AIRLINE FIREARMS CARRIAGE POLICIES

Every airline has a different policy regarding the carriage of firearms in checked baggage. Some allow

multiple firearms in a gun case and others do not. Some require advance notice, including specific

information about your firearm, others simply will accept the firearm upon check-in. Some charge a

handling fee for firearms, others include it in your free baggage allowance.

While TSA in the United States may allow you to pack firearms and ammunition in the same bag or

gun case, your airline or your connecting airline may not. Some airlines do not accept any firearms

for carriage. Others will not transfer firearms to a different airline you may be connecting with.

For these reasons it is crucially important that you check the policies of each airline you are traveling

with. Below is a list of airlines that accept firearms as baggage and links to the policies stipulated on

their websites.

If your airline is not listed below, you will find their firearms carriage policies under the baggage

policies or the terms and conditions sections of their website. Look for Sports Equipment, Special

Baggage, Firearms or even Dangerous/Restricted Items.

Aegean Airlines – Largest airline of Greece and a regional carrier servicing 46 countries.

Fee for firearms: Yes. €50

Policy: https://en.aegeanair.com/travel-information/baggage/special-baggage/

Aer Lingus – National flag carrier of Ireland flying to 80 destinations across Europe, the US and

North Africa.

Fee for firearms: Yes. €50/£40

Policy: Aer Lingus does not accept firearms on regional flights within Europe, but for other flights it

will. https://www.aerlingus.com/travel-information/baggage-information/sports-equipment/

Aeroflot – Flagship carrier of Russia and the country’s largest airline. Flies to over 130 countries

across the world.

Fee for firearms: No. Included in free baggage allowance.

Policy: See Nonstandard Baggage at https://www.aeroflot.ru/us-

en/information/preparation/luggage?_preferredLocale=us&_preferredLanguage=en#gtoc5

Aerolineas Argentinas – Argentina’s flag carrier and largest airline. Flies domestically, across South

America and to North America and Europe.

Fee for firearms: No

Policy: https://www.aerolineas.com.ar/en-ar/equipaje/franquicia

Aeromexico - Mexico's flag carrier, flying to 60 destinations internally and to South America, Central

America, North America, Europe and Asia.

Fee for firearms: Yes. $58 or $47 if pre-paid.

Policy: Allows firearms transport within Mexico only. https://www.aeromexico.com/en-us/travel-

information/baggage/restricted-and-prohibited-items

Air Austral - French airline, flying to 122 destinations across Europe, Africa and Asia.

Fee for firearms: No

Policy: Must submit a declaration form: https://www.air-

austral.com/fileadmin/user_upload/documents/FN_996_Formulaire_de_declaration_pour_le_trans

port_d_armes_et_munitions__Modele.pdf

Air Canada – Canada’s largest airline and its flag carrier. Flies to 185 destinations in North, Central

and South America; Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East.

Fee for firearms: Yes. $50 CAD/USD (plus applicable taxes).

Policy: You must register your firearm with an Air Canada agent within 24 hours of travel and submit

a declaration form upon check-in.

https://www.aircanada.com/us/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/special-items.html

Air Europa – Spain’s third largest carrier, flies to 45 destinations internally and around Europe,

Africa, Middle East, North and South America.

Fee for firearms: Yes. €75

Policy: https://www.aireuropa.com/en/flights/baggage#special

Air France – France’s flag carrier, flies to 200-destinations, including 90 countries across Europe,

North and South America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Fee for firearms: No.

Policy: Download and fill out the declaration form

(https://www.airfrance.us/US/en/common/guidevoyageur/pratique/bagage_equipement_sport_air

france.htm). Submit the form to an Air France booking agent or your travel agent no less than 48

hours prior to travel. Air France must approve carriage of your firearm before your flight. More

information on packing and restrictions is available here:

https://www.airfrance.us/US/en/common/guidevoyageur/pratique/produits-interdits-et-

reglementes-airfrance.htm#6-weapons-and-ammunition

Air New Zealand – New Zealand’s national airline and flag carrier, flies to more than 50 destinations,

including 15 countries in Oceania, Asia, Europe and North America.

Fee for firearms: No.

