Sundair permits one piece of carry-on baggage weighing up to 6 kg with maximum dimensions of 55 × 40 × 20 cm, plus one small personal item that fits under the seat in front. Checked baggage allowances depend on your booking: package holiday flyers usually receive 15 kg or 20 kg based on their tour operator voucher, while direct seat-only fares may require purchasing hold luggage separately.
Baggage Allowance Snapshot
Sundair enforces a strict 6 kg limit for overhead cabin bags, while hold luggage rules depend on whether you booked a tour package or a direct flight ticket.
What can change: Tour operator package contracts, fare families on direct flights, and seasonal airport check-in counter excess baggage rates.
Baggage Size Visual
Use the airline's stated order of dimensions. Measurements include wheels, handles, and outer pockets.
Overhead Carry-On Bag
Published limit: 55 × 40 × 20 cm, up to 6 kg
Included on all standard adult and child tickets
Visual guide - not to scale. Use the published numerical limit as the controlling rule.
Official Source Verification
Baggage rules can vary by fare, cabin, route, operating carrier, traveler status, and purchase channel. BaggageBase separates published rules from practical guidance.
Sundair Carry-On Baggage Rules
Sundair operates scheduled leisure and charter flights from regional German airports such as Bremen (BRE), Dresden (DRS), Kassel (KSF), and Lübeck (LBC) to sun destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands, and the Red Sea. Because the carrier operates an all-Airbus fleet (primarily A320 and A319 aircraft), cabin storage is managed closely to keep boarding running on time.
Cabin Bag Dimensions and Weight Allowance
Every passenger occupying a paid seat (adults and children aged two and older) may bring one standard piece of carry-on baggage into the aircraft cabin:
- Maximum Dimensions: 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 inches), including handles, wheels, side grips, and exterior pockets.
- Maximum Weight: 6 kg (13.2 lbs).
The 6 kg weight limit is lower than what many major legacy airlines allow. An empty hardshell rolling suitcase can weigh between 2 kg and 3.5 kg on its own, leaving very little weight for your belongings. If your bag exceeds 6 kg at the gate, staff will move it to the cargo hold and charge a gate-check fee. You can compare how this allowance fits into broader travel rules in our guide to international carry-on size.
Small Personal Item Allowance
In addition to your primary carry-on suitcase or weekend bag, Sundair allows one small personal item free of charge. This accessory must fit completely under the seat in front of you:
- Eligible items: A small handbag, a slim laptop sleeve, a small camera bag, or baby supplies needed during the flight.
- Storage location: The item must stay under the seat ahead during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
- Exit row exception: Passengers seated in emergency exit rows (such as overwing exit rows) are not permitted to keep any bags beneath their seats. All personal belongings must go into the overhead bins for departure and landing.
| Cabin Item | Piece Limit | Maximum Dimensions | Weight Limit | Cabin Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overhead Cabin Bag | 1 per passenger | 55 × 40 × 20 cm | 6 kg | Overhead bin |
| Personal Item | 1 per passenger | Must fit under seat | Reasonable personal weight | Under the seat in front |
| Duty-Free Bag | 1 standard shopping bag | Fits with personal item | Combined with carry-on limits | Under the seat or overhead |
| Infant (Lap Child) | 0 cabin bags | N/A | N/A | Carried inside adult bag |
Checked Baggage Policy: Direct Flights vs. Tour Operators
Sundair functions both as an independent airline selling scheduled seats directly to consumers and as a primary flight partner for large European travel companies. Because of this dual model, your checked luggage allowance depends entirely on how and where you bought your ticket.
1. Direct Bookings Through Sundair
When you book a flight directly on the Sundair website, your baggage allowance is tied to the fare type selected during booking:
- Basic / Flight-Only Fares: The lowest promotional tiers often include only carry-on baggage (0 kg hold luggage).
- Standard / Bundled Fares: Standard fares typically include a single checked suitcase weighing up to 15 kg or 20 kg, as specified during booking.
