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Austrian Airlines: skis and snowboards
Free, exceptions priced
Austrian Airlines carries one set of ski or snowboard equipment free on top of your checked allowance, up to 32 kg, with exceptions on some fares and code-share flights.
Read on 16 Sep 2026 from Sports and special baggage | Austrian Airlines.
Not when: Economy Basic fares on European routes; Economy Light fares on European routes; routes to, from or via the USA, Mexico and Central America.
Fees
| Where you pay | Route | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| any | domestic | EUR 70 | |
| any | europe | EUR 80 | |
| any | near middle east north africa central asia | EUR 100 | |
| any | medium haul intercontinental | EUR 200 | |
| any | long haul intercontinental | EUR 250 |
per item, per one-way flight. Amounts are the per-route ski/snowboard charge that applies when the set is not free (see not_when). Otherwise one set per person is free in addition to the allowance.
What counts as one item
one bag with a pair of skis or one snowboard; one bag with a pair of poles and a pair of ski or snowboarding boots; one helmet; maximum two bags; 200 cm length only.
- Weight limit 32 kg
- Length limit 200 cm
- Snowboard treated like skis Yes same rule
- Separate boot bag allowed Yes second bag for poles and boots is part of the set
- Must be booked in advance Yes inform Austrian beforehand by phone or email; carriage only guaranteed once confirmed, otherwise equipment may be stored at a charge. Applies to free skis too. Only registered sports bags accepted, max 32 kg and 3.15 m.
- Boots allowed in hand luggage Not stated
In the airline's words
One item of skiing or snowboarding equipment per person can be taken free of charge in addition to the free baggage. This does not apply to European routes on the Economy Basic and Light fare and routes from/to/via the USA, Mexico and Central America. [...] Charges (per route): Domestic: EUR 70 Europe: EUR 80 Near and Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia: EUR 100 Medium-haul intercontinental routes: EUR 200 Long-haul intercontinental routes: EUR 250
Where it flies for skiing
Austrian Airlines appears on the winter carrier list at these Alpine gateway airports, each with every airline's ski bag rule beside it. Reported means the airport's own list could not be read when we checked.
Changes we have recorded
No change recorded since we started tracking this airline. Last read on 16 Sep 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take skis on Austrian Airlines?
Austrian Airlines carries one set of ski or snowboard equipment free on top of your checked allowance, up to 32 kg, with exceptions on some fares and code-share flights.
What is the ski bag weight limit on Austrian Airlines?
32 kg per item, as published on 16 Sep 2026.
Does a snowboard count the same as skis on Austrian Airlines?
Yes. same rule
Can ski boots go in hand luggage on Austrian Airlines?
Not stated.