Austrian bike policy
US to Europe: Free. Within Europe: Free.
Checked October 1, 2026 against austrian.com.
Flights between the US and Europe
Free (counts as a checked bag)
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- Included in your free checked bag allowance.
- Economy Light fares don't include a free checked bag.
- On Economy Light the bike costs €200 (about $234) each way, or €250 (about $293) to Los Angeles, plus a €10–20 service fee.
- Register the bike before you fly. Only registered bikes are accepted.
Flights within Europe
Free (counts as a checked bag)
Register bike ahead
- Included in your free checked bag allowance.
- Economy Basic and Light fares don't include a free checked bag.
- On those fares the bike costs €80 (about $94) each way, €70 within Austria, plus a €10–20 service fee.
- Register the bike before you fly. Only registered bikes are accepted.
Quick answers
Does Austrian charge for bikes?
Not if your fare includes a checked bag on some routes: US to Europe: Free. Within Europe: Free.
How much does Austrian charge for a bike between the US and Europe?
Free (counts as a checked bag). Included in your free checked bag allowance. Economy Light fares don't include a free checked bag.
How much does Austrian charge for a bike within Europe?
Free (counts as a checked bag). Included in your free checked bag allowance. Economy Basic and Light fares don't include a free checked bag.