Policy: You must inform the airline at time of booking that you are traveling with a firearm and

ammunition. https://www.airnewzealand.com/dangerous-goods#firearms

Air Serbia – National carrier of the Republic of Serbia, flies to numerous destinations in Europe, the

Middle East, the Mediterranean and the US.

Fee for firearms: Charged as excess baggage depending on baggage allowance for your particular

flight.

Policy: https://www.airserbia.com/en-US/list-of-prohibited-items-in-baggage

Alaska Airlines – Fifth-largest carrier in the United States, recently merged with Virgin America. Flies

to over 100 destinations across the US, Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica.

Fee for firearms: No. But standard checked baggage, overweight, or oversize fees apply.

Policy: Will not transfer firearms and ammunition to another airline for a connecting flight. You will

need to plan travel so that you have enough time to claim your bags and recheck them with your

next carrier. https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/baggage/special-baggage/transporting-

firearms

Alitalia – The national airline and flag carrier of Italy, flies to more than 100 destinations across

Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North and South America.

Fee for firearms: Yes. Rate is based on flight destination.

Policy: https: //www.alitalia.com/en_us/fly-alitalia/baggage/special-baggage.html

Allegiant Air – An American low-cost carrier, flies to 105 mostly secondary airports in domestic

destinations across 41 states.

Fee for firearms: All checked baggage and carry-ons are accessed fees.

Policy: https://www.allegiantair.com/baggage-1

American Airlines – An American carrier, also considered the world’s largest airline, flies to 345

destinations across North and South America, Asia and Europe.

Fee for firearms: No, but all checked baggage, oversized baggage and overweight baggage fees

apply.

Policy: https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/baggage/firearms-and-ammunition.jsp

Asiana Airlines – One of South Korea’s two major airlines, flies to 110 destinations in Asia, Europe,

the Oceania and North America.

Fee for firearms: No. Regular checked baggage allowance and excess baggage fees apply.

Policy: Airline approval required prior to travel. https://flyasiana.com/C/US/EN/contents/restricted-

transport-items

Austrian Airlines - A subsidiary of Lufthansa and Austria’s national flag carrier, flies to 130

destinations, including 50 countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and North America.

Fee for firearms: Yes. Rates depend on the route.

Policy: https://www.austrian.com/Info/Flying/sportbaggage.aspx?sc_lang=en&cc=US#footnote-9-

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Azerbaijan Airlines - The flag carrier and largest airline of Azerbaijan, replaced the Azerbaijani

branch of Aeroflot and flies to 53 destinations in Asia, Europe and the US.

Fee for firearms: No. But fees for excess or oversize baggage apply.

Policy: https://www.azal.az/en/information/baggage

British Airways - One of the United Kingdom's largest airlines and also the country's flag carrier, flies

to over 160 destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America and Oceania.

Fee for firearms: Yes. Each bag or case containing firearms or ammunition is subject to a £125 charge

each way, payable at check-in, plus applicable local service fees to cover the cost of specialist

firearms and ammunition handling partner.

Policy: https://www.britishairways.com/en-us/information/baggage-essentials/liquids-and-

restrictions#firearms

Brussels Airlines - Belgium's flag carrier, flies to 75 destinations across Europe, Africa, Asia and North

America.

Fee for firearms: Yes. €50/CHF60/$60 within Europe and for €100/CHF120/$130 on intercontinental

flights.

Policy: https://www.brusselsairlines.com/en-be/practical-information/travel-info/before-the-

flight/luggage-info/music-and-sports/default.aspx

Cathay Pacific – Hong Kong's largest airline, flies to 170 destinations in 42 countries in Asia, Europe,

Oceania, Africa and North America.

Fee for firearms: No. But oversize baggage fees apply.

Policy: https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_US/travel-information/baggage/sports-

equipment.html

Condor – A German leisure carrier flying to 90 destinations, including 38 countries in Europe, Africa,

Asia, North and South America.

Fee for firearms: Yes. Pay online before travel as rate increases significantly when paid at the airport.

Policy: https://www.condor.com/us/flight-preparation/baggage-and-animals/sports-equipment-

and-other-baggage/sports-equipment.jsp

Copa Airlines – Panama’s flag carrier, flies to 75 destinations in 30 countries across South, Central

and North America.

Fee for firearms: No. Overweight and oversize baggage fees may apply.

