Eurowings Baggage Allowance
The exact Eurowings cabin bag size, checked baggage allowance by fare brand and excess baggage fees — copied from the official Eurowings baggage policy and checked on 30 October 2026.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026 · Source: official Eurowings website (link below)
Eurowings baggage allowance at a glance
Cabin: Large hand baggage max 55x40x23 cm, max 8 kg (57x54x15 cm for foldable garment bags); SMART fare adds 1 large piece, BIZclass adds 2 large pieces; BASIC may add it as a fare extra
· Personal item: 1 small underseat bag max 40x30x25 cm, free for every passenger
· Weight: 8 kg
Checked (All fares (chargeable)): Checked baggage carries a per-piece surcharge; a reduced surcharge applies for one piece if registered and paid online or by phone no later than 2 hours before departure
How Eurowings counts your baggage
Eurowings uses the weight concept: your checked allowance is a total weight that you can spread across bags, subject to the per-bag safety limit. The table below shows the allowance for each fare brand.
Eurowings cabin baggage allowance
| Personal item | 1 small underseat bag max 40x30x25 cm, free for every passenger |
| Cabin bag | Large hand baggage max 55x40x23 cm, max 8 kg (57x54x15 cm for foldable garment bags); SMART fare adds 1 large piece, BIZclass adds 2 large pieces; BASIC may add it as a fare extra |
| Cabin weight limit | 8 kg |
| Notes | Fare/extra determines the number and type of hand baggage items beyond the one small bag. |
Eurowings checked baggage allowance by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| All fares (chargeable) | Checked baggage carries a per-piece surcharge; a reduced surcharge applies for one piece if registered and paid online or by phone no later than 2 hours before departure |
| BIZclass threshold | No obligation to carry a checked item over 23 kg (32 kg in BIZclass); if capacity allows, up to 5 items may be accepted, none over 32 kg |
Checked baggage inclusion by fare bundle was not quantified in the General Conditions of Carriage read; only the surcharge and excess rules above are stated there.
Excess and extra baggage fees
| Overweight bags | Excess baggage surcharge levied per item and per kg of overweight, applicable at the airport only, on top of the checked baggage surcharge (amount in Table of Charges, Article 17) |
| Extra bags | Checked baggage surcharge is payable per piece; pay at the gate by debit/credit card if not pre-registered |
| Prepaid online vs airport | Reduced checked baggage surcharge if registered online or by phone at least 2 hours before departure; excess overweight surcharge applies at the airport only |
| Currency | EUR |
Special items on Eurowings
Sports equipment
Sporting firearms and up to 5 kg ammunition may be carried as checked baggage if declared at check-in and packed in a lockable container
Musical instruments
Delicate musical instruments not meeting hand baggage rules may be carried in the cabin only with prior notification and permission, or on a booked extra seat
Infants & strollers
One additional small hand baggage item per infant, plus one baby basket, car seat or buggy per child (buggies in cargo only); a baby changing bag max 40x30x25 cm per infant not occupying a seat
Pets
Cats and dogs only, short/medium-haul, with permission, in cabin in a closed watertight bite-proof bag max 55x40x23 cm and max 8 kg including animal; charge applies (Table of Charges, PETC); service dogs travel free as additional allowance
Wheelchairs & mobility aids
Wheelchairs may only be transported in the cargo area; orthopaedic/mobility aids may be taken on board as hand baggage if space allows
Frequently asked questions
What is the cabin baggage allowance on Eurowings?
Cabin bag: Large hand baggage max 55x40x23 cm, max 8 kg (57x54x15 cm for foldable garment bags); SMART fare adds 1 large piece, BIZclass adds 2 large pieces; BASIC may add it as a fare extra Personal item: 1 small underseat bag max 40x30x25 cm, free for every passenger Fare/extra determines the number and type of hand baggage items beyond the one small bag.
How much checked baggage is included on Eurowings?
All fares (chargeable): Checked baggage carries a per-piece surcharge; a reduced surcharge applies for one piece if registered and paid online or by phone no later than 2 hours before departure; BIZclass threshold: No obligation to carry a checked item over 23 kg (32 kg in BIZclass); if capacity allows, up to 5 items may be accepted, none over 32 kg Checked baggage inclusion by fare bundle was not quantified in the General Conditions of Carriage read; only the surcharge and excess rules above are stated there.
What happens if my bag is overweight on Eurowings?
Excess baggage surcharge levied per item and per kg of overweight, applicable at the airport only, on top of the checked baggage surcharge (amount in Table of Charges, Article 17)
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online with Eurowings?
Reduced checked baggage surcharge if registered online or by phone at least 2 hours before departure; excess overweight surcharge applies at the airport only
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.