Aircraft luggages: the golden rules for packing your suitcase


Going away and need to pack your suitcase? Baggage dimensions, rules on maximum weight, prohibited items, cabin and hold baggage, what to do if your bags are lost or damaged... Don’t worry! Paris Aéroport tells you all you need to know to prepare yourself and your baggage for a smooth take-off from Paris-Charles de Gaulle or Paris-Orly.





What do I need to check before leaving for the airport?


Choose the right size bag
Pack only what you need. An overfilled bag could burst and may not be accepted at check-in.
Check the weight
Weigh your baggage in advance to make sure it doesn’t exceed the maximum authorised weight and avoid paying an excess baggage charge.
Secure your baggage
Your lock or padlock must be TSA (Transport Security Administration) approved for travel. Customs officials have universal keys to open your locks without damaging your baggage.
Label your baggage
It is essential that you are able to identify your baggage. Be sure to label all items with your full name. Remove all labels and barcodes from previous trips.




What rules do I need to follow once at the airport?


Look after your baggage
Never leave your baggage unattended, even for a moment. It will be considered suspect and will be destroyed.
Be vigilant
Never leave your baggage with a stranger and do not accept any bags or packages from a stranger for any reason.
Secure your valuables
We recommend that you place any valuables, travel documents, medicines, etc. in your cabin baggage rather than in your hold baggage.
Print and attach your baggage labels
If you choose automatic check-in, attach the barcoded labels printed at the kiosk around the handle and on each side of your baggage. Finally, keep a copy for yourself.




What are you looking for?


Cabin baggage
All you need to know about packing your bags to avoid any unexpected difficulties at the airport.
Standards
Recommendations
Prohibited items
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Hold luggages 
Advice as well as key information about current regulations.  
Standards
Recommendations
Prohibited items
Special items
Sports equipment
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Luggages services
Protect, insure or store your luggages and start your trip safely.
Luggages lockers
Luggages protection
Tripperty: help with confiscated items
Iate, lost or damaged luggages
When are you entitled to compensation? What do you need to do? 
Your rights and the procedure to be followed
Frequently Asked Questions


Cabin baggage: best practices


What standards apply to cabin luggages?



In general, you are entitled to one item of cabin baggage of up to 8 kg and 1 additional small item (e.g. handbag or backpack) in Economy and 2 items of cabin baggage and 1 additional small item in Business class. On scheduled services,the maximum size of cabin luggages is generally limited to 115 cm (total height + width + length), inclusive of pockets, wheels and handles.

Our recommendations
Depending on the airline you are travelling with, cabin luggage restrictions may vary in terms of number, weight and size. It is important that you check what standards are applicable at the time of booking your ticket or refer to this information on your airline’s website.
Contact your airline


Additional advice for packing your bags. Useful tips and information.
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What cabin baggage restrictions apply and what items are prohibited?



Infographie des objets interdits en cabine

Other objects are prohibited in the cabin. For example: combustible or toxic materials...

Check the current DGAC (French Civil Aviation Authority) regulations



Hold luggage: what you need to know

The standards to be observed for hold luggage



Depending on the airline you are travelling with and your destination, hold luggage restrictions may vary according to the class chosen / options related to your ticket (Economy, Premium or First).


In general, you are entitled to 1 item of hold baggage of up to 23 kg. The maximum size is limited to 158 cm (total height + width + length), inclusive of pockets, wheels and handles.

Our recommendations
Be aware that hold luggage is often now offered for an additional charge on top of the price of your ticket. Check directly on your airline’s website or at the time of booking.
Contact your airline


Additional advice for packing your bags. Useful tips and information.
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What hold luggage restrictions apply and what items are prohibited?



Les objets interdits en soute
Other items are prohibited in the hold. For example: lithium batteries or hazardous materials...

Check the current DGAC (French Civil Aviation Authority) regulations





What are the rules for the transport of sports equipment and special luggage?



Contact your airline to find out about the regulations about special luggage

Additional baggage, heavier baggage, bulky items, musical instruments, etc. may be permitted provided they comply with certain transport rules and upon payment of a supplement. Tip: buy your option online up to 24 hours before departure to receive a discount on the supplement!

Contact your company to check the conditions for carrying your sports equipment

Please check with your airline if you intend to travel with sports equipment as different rules may apply. Prior approval is often necessary - no later than 48 hours before departure.




Dedicated traveller luggage services


How to protect, insure and store your luggage and start your trip safely?