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Aer Lingus: skis and snowboards
EUR 40
Aer Lingus charges a sports equipment fee of EUR 40 per item each way for skis or a snowboard, up to 23 kg.
Read on 16 Sep 2026 from Sports Equipment - Aer Lingus.
Fees
| Where you pay | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| online | EUR 40 | |
| online | GBP 40 | |
| airport | EUR 50 | Guest Services Centre or airport |
| airport | GBP 40 | Guest Services Centre or airport; page shows the same GBP 40 as online |
per item, per one-way flight. Online is EUR 40 or GBP 40. Guest Services Centre or airport is EUR 50 or GBP 40, quoted as published (the GBP figure is the same in both places on the page). Snowboards are priced identically. Flights to or from North America carry sports equipment within the standard baggage allowance instead. Business class is free. Aer Lingus Regional carriage is subject to space on the day.
What counts as one item
'Skis: A maximum of one pair of skis, boots and poles per person can be booked online.' 'Snowboards: A maximum of one snowboard per person can be booked online.'
- Weight limit 23 kg
- Length limit Not published
- Snowboard treated like skis Yes Same fee row; boots not mentioned in the snowboard line.
- Separate boot bag allowed Not stated 'Each passenger can carry a maximum of one piece of sports equipment'; a separate boot bag is not addressed.
- Must be booked in advance No Online booking is cheaper; airport/Guest Services possible at the higher rate. Groups should contact the airline for space.
- Boots allowed in hand luggage Not stated Not addressed.
In the airline's words
The maximum weight allowable for sports equipment is 23kg/50lb. ... Each passenger can carry a maximum of one piece of sports equipment. ... Skis A maximum of one pair of skis, boots and poles per person can be booked online. ... Online: Skis €40 £40 ... Guest Services Centre / Airport: Skis €50 £40
Where it flies for skiing
Aer Lingus 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 Aer Lingus?
Aer Lingus charges a sports equipment fee of EUR 40 per item each way for skis or a snowboard, up to 23 kg.
What is the ski bag weight limit on Aer Lingus?
23 kg per item, as published on 16 Sep 2026.
Does a snowboard count the same as skis on Aer Lingus?
Yes. Same fee row; boots not mentioned in the snowboard line.
Can ski boots go in hand luggage on Aer Lingus?
Not stated. Not addressed.