{"id":233128,"date":"2026-06-09T18:20:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T16:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=233128"},"modified":"2026-07-06T01:57:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T23:57:31","slug":"smartwings-baggage-allowance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/","title":{"rendered":"Smartwings Baggage 2026: Carry-On, Checked, Fares &#038; Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smartwings is a Czech airline, and its <strong>Smartwings baggage<\/strong> rules come with one quirk worth paying attention to: <strong>it works the exact opposite way to Ryanair<\/strong>. With low-cost carriers you usually pay for a large cabin bag and get a small personal item for free, but with Smartwings it&#8217;s the other way round. \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then there&#8217;s the second thing travellers regularly trip up on: it matters whether you&#8217;re flying a <strong>scheduled flight booked directly with Smartwings<\/strong> or a <strong>package holiday booked through a travel agency<\/strong>. With a package, the rules and limits are set by your tour operator, not by the Smartwings fares, so what you read on the airline&#8217;s website may not apply to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide we&#8217;ll walk through <strong>all the types of Smartwings baggage<\/strong> for 2026, their dimensions, weights and prices, the individual fares, the fees, and the fact that Smartwings is one of the few airlines that will <strong>take animals on board<\/strong>. Prices can change during peak season, so treat them as a guide, and for a package always check the contract with your tour operator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4dafafc17b0&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4dafafc17b0\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1374\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwings-zavazadla-prirucni.jpg\" alt=\"Passenger pulling a cabin bag at the airport\" 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class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/#Smartwings_baggage_in_a_nutshell\" >Smartwings baggage in a nutshell<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/#Carry-on_baggage_trolley_free_but_mind_the_personal_item\" >Carry-on baggage: trolley free, but mind the personal item<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/#Smartwings_fares_LITE_PLUS_FLEX_and_Business\" >Smartwings fares: LITE, PLUS, FLEX and Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/#Scheduled_flight_or_a_package_holiday\" >Scheduled flight or a package holiday?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/#Checked_baggage_23_and_32_kg\" >Checked baggage: 23 and 32 kg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/#All_Smartwings_fees_and_how_to_avoid_them\" >All Smartwings fees (and how to avoid them)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/#Flying_with_a_dog_or_cat_Smartwings_says_yes\" >Flying with a dog or cat? Smartwings says yes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/#Special_baggage_kids_sport_and_instruments\" >Special baggage: kids, sport and instruments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/#Liquids_and_what_you_can_and_cant_take_on_board\" >Liquids and what you can (and can&#8217;t) take on board<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/#Is_paid_carry-on_on_its_way_out_EU_2026\" >Is paid carry-on on its way out? (EU 2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/#Where_to_next\" >Where to next<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/#What_are_the_carry-on_baggage_dimensions_for_Smartwings\" >What are the carry-on baggage dimensions for Smartwings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/#Does_the_LITE_fare_with_Smartwings_include_free_baggage\" >Does the LITE fare with Smartwings include free baggage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/#Do_baggage_allowances_differ_between_package_holidays_and_scheduled_Smartwings_flights\" >Do baggage allowances differ between package holidays and scheduled Smartwings flights?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/#Can_I_fly_with_Smartwings_with_a_dog_or_cat\" >Can I fly with Smartwings with a dog or cat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/#How_much_does_extra_baggage_cost_at_Smartwings_at_the_gate\" >How much does extra baggage cost at Smartwings at the gate?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smartwings_baggage_in_a_nutshell\"><\/span>Smartwings baggage in a nutshell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Free cabin bag for everyone:<\/strong> a trolley <strong>55\u00d740\u00d723 cm, 8 kg<\/strong> is included even with the cheapest LITE fare.<\/li><li><strong>Small personal item (40\u00d730\u00d715 cm, 3 kg):<\/strong> only in PLUS, FLEX and Business fares, <strong>not in LITE<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Checked baggage:<\/strong> 23 kg on scheduled flights (Business 2\u00d7 32 kg); on a package it depends on your tour operator.