- Adding Bags Later: If you bought a seat-only ticket with no baggage, you can add a 15 kg or 20 kg checked bag online through the Sundair service portal before travel for a lower fee than paying at the airport counter.
2. Tour Operator Package Holidays
Many travelers fly Sundair as part of a package holiday booked through German tour operators such as Schauinsland-Reisen, DER Touristik, Alltours, or FTI. On these flights, baggage rules follow the commercial charter contract:
- Allowance Stated on Voucher: Your checked baggage allowance is determined by your tour company, not Sundair's retail fare rules.
- Standard Allowances: Most package holiday providers grant 20 kg per passenger, though some budget-focused package brands set the allowance at 15 kg.
- Checking Your Documents: Check your travel voucher (Reiseunterlagen) under the field labeled "Freigepäck" or "Baggage" to verify your exact limit before packing.
This split between package charter rules and retail seat fares is common among German holiday airlines. To see how other leisure carriers structure their charter allowances, read our guides to the Condor baggage policy and the TUIfly baggage policy.
| Booking Type | Standard Checked Weight | Size Restriction | How to Add Extra Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Booking (Seat Only) | 0 kg (Cabin bag only) | 158 cm (L + W + H) | Add 15 kg or 20 kg via website |
| Direct Booking (Standard) | 15 kg or 20 kg | 158 cm (L + W + H) | Add weight blocks online up to 32 kg |
| Package Tour Operator | 15 kg or 20 kg (check voucher) | 158 cm (L + W + H) | Contact tour operator or Sundair service portal |
| Infant (<2 years) | Up to 10 kg (route dependent) | Standard suitcase size | Included on most holiday packages |
Weight Pooling and Combining Luggage
Sundair allows travel companions to pool their checked luggage weight, provided they meet clear conditions at check-in:
- Same Reservation Code: Travelers must be booked under the same reservation reference (PNR) and arrive at the check-in desk together.
- Combined Limit Example: If two passengers each have a 20 kg allowance (40 kg total), one person may check a suitcase weighing 25 kg and the other can check a bag weighing 15 kg.
- The 32 kg Maximum Weight Cap: Under European airport health and safety regulations, no single bag may ever weigh more than 32 kg (70.5 lbs). Even if your pooled total allowance is 40 kg or 60 kg, airport baggage handlers are legally prohibited from lifting an individual suitcase over 32 kg. Any bag exceeding this limit must be repacked into two separate pieces before the airline will accept it.
Excess, Overweight, and Additional Baggage Fees
If your luggage exceeds the weight listed on your ticket or voucher, Sundair applies excess baggage fees. Paying for extra weight in advance is always significantly cheaper than waiting until you reach the airport counter.
Pre-Booking Extra Weight Online
Sundair allows passengers to purchase additional baggage allowances online through its service center up to 48 hours before scheduled departure:
- Excess weight is generally sold in blocks (such as 5 kg, 10 kg, or 20 kg add-ons).
- Booking your extra weight ahead of time reserves your hold capacity. This is especially important during peak school holiday periods, when flights operate at full capacity and cargo space is limited.
Airport Check-In Desk and Gate Surcharges
If you arrive at the airport with bags that exceed your allowance without booking extra weight in advance, you will face higher airport fees:
- Per-Kilogram Fees: Excess baggage at the check-in counter is charged per kilogram, per one-way flight leg. Standard airport counter rates typically range from €10.00 to €15.00 per excess kilogram, depending on your flight route.
- Gate-Checked Cabin Bags: If your hand luggage weighs more than 6 kg or is too large to fit in the gate sizer, staff will check it into the cargo hold. You will be charged an airport gate fee on the spot, payable by debit or credit card.
Traveling with Infants and Children
Sundair provides specific luggage exceptions for families traveling with babies and young children to make regional holiday travel easier.
