Flying a bike from Washington DC to Lisbon

9 airlines check a bike for free on this route, as part of your checked bag allowance: United, Delta, American, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss and 3 more. Cheapest paid option: SAS, $115 per bike each way.

Nonstop: United from IAD and TAP Air Portugal from IAD. Prices are per bike, each way, between the US and Europe. Checked October 1, 2026.

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AirlineBike, each wayAirportsGood to know
UnitedFreeIAD → LISNonstop
DeltaFreeIAD → LIS—
AmericanFreeIAD → LIS—
British AirwaysFreeIAD → LISRegister bike 3 days ahead
LufthansaFreeIAD → LISRegister bike 3 days ahead
SwissFreeIAD → LISRegister bike early
Aer LingusFreeIAD → LIS—
Virgin AtlanticFreeIAD → LIS—
Brussels AirlinesFreeIAD → LISRegister bike ahead
SAS$115IAD → LISRegister bike 1 day ahead
Iberia$130–172IAD → LISSoft bags cost $150 more
Air France$150IAD → LISRegister bike 2 days ahead
KLM$150IAD → LISRegister bike 2 days ahead
Icelandair$150IAD → LISBike never counts as a bag
TAP Air Portugalfrom $57IAD → LISNonstop, Price varies by route

Free means the bike counts as one of your checked bags. Basic and Light fares often don't include a free bag. Open an airline for its rules.

Quick answers

Which airlines fly a bike for free from Washington DC to Lisbon?

United, Delta, American, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Aer Lingus, Virgin Atlantic and Brussels Airlines include the bike in your checked bag allowance, if your fare includes a checked bag.

How much does it cost to fly a bike from Washington DC to Lisbon?

Free on 9 airlines. Paid options range from $115 (SAS) to $150 (Air France) per bike, each way.

Is there a nonstop flight from Washington DC to Lisbon?

Nonstop: United from IAD and TAP Air Portugal from IAD.