flares, fireworks, and smoke-producing canisters or cartridges.

Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels:

• Containers larger than 100 ml or 100 g, except for essential liquids for infants, must fit in a 1-liter sealed clear plastic bag.

Dangerous Goods:

• Transport only if listed in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations, including caustic materials, compressed gasses, and other hazardous substances.

The aforementioned information is not exhaustive. Please refer to the official website for more information.

Lot Polish Military Baggage Allowance:

As of now there is no rule or guideline on baggage allowance for military personels traveling with Lot Polish. However, we recommend getting in touch with the airline for more information on the same. 

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