Eurowings Baggage Policy (2026) — Fees, Limits & Rules
Eurowings allows one small personal item for free on all fares, but a large carry-on costs extra in the BASIC fare. Checked bags are not included in BASIC and start around $16 (15 EUR) when booked online.
Baggage Allowance Summary
| Airline | Eurowings (EW) |
|---|---|
| Carry-On | 1 large cabin bag: 55x40x23 cm, 8 kg max (included in SMART/BIZclass, fee for BASIC). 1 small underseat bag: 40x30x25 cm (included in all fares). |
| Personal Item | 1 small bag: 40x30x25 cm. Must fit under the seat in front of you. Included in all fares. |
| Checked Bag Allowance | BASIC: 0 bags included. SMART: 1 bag (23 kg). BIZclass: 2 bags (32 kg each). |
| First Bag Fee | From $16 (15 EUR) for up to 23 kg when booked online; higher at airport. |
| Second Bag Fee | From $81 (75 EUR) for up to 23 kg. |
| Overweight Fee | Bags over 23 kg (up to 32 kg) incur an excess baggage fee starting at $72 (67 EUR) for the first 9 kg over. |
| Oversized Fee | Bags exceeding 158 cm or 23 kg are considered excess/bulky baggage. Fees start at $72 (67 EUR) for the first item up to 9 kg over the limit. |
| Max Weight | 32 kg |
| Max Dimensions | 158 cm linear (L+W+H) |
| Free Bag in Economy | No |
Special Items
Sports Equipment
Skis/snowboards: from $32 (30 EUR). Other sports equipment (golf, bicycles, surfboards): from $54 (50 EUR). Max weight 32 kg per item. Free if paying with a Eurowings credit card on EW flights.
Musical Instruments
Small instruments (up to 125 cm and 8 kg) allowed as carry-on instead of a large cabin bag. Larger instruments (e.g., guitars) require an extra seat (max 75 kg, 155x42x15 cm). Double bass must be checked in a hard case.
International Rules
Eurowings primarily operates short/medium-haul flights within Europe and to North Africa/Middle East. Baggage rules are generally consistent across its network, based on the fare class (BASIC, SMART, BIZclass) rather than destination.
Tips to Avoid Fees
1. Book the SMART fare if you need a checked bag and large carry-on. 2. Always add baggage online before arriving at the airport to save up to 50%. 3. Pay with a Eurowings credit card to get free sports baggage. 4. Ensure your carry-on meets the strict size/weight limits to avoid gate fees.
Unique Nuances
Eurowings offers a specific 12 kg checked bag option for BASIC fare passengers starting at just $18 (17 EUR), which is cheaper than the standard 23 kg bag. Sports baggage is free if you pay with a Eurowings credit card. Infants (0-23 months) on a lap get their own small carry-on bag included.