The Complete Guide to Flying With Golf Clubs
Thinking of flying with golf clubs? This page is designed to show, at a glance, how to travel with golf clubs on the various airlines that fly to and from the UK.
This guide will tell you whether you’re allowed to take clubs, whether they can form part of your free baggage allowance,
any costs and size limitations, and whether you need to book in advance.
Let us know if any airlines are missing or if you have any questions, and we’ll see what we can do!
We’ve also included our top tips for a hassle-free experience when flying with golf clubs:
- Get a non-stop flight if you can:Any transfer means your clubs have to be taken off of a plane and put on another one. This gives more chance of them
getting lost, damaged, or incurring an extra cost (some airlines charge per flight rather than per direction
– keep an eye out for the phrasing!) - Get to check-in early:Usually golf clubs are considered oversized luggage, so if you get sent to the oversized luggage desk you don’t want
it to put you in a rush. Be punctual for peace of mind! - Make your bag stand out:This doesn’t need to be anything too jazzy, but make sure it looks a bit distinctive – write your name on it
somewhere, hang a keyring off of it, just something to identify it quickly and easily as yours. - Get a sturdy case:It’s unlikely to happen, but opening your golf bag when you get to the hotel and finding several clubs snapped in
half would be a grim start to your holiday. A hard case comes highly recommended - Check your clubs are insured:If the above does happen, you don’t want to be stung on the cost of replacing them!
- Make sure your clubs don’t rattle around too much:Adding something to pad out the bag a bit reduces the risk of damage, and makes your bag less noisy / conspicuous.
Aegean Airlines
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- First bag free, 50€ thereafter
- 40€ flat rate for routes via Kalamata
Size Limit:
- Less than 23kg
Allowance:
- 1 golf bag with 1 set of clubs, tees, balls and 1 pair of shoes
Book in Advance?
- Yes
Aer Lingus
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Flights to/from North America: free
- Online bookings £38
- Flight centre bookings £40
Size Limit:
- Weight below 23kg
Allowance:
- One golf bag containing golf clubs and other golfing gear, max one per person
Book in Advance?
- Recommended: max space per flight varies
Aeroflot
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- £43 from UK
Size Limit:
- Less than 23kg (check
here for specific charges if your bag is overweight)
Allowance:
- A single bag
Book in Advance?
- No
Air Europa
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- N/A
Size Limit:
- 1 bag (Normal baggage allowance)
Allowance:
- One golf bag containing golf ‘rods’ (clubs) and one pair of golf shoes
Book in Advance?
- No
Air France
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- It’s complicated: the information varies by flight based on specific departure and destination airports. Use
their baggage calculator.
Size Limit:
- Less than 23kg
- Less than 300cm
Allowance:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Book in Advance?
- Yes
Air Italy
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- 30/40€ domestic flights in advance / on the day
- 50/60€ international flights in advance / on the day
- 60/70€ intercontinental flights in advance / on the day
Size Limit:
- Less than 23kg
- Less than 300cm
Allowance:
- Not specified, ask when booking
Book in Advance?
- No
Alitalia
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Use their exceptional baggage calculator to get specific costs for your flight if over 23kg
Size Limit:
- Less than 23kg
Allowance:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Book in Advance?
- No
Austrian Airways
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Europe: 50€
- Intercontinental: 250€
- For other routes see
here
Size Limit:
- Less than 32kg
Allowance:
- 1 bag with 1 set of clubs, balls, tees and 1 pair of shoes
Book in Advance?
- Yes
Blue Air
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- The fees for checked-in luggage vary; please have a look when you book your ticket.
Size Limit:
- Less than 32kg
Allowance:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Book in Advance?
- Recommended as it will be cheaper
British Airways
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- N/A
Size Limit:
- Weight below 23kg
- Dimensions below 190 x 75 x 65cm
Allowance:
- One golf bag
Book in Advance?
- No
Brussels Airlines
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Charged per direction:50€ in Europe
100€ intercontinental
Size Limit:
- N/A
Allowance:
- 1 golf bag with 1 set of clubs, tees, balls and 1 pair of shoes
Book in Advance?
- Yes (Must be booked no less than 3 days prior to departure)
Bulgaria Air
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- <23kg, 20€ per direction
- 23-32kg, 50€ per direction
Size Limit:
- 23kg to be eligible as part of free allowance
- Combined dimensions (l+h+w) 158cm
Allowance:
- N/A
Book in Advance?
- N/A
Croatia Airlines
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Europe: €50 or $70
- Intercontinental: €100 or $150
Size Limit:
- Less than 32kg
- Less than 158cm
Allowance:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Book in Advance?
- No
Czech Airlines
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- More than 36hr before departure 25€
- Less than 36hr before departure 35€
- At gates 45€
Size Limit:
- Less than 23kg
Allowance:
- 1 golf bag with 1 set of clubs, tees, balls and 1 pair of shoes
Book in Advance?
- Yes
Easyjet
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Online bookings £37
- Airport fees £47
Size Limit:
- Weight below 20kg (£10 per extra KG)
Allowance:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Book in Advance?
- No
Emirates
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- $150 via US, $175 via Central or South America
Size Limit:
- <23kg standard, <32kg business or first
Allowance:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Book in Advance?
- Recommend calling to clarify
Etihad
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Not specified
Size Limit:
- Less than 32kg
Allowance:
- A bag with clubs and one pair of shoes
Book in Advance?