<\/li><li><strong>Smartwings takes animals<\/strong> both in the cabin and in the hold, unlike Ryanair, Wizz Air and easyJet.<\/li><li><strong>Watch out:<\/strong> sorting baggage out at the gate costs around \u20ac60. Booking online in advance is significantly cheaper.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carry-on_baggage_trolley_free_but_mind_the_personal_item\"><\/span>Carry-on baggage: trolley free, but mind the personal item<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the reversed logic worth remembering. <strong>The cabin bag, the classic trolley measuring 55\u00d740\u00d723 cm and weighing up to 8 kg, is free for every passenger<\/strong>, even on the cheapest LITE fare. Compared with low-cost airlines that&#8217;s pleasantly generous, because they usually charge extra for a large carry-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The catch is the <strong>small personal item<\/strong> measuring 40\u00d730\u00d715 cm and up to 3 kg, the one you&#8217;d use for a handbag or laptop. You <strong>don&#8217;t get it for free on the LITE fare<\/strong> \u2014 it&#8217;s only included with PLUS, FLEX and Business. So if you&#8217;re flying on the cheapest LITE, count on having just one cabin bag and nothing extra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: How to fit everything into an 8 kg cabin bag and travel really light is something we cover in our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cabin-luggage-pack-light\/\">guide to packing carry-on only<\/a>. With a free trolley for everyone, Smartwings is actually ideal for travelling light. A solid <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Osprey carry-on bags\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/prirucni-zavazadla-osprey\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Osprey carry-on bag<\/a> makes it even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smartwings_fares_LITE_PLUS_FLEX_and_Business\"><\/span>Smartwings fares: LITE, PLUS, FLEX and Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On scheduled flights you choose from four fares, and that&#8217;s exactly what decides your <strong>Smartwings baggage allowance<\/strong>. Here&#8217;s an overview of the most important points around baggage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Fare<\/th><th>Cabin bag (8 kg)<\/th><th>Personal item<\/th><th>Checked<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>LITE<\/strong><\/td><td>1 pc<\/td><td>\u2715<\/td><td>from \u20ac40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PLUS<\/strong><\/td><td>1 pc<\/td><td>1 pc<\/td><td>1\u00d7 23 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>FLEX<\/strong><\/td><td>1 pc<\/td><td>1 pc<\/td><td>1\u00d7 23 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Business<\/strong><\/td><td>2 pcs<\/td><td>1 pc<\/td><td>2\u00d7 32 kg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Smartwings baggage by fare on scheduled flights (2026). FLEX and Business also offer more flexible flight changes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smartwings describes the fares nicely itself: LITE is &#8220;I travel light,&#8221; PLUS is &#8220;the golden middle ground,&#8221; FLEX is &#8220;I need freedom,&#8221; and Business is &#8220;maximum comfort.&#8221; For most holiday trips, <strong>PLUS is a sensible compromise<\/strong>, since it already includes both a personal item and checked baggage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scheduled_flight_or_a_package_holiday\"><\/span>Scheduled flight or a package holiday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the difference you need to know so you don&#8217;t end up overpaying for nothing. If you buy your ticket <strong>directly from Smartwings<\/strong>, the fares and prices described in this article apply. But if you&#8217;re flying a <strong>package booked through a travel agency<\/strong>, your baggage and its limits are set by <strong>your tour operator<\/strong>, not by Smartwings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a package, the price typically includes one piece of checked baggage, often around 15 or 20 kg, plus a carry-on, but <strong>you&#8217;ll only find the exact limit in the contract or brochure of your tour operator<\/strong>. Likewise, any extras such as excess weight, sports equipment or transporting a pet are arranged through the travel agency and at its prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f On a package, don&#8217;t rely on the numbers from the Smartwings website. The 23 and 32 kg limits are scheduled-flight fares. For your package, what counts is what&#8217;s written in black and white in your travel agency contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checked_baggage_23_and_32_kg\"><\/span>Checked baggage: 23 and 32 kg<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On scheduled flights, Smartwings offers checked baggage up to <strong>23 kg<\/strong> in the PLUS and FLEX fares and up to <strong>2\u00d7 32 kg<\/strong> in Business. The