Sports and special baggage

Learn about the peculiarities of transporting sports equipment.

Sports gear 

  • Sports gear is subject to the same travel conditions as checked baggage.
  • Transportation is subject to space availability on the flight.
  • The equipment must be packed as a single package.
  • You can book your sports gear allowance at our sales offices and at our Customer Service Helpline.
  • Some sports gear has a surcharge. Prices subject to possible tax surcharges in certain countries.
  • Non-refundable service.
  • See the conditions and requirements for each piece of gear below.

Sports gear included in the baggage allowance

  • Included in the passenger's baggage allowance if the purchased fare includes checked baggage. It can also be added as additional baggage subject to the corresponding fees.
  • The maximum weight is 23 kg, with the option of increasing it to 32 kg, subject to the corresponding fees.

Fishing Equipment
 

Fishing equipment consists of two rods, one reel, one net for holding fish, one pair of fishing boots and one fishing gear box.

Hockey or Lacrosse equipment

 One duffel bag per passenger containing two hockey or lacrosse sticks held together.

Skiing equipment: snow and water

 

 

Alpine skiing: one pair of skis, poles and ski boots.
Snowboarding: one board and a pair of boots.
Water skiing: one pair of standard or slalom water skis.

 

 

Oars (kayak)

The rowing equipment contains paddles or oars for kayaking.

Golf gear

One golf bag containing golf clubs and a pair of golf shoes.

Mountaineering equipment

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With backpacks, sleeping bags, duffel bags and suit bags.

Sports gear not included in the baggage allowance

  • This type of baggage is not included in the allowance. A surcharge has to be paid.
  • The maximum weight is 23 kg, with the option of increasing it to 32 kg, subject to the corresponding fees.

You can purchase it online in the Manage your booking section. 
Bicycles with more than one seat or a motor are not accepted.
All bicycles will be transported individually (including bike trailers or accessories of a similar size).
In order to be accepted, the passenger must present the bicycle at check-in with:

  • The handlebar turned lengthways.
  • Pedals removed.
  • Extendible parts removed or covered.
  • Tyres deflated (front wheel removed and attached to the frame).
  • Suitably packaged in a bag or box.
PRICES
Mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands EUR 150
USD 155
GBP 130
CHF 148
Canary Islands, Europe, Africa and Intra-America EUR 175
USD 181
GBP 152
CHF 173

Long haul
 

 EUR 200
USD 206
GBP 174
CHF 197

Diving equipment consists of one diving suit, vest, socks, mask, footwear, torch, nets, knife, one empty oxygen bottle and one regulator.
To be accepted, you must:

  • Present the empty compressed air bottle at check-in.
  • Remove the bulb from the torch and pack it separately. It can only be transported as hand luggage.

 

PRICES
Mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands EUR 75
USD 77
GBP 65
CHF 74
Canary Islands, Europe, and Africa EUR 100
USD 103
GBP 87
CHF 99
Long-haul
(Miami, Santo Domingo, New York, Punta Cana)		 EUR 150
USD 155
GBP 130
CHF 148

Long-haul
(all other long-distance routes)

 EUR 180
USD 186
GBP 156
CHF 177

The maximum linear size is 158 cm*. This may be increased to a maximum of 250 cm*, at which point it becomes bulky baggage, subject to the relevant charges.

*Sum of dimensions: length/width/height.

Conditions of carriage for arms and munitions:

  • The weapon must be unloaded.
  • Ammunition must be housed in a box or case separately from the weapon. Maximum allowed 5 kg.
  • They will be transported in the hold of the aeroplane.
  • At the check-in desk:
    • You must show an authorisation in your name received from the Civil Guard weapons inspection point.
    • You will hand over the gun and ammunition cases to be sealed, along with the baggage to be checked.
    • The relevant fee can be paid at any bank branch in the airport.
    • The original copy will remain with you and the copy will be stored in the luggage or container containing the fire weapon.
  • Residents of Spain must present:
    • DNI or passport
    • Weapons licence
    • Weapon ownership paperwork
    • Plane ticket
  • Residents of the EU or in transit must present:
    • European firearms card if travelling to EU member states or countries that have signed the EFTA (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and the Principality of Liechtenstein).
  • Foreigner from outside the EU:
    • Passport
    • Special authorisation issued upon entry into Spain
    • Plane ticket
  • If your destination is a country outside the EU, find out more at the Spanish Embassy or Consulate in that country about the local laws governing the possession, travel with and use of firearms.
PRICES
short-, medium- and long-haul EUR 75
USD 77
GBP 65
CHF 74

Any poles must be checked as special baggage:

PRICES
Mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands EUR 75
USD 77
GBP 65
CHF 74
Canary Islands, Europe, and Africa EUR 100
USD 103
GBP 87
CHF 99
Long-haul
(Miami, Santo Domingo, New York, Punta Cana)		 EUR 150
USD 155
GBP 130
CHF 148

Long-haul
(all other long-distance routes)

 EUR 180
USD 186
GBP 156
CHF 177

This equipment can include:

Windsurfing: One surfboard, mast, sail, and boom. 
Surfing: One surfboard.
Kitesurfing: A kite or parachute, a board and a bar.

PRICES
Mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands EUR 75
USD 77
GBP 65
CHF 74
Canary Islands, Europe, and Africa EUR 100
USD 103
GBP 87
CHF 99
Long-haul
(Miami, Santo Domingo, New York, Punta Cana)		 EUR 150
USD 155
GBP 130
CHF 148

Long-haul
(all other long-distance routes)

 EUR 180
USD 186
GBP 156
CHF 177

The maximum linear size is 158 cm*. This may be increased to a maximum of 250 cm*, at which point it becomes bulky baggage, subject to the relevant charges.

*Sum of dimensions: length/width/height.

Hang gliding equipment must be checked as special baggage.

Powered paragliders are not allowed.

PRICES
Mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands EUR 75
USD 77
GBP 65
CHF 74
Canary Islands, Europe, and Africa EUR 100
USD 103
GBP 87
CHF 99
Long-haul
(Miami, Santo Domingo, New York, Punta Cana)		 EUR 150
USD 155
GBP 130
CHF 148

Long-haul
(all other long-distance routes)

 EUR 180
USD 186
GBP 156
CHF 177

The maximum linear size is 158 cm*. This may be increased to a maximum of 250 cm*, at which point it becomes bulky baggage, subject to the relevant charges.

*Sum of dimensions: length/width/height.

Questions about sports baggage

Bicycles, surfboards, golf equipment, etc. Take your sports gear with Air Europa!

You can arrange to transport your bicycle online through Manage your booking. For all other sports gear, please contact us via Customer Service, Facebook or Twitter, specifying the dimensions and weight of the gear in question. 

Check the conditions for transporting sports gear here.

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