Policy: https://www.copaair.com/en/web/us/music-instruments-equipment

Croatian Airlines – The flag carrier for the Republic of Croatia, flies to 40 destinations across 23

European countries.

Fee for firearms: No.

Policy: https://www.croatiaairlines.com/Travel-info/Baggage/Special-baggage

Delta Air Lines – World’s oldest operating airline, based in the US and flies to 335 destinations across

North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania.

Fee for firearms: No. But only one gun case is included in your baggage allowance.

Policy: https://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/baggage/before-your-

trip/special-items.html

easyJet – A British low-cost carrier and now the largest airlines in the United Kingdom, flies to 135

destinations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

Fee for firearms: No.

Policy: https://www.easyjet.com/en/help/baggage/sports-equipment

Edelweiss Air – Switzerland's leading leisure travel airline, flies to over 40 destinations.

Fee for firearms: No.

Policy: https://www.flyedelweiss.com/EN/inform/services/baggage/Pages/sports-equipment.aspx

Emirates – Based in the Dubai, United Arab Emirates, this is the largest airline in the Middle East,

flies to 165 destinations in 70 countries around the world.

Fee for firearms: No.

Policy: Hunters flying through Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), must obtain special clearance

from UAE Customs and the Ministry of Defense. It is recommendable that you use a travel agent

who specializes in hunting travel to assist you with this.

https://www.emirates.com/us/english/help/faq/214958/baggage-allowances-for-sports-equipment

Ethiopian Airlines – Ethiopia's flag carrier, flies to 110 destinations across Africa, the Middle East,

Europe, Asia and North and South America.

Fee for firearms: No.

Policy: See Restricted Articles on Ethiopian Airlines Flights at

https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/AA/EN/information/essential/conditions-of-carriage

Eurowings – One of the top low-cost airlines in Europe, based in Germany and flies to 130

destinations throughout Europe, North America, Southeast Asia and to Mauritius.

Fee for firearms: Yes. Charge varies with route.

Policy: Must call airline for approval before booking.

https://www.eurowings.com/en/information/services/help/topics/luggage-and-hand-

luggage.html#id_sportgepaeck

Finnair – Finland's largest airline and flag carrier and one of the world’s oldest airlines, flie to 90

destinations in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, North America and the Caribbean.

Fee for firearms: Yes. €25 per firearm case.

Policy: https://www.finnair.com/us/gb/information-services/baggage/sports-equipment/other-

sports-equipment

FlyBe – One of Europe's largest regional airlines, flies to 60 destinations in Europe.

Fee for firearms: Yes. Rates vary by sector and route.

Policy: https://www.flybe.com/baggage/exceptional-baggage/

Frontier – A low-cost US carrier, flies to 55 destinations in the US and Mexico.

Fee for firearms: No.

Policy: https://www.flyfrontier.com/travel/travel-info/bag-options/

Hawaiian Airlines – The premiere airline for travel to the Hawaiian Islands, flies between Hawaiian

Islands and the Continental US, Australia, China, New Zealand, South Korea and several other island

countries.

Fee for firearms: Subject to baggage allowance.

Policy: https://www.hawaiianairlines.com/legal/domestic-contract-of-carriage/019-conditions-and-

charges-for-acceptance-of-special-items

Iberia – Spain's largest airline and its flag carrier, serving 110 destinations in Europe, Africa, the

Middle east, Asia, North and South America.

Fee for firearms: Yes. €75 or $75.

Policy: Requires an authorization from the Airport Weapons Intervention Department. A travel agent

specializing in hunting travel should be consulted. https://www.iberia.com/us/luggage/special/

Icelandair – Iceland’s main airline, flies to 40 destinations in Europe and North America.

Fee for firearms: Yes. Charges vary depending on route.

Policy: https://www.icelandair.com/support/baggage/restrictions/

jetBlue – New York-based low-cost carrier, serving 95 destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico and

South America.

Fee for firearms: No.

Policy: http://help.jetblue.com/SRVS/CGI-BIN/webisapi.dll?New,Kb=askBlue,case=obj(2236)#s8

Jetstar – An Australian low-cost carrier and wholly owned subsidiary of Qantas, flies to 35

destinations, mostly domestic and to countries in Oceania/Pacific Rim and Asia, also to the US.

Fee for firearms: No. But may not be part of baggage allowance depending on fare booked.

