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The transportation of sporting equipment is subject to specific conditions and depends on the type of allowance applied to your flight.


Authorized equipment
Flights with a limit on baggage weight
Flights with a limited number of baggage items
Important information




Authorized equipment

  • Golf bags - Diving equipment - Bicycles

    To transport your bicycle in optimal conditions, please remember to:
    - remove the pedals,
    - remove the front wheel and attach it to the frame,
    - attach the handlebars on the side (parallel to the frame),
    - place your bicycle in protective packaging (cardboard, hard plastic). Bicycle boxes are available for purchase at most Air France check-in counters.

  • Ski equipment

    - Alpine skis: 1 pair of skis + 1 pair of poles + 1 pair of boots
    - Snowboards: 1 board + 1 pair of boots
    - Water skis: skis only

We recommend that you place all skis and boards in protective packaging.


  • Surf, windsurf, kitesurf and bodysurf boards

    The sum of all 3 dimensions of your board must measure less than 3 meters.
    All boards must be placed in adequate protective packaging. Air France does not offer slipcovers or boxes designed for windsurf boards.



The transport conditions for these items depend upon the baggage allowance for your destination.



 
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Flights with a limit on baggage weight

On all flights operated by AIR FRANCE and KLM, the transport of sporting equipment is included in your baggage allowance.
Above the limit, a fixed fee applies for each one-way flight.


  • Golf bags

    The transport of golf bags is completely free of charge, as long as the total weight does not surpass 20kg per person, regardless of the number or weight of the baggage items checked in the hold.



  • Diving equipment, skis, snowboards, surf boards (including windsurf, kitesurf and bodysurf boards) and bicycles

    Sporting equipment is included in the baggage allowance.

    Exceeding the weight allowance, a fixed fee applies for each one-way flight, with a 20kg limit per set of equipment:

    - Metropolitan France: 20 €
    - European flights: 40 €
    - Other flights: 80 €


 
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Flights with a limited number of baggage items

On all AIR FRANCE and KLM flights with a limit on the number of baggage items, the transport of sporting equipment is subject to the following regulations:

  • Golf bags

    Golf equipment is transported at no extra charge on flights operated by Air France and KLM, as long as the total weight does not surpass 20 kg per person. Above the limit, a fixed fee applies to each one-way flight.

  • Diving equipment, skis, snowboards, surf boards (including windsurf, kitesurf and bodysurf boards) and bicycles

    This equipment is included in the baggage allowance.

    Exceeding the weight allowance, a fixed fee of 150 € applies to each one-way flight, with a 20kg limit per set of equipment.

    Please note:
    On flights departing from the USA, Mexcio and Havana, the fee is 200 USD.
    On flights departing from Canada, the fee is 200 CAD.
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Important information

- The fixed fees per one-way flight listed above are valid for all flights operated by AIR FRANCE and KLM, as well as Kenya Airways and Martinair.
- If your equipment is heavier than 20kg, an additional fee will apply.
For more information, contact your local Air France agency or travel agency.
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