Person in front of suitcase strap with oversized baggage
Person in front of suitcase strap with oversized baggage

Oversized baggage

Where to go with oversized baggage?

Too large and too bulky

for the baggage conveyor system

Items of baggage that cannot be automatically sorted using the baggage conveyor system are designated oversized baggage. 

Special baggage includes, amongst other things, prams, wheelchairs, golf bags, surfboards, bikes, skis, parasols, diving baggage/backpacks and animals registered for transport in transport cases. Please find out the size and weight restrictions, any possible reporting requirements as well as any fees for transporting oversized or special baggage from your airline before travelling.

Oversized baggage counter

Check-in

The oversized baggage counter can be found adjacent to the check-in counters in Terminals 1, 2 and 5 (K, L, M departures).

Baggage claim

Claiming oversized baggage

Oversized baggage is picked up from the conveyor belts and there is no need to go to a separate counter. Watch out for the “Oversized Baggage” label. There an employee from the service provider commissioned by the airline will hand the baggage over to you.

More information

on your baggage

Baggage tracing

Is your baggage lost or damaged?

Hand baggage

These regulations apply to your hand baggage

Hold baggage

How to easily check in your baggage

Baggage storage

Where can your baggage be safely stored?

Hazardous goods

These items are forbidden in travel baggage

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