The Ultimate Guide to Flying with Golf Clubs
Thinking of flying with golf clubs? This guide shows you, 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!
Aegean Airlines
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- First bag free, 50€ thereafter
- 40€ flat rate for routes via Kalamata
Cost:
- Less than 23kg
Size Limit:
- 1 golf bag with 1 set of clubs, tees, balls and 1 pair of shoes
Allowance:
- Yes
Book in Advance?
Aer Lingus
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Flights to/from North America: free
- Online bookings £38
- Flight centre bookings £40
Cost:
- Weight below 23kg
Size Limit:
- One golf bag containing golf clubs and other golfing gear, max one per person
Allowance:
- Recommended: max space per flight varies
Book in Advance?
Aeroflot
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- £43 from UK
Cost:
- Less than 23kg (check
here for specific charges if your bag is overweight)
Size Limit:
- A single bag
Allowance:
- No
Book in Advance?
Air Europa
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- N/A
Cost:
- 1 bag (Normal baggage allowance)
Size Limit:
- One golf bag containing golf ‘rods’ (clubs) and one pair of golf shoes
Allowance:
- No
Book in Advance?
Air France
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- It’s complicated: the information varies by flight based on specific departure and destination airports. Use
their baggage calculator.
Cost:
- Less than 23kg
- Less than 300cm
Size Limit:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Allowance:
- Yes
Book in Advance?
Air Italy
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- 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
Cost:
- Less than 23kg
- Less than 300cm
Size Limit:
- Not specified, ask when booking
Allowance:
- No
Book in Advance?
Alitalia
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Use their exceptional baggage calculator to get specific costs for your flight if over 23kg
Cost:
- Less than 23kg
Size Limit:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Allowance:
- No
Book in Advance?
Austrian Airways
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Europe: 50€
- Intercontinental: 250€
- For other routes see
here
Cost:
- Less than 32kg
Size Limit:
- 1 bag with 1 set of clubs, balls, tees and 1 pair of shoes
Allowance:
- Yes
Book in Advance?
Blue Air
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- The fees for checked-in luggage vary; please have a look when you book your ticket.
Cost:
- Less than 32kg
Size Limit:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Allowance:
- Recommended as it will be cheaper
Book in Advance?
British Airways
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- N/A
Cost:
- Weight below 23kg
- Dimensions below 190 x 75 x 65cm
Size Limit:
- One golf bag
Allowance:
- No
Book in Advance?
Brussels Airlines
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Charged per direction:
50€ in Europe
100€ intercontinental
Cost:
- N/A
Size Limit:
- 1 golf bag with 1 set of clubs, tees, balls and 1 pair of shoes
Allowance:
- Yes (Must be booked no less than 3 days prior to departure)
Book in Advance?
Bulgaria Air
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- <23kg, 20€ per direction
- 23-32kg, 50€ per direction
Cost:
- 23kg to be eligible as part of free allowance
- Combined dimensions (l+h+w) 158cm
Size Limit:
- N/A
Allowance:
- N/A
Book in Advance?
Croatia Airlines
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Europe: €50 or $70
- Intercontinental: €100 or $150
Cost:
- Less than 32kg
- Less than 158cm
Size Limit:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Allowance:
- No
Book in Advance?
Czech Airlines
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- More than 36hr before departure 25€
- Less than 36hr before departure 35€
- At gates 45€
Cost:
- Less than 23kg
Size Limit:
- 1 golf bag with 1 set of clubs, tees, balls and 1 pair of shoes
Allowance:
- Yes
Book in Advance?
Easyjet
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Online bookings £37
- Airport fees £47
Cost:
- Weight below 20kg (£10 per extra KG)
Size Limit:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Allowance:
- No
Book in Advance?
Emirates
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- $150 via US, $175 via Central or South America
Cost:
- <23kg standard, <32kg business or first
Size Limit:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Allowance:
- Recommend calling to clarify
Book in Advance?
Etihad
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Not specified
Cost:
- Less than 32kg
Size Limit:
- A bag with clubs and one pair of shoes
Allowance:
- Recommended if your bag will fall outside checked allowance
Book in Advance?
Eurowings
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Must book within booking process, price will vary based on route
Cost:
- Under 23kg
Size Limit:
- N/A
Allowance:
- Yes
Book in Advance?
Finnair
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Online prebooking
- €/$60 intercontinental
- €/$20 within Europe
- Via customer service
- €/$75 intercontinental
- €/$30 within Europe
Cost:
- Less than 23kg (If luggage is 23-32kg, £85 must be paid
If luggage is 33-50k, £127 must be paid)
Size Limit:
- 1 golf bag with 1 set of clubs, tees, balls and 1 pair of shoes
Allowance:
- No
Book in Advance?
