Every year it’s the same. Airlines tighten the siege and review values related to the transportation of sports equipment, what can be a real problem if you travel with surfboards.
Since I started traveling this is a deciding factor for choosing the airline that I’m going to use. Truth be told that in recent years my company of choice has been Emirates for that same reason: the transport and weight of the surfboard is included in the baggage allowed per passenger.
Of course, Emirates doesn’t fly everywhere and depending on where you want to travel, it’s best to be aware of all the rates and rules of the various airlines.
The following list is not my merit and it was the SurfTotal site that compiled all the data I share here.
To get even more information, read the original article and, in the end, always consult the airline you have selected to travel with surfboards, as the rules are always changing.
So, dear readers take a pen and paper and begin to write it down:
Travel With Surfboards
AER LINGUS
Weight: 23kg
International maximum measurement: 2.77m / 110in
Regional Maximum Size: 2.05m / 80in
Rate: It is included in the baggage if the destination is North America; To other destinations: 40 EUR / unit
AIR ALASKA
Weight: 23kg
Maximum Measure: 2.92m / 115in
Rate: 75 USD
AIR ASIA
Maximum weight: 32kg
Maximum Measure: 2.77m / 110in
Pre-registration fee: 30kg / 19 EUR per unit
AIR CALIN ✪
Weight: 23kg
Maximum measurement: 3.00m / 118in
AIR CANADA
Weight: 23kg
Maximum Measure: 2.00m / 80in
Rate: 5 EUR (or 6.50 Canadian Dollars) per bag, but not always charged
AIR FRANCE
Weight: 23kg
Maximum measurement: 3.00m / 118in
Rate: Between 65 and 125 EUR, depending on the route
AIR NEW ZEALAND ✪
Weight: 23kg
Maximum Measure: 2.00m / 80in
AIR TAHITI NUI
Maximum weight: 25kg
Maximum Measure: 1.80m / 70in
Rate: Between 65 and 125 EUR, depending on the route
AMERICAN AIRLINES
Maximum weight: 32kg
Maximum Measure: 3.70m / 145in
Rate: 150 USD
AVIANCA
Maximum weight: 32kg
Maximum Measure: 3.70m / 145in
Rate: Between 100 and 125 USD depending on destination
AZORES AIRLINES ✪
Allows additional luggage (surfboard bag) up to 10kg. From there, fee payment.
BRITISH AIRWAYS
Weight: 23kg
Maximum Measure: 1.90m / 75in
Rate: Between 100 and 125 USD depending on destination
DELTA
Maximum weight: 32kg
Maximum Measure: 2.90m / 115in
Rate: Between 100 and 150 USD depending on destination
EASYJET
Maximum weight: 32kg
Rate: 82 EUR
EMIRATES ✪
Weight: 23kg
Maximum measurement: 3.00m / 118in
ETIHAD ✪
Weight: 23kg
Maximum measurement: 3.00m / 118in
FLYBE
Maximum weight: 20kg
Maximum measurement: Between 1.67m and 3.00m (depends on the airplane)
Rate: EUR 35 per unit
HAWAIIAN
Weight: 23kg
Maximum Measure: 2.90m / 115in
Rate: 35 USD (between islands); 100 USD (Hawaii-USA); Prices vary to other destinations
IBERIA
Weight: 23kg
Maximum Measure: 3.50m / 137in
Rate: EUR 35 per unit. For short or medium-haul flights the fee is 45 EUR.
ICELAND AIR
Weight: 23kg
Maximum Measure: 2.50m / 98in
Rate: 67 EUR (from the UK to Iceland)
KLM
Weight: 23kg
Maximum measurement: 3.00m / 118in
Rate: 68 EUR
LATAM CHILE ✪
Weight: 23kg
Maximum measurement: 3.00m / 118in
LUFTHANSA
Maximum weight: 32kg
Maximum measurement: 2.00m / 78in
Rate: 100 EUR
MALAYASIAN ✪
Maximum weight: 30kg
Maximum Measure: 2.50m / 98in
QANTAS ✪
Maximum weight: 32kg
Maximum Measure: 2.7m / 109in
QATAR ✪
Maximum weight: 30kg
Maximum measurement: 3.00m / 118in
RYANAIR
Maximum weight: 20kg
Maximum size: A standard board has no problem
Rate: 59 EUR for each trip for sports equipment
SINGAPORE AIRLINES ✪
Maximum weight: 32kg
Maximum measurement: 2.00m / 78in
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS ✪
Weight: 23kg
Maximum measurement: 2.00m / 78in
SOUTHWEST
Maximum weight: 32kg
Maximum measurement: 2.00m / 78in
Rate: USD 75 per trip
SRI LANKAN ✪
Maximum weight: 30kg
Maximum measurement: 3.00m / 118in
TAP PORTUGAL
Maximum weight: 32kg
Rate: 50 EUR (up to 2 meters) and 100 EUR (up to 2 meters) per unit
THAI AIRWAYS
Maximum weight: 30kg
Maximum Measure: 2.77m / 109in
Rate: 100 EUR (up to 2 meters) and 200 EUR (up to 2 meters)
UNITED
Maximum weight: 32kg
Maximum Measure: 2.90m / 115in
Rate: 150 USD (for each trip in the US) and 200 USD (for each international trip)
VIRGIN
Weight: 23kg
Maximum Measure: 1.90m / 75in
Did you find this post helpful? Have you ever travel with surfboards or some other type of baggage and find it difficult with the airline companies? Share your experience in the comment box.
2 COMMENTS
Agness of aTukTuk
6 years agoThis post was a great read! These tips are so important to know, Marlene!
Marlene Marques
6 years ago AUTHORHi, Agness! Thank you so much for your comment. I’m glad this post is useful. But I advice to always check with the airline company you’re going to use since they are always changing baggage policy. 🙂