Infants Under Two Years Old
- Lap Seating: Infants under two years of age travel on an adult's lap using a special seat belt attachment supplied by the flight attendants.
- Checked Baggage Allowance: Many package tour operators grant infants a 10 kg checked baggage allowance. Check your travel confirmation voucher to confirm whether your package includes this.
- Free Transport of Baby Gear: Sundair transports one collapsible stroller, buggy, pram, or infant car seat completely free of charge in the cargo hold for each traveling baby.
Using Strollers at the Airport
At most German airports that Sundair serves, you can keep a compact folding stroller with you through the security checkpoint and wheel it all the way to the aircraft boarding door. Ramp agents will tag the stroller and load it into the forward cargo hold just before departure.
When you land, procedures depend on the local airport: handlers may return the stroller at the aircraft steps, or you may need to collect it at the oversized baggage claim belt inside the terminal.
Sports Equipment and Bulky Baggage
Sundair transports sports equipment, such as golf clubs, surfboards, diving gear, and bicycles, on its leisure flights. However, space in the aircraft cargo hold must be reserved ahead of time.
Advance Registration Rule
You must register sports luggage with the Sundair Service Center or your booking agent at least 48 hours before departure. The airline limits the number of oversized items on each flight. If you show up at the airport with unregistered sports equipment, the airline may refuse to carry it if the cargo hold is full.
Packing Rules for Sports Items
- Bicycles: Standard pedal bicycles must be packed securely in a rigid bicycle box or a padded bike travel case. Turn the handlebars sideways, remove the pedals, and deflate the tires to avoid damage caused by cabin air pressure changes. Electric bicycles (e-bikes) and other battery-powered personal mobility devices are strictly prohibited due to hazardous lithium battery regulations.
- Golf Equipment: A standard golf bag may contain one set of clubs, golf balls, tees, and a pair of golf shoes. The bag should not exceed 20 kg to 30 kg, depending on the registered category.
- Diving Gear: Scuba equipment may include regulators, masks, fins, and empty buoyancy vests. All compressed air diving tanks must be completely empty with the valves open or removed. Diving lights must have their batteries or bulbs removed to prevent accidental heating during flight.
- Surfboards and Water Sports: Surfboards, kiteboards, and windsurfing equipment must be wrapped in protective padding or packed inside dedicated board bags. Length restrictions apply based on the cargo door size of the operating aircraft.
| Equipment Type | Typical Weight Limit | Advance Notice | Estimated One-Way Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Bag | Up to 20–30 kg | 48 hours minimum | ~€40 – €60 |
| Standard Bicycle | Up to 30 kg | 48 hours minimum | ~€50 – €75 |
| Diving Equipment | Up to 30 kg | 48 hours minimum | ~€40 – €65 |
| Surfboard / Kiteboard | Up to 30 kg | 48 hours minimum | ~€50 – €80 |
Note: Exact fees depend on the destination zone and booking channel. Always confirm current rates with the Sundair Service Center.
Dangerous Goods and Restricted Items
Sundair follows international aviation security regulations. Certain items are banned from the cargo hold or restricted in the passenger cabin:
Prohibited in Checked Hold Baggage
- Power Banks and Loose Batteries: Standalone power banks, spare lithium-ion batteries, and external phone chargers are strictly banned from checked suitcases. They pose a cargo fire risk and must be carried inside your hand luggage.
- E-Cigarettes and Vapes: Electronic cigarettes must travel with you in the passenger cabin. You may not pack them in hold baggage, and using them on board is strictly prohibited.
- Flammable and Explosive Goods: Lighter refill fluid, camping gas canisters, fireworks, road flares, and strike-anywhere matches are completely forbidden on the aircraft.
Cabin Baggage Restrictions
- Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels: Liquids carried in hand luggage must be in containers holding no more than 100 ml (3.4 oz). All liquids must fit inside a single, clear, resealable 1-liter plastic bag.
