LOT Polish Airlines

LOT Polish Airlines

LOT Polish Airlines is the national carrier of Poland and one of the world’s oldest operating airlines. Established in 1929, its headquarters is in Warsaw, with its main hub at Warsaw Chopin Airport. The airline operates flights to over 83 destinations worldwide, including Europe, North America, and Asia. In addition to scheduled passenger services, LOT also provides charter and cargo operations. The official name of the airline is Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT S.A., but it is commonly known as LOT Polish Airlines.

Hubs

  • Primary Hub: Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
  • Secondary Hub: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
  • Future hub plans: LOT is considering relocating its main operations to Central Communication Port, about 40 km from Warsaw.

Baggage Policy

Checked Baggage

Intercontinental Flights:

  • Business Class: 3 pieces, max 32 kg each
  • Premium Economy & Economy Class: 2 pieces, max 23 kg each
    (Exception: Economy passengers flying to USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Kazakhstan, and Singapore – only 1 piece allowed)

International Flights:

  • Business Class: 2 pieces, max 32 kg each
  • Premium Economy Class: 2 pieces, max 23 kg each
  • Economy Class: 1 piece, max 23 kg
  • Economy Saver: No free checked baggage (available at additional cost)

Domestic Flights:

  • All Classes: 1 piece, max 23 kg

Size Limit:Maximum dimensions for all checked baggage: 158 cm (length + width + height).
Excess baggage charges apply for oversized or overweight items.

Cabin Baggage

  • Business Class: 2 pieces, max 9 kg each
  • Premium Economy (Intercontinental): 2 pieces, total up to 12 kg (no single piece over 8 kg)
  • Premium Economy (International): 1 piece, max 8 kg
  • Economy & Economy Saver: 1 piece, max 8 kg

Cabin Bag Size: 55 x 40 x 23 cm.

Check-In Options

Web Check-In:

  • Available 24 hours before departure until 2 hours prior to takeoff.
  • Boarding passes can be printed or sent via SMS to your phone.

Kiosk Check-In:

  • Self-service kiosks are available at major airports for quick check-in and boarding pass printing using your name and reservation code.