Sports equipment
Are you planning an active holiday abroad and do you wish to carry your own sports equipment with you? We will transport your equipment safely to its final destination, with or without surcharge depending on the fare.
How do I transport sports equipment?
You’re allowed to transport your sports equipment both in your carry-on and as checked baggage, as long as it meets the following guidelines:
Sports equipment as hand baggage
Sports equipment that is small may be brought on board as hand baggage if:
- It falls within your free hand baggage allowance
- It can be stowed away in the overhead bins or underneath the seat in front of yours
Otherwise, it must be transported as checked baggage.
Sports equipment as checked baggage
All sports equipment may be brought on board for free as checked baggage if:
- It falls within your free checked baggage allowance (number of pieces)
- It doesn’t exceed the limitations on checked baggage (weight)
Otherwise, special rates apply for the transportation of sports equipment.
Which fees apply for the transportation of sports equipment?
You can bring your winter sports equipment free of charge in addition to your free baggage allowance, if it fulfills the transport conditions for winter sports equipment. This does not apply for journeys from/to the USA, Mexico & Central America and when travelling on an Economy Basic fare on short- and medium-haul flights or on a Light fare.
Other sports equipment (except for long boards, hang gliding equipment and tandems) can be counted as part of your free baggage provided that the number of items and the weight do not exceed the free baggage allowance for your travel class.*
* This does not apply to the Economy Basic fare on short- and medium-haul flights and Economy Light fare.
Otherwise, special rates apply for the transportation of sports equipment.
Can’t find your type of sports equipment in the list? Then the regular fees for extra baggage apply.
These fees are only applicable on Brussels Airlines operated flights. For flights operated by codeshare partners, please check the website of our partner airlines.
List of sports equipment and fees
Max. 1 golf bag allowed with:
- 1 set of golf clubs, golf balls and tees
- 1 pair of golf shoes
- Transport restrictions for lithium battery-powered golf trolleys can be found on the ‘Electronic devices and batteries’ page in the section: Smart baggage – removable lithium batteries
Maximum dimensions: 220 cm (height+width+depth)
Max. 2 bags allowed with:
- 1 pair of skis or 1 snowboard
- 1 pair of poles
- 1 pair of ski/snowboarding boots
- 1 helmet
Maximum dimensions: 200 cm (lenght only)
Skiing or snowboarding equipment is free of charge; except for Economy Basic fare on short- and medium-haul flights and for Economy Light fare and routes to/from/via the USA, Mexico & Central America.
Max. 2 bags allowed with:
- 1 bag with one fishing rod
- 1 bag with fishing gear
Maximum dimensions: 200 cm (height+width+depth)
Max. 1 board that can be used for different sports
Maximum dimensions: 200 cm (lenght only)
Max. 2 bags allowed with:
- 1 hockey bag
- 1 hockey stick
- 1 pair of ice skates
- 1 set of body protectors
- 1 helmet
Maximum dimensions: 200 cm (height+width+depth)
Permitted for transport are only sports, hunting and service weapons. Transport approval from the airline is required for firearms and ammunition. Detailed information can be found via the following link:
Information for the transport of firearms and ammunition
We recommend you to present yourself at the check-in desk with your firearms and ammunition at least 120 minutes before departure.
Charges for the transport of firearms:
Maximum permitted 2 pieces of baggage:
- 1 piece of baggage containing either a compressed air cylinder (please note the instructions below) or an empty oxygen cylinder
- 1 piece of baggage with diving goggles, snorkel, flippers, diving suit, buoyancy compensator/BCD jacket and regulator
Max. dimensions per piece of baggage: 200 cm (width + height + depth)
Additional notes on compressed air cylinders:
- Compressed air cylinders containing gases in hazard division 2.2 may be transported at a pressure less than 200 kPa (2 Bar) at 20°C.
- The use of liquified or frozen liquified gases is prohibited.
- If the compressed air cylinder does not have a pressure gauge, the valve must be left open. Otherwise transport of such items is also prohibited.
This includes one of the following:
- 1 standard bicycle (non-motorised, no e-bikes)
- 1 children's bicycle trailer
- 1 unicycle
Maximum dimensions: 280 cm (height+width+depth)
Attention: Please ensure that your bicycle is packed in a box without a lithium sticker. Boxes with a lithium sticker must be forwarded to the Dangerous Goods department.
Max. 1 board that can be used for different sports
Maximum dimensions: 315 cm (lenght only)
Max. 1 bag allowed with:
- 1 set of hang gliding equipment
Maximum dimensions:
- 315 cm (lenght only)
- 350 cm (height+width+depth)
1 tandem with a maximum of two seats (non motorised/no e-bike)
Maximum dimensions:
- 315 cm (lenght only)
- 350 cm (height+width+depth)
How do I book sports equipment?
If you wish to bring sports equipment with you, always contact our Service Centre as soon as possible. Limited storage space may be available on your flight.
Good to know
Battery powered bikes and vehicles powered by lithium batteries (e.g., electric steps, airwheels, hoverboards, mini-Segways) are not accepted as normal sports and transportation equipment. These vehicles are subject to Dangerous Goods Regulations and need to be shipped as cargo.
