British Airways bike policy
US to Europe: Free. Within Europe: Free.
Checked October 1, 2026 against britishairways.com.
Flights between the US and Europe
Free (counts as a checked bag)
Register bike 3 days ahead
- Included in your free checked bag allowance.
- Economy Basic fares don't include a free checked bag.
- Adding a checked bag on Economy Basic costs extra. BA shows the price when you add it.
- Register the bike at least 3 days before your flight. Use the chat on BA's Help page.
Flights within Europe
Free (counts as a checked bag)
Register bike 3 days ahead
- Included in your free checked bag allowance.
- Hand-baggage-only fares don't include a free checked bag.
- Over 23 kg (51 lb) costs about $100 more each way.
- Register the bike at least 3 days before your flight. Use the chat on BA's Help page.
Quick answers
Does British Airways charge for bikes?
Not if your fare includes a checked bag on some routes: US to Europe: Free. Within Europe: Free.
How much does British Airways charge for a bike between the US and Europe?
Free (counts as a checked bag). Included in your free checked bag allowance. Economy Basic fares don't include a free checked bag.
How much does British Airways charge for a bike within Europe?
Free (counts as a checked bag). Included in your free checked bag allowance. Hand-baggage-only fares don't include a free checked bag.