Surfboard policy · EI
Flying with a surfboard on Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus takes surfboards for a $47 fee each way.
The fine print
Maximum one piece of sports equipment per passenger. On flights to/from North America sports equipment is carried as part of the standard checked baggage allowance instead. Page fetch blocked (CAPTCHA); confirmed via official-domain snippet from aerlingus.com/prepare/bags/sports-equipment/.
Will your bag clear it?
Aer Lingus publishes a length figure rather than a linear cap, so the comparison depends on your bag's own numbers. Check your exact bag: we hold the measured dimensions of 128 board bags and print a verdict per airline.
Fair questions
Does Aer Lingus charge for surfboards?
Yes, $47 each way. EUR 40 per item each way if paid online prior to departure; EUR 50 per item each way at the airport on day of departure. Excess-baggage fees apply on top if over 23 kg
What is Aer Lingus's surfboard size limit?
Surfboards must not exceed 2.4 m in length.
Does a board bag count as a checked bag on Aer Lingus?
No. The board is handled outside the standard checked-bag allowance. EUR 40 per item each way if paid online prior to departure; EUR 50 per item each way at the airport on day of departure. Excess-baggage fees apply on top if over 23 kg
Airline policies change without notice, and the operating carrier's policy is the one that counts, not the airline that sold the ticket. Confirm on the airline's baggage page before you fly. Fees across all 59 carriers: which airlines charge for a board. Size math: every bag against every limit.
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