LITE fare includes no checked baggage, and you can add Smartwings checked baggage from around <strong>\u20ac40<\/strong>. A single piece may weigh a maximum of 32 kg, the sum of its three dimensions must not exceed 250 cm, and no single side may exceed 150 cm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travelling with a baby? A child under two sitting on your lap doesn&#8217;t get their own baggage, but if your fare includes checked baggage, the child is allowed <strong>one checked piece up to 10 kg<\/strong>. And as always, <strong>add everything online in advance<\/strong>, ideally more than 36 hours before departure, when it&#8217;s cheapest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_Smartwings_fees_and_how_to_avoid_them\"><\/span>All Smartwings fees (and how to avoid them)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As with other airlines, the most expensive option is whatever you sort out at the last minute or at the gate. Here are the most common fees \u2014 prices are per piece and per direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Fee<\/th><th>How much<\/th><th>When<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Excess weight or extra piece<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20ac40\u201348<\/td><td>online, \u226536 h \/ under 36 h before<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Extra piece at the gate<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20ac60<\/td><td>sorted at the departure gate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sports equipment<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20ac90<\/td><td>up to 32 kg, declare 48 h before<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Animal in the cabin<\/strong><\/td><td>\u20ac120<\/td><td>carrier up to 8 kg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Selected Smartwings fees for additional services (2026). For a package holiday, your travel agency&#8217;s price list applies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The logic is simple: <strong>online in advance is cheapest<\/strong>, the airport check-in desk adds a service fee, and the gate is the most expensive of all. So if you sort your Smartwings extra baggage out from home via My Booking, you&#8217;ll save the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flying_with_a_dog_or_cat_Smartwings_says_yes\"><\/span>Flying with a dog or cat? Smartwings says yes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a big Smartwings advantage you won&#8217;t find elsewhere. While <strong>Ryanair, Wizz Air and easyJet don&#8217;t carry animals<\/strong>, Smartwings will take your dog or cat. You have two options depending on the size of your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4dafafc3087&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4dafafc3087\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1374\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwings-zavazadla-zvire.jpg\" alt=\"Small dog in a travel carrier \u2014 Smartwings transports animals\" class=\"wp-image-232037\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwings-zavazadla-zvire.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwings-zavazadla-zvire-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwings-zavazadla-zvire-700x470.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwings-zavazadla-zvire-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwings-zavazadla-zvire-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwings-zavazadla-zvire-696x467.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwings-zavazadla-zvire-1392x934.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/smartwings-zavazadla-zvire-1920x1288.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>smaller animal in the cabin<\/strong> (up to 8 kg including the carrier, with a carrier no larger than 43\u00d730\u00d727 cm) costs roughly \u20ac120 per direction and travels under the seat. A <strong>larger animal in the hold<\/strong> (up to 32 kg including the crate) costs around \u20ac220 per direction. The transport must be booked by phone <strong>at least 48 hours before departure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Watch out for the exceptions. Animals can&#8217;t be taken on flights to and from Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and Marsa Alam, and on some routes with mandatory disinsection cats are only allowed in the hold. Guide and assistance dogs travel in the cabin free of charge. On a package, you arrange pet transport through your tour operator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_baggage_kids_sport_and_instruments\"><\/span>Special baggage: kids, sport and instruments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smartwings is generous when it comes to children. It will <strong>carry a pushchair, car seat and travel cot for free<\/strong>, and you can take the pushchair right up to the boarding gate. For small children, a bottle of baby food up to 200 ml is allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sports equipment<\/strong> such