A single item of hand baggage may not exceed the dimensions 55x40x23 cm and the weight of 8 kg. You can check this using the hand baggage gauge at the airport. Any items above these limits will have to be checked in. Please bear this in mind when packing to ensure that your checked baggage does not exceed the free baggage allowance.
Here's how much hand luggage you may carry on board:
Economy Class passengers: 1 item weighing up to 8 kg
Business Class passengers: 2 items
- the first weighing up to 8 kg,
- the second up to 4 kg (this may also be a suit bag
with max. dimensions of 57x54x15cm).
The following items may also be carried free of charge:
- 1 coat, jacket or blanket
- 1 umbrella or walking stick
- 1 handbag or a "slimline" laptop bag
- 1 small camera or set of binoculars
Children up to 2 years of age: 1 baby carrier or
1 child car seat or
1 fully collapsible stroller (max. 10 kg)
Important:
Depending on the operating aircraft type and/or fulfilling safety requirements of national authorities, in exceptional cases the hand baggage allowance for our Business class passengers may be reduced to 1 piece of hand baggage only.
Hand luggage restrictions
Liquids
Liquids may only be carried on board in a resealable clear plastic bag.
Please make sure you observe the following rules, otherwise your liquids may be confiscated at the security checkpoint:
- Liquids, gels and sprays must be held in individual containers not exceeding 100 ml (max. filling quantity as printed on container, not actual contents).
- The individual containers must be placed in a resealable (e.g. "zip-top") clear plastic bag with max. 1 liter capacity.
- Only one plastic bag is permitted per passenger.
- Please present the plastic bag for separate screening at the security checkpoint.
You may also carry the following additional items:
- baby food
- special dietary food
- medicine
Transfer via Vienna
Are you changing flights in Vienna? The above regulations apply worldwide. More details are available on the Vienna International Airport website.
Various additional restrictions may also apply, especially for duty free liquids purchased on board or at the airports on the individual legs of your journey.
The planned simplification for transport of liquids, aerosols and gels carried as hand luggage which should have been effective per 29. April 2011 has been postponed.
For flights from EU member states, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Canada (international airports), Malaysia (KUL), Croatia (DBV, PUY, RJK, SPU, ZAD, ZAG), Singapore (SIN) and international US airports following rules apply:
Liquids, gels and aerosols purchased at airport shops or on board must be placed in a sealed, tamper-evident bag clearly labeled with the place and date of purchase. The sealed bag may not be opened until you have cleared security at your final destination.
Any liquids, gels and aerosols purchased in other countries as mentioned above, will be confiscated at VIE.
Please observe the list of dangerous goods and prohibited items.