Do you like to travel without heavy bags and heavy suitcases? To simplify your travels, we have prepared a detailed guide with the requirements of various popular carriers. Find out more about the rules of hand luggage transportation on Ryanair, Wizz Air, Lufthansa and other popular airlines

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When traveling by air, it is important to know the rules for carrying hand luggage and checked baggage. Each airline has its own specific requirements and restrictions, so you should carefully read them before you travel to avoid unpleasant surprises. 

To help you not get confused by the requirements of different air carriers, we have collected the most popular companies in one article. 

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Wizz Air

Wizz Air is one of the largest low-cost airlines in Europe. Wizz Air allows you to transport one hand baggage with dimensions up to 40x30x20 cm and weighing up to 10 kg free of charge. For an additional large carry-on bag (55x40x23 cm, up to 10 kg), you need to purchase the Wizz Priority service. Checked baggage can be purchased additionally and can weigh between 10 and 32 kg, depending on the option chosen.

Hand luggage:

- Free of charge: one bag with dimensions up to 40x30x20 cm and weight up to 10 kg.

- Wizz Priority: Allows an additional one large carry-on bag with dimensions up to 55x40x23 cm and a weight of up to 10 kg.

Checked baggage:

- Weight: 10 to 32 kg, depending on the selected fare.

- Number: maximum 6 pieces of baggage.

Ryanair

Ryanair is also a popular low-cost airline with clear baggage rules. Ryanair allows one small carry-on bag with dimensions up to 40x20x25 cm. For additional large hand luggage, you need to purchase the Priority service. 

Hand luggage:

- Free: one bag with dimensions up to 40x20x25 cm.

- Priority & 2 Cabin Bags: You can have one additional large carry-on bag with dimensions up to 55x40x20 cm and weight up to 10 kg.

Checked baggage:

- Weight: up to 20 kg.

- Number: maximum 3 pieces of baggage.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines is one of the leading international airlines that offers different conditions for hand luggage and baggage depending on the class of service. On Turkish Airlines economy class flights, you are allowed one hand baggage with dimensions up to 55x40x23 cm and weight up to 8 kg. In business class, two pieces of hand luggage with the same dimensions and weight are allowed.

Hand baggage:

- Economy class: one bag with dimensions up to 55x40x23 cm and weight up to 8 kg.

- Business class: two bags with the same dimensions and weight.

Checked baggage:

- Economy class: one or two pieces of baggage weighing up to 23 kg.

- Business class: two pieces of baggage weighing up to 32 kg each.

Emirates

Emirates economy class allows one carry-on bag with dimensions up to 55x38x20 cm and weighing up to 7 kg. In Business and First Class, two pieces of carry-on baggage are allowed, one of which can be a laptop bag or handbag.

Hand luggage:

- Economy class: one bag with dimensions up to 55x38x20 cm and weight up to 7 kg.

- Business and First Class: two pieces of hand luggage - one standard bag and one laptop bag or handbag.

Checked baggage:

- Economy class: one piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg.

- Business and First Class: two pieces of baggage weighing up to 32 kg each.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa, one of the largest European airlines, also has its own rules for the transportation of hand luggage and baggage. Lufthansa allows one carry-on bag with dimensions up to 55x40x23 cm and weight up to 8 kg in economy and premium economy classes. Two pieces of hand luggage are allowed in Business and First Class.

Hand baggage:

- Economy and Premium Economy Class: one bag with dimensions up to 55x40x23 cm and weighing up to 8 kg.

- Business and First Class: two bags with the same dimensions and weight.

Checked baggage:

- Economy class: one piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg.

- Premium Economy Class: two pieces of baggage weighing up to 23 kg each.

- Business class: two pieces of baggage weighing up to 32 kg each.

- First class: three pieces of baggage weighing up to 32 kg each.

British Airways

British Airways offers flexible conditions for the transportation of hand luggage and baggage, depending on the class of service. British Airways allows one carry-on bag with dimensions up to 56x45x25 cm and weight up to 23 kg and one personal bag with dimensions up to 40x30x15 cm.

Hand luggage:

- One carry-on bag with dimensions up to 56x45x25 cm and weight up to 23 kg.

- One additional personal bag with dimensions up to 40x30x15 cm.

Checked baggage:

- Economy class: one piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg.

- Business class: two pieces of baggage weighing up to 32 kg each.

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EasyJet

EasyJet, as a low-cost airline, has its own rules for baggage transportation. EasyJet allows one carry-on bag with dimensions up to 45x36x20 cm without weight limit. An additional large carry-on bag (56x45x25 cm) is allowed for passengers with EasyJet Plus or purchased priority.

Hand baggage:

- Free: one bag up to 45x36x20 cm in size.

- EasyJet Plus or Priority: one additional large bag with dimensions up to 56x45x25 cm.

Checked baggage:

- Weight: up to 15 or 23 kg, depending on the selected fare.

SkyUp

SkyUp is a low-cost airline that offers similar baggage allowance conditions.

Hand luggage:

- One bag with dimensions up to 55x40x20 cm and weighing up to 7 kg.

Checked baggage:

- Weight: up to 23 kg, in premium economy and business classes - up to 32 kg.

LOT Polish Airlines

LOT, the national airline of Poland, also has its own baggage rules.

Hand luggage:

- Economy class: one bag with dimensions up to 55x40x23 cm and weighing up to 8 kg.

- Business class: two bags with the same dimensions and weight.

Checked baggage:

- Economy class: one piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg.

- Business class: two pieces of baggage weighing up to 32 kg each.

Air France

Air France offers different baggage allowances depending on the class of service.

Hand luggage:

- Economy class: one bag with dimensions up to 55x35x25 cm and weighing up to 12 kg.

- Business class: two bags with the same dimensions and weight.

Checked baggage:

- Economy class: one piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg.

- Business class: two pieces of baggage weighing up to 32 kg each.

The rules for the transportation of hand luggage and checked baggage vary depending on the airline and class of service. Always check the current requirements on the official websites of airlines before traveling to avoid misunderstandings and additional costs. It's important to know the size and weight restrictions for your luggage, as well as special conditions for transporting additional items or sports equipment. Have a safe travels!

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