Policy: Varies according to route. https://www.jetstar.com/us/en/help/articles/dangerous-goods

Also, http://www.qantas.com/travel/airlines/dangerous-goods/global/en#firearms

Kenya Airways – Kenya’s flag carrier, servicing 60 destinations in Africa, the Middle East, Europe and

Asia.

Fee for firearms: No. But excess baggage fees may apply.

Policy: See 8.3 Items Unacceptable as Baggage at https://www.kenya-airways.com/prepare-for-

travel/baggage-information/condition-of-carriage/en/

KLM – Flag carrier of the Netherlands, services 130 destinations in 69 countries across Europe, Asia,

Africa, North and South America.

Fee for firearms: No. But subject to baggage allowance.

Policy: Advance reservations for carriage of firearms is required as well as a transit permit from

Dutch Customs. Applications should be made at least 8 weeks in advance.

https://www.klm.com/travel/us_en/prepare_for_travel/baggage/exceptional_baggage/index.htm#p

Korean Air – National airline of South Korea, flies to 135 destinations in Asia, Oceania, the Middle

East, Europe, Africa, North and South America.

Fee for firearms: No.

Policy: https://www.koreanair.com/content/koreanair/global/en/traveling/baggage-services.html#_

LATAM Airlines – The Brazilian company of LATAM Airlines Group, formerly known as TAM but

which merged with LAN Airlines in 2012. It is the largest airline in South America and serves over 115

destinations across that continent, and North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Middle East.

Fee for firearms: No. Subject to baggage allowances.

Policy: https://www.latam.com/en_us/travel-information/baggage/restricted-items/ and

https://www.latam.com/en_us/travel-information/baggage/oversized-baggage-policy/

LOT Polish Airlines – Poland’s flag carrier and one of the world’s oldest airlines, flies to 60

destinations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and North America.

Fee for firearms: No. Included in baggage allowance.

Policy: https://www.lot.com/us/en/weapons

Lufthansa – A German carrier and the largest airline in Europe, servicing 220 destinations across

Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, North and South America.

Fee for firearms: No. Included in baggage allowance.

Policy: Sports baggage must be registered no later than 24 hours before departure. See 8.3.2 at

https://www.lufthansa.com/cmn/en/terms-and-conditions-1#8

Norwegian Air Shuttle – A low-cost carrier and the second-largest airline in Scandinavia, serves 125

destinations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and North America.

Fee for firearms: Yes. Varies according to route.

Policy: https://www.norwegian.com/us/travel-info/baggage/sports-equipment/

Pakistan International Airlines – The national flag carrier of Pakistan, flies to 29 destinations

domestically and across Asia, Europe and North America.

Fee for firearms: No.

Policy: See item 8.4 at https://cms.piac.aero/conditions-of-carriage#article1

Pegasus Airlines – Turkey’s second-largest airline. Also a low-cost airline, flies 103 destinations

domestically and across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Fee for firearms: Yes. Special Services fee applies and varies with route.

Policy: See Special Services 9.4.3 and 9.4.4 at https://www.flypgs.com/en/useful-info/info-about-

flights/general-rules#2089

Porter – Regional Canadian carrier, flies to 15 domestic destinations and nine US destinations.

Fee for firearms: Yes. $50, plus taxes.

Policy: https://www.flyporter.com/en-ca/travel-information/baggage/sporting-equipment

Qantas – Australia’s iconic airline, flies to more than 1,000 destinations around the world.

Fee for firearms: No.

Policy: https://www.qantas.com/travel/airlines/dangerous-goods/global/en#firearms

Qatar Airways – Flag carrier of Qatar, services 150 destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle

East, North and South America, Oceania.

Fee for firearms: No. Included with free baggage allowance.

Policy: Airline notification and approval required before departure date.

https://www.qatarairways.com/en-us/baggage/special-items.html

Regional Express – Australian regional carrier serving 55 domestic destinations.

Fee for firearms: No. But overweight and additional baggage fees apply.

Policy: http://www.rex.com.au/FlightInfo/firearms.aspx

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) – Flag carrier of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, flies to 100 destinations

in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America.

Fee for firearms: Yes. Charges vary according to route.

