Here you will find an overview of what you need to remember when travelling with, for example, a bicycle, skis, sports equipment, golf set, or other baggage that exceeds the normal checked baggage allowance. Prices for special baggage can be found here.
We only accept a limited number of special baggage items on our flights.
Special baggage beyond this limit will not be confirmed.
Ski Equipment
You may bring one or two pieces of ski equipment, and they must not exceed 23kg in total. Skis are not included in the baggage allowance and must be paid for separately. A set of ski equipment may include the following:
- Ski bag with skis, ski poles, or snowboard
- A pair of ski boots or snowboard boots and a helmet
We offer special plastic bags intended to protect the skis from dirt and moisture. These can be purchased at the airport for NOK 50 (free for travellers with Widerøe Flex or Full Flex).
Bicycle
Bicycles can be taken on Widerøe flights, but are not included in the baggage allowance and must be paid for separately.
It is not possible to add extra baggage such as a bicycle on journeys that include other airlines than Widerøe
The bicycle must be packed in hard plastic or padded packaging intended for bike transport (e.g., bike case or bike bag). If you do not have special packaging for the bicycle, it will only be accepted on a standby basis – meaning it will be sent on a later flight with sufficient cargo capacity.
The following must be done to bring a bicycle:
- Pedals must be removed
- The handlebars must be turned towards the frame
- Chain and hub must be covered
- It is advisable to release the air from the tyres to reduce the risk of damage due to pressure differences when the plane is on the ground and in the air.
The maximum weight for a bicycle is 23kg. If the bicycle weighs more than 23kg, excess weight fees must be paid at the airport upon departure.
Electric Bicycles and Segways
It is not permitted to send electric bicycles and Segways with Widerøe due to restrictions related to the battery type on such bikes.
Golf Equipment
A golf bag includes golf clubs (14 clubs), golf balls (12 golf balls), and a pair of golf shoes.
Fishing Rods
All fishing rods must be transported as checked baggage in the cargo hold. The fishing rods must be well packed, and it is recommended to use a hard plastic case (rod tube). Allowed fishing equipment includes a box of fishing hooks, fishing vest, and as many fishing rods as fit in the case (rod tube). The price is the same as for one extra piece of baggage. See the price table further down the page. Soft and unpadded cases are not accepted as they do not withstand shocks or shaking.
Fish and Other Perishable Foods
Fish and seafood normally contain salt, which if leaked can damage other baggage and cause serious corrosion damage to the aircraft:
- These shipments must therefore be packed in combination packaging, for example with an inner and an outer layer of absorbent material.
Widerøe defines combination packaging as:
- Inner layer of polystyrene (Styrofoam) or similar, and
- Outer layer of plastic-coated sturdy cardboard or plastic box
- For example: AIRENA 6450/20kg or plastic-wrapped Styrofoam boxes 7839/20kg
The following packaging or equivalents are not allowed:
- Expanded polyester
- Plastic bags
- Garbage bags
- Diving bag
- Bag
- Handbag
- Packing box
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Cardboard box without plastic wrap
Widerøe is not financially responsible for loss or delay related to the shipment of fish and other perishable foods. Fish and other perishable foods must be packed as described above.
Pram
Infants (0-2 years) may bring a pram as checked baggage free of charge; for children over two years, the pram counts as one piece of baggage. Prams should be checked in with other baggage but usually must be delivered at the special baggage belt. The pram must be foldable, and no other baggage should be placed with the pram. The pram cannot weigh more than 23 kilograms. You do not need to register the pram in your booking.
The pram should be packed in suitable packaging to protect it from damage. PramPack and Airshells or similar are considered suitable packaging. Plastic bags are not sufficient packaging as they only protect against dust. If the pram is not sufficiently packed, our liability is limited.
Car Seat
Infants (0-2 years) may bring one car seat as checked baggage free of charge. If you wish to take the car seat on board for a baby, you must book a child ticket for your infant. Read more about this under "Travelling with Children".
Car seats are unsuitable for transport in the aircraft hold, even if wrapped. A small impact is enough to make the car seat no longer considered safe for traffic. We therefore do not recommend transporting car seats. If you still choose to send a car seat as checked baggage, our liability for the car seat will be limited.
Musical instruments that exceed the maximum hand baggage size (55cm x 40cm x 20cm) must be sent as checked baggage and be packed in hard material ("hard case") for transport.
Instruments that exceed the standard size for checked baggage must pay excess weight fees; see price tables and allowed baggage for your ticket class above.
Musical Instruments in the Cabin
Booking musical instruments in the cabin, e.g., cello, requires payment for a seat and that the instrument does not exceed 75 kg with maximum dimensions 120x30x45 cm. The seat belt must be able to be fastened around the instrument, and it must not protrude over the seat back.
To book this, book your journey on the desired flight and then contact the customer centre within the 24-hour cancellation period to have the booking updated manually. This is subject to seat availability.
You may bring one "avalanche rescue bag" with a compressed gas cylinder as hand baggage or checked baggage. The bag must be packed so that it cannot be activated accidentally. The "airbags" in the backpacks must be equipped with pressure relief valves. However, we will not accept these for transport as they fall under the category of "dangerous goods" under transport regulations.
When booking your ticket, add a note in the special requests field that you will be bringing an "avalanche rescue bag" as hand baggage or checked baggage.
Weapons cannot be part of your included baggage and must be paid for regardless. If you have a ticket without included checked baggage, you can send weapons as two pieces and pay for one special baggage. Precautions when travelling with hunting and sporting weapons:
- The weapon must always be presented unprompted at check-in.
- The passenger must show a valid weapon licence and verbally confirm that the weapon is not loaded. The weapon licence is personal and cannot belong to anyone other than the passenger travelling and the weapon being checked in.
- Norwegian Home Guard personnel travelling with weapons must identify themselves as Home Guard military personnel with permission to carry the weapon.
- The bolt (fore-end for shotguns)/firing mechanism and ammunition must be packed and sent separately from the rest of the weapon.
- Ammunition is considered dangerous goods and must be in original packaging or equivalent packaging where the cartridges are protected against friction, hard impacts, or loosening. Maximum 5 kilos per package and per person is accepted. Loose cartridges are not allowed. Ammunition must not be packed in the same piece of baggage as the weapon.
- Prices for special baggage can be found here.
- Ballistic protective equipment is not allowed for private individuals either in checked baggage or hand baggage.
Weapons to/from Great Britain
It is required to have a valid visitor permit to bring weapons into Great Britain. It is important to apply as early as possible as processing times are long. Without a valid visitor permit, fines will be imposed and weapons confiscated.
Information from UK Government
Information from Scotland Police
Diving Equipment
Diving equipment counts as one piece of checked baggage on Widerøe.
Diving equipment is defined as:
- One diving cylinder (empty)
- One set of diving regulator/breathing valve/hose
- One harness for the diving cylinder
- One pressure gauge/manometer
- One diving mask
- Two fins
- One snorkel
- One knife
- One speargun/harpoon
- One jacket/ safety vest
It is not necessary to register diving equipment in advance provided it is within the applicable size and weight limits for baggage.
See information about batteries here: https://www.wideroe.no/reiseinfo/bagasje/litiumbatterier
There are no restrictions on Wh for batteries permanently installed in wheelchairs.
If you have loose batteries/spare batteries, these must be carried into the cabin as hand baggage. You may bring a maximum of 2 batteries up to 160Wh, or one battery up to 300Wh.
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