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# LOT Polish Airlines carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm

Last checked: 7/27/2026 • IATA: LO • ICAO: LOT

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Not a binding baggage approval: fare, route, aircraft or operating carrier can vary. Check the linked official sources before booking and departure.

## Carry-on for the overhead bin

Included in fare

**[Dimensions H×W×D](https://airlinelimits.com/en/baggage-dimensions/)**

| Unit | H | W | D |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| cm | 55 | 40 | 23 |

**Weight**

No published limit

- Each overhead piece may measure up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm.
- Economy includes one 8 kg piece; published Premium Economy and Business allowances vary by route, from one 10 or 12 kg piece to two pieces with route-specific combined or per-piece limits.

Source for this section: [Short- and medium-haul baggage](https://www.lot.com/us/en/journey/baggage/short-haul-baggage)

## Personal item

Included in fare

**[Dimensions H×W×D](https://airlinelimits.com/en/baggage-dimensions/)**

| Unit | H | W | D |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| cm | 40 | 35 | 12 |

**Weight**

2 kg

- One personal item up to 40 × 35 × 12 cm and 2 kg is included and goes under the seat.
- LOT lists a handbag, small backpack or waist bag as examples; additional personal items must fit inside the overhead bag or are charged as extra pieces.

Source for this section: [Personal item allowance](https://www.lot.com/us/en/journey/baggage/short-haul-baggage)

## Checked baggage

- Checked allowance depends on route, cabin and fare.
- Economy Saver includes none in the published tables, while other Economy fares usually show one 23 kg piece and selected routes show two; Premium Economy lists one or two 23 kg pieces, and Business two or three 32 kg pieces.
- Each piece may total up to 158 cm, and partner or charter flights can use other rules.

Source for this section: [Long-haul baggage](https://www.lot.com/us/en/journey/baggage/long-haul-baggage)

## Overweight & excess baggage

- Extra checked baggage can be purchased online, in the app or through the Contact Center, with airport prices stated to be higher.
- Size above 158 cm or weight above 23 kg can incur an excess fee, and no individual piece may exceed 32 kg.
- Online purchase closes two hours before short- or medium-haul departure and three hours before long-haul departure.

Source for this section: [Extra baggage](https://www.lot.com/us/en/journey/additional-services/extra-baggage)

## Liquids in carry-on

Varies

- Under LOT's published general rule, carry-on liquids must be in containers of no more than 100 ml and fit in one transparent resealable bag with a maximum volume of 1 litre.
- Necessary medicines, special dietary products and sealed duty-free liquids have separate provisions; some airports permit larger quantities, so departure-airport rules must also be checked.

Source for this section: [Transporting liquids](https://www.lot.com/at/en/help-center/baggage/transporting-liquids)

## Pets

### Pet transport

Varies

Dogs, cats and ferrets may travel in the cabin, hold or as cargo depending on animal, size, weight and route; capacity is limited and the paid service can be added up to 12 hours before departure when available.

More details

- In the cabin, animal and carrier together may weigh up to 8 kg, with carrier limits of 55 × 40 × 20 cm on B787/B737 aircraft or 45 × 30 × 20 cm on listed Embraer types.
- Destination-specific documents and restrictions apply.

Source for this section: [Animal in the cabin](https://www.lot.com/gb/en/journey/special-services/traveling-with-pets/pet-in-cabin)

## Special baggage

### Sports equipment

Varies

Selected sports equipment can replace an included checked piece after advance arrangement when it stays within 23 kg and 203 cm; other equipment is charged by published size and weight categories.

More details

- Availability must be checked at least 24 hours before departure, and pieces above 23 kg incur an overweight charge up to the 32 kg maximum.
- Bicycles are always charged, and partner-operated flights can follow different rules.

Source for this section: [Sports equipment](https://www.lot.com/gb/en/journey/baggage/sport-equipment-and-musical-instruments/sports-equipment)

### Musical instruments

Varies

A small instrument can use the carry-on allowance when case and instrument total no more than 118 cm.

More details

- A larger instrument may travel on a separately paid cabin seat booked together with the ticket, up to 75 kg.
- In the hold, an instrument can use an included checked allowance up to 158 cm; larger instruments are charged and may be no longer than 200 cm.

Source for this section: [Musical equipment](https://www.lot.com/gb/en/journey/baggage/sport-equipment-and-musical-instruments/musical-instruments)

### Medical equipment

Allowed

LOT allows up to two mobility devices free of charge and asks passengers to report wheelchair transport at least 48 hours before departure with device and battery details.

More details

- A POC used on board requires a MEDIF form and battery capacity for 150% of the flight time; CPAP use should be reported in advance, and no onboard power supply is available.
- Battery and documentation requirements still apply.

Source for this section: [Carriage of medical equipment](https://www.lot.com/is/en/journey/special-services/accessible-lot/equipment-transport)

Advance acceptance and operating-carrier rules can affect special baggage.

## Prohibited items in the cabin

- Tear gas, pepper spray and other incapacitating devices
- Small electric vehicles with installed batteries
- Devices that generate oxygen through a chemical reaction

- This is a selected summary, not the full dangerous-goods table.
- LOT prohibits incapacitating devices in both cabin and checked baggage, small electric vehicles such as electric bicycles and self-balancing devices on its flights, and devices that generate oxygen chemically.
- Spare batteries and power banks are cabin-only and subject to quantity, capacity and short-circuit protections rather than a universal ban.

Source for this section: [Prohibited items and hazardous materials](https://www.lot.com/bg/en/journey/baggage/hazardous-materials)

## Official source

- Primary source: [LOT carry-on baggage](https://www.lot.com/us/en/journey/baggage/carry-on-baggage)
- Carry-on baggage: [Short- and medium-haul baggage](https://www.lot.com/us/en/journey/baggage/short-haul-baggage)
- Personal item: [Personal item allowance](https://www.lot.com/us/en/journey/baggage/short-haul-baggage)
- Checked baggage: [Long-haul baggage](https://www.lot.com/us/en/journey/baggage/long-haul-baggage)
- Overweight & excess baggage: [Extra baggage](https://www.lot.com/us/en/journey/additional-services/extra-baggage)
- Liquids in carry-on: [Transporting liquids](https://www.lot.com/at/en/help-center/baggage/transporting-liquids)
- Pets: [Animal in the cabin](https://www.lot.com/gb/en/journey/special-services/traveling-with-pets/pet-in-cabin)
- Special baggage: [Sports equipment](https://www.lot.com/gb/en/journey/baggage/sport-equipment-and-musical-instruments/sports-equipment)
- Musical instruments: [Musical equipment](https://www.lot.com/gb/en/journey/baggage/sport-equipment-and-musical-instruments/musical-instruments)
- Medical equipment: [Carriage of medical equipment](https://www.lot.com/is/en/journey/special-services/accessible-lot/equipment-transport)
- Prohibited items in the cabin: [Prohibited items and hazardous materials](https://www.lot.com/bg/en/journey/baggage/hazardous-materials)

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