Policy: Requires notification and approval from airline more than 24 hours prior to departure.

https://www.flysas.com/us-en/travel-info/baggage/#/special

South African Airways (SA) – South Africa’s flag carrier and its largest airline, flies to over 40

destinations in Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania, North America and South America.

Fee for firearms: No. One rifle case is included in standard free baggage allowances.

Policy: https://www.flysaa.com/manage-fly/baggage/checked-baggage/special-baggage

Southwest Airlines – Largest low-cost carrier in the world, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, flies to 41

US states and to Mexico and several Caribbean islands.

Fee for firearms: No. Included in standard baggage allowance.

Policy: https://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/baggage/special-luggage-

pol.html#baggage_special_luggage_pol_tab_list_tab_16

Spirit Airlines – Low-cost US carrier, flies to 50 destinations in the US, Mexico, Central and South

America.

Fee for firearms: No. But Spirit charges for every checked bag.

Policy: https://customersupport.spirit.com/hc/en-us/articles/202096486-What-items-have-special-

restrictions-

Sun Country Airlines – Based in Minnesota, flies to 35 destinations in the US, Mexico and several

Caribbean islands.

Fee for firearms: No. But oversize and overweight charges apply.

Policy: https://www.suncountry.com/Fly/Baggage/Special-Items.html#firemarms

Swiss International Air Lines – Flag carrier of Switzerland, flie to more than 100 destinations in 46

countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, North and South America.

Fee for firearms: Yes, depending on departure point and destination. Charges vary.

Policy: Advance notice to the airline is required.

https://www.swiss.com/us/EN/prepare/baggage/special-baggage#t-page=pane2

TAP Air Portugal – Portugal’s flag carrier, flies to 75 destinations in Europe, Africa, North and South

America.

Fee for firearms: Yes. € 50.

Policy: https://www.flytap.com/en-us/baggage/special-baggage/firearms-and-ammunition

Thomas Cook Airlines – British charter carrier, services 95 destinations in Europe, Africa, Asia, North

America and the Caribbean.

Fee for firearms: Yes. Rate depends on route.

Policy: Pre-booking for firearms is required before departure date.

https://www.thomascookairlines.com/en/book-plan/extras/baggage-allowance/sports-and-other-

baggage.jsp

TUIfly – A German airline catering to leisure travelers, flies to 40 destinations in Europe, Africa, the

Middle East and Asia.

Fee for firearms: No. But additional baggage fee applies.

Policy: https://www.tuifly.com/en/service/sondergepaeck.html

Turkish Airlines – Turkey’s flag carrier, services 280 destinations in 110 countries in Europe, Asia, the

Middle East, Africa, North and South America.

Fee for firearms: Yes, on international flights. Rate varies by route.

Policy: https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/any-questions/sports-equipment/index.html

Ukraine International (UIA) – Ukraine’s flag carrier, flies to 80 destinations in Europe, Asia the

Middle East and the United States.

Fee for firearms: Yes. €50

Policy: Airline requires advance notice no later than 48 hours prior to departure date.

https://www.flyuia.com/us/en/information/baggage/firearms

United Airlines – US airline and one of the oldest carriers in the world, services 300 destinations

across North and South America, Europe, Asia and Oceania.

Fee for firearms: No. Regular baggage fees apply.

Policy: https://www.united.com/web/en-us/content/travel/baggage/sports.aspx?POS=US

Virgin Atlantic – UK-based airline, flies to 30 destinations across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle

East, and North America.

Fee for firearms: No. Included as part of regular baggage allowance.

Policy: https://www.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/travel-information/baggage-allowance/sports-

equipment.html

Virgin Australia – Australia’s second largest full-service airline with a combined network of more

than 450 destinations across Australia, Africa, Asia, Oceania, Europe the Middle East and North

America.

Fee for firearms: No. Included as part of regular baggage allowance.

Policy: https://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/plan/baggage/oversized-fragile-items/

WestJet – Canada’s second-largest carrier, flies to 107 destinations in the US, Mexico, Central

America and Europe.

Fee for firearms: No. But standard fees for additional baggage apply.

Policy: https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/travel-info/baggage/fishing-hunting

Wow air – An Icelandic low-cost carrier, servicing 30 destinations in Europe and North America.

Fee for firearms: Yes. Rates depend on route.

Policy: https://wowair.us/travel-info/packing-conditions/