✓ Policy web-verified 2026-05-31
LOT Polish Airlines (LO) uses a tiered Economy fare structure, so what you can bring depends entirely on which fare bucket you booked. Every Economy ticket — even the cheapest Economy Saver — includes a full-size cabin bag plus a personal item. The difference between fares is the checked bag: Saver gives you none, while Standard, Flex, Premium Economy and Business add a hold allowance.
This guide covers the current 2026 sizes, weights and fees. Figures below were checked against LOT’s published policy and major baggage references this year. Fees in particular vary by route (domestic Poland vs. intra-Europe vs. intercontinental to the US/Canada/Asia), so always confirm the exact price during booking — buying online ahead of the airport is consistently cheaper than paying at the gate.
Quick facts
| Personal item | 40 x 35 x 12 cm, up to 2 kg — included on all fares |
| Cabin bag | 55 x 40 x 23 cm, up to 8 kg — included on all Economy fares (9 kg x2 in Business) |
| Checked bag (Saver) | Not included — buy separately |
| Checked bag (Standard/Flex) | 1 x 23 kg (2 x 23 kg intercontinental) |
| Checked bag (Premium Economy) | 2 x 23 kg |
| Checked bag (Business) | 2 x 32 kg (3 x 32 kg intercontinental) |
| Checked size limit | 158 cm total (length + width + height) |
| Extra bag fee | ~€45-75 Europe; ~€115 intercontinental (book online) |
| Overweight 23-32 kg | €45 domestic / €75 Europe / €115 intercontinental |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal / under-seat item | 40 x 35 x 12 cm, up to 2 kg. One handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat in front. Included on every fare alongside the cabin bag. |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | 55 x 40 x 23 cm · 8 kg (Economy); 9 kg in Business Included on all Economy and Business fares |
Checked baggage & fees
| Checked allowance | 0 bags on Economy Saver; 1 x 23 kg on Economy Standard/Flex (2 x 23 kg intercontinental); 2 x 23 kg Premium Economy; 2-3 x 32 kg Business |
| Weight limit | 23 kg per bag in Economy/Premium Economy; 32 kg per bag in Business |
| Typical fee | Extra bag ~€45-75 within Europe, ~€115 intercontinental when bought online; more at the airport |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Saver | 1 x 2 kg (40 x 35 x 12 cm) | 1 x 8 kg (55 x 40 x 23 cm) | None — buy separately |
| Economy Standard | 1 x 2 kg | 1 x 8 kg | 1 x 23 kg (2 x 23 kg on intercontinental routes) |
| Economy Flex | 1 x 2 kg | 1 x 8 kg | 1 x 23 kg (2 x 23 kg on intercontinental routes) |
| Premium Economy | 1 x 2 kg | 1 x 8 kg | 2 x 23 kg |
| Business | 1 x 2 kg | 2 x 9 kg | 2 x 32 kg (3 x 32 kg on intercontinental routes) |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What LOT’s cheapest fare actually includes: on a deal-priced Economy Saver ticket you get the cabin bag (8 kg, 55 x 40 x 23 cm) and a personal item (2 kg) — but no checked bag at all. If your headline deal looks unusually cheap, it is almost certainly Saver.
For a typical trip that means adding ~€45-75 each way within Europe, or ~€115 each way on intercontinental routes, for a single 23 kg checked bag. Always add the bag online during booking — gate and airport prices are markedly higher, and LOT actively gate-checks oversized cabin bags at Warsaw (WAW). When comparing a Saver fare against a Standard/Flex fare, add the bag cost to the Saver headline before deciding which is genuinely cheaper.
Oversize, sports & special items
Extra and excess bags: beyond your fare allowance, an additional 23 kg checked bag is roughly €45-75 within Europe and around €115 on intercontinental flights (US/Canada) when purchased online; expect to pay more at the airport. Prices vary by specific route and are shown at booking.
Overweight (23-32 kg): around €45 on domestic Polish flights, €75 within Europe and the Middle East, and €115 on intercontinental routes. 32 kg is the hard ceiling for a single piece — anything heavier must go as cargo.
Oversize (over 158 cm total): roughly €75-100 within Europe and around €145 intercontinental. If a bag is both overweight and oversized the charges stack — combined fees reach about €85 domestic, €145 Europe and €220 intercontinental.
Sports equipment: skis/snowboards, golf clubs and similar can travel within your normal checked allowance if within weight and size limits; otherwise a dedicated sports fee applies — roughly €25 domestic, €60 within Europe and around €105 intercontinental. Bicycles are accepted (around €60-100) and must be boxed/bagged.
Musical instruments: small instruments (violin, ukulele) can travel as cabin baggage if within size limits. Larger instruments such as a guitar or cello either go in the hold in a hard case or need an extra purchased seat; a double bass must be checked or shipped as cargo.
Frequently asked questions
Does LOT Polish Airlines include a checked bag?
Not on the cheapest fare. Economy Saver includes no checked bag — only a cabin bag and personal item. Economy Standard and Economy Flex include one 23 kg checked bag (two on intercontinental routes), Premium Economy includes two, and Business includes two to three 32 kg bags.
What is LOT's carry-on size and weight limit?
The cabin bag must not exceed 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg in Economy (9 kg per bag, two bags, in Business). This is included on every fare, including Economy Saver.
What personal item can I bring on LOT?
One personal item up to 40 x 35 x 12 cm and 2 kg — a handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat in front. It is included on all fares in addition to the cabin bag.
How much does an extra checked bag cost on LOT?
Roughly €45-75 per bag within Europe and around €115 on intercontinental flights (US/Canada) when bought online during or after booking. Airport and gate prices are higher, and exact amounts vary by route.
What is the checked baggage weight and size limit?
23 kg per bag in Economy and Premium Economy, 32 kg per bag in Business. Total dimensions (length + width + height) must not exceed 158 cm. A single bag can never exceed 32 kg — heavier items must ship as cargo.
What are LOT's overweight and oversize baggage fees?
Overweight bags (23-32 kg) cost about €45 domestic, €75 within Europe and €115 intercontinental. Oversize bags (over 158 cm) run roughly €75-100 in Europe and around €145 intercontinental. If a bag is both overweight and oversized, the fees stack.
Can I take skis, a bike or a musical instrument on LOT?
Yes. Sports equipment can travel within your checked allowance, or for a dedicated fee (about €25 domestic, €60 Europe, €105 intercontinental); bicycles cost roughly €60-100 and must be boxed. Small instruments go in the cabin; larger ones go in the hold in a hard case or need an extra seat.
Is the LOT Economy Saver fare worth it for deal hunters?
Only if you can travel with carry-on only. Saver includes the 8 kg cabin bag and personal item but no checked bag, so add the extra-bag cost (~€45-75 in Europe, ~€115 intercontinental) to the headline price before comparing it against an Economy Standard fare.
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