- Recommended if your bag will fall outside checked allowance
Eurowings
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Must book within booking process, price will vary based on route
Size Limit:
- Under 23kg
Allowance:
- N/A
Book in Advance?
- Yes
Finnair
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Online prebooking
- €/$60 intercontinental
- €/$20 within Europe
- Via customer service
- €/$75 intercontinental
- €/$30 within Europe
Size Limit:
- Less than 23kg (If luggage is 23-32kg, £85 must be paidIf luggage is 33-50k, £127 must be paid)
Allowance:
- 1 golf bag with 1 set of clubs, tees, balls and 1 pair of shoes
Book in Advance?
- No
Flybe
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- £30 at airport or in advance
Size Limit:
- Under 23kg
Allowance:
- 1 Pair of shoes, 14 clubs, 12 balls
Book in Advance?
- Recommended: specific limitations on number of sets that can be carried on each aircraft
Iberia
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- $60 for first excess golf bag, $120 for second
Size Limit:
- Weight below 23kg
Allowance:
- 14 sticks, 12 balls and a pair of shoes
Book in Advance?
- No
Jet2
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- £30+
Size Limit:
- Weight below 22kg
- Size below 6x3ft
Allowance:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Book in Advance?
- No
KLM
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Use their exceptional baggage calculator to get specific costs for your flight
Size Limit:
- N/A
Allowance:
- Clubs, balls, and one pair of shoes
Book in Advance?
- Yes, via
this link
LOT
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Per direction:50€ or $60 international
100€ or $140 intercontinental
Size Limit:
- Less than 45kg
Allowance:
- 1 golf bag with 1 set of clubs, tees, balls and 1 pair of shoes
Book in Advance?
- Yes, more than 24 hours in advance via
this link
Lufthansa
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Within Europe: 35€ or $30
- Europe-intercontinental: 70€ or $100
- Intercontinental: $150
Size Limit:
- Less than 15kg
Allowance:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Book in Advance?
- Yes
Luxair
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Flat fee 50€ per flight
Size Limit:
- Less than 32kg
Allowance:
- Golf bag with clubs, balls and shoes
Book in Advance?
- No
Norwegian
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Online bookings £30-35
- Airport fees £40-60
- International long haul £50 online £60 airport
Size Limit:
- Weight below 20kg
Allowance:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Book in Advance?
- Recommended, will be cheaper
Royal Air Maroc
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- First golf bag under 23kg free
- Under 23kg 55€ European flights, 150€ intercontinental
- Under 32kg 100€ European flights, 200€ intercontinental
- Over 300cm 150€ European flights, 300€ intercontinental
Size Limit:
- Varies, see above
Allowance:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Book in Advance?
- No
Ryanair
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Online bookings £35
- Airport fees £40
Size Limit:
- Weight below 20kg (£10 per extra KG)
Allowance:
- One bag
Book in Advance?
- No
SAS
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Free if below 23kg, charged at excess baggage fees if 24-32kg.
Size Limit:
- Less than 23kg
Allowance:
- Maximum of 14 clubs, 12 balls and 1 pair of shoes
Book in Advance?
- Yes
SkyWork
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- CHF60 per leg
Size Limit:
- Less than 23kg
Allowance:
- 1 golf bag with 1 set of clubs, tees, balls and 1 pair of shoes
Book in Advance?
- Must be booked during booking process, or by emailing service@flyskywork.com after booking
Smart Wings
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Less than 15kg 60€
- 15.1-32kg 120€
Size Limit:
- Less than 32kg
Allowance:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Book in Advance?
- Yes (Must be booked no less than 3 days prior to departure during process, or through the
contact centre)
Swiss
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Flights within Europe: 50€
- Intercontinental flights: 100€
Size Limit:
- Weight below 32kg
Allowance:
- 1 golf bag with 1 set of clubs, tees, balls, and 1 pair of shoes
Book in Advance?
- Not required, but recommended
TAP Portugal
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- 35€ Europe
- 75€ Intercontinental
Size Limit:
- Less than 32kg
Allowance:
- 1 golf bag with 1 set of clubs, tees, balls and 1 pair of shoes
Book in Advance?
- Yes via
this link
TAROM
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- First item: 50€ subsequent items 150€
Size Limit:
- Less than 23kg
Allowance:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Book in Advance?
- No
Thomas Cook
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Varies by specific departure and destination airports. Check
here. Golf clubs are Category A
Size Limit:
- Weight below 20kg
Allowance:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Book in Advance?
- Yes: early booking discount if 30+ days before departure
TUI
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- N/A
Size Limit:
- N/A
Allowance:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Book in Advance?
- Yes, at
this page
Turkish Airlines
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- First set free, then modular pricing based on the legs of your flight. Check the source link below for specific
info.
Size Limit:
- Less than 32kg
Allowance:
- Pair of shoes and a golf bag
Book in Advance?
- No
Vueling
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- From 35€ per segment
Size Limit:
- <32kg
Allowance:
- One pair of shoes and a set of clubsk
Book in Advance?
- Yes via booking or via
call centre
Wizz
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Per flight per bag: 30€ online or call centre, 60€ at airport
Size Limit:
- N/A
Allowance:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Book in Advance?
- Yes: discount available
WOW Air
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
Cost:
- Varies based on flight details. Use
their calculator
Size Limit:
- Less than 20kg
Allowance:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Book in Advance?
- No