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KLM: skis and snowboards
Free, exceptions priced
KLM counts a ski or snowboard bag as one of your checked bags, so it is free when your fare includes a bag, up to 23 kg.
Read on 16 Sep 2026 from Sports equipment and special baggage requirements - KLM.
Fees
The airline does not publish a fixed amount on its page; the price appears in the booking flow. Ski set travels instead of one checked bag. Light and Basic tickets include no checked baggage, so the ski set is a paid bag on those fares; the standard checked bag fee applies but the amount is not published on this page. Extra fee may apply on flights to or from Canada, Mexico and the USA (stated for other sports items on the same page).
What counts as one item
A set of ski equipment may only consist of a pair of skis, a pair of ski poles, and a pair of ski boots. A set of snowboard equipment: a board and a pair of snowboard boots. Up to 300 cm (length + width + height), 23 kg Economy and Premium Comfort, 32 kg Business.
- Weight limit 23 kg
- Length limit 300 cm
- Snowboard treated like skis Yes board plus boots defined as the snowboard set
- Separate boot bag allowed Not stated not stated; the set is defined as one item
- Must be booked in advance No no reservation needed for ski or snowboard equipment
- Boots allowed in hand luggage Not stated
In the airline's words
You can bring your (water) ski or snowboard equipment instead of an item of checked luggage without having to make a reservation. It can be up to 300 cm (length + width + height) and up to 23 kg in Economy Class and Premium Comfort Class, or 32 kg in Business Class. A set of ski equipment may only consist of a pair of skis, a pair of ski poles, and a pair of ski boots. [...] Booked a Basic or Light ticket? This does not include checked baggage.
Where it flies for skiing
KLM 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 KLM?
KLM counts a ski or snowboard bag as one of your checked bags, so it is free when your fare includes a bag, up to 23 kg.
What is the ski bag weight limit on KLM?
23 kg per item, as published on 16 Sep 2026.
Does a snowboard count the same as skis on KLM?
Yes. board plus boots defined as the snowboard set
Can ski boots go in hand luggage on KLM?
Not stated.