What Is Czech Airlines Baggage Allowance?

Czech Airlines is a modern European airline providing friendly and flexible services.

But what about the Czech Airlines baggage policies? and how strict is Czech Airlines with carry-on luggage?

In this post we will cover everything you need to know about Czech Airlines baggage allowance before you start packing your items and head to the airport.

Let’s dive right in.

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How strict is Czech Airlines Carry on baggage?

Czech Airlines Allows its guests to take one bag and one personal item such as a laptop bag, handbag, or briefcase.

Assistive devices and outer garments do not count as personal items. All carry-on luggage must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

You must be able to lift your carry-on into the overhead storage without assistance. All carry-on bags must adhere to the following requirements:

  • Maximum Dimensions of Carry-on Luggage:  the length of 55cm, the width of 45cm and the depth of 25cm including handles, side pockets and wheels. 
  • Maximum Weight of Carry-on Luggage: 17 lb/8 kg

Mor Carry on details:

Travel classLITE
Economy
PLUS
Economy
FLEX
Economy
BUSINESS LITE
Business
BUSINESS
Business
Cabin baggage1 piece1 piece1 piece2 piece2 piece
Personal itemx1 piece1 piece1 piece1 piece

All cabin bags go into the overhead lockers, while small personal items are stored under the seat in front of you. The storage capacity is limited. Once it is full and we have no space on board, for safety reasons, we will need to check in your cabin bag or small personal item to hold the aircraft, even if you have not exceeded your baggage allowance, and transport it free of charge.

How Strict Is Czech Airlines With Checked Baggage?

Czech Airlines allowed it’s Guests the following checked baggage allowance:

Business class requirements:

  • Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/158 cm (length + width + height)
  • Maximum Weight: 70 lb/32 kg

Economy class requirements:

  • Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/158 cm (length + width + height)
  • Maximum Weight: 51 lb/23 kg

Overweight Baggage

Overweight baggage charges are determined by your flight route, bag dimensions, weight, and the number of pieces you will be checking.

Please contact a Czech Airlines’ sales office or check the Czech Airlines website for more information and exact pricing.

Excess Baggage Fees

Short- and Medium-Haul Routes (Europe + the Near East):Economy
LITE, PLUS, FLEX
Business
BUSINESS LITE, BUSINESS
Each Additional Bag
Payments made 36 hours and earlier before departure**
25 EUR25 EUR
Each Additional Bag
Payments made less than 36 hours before departure
35 EUR35 EUR
Each Additional Bag
Payments at gates
45 EUR

45 EUR

Extra Weight up to 32kg
Payments made 36 hours and earlier before departure
25 EUR
Extra Weight up to 32kg
Payments made less than 36 hours before departure
35 EUR

Summary

Czech Airlines has specific policies and regulations that you need to follow.

There may be some exceptions when the airline is lenient with its luggage rules, especially on slowest travel months.

But overall it is better to abide by the airline luggage policies.

We hope this helps.

Happy travels

Disclosure: All information is pulled from The airline websites as a resource. Airline websites are the authority and can change at any time. For the latest information please visit the Airline website: www.csa.cz/cz-en/