as skis, a snowboard, a bike or golf clubs has a flat rate of around \u20ac90 per piece and direction, up to 32 kg, and needs to be declared at least 48 hours in advance. A <strong>smaller musical instrument<\/strong> can travel as carry-on if it doesn&#8217;t exceed 8 kg and 90\u00d735\u00d720 cm; for a larger one you can buy an extra seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liquids_and_what_you_can_and_cant_take_on_board\"><\/span>Liquids and what you can (and can&#8217;t) take on board<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The liquids rule isn&#8217;t a Smartwings one \u2014 it applies at <strong>security screening<\/strong> in general. Liquids, gels and sprays are allowed in containers <strong>up to 100 ml<\/strong>, all together in one transparent bag of up to <strong>1 litre<\/strong>. The exception is baby food, which Smartwings allows up to 200 ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some airports with new scanners allow more in 2026, but not everywhere, so to be safe count on 100 ml. A great trick to get around the limit is to switch to <strong>solid, water-free toiletries<\/strong>, which don&#8217;t count as liquids. We write more about this in our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cabin-luggage-pack-light\/\">guide to packing light<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_paid_carry-on_on_its_way_out_EU_2026\"><\/span>Is paid carry-on on its way out? (EU 2026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may have heard that carry-on baggage is supposed to be free with every airline. The European Parliament did <strong>back the right<\/strong> in <strong>January 2026<\/strong> to take a small extra carry-on into the cabin for free, but <strong>it isn&#8217;t a valid law yet<\/strong>, and as of mid-2026 the details were still being negotiated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until the rule takes effect, go by the current fares. With Smartwings the situation is already pleasant on this front, because <strong>everyone gets the 8 kg cabin bag for free<\/strong>, so any European change would affect it the least. Keep an eye on it anyway \u2014 figures and prices may change before your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_next\"><\/span>Where to next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flying with other airlines too? Compare the baggage rules for <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/\">Ryanair<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wizz-air-luggage\/\">Wizz Air<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/easyjet-baggage-allowance\/\">easyJet<\/a>. And when you want to fit everything in and pack smart, our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cabin-luggage-pack-light\/\">guide to packing light<\/a> and our roundup of the <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-carry-on-luggage\/\">best carry-on bags<\/a> will help. Safe travels, and may it be everyone else paying at the gate. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD start q=\"smartwings zavazadla\" lang=\"en\" rendered=\"2026-07-05T23:57:30+00:00\" v=\"1\" -->\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD end -->\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1749510000000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_carry-on_baggage_dimensions_for_Smartwings\"><\/span>What are the carry-on baggage dimensions for Smartwings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Cabin baggage (trolley) measures 55\u00d740\u00d723 cm and weighs up to 8 kg, and every passenger gets it for free, including the LITE fare. A small personal bag measures 40\u00d730\u00d715 cm and weighs up to 3 kg, but only the PLUS, FLEX and Business fares include it in the price, not LITE.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1749510000001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_LITE_fare_with_Smartwings_include_free_baggage\"><\/span>Does the LITE fare with Smartwings include free baggage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>&#8220;`html<br \/>\nYes, even the cheapest LITE fare includes free cabin baggage up to 8 kg (55\u00d740\u00d723 cm). However, it doesn&#8217;t include a small personal bag or checked baggage, which you&#8217;ll need to purchase separately, checked baggage from around \u20ac40.<br \/>\n&#8220;`<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1749510000002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_baggage_allowances_differ_between_package_holidays_and_scheduled_Smartwings_flights\"><\/span>Do baggage allowances differ between package holidays and scheduled Smartwings flights?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. For scheduled flights purchased directly from Smartwings, the LITE, PLUS, FLEX and Business tariffs apply. For package holidays purchased through a travel agency, your travel agent determines the baggage limits and prices; checked baggage of around 15 or 20 kg is often included in the price. 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