Special baggage and sports gear
Booking
Due to their weight and volume, the number of sports equipment items you can transport in checked baggage is limited. Croatia Airlines must be notified of such items during the booking of the fare.
When booking your fare, be sure to specify the type of sports equipment, musical instrument or other baggage of non-standard dimensions you will be bringing with you. In order to make sure that your precious musical instrument reaches the destination undamaged, we recommend that you buy an extra ticket for the seat next to yours, where you will place the instrument during the flight.
Find the maximum dimensions of non-standard baggage in the table below:
| Maximum dimensions (from cabin floor) | Maximum dimensions (from seat level) | |
|---|---|---|
| A319/320 | 150 x 42 x 25 cm | 110 x 42 x 50 cm |
| Dash 8 Q400 | 125 x 42 x 25 cm | 80 x 42 x 50 cm |
Sports equipment
Sports equipment is any equipment used for sports. Sports equipment that is most commonly transported falls within one of 2 categories (“SMALL” or “LARGE”). Any sports equipment that is not listed in the table is subject to excess baggage charges, not sports equipment charges.
If the sports equipment has been packed together with the remaining baggage, checked baggage rules apply, including the excess baggage charges. It is included in the baggage allowance and additional charges apply only if it exceeds the permitted weight/number of items. The 158 cm max. rule does not apply.
All sporting equipment longer than 201 cm should be transported on Airbus fleet only. In case of sports equipment that exceeds the checked baggage weight limit applying to your fare family, but weighs under 32 kg, sports equipment charges will apply. If the sports equipment exceeds the permitted weight limit of 32 kg and/or size limit of 350 cm, it will be transported as cargo. For more information, click here.
Charge
| Small sports equipment max 200 cm | Large sports equipment 201 - 350 cm | |
|---|---|---|
| Flights within Croatia | EUR 40 + 25 % VAT | EUR 60 + 25 % VAT |
| Flights within Europe | EUR 70 | EUR 120 |
If your sports equipment is listed as standard, but exceeds the maximum permitted length or weight for that category, the higher category charges will apply.
Example: Your kite surfing equipment weighs 18 kg, and the board is 205 cm long. Even though the kite surfing equipment is listed as standard, the charge for large sports equipment will apply because the board exceeds 200 cm in length.
NOTE:
IMPORTANT!For special baggage and sports gear on international flights bought on the day of departure in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina an additional charge of 10 EUR will apply.
If you have a Miles & More HON-Circle or Senator status or if you are a STAR Gold Card holder you are granted 1 golf equipment free of charge.
A set of ski/snowboard equipment can be transported free of charge on Croatia Airlines flights.
Bicycles can be transported on Croatia Airlines flights only if they are packaged. They should be prepared for transportation by the passenger.
E-bicycle has an engine, cannot be classified as sports equipment, and is subject to excess luggage fees. Its battery may not exceed 160 watt hours. A spare battery (if any) can be transported in the aircraft cabin as hand luggage.
Refund for sporting eqipment charges / fees are permitted before departure only. After departure refund is not permitted.
Sports equipment list and classification
Small sports equipment
Small sports equipment implies to items that weigh up to 22 kg and / or are up to 200 cm long.
If you have a Miles & More HON-Circle or Senator status or if you are a STAR Gold Card holder you are granted 1 golf equipment free of charge.
Golf equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of 1 golf bag containing:
- 1 set of golf clubs
- golf balls and tee
- 1 pair of golf shoes
- 1 golf trolley aluminium.
Ski equipment:
- 1 pair of ski
- 1 pair of poles
- 1 pair of boots (even if in separate bag)
- 1 helmet.
Snowboard equipment:
- 1 snowboard
- 1 pair of boots (even if in separate bag)
- 1 helmet.
Water ski equipment:
- 1 pair of water ski or 1 slalom water ski.
Surfboard:
- 1 board up to 2m.
Kite surfboard:
- 1 kite
- 1 board.
Boogieboard / Bodyboard / Wakeboard:
- 1 board.
Bicycle equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of:
- 1 regular bike (no motor / no e-bike) or 1 special children's trolley to use with a bike or 1 one-wheel bike.
NOTICE:
Bicycles can be transported on Croatia Airlines flights only if they are packaged. They should be prepared for transportation by the passenger.
E-bicycle has an engine, cannot be classified as sports equipment, and is subject to excess luggage fees. Its battery may not exceed 160 watt hours. A spare battery (if any) can be transported in the aircraft cabin as hand luggage.
Scuba equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of:
- 1 diving mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, BCD-jacket, regulator
- 1 empty tank bottle
- 1 lamp (switched off, energy sourceseparately packed, removed battery protected against shortcircuit) in accordance with IATA DGR.
Waveboard / Skateboard equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of:
- 1 board
- 1 set of body protection (knee, arms, etc.)
- 1 helmet.
Archery equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of 1 set of bow and arrow packed in 1 durable protective container.
Alpinist equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of:
- 1 backpack
- 1 ice pick
- 1 pair of climbing iron
- 1 pair of sticks.
Fishing equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of:
- 1 tackle box or 1 haversack or 1 angler's basket
- 1 rod
- 1 bag or 1 box.
Weapons/ammunition equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of Sporting/Hunting guns, pistols, rifles plus ammunition (according to IATA DGR Regulations max. 5 kg per passenger and separately packed).
The transport of weapons / ammunition is not permitted on flights to / from the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Parachute equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of:
- 1 set of Parachute Equipment packed in 1 container.
Tennis / Squash / Badminton equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of:
- 1 set of rackets and balls packed in 1 bag.
Hockey equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of:
- 1 hockey bag
- hockey sticks
- 1 pair of ice skates
- 1 set of body protection (knee, arms, etc.)
- 1 helmet.
Inline skates equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of:
- 1 pair of inline skates
- 1 set of body protection (knee, arms, etc.)
- 1 helmet.
Javelin equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of 1 set of javelin equipment packed in one container.
Bowling equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of:
- 1 bowling bag
- 1 bowling ball
- 1 pair of shoes.
Large sports equipment
Large sports equipment implies to items that weigh 23-32 kg and / or are 201 - 350 cm long.
Tandem Bike equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of 1 tandem bike with max 2 seats (no motor / no e-bike).
Windsurf equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of:
- 1 board
- 1 sail
- 1 boom
- 1 mast
- 1 gear bag.
Hang glider equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of 1 set of hang gliding equipment packed in 1 container.
Longboard equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of 1 board (exceeding 2m) - windsurf / kitesurf / wave / boogie / body / wake.
Canoe Kayak is accepted for transportation and consists of 1 canoe or 1 kayak (no motor attached).
Rubber dinghy equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of 1 rubber dinghy (no motor attached).
Vaulting pole cannot be transported on Dash8 Q400.
Vaulting pole equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of 1 set of vaulting poles packed in 1 container.
Horse riding equipment is accepted for transportation and consists of:
- 1 sadle
- 1 set of harness
- 1 horse whip
- 1 pair of riding boots
- 1 barepack pad.