- Sharp Objects: Pocket knives, scissors with blades longer than 6 cm, razor blades, and metal tools must be packed inside your checked luggage.
Lost, Delayed, or Damaged Baggage Procedures
If your suitcase fails to arrive on the luggage carousel or returns damaged, follow these steps before leaving the airport:
- Visit the Baggage Handling Counter: Head to the airport Lost & Found or baggage service desk in the reclaim hall immediately. At regional airports, this desk is managed by local ground handling agencies (such as AHS, Swissport, or Aviapartner) working on behalf of Sundair.
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File a PIR (Property Irregularity Report): Complete the report with the agent. You will receive a copy with a unique file reference code (such as
DRSSR12345). Keep this document safe, as you will need it to track your bag and file any claims. - Filing Deadlines: Under international aviation law (the Montreal Convention), specific claim deadlines apply:
- Damaged luggage: You must submit a written claim to Sundair within 7 days of receiving your damaged bag.
- Delayed luggage: If your bag arrives late, you must file a claim for reasonable emergency expenses (such as basic toiletries and clothing) within 21 days of the date the bag was returned to you.
- Keep All Documentation: Retain your boarding pass, your baggage claim tag (the numbered sticker placed on your boarding pass at check-in), and all original store receipts for necessary replacement purchases.
Sundair Baggage Checklist
Follow these steps before heading to the airport to avoid unexpected bag fees and delays at the check-in desk.
- Check your booking voucher. Find the checked baggage line on your travel documents to confirm whether you have 0 kg, 15 kg, or 20 kg included.
- Weigh your cabin bag at home. Ensure your rolling carry-on weighs 6 kg or less and measures within 55 × 40 × 20 cm, as Sundair staff weigh bags at check-in.
- Move power banks to your hand luggage. Never pack lithium-ion power banks or spare batteries in your checked suitcase; security will remove them.
- Pack liquids properly. Ensure all liquids in your cabin bag are in bottles of 100 ml or less and packed into a clear 1-liter zip-top bag.
- Register sports gear 48 hours early. Contact customer service well before departure to reserve space for bicycles, surfboards, or golf clubs.
- Keep single bags under 32 kg. Even when pooling luggage with family members, ensure no individual suitcase exceeds the 32 kg health and safety limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sundair's carry-on baggage allowance?
Sundair allows each paying passenger one piece of hand luggage measuring up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm and weighing no more than 6 kg. Travelers may also bring one small personal item, such as a handbag or small laptop case, that fits under the seat in front of them.
Is checked luggage included on every Sundair flight?
No, checked baggage is not included on all tickets. Flights booked as part of a package holiday through tour companies typically include 15 kg or 20 kg of hold baggage, but basic seat-only tickets bought directly from Sundair may include carry-on luggage only.
Can family members pool their baggage weight on Sundair?
Yes, passengers traveling under the same booking reference who check in together may combine their checked baggage weight. However, no single suitcase may ever weigh more than 32 kg due to airport health and safety rules.
How much does excess baggage cost on Sundair?
Excess baggage at the airport check-in desk generally costs between €10.00 and €15.00 per extra kilogram, per flight leg. Adding extra baggage online before heading to the airport is significantly cheaper.
Can I bring a baby stroller on Sundair for free?
Yes, Sundair carries one folding stroller, buggy, pram, or infant car seat free of charge in the cargo hold for each traveling infant under two years old.
What happens if my cabin bag weighs more than 6 kg?
If your cabin bag exceeds the 6 kg weight limit or is too large to fit in the overhead locker, gate staff will transfer it to the cargo hold and charge a gate-check fee.
How do I add sports equipment to my Sundair flight?
You must register sports items, like golf bags, surfboards, diving gear, and bicycles, through the Sundair Service Center or your tour operator at least 48 hours before departure. Space in the cargo hold is limited, and flat sports fees apply.
Baggage rules can vary by route, service, and booking type, and the operating transport company's official rules prevail.
