The LOT baggage policy does not give every passenger the same allowance. What you can bring depends on the details of your ticket, including its fare conditions, cabin and itinerary; flights operated by another airline can have additional rules. Before paying for a ticket or packing, check the baggage allowance recorded for each flight in your booking. Look separately for cabin baggage, a personal item and checked baggage, and note any weight or size limits. If a bag is not included, confirm the cost and how to add it before you reach the airport.
LOT Polish Airlines’ baggage rules cover more than the number of suitcases you can check in. They distinguish between items you take into the cabin and bags handed over for the aircraft hold. The allowance shown for a ticket may set a permitted number of pieces, a weight limit, dimensions, or a combination of these. A baggage fee or add-on is separate from the fare unless the booking says it is included.
Check these categories individually:
Don’t assume that a low fare includes a checked suitcase, or that a fare with checked baggage also includes every cabin item you want to bring. Read the baggage details alongside the fare conditions before you buy. If you have already booked, use the itinerary or LOT’s Manage Booking service to check what has been recorded against your reservation.
The fare name alone may not tell you everything you need to know. Allowances can differ according to the route, travel class and particular flight, and a booking with connecting or partner-operated services can involve more than one set of conditions. Use the allowance displayed for your actual itinerary as the reference point.
| What you’re checking | What can differ | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Personal item | Whether it is included and its permitted size | Number of items, dimensions and where the item must fit |
| Cabin baggage | Whether a cabin bag is included and its limits | Permitted pieces, weight and maximum dimensions |
| Checked baggage | Whether a checked bag is included and how the limit is applied | Piece allowance, weight per piece and any size restrictions |
| Connecting or codeshare flight | Which airline operates each segment and which baggage conditions apply | Operating carrier, allowance for each leg and where bags are checked through |
A useful habit is to compare the baggage allowance as well as the fare when weighing ticket options. A lower advertised fare may not be the lower-cost choice if you need to add a checked bag or another permitted item. Check the total shown for your itinerary rather than relying on a general description of a fare type.
For a ticket bought through another airline or a travel agency, check the ticket itself as well as the itinerary in the seller’s account. If a segment is operated by a different carrier, ask which airline’s rules govern baggage for that part of the journey. Don’t assume the LOT allowance will automatically apply to every flight in a mixed-carrier booking.
If your ticket does not include the checked baggage you need, look for the option to add it to your reservation. LOT’s available services and charges depend on the booking and itinerary, so confirm the amount shown for your own trip before purchasing. Compare the cost of the fare with baggage included, if offered, against the fare plus the add-on; the more suitable choice depends on your route and how much you need to carry.
Before completing an add-on, check that it covers the correct passenger and the intended flight or flights. A receipt alone is not enough if the service does not appear against the booking. If you have several legs, confirm whether the bag is included for the full journey or only for a particular segment.
Pay attention to how the checked-bag limit is written. An allowance may be based on pieces, weight per piece, overall weight, or stated size limits. Don’t assume that two bags can share one weight limit or that an oversized bag is accepted just because it is below the weight allowance. If your suitcase is near a limit, weigh and measure it after packing, including wheels, handles and external pockets.
Check the permitted dimensions and weight for your specific flight before choosing a cabin bag. Measure it when fully packed, with wheels and handles included. A bag that fits the stated measurements when empty may be too large once expanded or packed, and staff may require a bag to be checked if it cannot be carried safely in the cabin.
Keep passports, travel documents, medication and valuable or fragile items in an item you can keep close to you, subject to security and airline rules. If you plan to carry batteries, medical equipment or another item with special handling requirements, check the applicable instructions before travel. Airport security restrictions can also limit what you may take through screening, independently of LOT’s baggage allowance.
Separate the personal item from the cabin bag when checking your allowance. If the booking lists one of each, it does not necessarily mean you may bring two larger cabin bags. Pack so that each item can be identified and lifted without exceeding its own size or weight conditions.
For a connecting journey, find out at check-in whether your checked bag will be tagged to the final destination or whether you must collect and recheck it during the connection. The answer can depend on the itinerary and the airlines involved. Look at the destination on the bag tag and ask the check-in agent if it does not match your understanding of the journey.
Sports equipment, musical instruments, strollers and mobility devices may not be handled like an ordinary suitcase. Their acceptance, packing requirements and charges can depend on the item and route. Contact LOT before travel if you plan to bring one, and provide the item’s dimensions, weight and relevant details. For battery-powered mobility equipment or a large instrument, make arrangements well ahead of departure rather than relying on a decision at the airport.
Travelling with a child, a medical device or an item that cannot be replaced easily? Check its specific conditions rather than assuming it is covered by an adult passenger’s standard allowance. If the rules are not clear in your booking, ask LOT to confirm how the item must be declared, packed or carried.
No. The included checked-bag allowance depends on the fare and itinerary, so some tickets may not include a checked bag. Check the allowance displayed for your reservation before booking or packing.
That depends on the conditions for your ticket and flight. Check whether the booking lists both items and note the separate limits; don’t treat a personal item and a cabin bag as interchangeable.
Not necessarily. A partner airline may operate one or more segments, and its conditions may affect baggage handling. Check the operating carrier and the allowance shown for each flight before travel.
Look in LOT’s Manage Booking service or contact the ticket seller to see what options are available for your reservation. Availability and charges can vary, so verify that any purchase is recorded for the correct passenger and flight.
A bag that exceeds the permitted weight or dimensions may incur an additional charge or require repacking, and acceptance can depend on the applicable rules. Check the limits before leaving for the airport; if the bag is too large or heavy, contact LOT in advance about your options.
For the most reliable answer, use the baggage allowance attached to your exact LOT booking, not a general rule or another passenger’s ticket. Confirm each item, each flight and any paid add-on before you pack; that simple check can help prevent unexpected baggage costs at the airport.