Flybe
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- £30 at airport or in advance
Cost:
- Under 23kg
Size Limit:
- 1 Pair of shoes, 14 clubs, 12 balls
Allowance:
- Recommended: specific limitations on number of sets that can be carried on each aircraft
Book in Advance?
Iberia
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- $60 for first excess golf bag, $120 for second
Cost:
- Weight below 23kg
Size Limit:
- 14 sticks, 12 balls and a pair of shoes
Allowance:
- No
Book in Advance?
Jet2
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- £30+
Cost:
- Weight below 22kg
- Size below 6x3ft
Size Limit:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Allowance:
- No
Book in Advance?
KLM
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Use their exceptional baggage calculator to get specific costs for your flight
Cost:
- N/A
Size Limit:
- Clubs, balls, and one pair of shoes
Allowance:
- Yes, via
this link
Book in Advance?
LOT
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Per direction:
50€ or $60 international
100€ or $140 intercontinental
Cost:
- Less than 45kg
Size Limit:
- 1 golf bag with 1 set of clubs, tees, balls and 1 pair of shoes
Allowance:
- Yes, more than 24 hours in advance via
this link
Book in Advance?
Lufthansa
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Within Europe: 35€ or $30
- Europe-intercontinental: 70€ or $100
- Intercontinental: $150
Cost:
- Less than 15kg
Size Limit:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Allowance:
- Yes
Book in Advance?
Luxair
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Flat fee 50€ per flight
Cost:
- Less than 32kg
Size Limit:
- Golf bag with clubs, balls and shoes
Allowance:
- No
Book in Advance?
Norwegian
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Online bookings £30-35
- Airport fees £40-60
- International long haul £50 online £60 airport
Cost:
- Weight below 20kg
Size Limit:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Allowance:
- Recommended, will be cheaper
Book in Advance?
Royal Air Maroc
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- 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
Cost:
- Varies, see above
Size Limit:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Allowance:
- No
Book in Advance?
Ryanair
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Online bookings £35
- Airport fees £40
Cost:
- Weight below 20kg (£10 per extra KG)
Size Limit:
- One bag
Allowance:
- No
Book in Advance?
SAS
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Free if below 23kg, charged at excess baggage fees if 24-32kg.
Cost:
- Less than 23kg
Size Limit:
- Maximum of 14 clubs, 12 balls and 1 pair of shoes
Allowance:
- Yes
Book in Advance?
SkyWork
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- CHF60 per leg
Cost:
- Less than 23kg
Size Limit:
- 1 golf bag with 1 set of clubs, tees, balls and 1 pair of shoes
Allowance:
- Must be booked during booking process, or by emailing service@flyskywork.com after booking
Book in Advance?
Smart Wings
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Less than 15kg 60€
- 15.1-32kg 120€
Cost:
- Less than 32kg
Size Limit:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Allowance:
- Yes (Must be booked no less than 3 days prior to departure during process, or through the
contact centre)
Book in Advance?
Swiss
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Flights within Europe: 50€
- Intercontinental flights: 100€
Cost:
- Weight below 32kg
Size Limit:
- 1 golf bag with 1 set of clubs, tees, balls, and 1 pair of shoes
Allowance:
- Not required, but recommended
Book in Advance?
TAP Portugal
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- 35€ Europe
- 75€ Intercontinental
Cost:
- Less than 32kg
Size Limit:
- 1 golf bag with 1 set of clubs, tees, balls and 1 pair of shoes
Allowance:
- Yes via
this link
Book in Advance?
TAROM
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- First item: 50€ subsequent items 150€
Cost:
- Less than 23kg
Size Limit:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Allowance:
- No
Book in Advance?
Thomas Cook
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Varies by specific departure and destination airports. Check
here. Golf clubs are Category A
Cost:
- Weight below 20kg
Size Limit:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Allowance:
- Yes: early booking discount if 30+ days before departure
Book in Advance?
TUI
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- N/A
Cost:
- N/A
Size Limit:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Allowance:
- Yes, at
this page
Book in Advance?
Turkish Airlines
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- First set free, then modular pricing based on the legs of your flight. Check the source link below for specific
info.
Cost:
- Less than 32kg
Size Limit:
- Pair of shoes and a golf bag
Allowance:
- No
Book in Advance?
Vueling
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- From 35€ per segment
Cost:
- <32kg
Size Limit:
- One pair of shoes and a set of clubsk
Allowance:
- Yes via booking or via
call centre
Book in Advance?
Wizz
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Per flight per bag: 30€ online or call centre, 60€ at airport
Cost:
- N/A
Size Limit:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Allowance:
- Yes: discount available
Book in Advance?
WOW Air
| Allowed on flight? | Can be part of free allowance? |
|---|---|
- Varies based on flight details. Use
their calculator
Cost:
- Less than 20kg
Size Limit:
- Not stated: presume one bag or call and ask
Allowance:
- No
Book in Advance?