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Bagage rules for Corendon Airlines

When you book a ticket for a flight with Corendon Airlines (CAI), the price is based on one of the four ticket fares offered by the airline. As soon as you click on your desired date and flight, you will see which fares are available for your flight. Various extras may be included per fare. For example, hand luggage, online check-in, seat reservations or priority check-in. Below you can see what exactly is included per fare.

Ticket fares Corendon Airlines

• Promo fare
  • 1 carry-on bag (max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm) to be placed under your seat
  • Online check-in*
• Eco fare
  • 1 carry-on bag (max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm) to be placed under your seat
  • 1 piece of hand luggage up to 8kg (max. 55 x 40 x 25 cm)
  • Online check-in *
• Flex fare
  • 1 carry-on bag (max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm) to be placed under your seat
  • 1 piece of hand luggage up to 8kg (max. 55 x 40 x 25 cm)
  • 1 piece of check-in baggage up to 23kg
  • Airport & Online* check-in
  • Standard seat selection
• Premium fare
  • 1 carry-on bag (max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm) to be placed under your seat
  • 1 piece of hand luggage up to 8kg (max. 55 x 40 x 25 cm)
  • 1 piece of check-in baggage up to 23kg
  • Airport & Online* check-in
  • Standard seat selection
  • Priority check-in*
  • Priority boarding*

* Up to availability of the airport where online check-in is available.

Upgrade your (lower) fare with carry-on baggage, airport check-in or priority check-in/boarding
Is hand luggage, airport check-in and/or priority check-in/priority boarding not included in your ticket fare? You can still book the following services directly by telephone via our Contact Center or from 2 weeks up to a maximum of 5 hours before departure online via fly.corendon.com. Within 5 hours prior to departure, you can only book these services at the airport of departure.

Airports which offer the online check-in service

• Greece: Rhodes, Kos, Heraklion (on Creta) and Chania (on Crete).
• Spain: Ibiza, Fuerteventura en Tenerife-South.
• Netherlands: Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Rotterdam, Groningen en Maastricht.
• Belgium: Brussels
• Poland: Warsaw
• Egypt: Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh

Good to know: If you have a Promo or Eco ticket fare and choose not to check in online, you will be charged the airport check-in rate at the airport. If you know in advance that you want to check in at the airport while this is not included in your ticket fare, we advise you to book the airport check-in service at a lower rate in advance by phone via our Contact Center or at fly.corendon.com.

Important information about hand luggage

• You may take 1 piece of hand baggage per person free of charge of max 8 kg with a maximum size of 55 x 40 x 25 cm. Please note that everything must fit in 1 piece of hand luggage, including laptops, handbags, etc. This includes baby items used on board. If necessary, for example if the cabin baggage compartments are full, the purser may still decide to check in your trolley as check-in baggage free of charge. This depends on the space available in the cabin. Bear this in mind if you pack medicines in your trolley or bring reading books for your child, for example. Inflatable objects, including inflatable balls with sports purposes such as footballs, are not allowed on board.
• At check-in and gate before boarding, we will check that your carry-on baggage meets the maximum dimensions and weight limit. Your hand baggage will be provided with a label indicating that your hand baggage has been approved. If at the gate your hand baggage does not meet our size and weight requirements, we will charge a penalty of € 75,- per piece. Please take this into account when using the online check-in.

Baggage rules for Corendon Dutch Airlines

If you book via corendon.com or by phone via the Contact Centre, you can book the baggage directly. If you wish to add baggage online at a later time, this is possible from 6 weeks before departure up to a maximum of 5 hours before departure via fly.corendon.com.

If you want to add baggage closer than 5 hours to departure, this can only be arranged at your departure airport. Please note that rates at the airport are higher.

Cabin Baggage
Luggage may be no higher than 89 cm and no wider than 115 cm. This because of the size of the door of the overhead compartment.

Click here to see rates for unusual baggage.

Carry-on Baggage (free of charge)
You may take 1 piece of hand baggage per person free of charge of max 10 kg with a maximum size of 55 x 40 x 25 cm. Please note that everything must fit in 1 piece of hand luggage, including laptops, handbags, etc. This includes baby items used on board. If necessary, for example if the cabin baggage compartments are full, the purser may still decide to check in your trolley as check-in baggage free of charge. This depends on the space available in the cabin. Bear this in mind if you pack medicines in your trolley or bring reading books for your child, for example. Inflatable objects, including inflatable balls with sports purposes such as footballs, are not allowed on board.

In case of questions regarding baggage regulations, please consult our Frequently Asked Questions.

Departure and Arrival at a Dutch Airport

You can purchase additional checked luggage from Corendon on departure from and arrival at a Dutch airport. 

We recommend booking and paying for your checked baggage when you make your flight reservation, because rates for additional baggage are higher at the airport.

Corendon applies flexible fees for carrying hold baggage as of 17 February 2021. The fees for transporting a suitcase vary depending on the duration of a flight.

• For the destinations Gambia and Dubai max. 20 kg p.p. applies, excess baggage is not allowed.

* applicable to flights operated by Corendon Dutch Airlines, starting 3 November 2023

Excess baggage

1. If baggage has been reserved in advance and the passenger exceeds the reserved baggage allowance, the excess baggage fee is €10 per kilo per one-way journey.
   Example: A passenger has reserved in advance an item of 20 kilos of baggage. At the airport, the item turns out to be 23 kilos. The passenger has to pay 3 x €10 = €30 extra at the airport.
2. If no baggage has been booked in advance, the passenger can purchase a 20-kilo item at the airport for a fixed price: €50 for a 20-kilo one-way item.
   Example: A passenger did not book a 20-kilo item in advance. At the airport, the item turns out to be 23 kilos. The passenger has to pay € 50 + 3 x €10 = € 80 extra at the airport.

Departure from and Arrival at a Belgian Airport

Corendon has flexible rates for carrying hold luggage. The rates for carrying a suitcase vary depending on the duration of a flight.

You can purchase additional checked baggage from Corendon on departure from and arrival at a Belgian airport. 

We recommend booking and paying for checked baggage at the same time as your flight reservations, because the rates for additional baggage are higher at the airport.

Hand baggage (free of charge): You may take 1 piece of hand baggage per person free of charge of max 8 kg with a maximum size of 55 x 40 x 25 cm. Please note that everything must fit in 1 piece of hand luggage, including laptops, handbags, etc. This includes baby items used on board. If necessary, for example if the cabin baggage compartments are full, the purser may still decide to check in your trolley as check-in baggage free of charge. This depends on the space available in the cabin. Bear this in mind if you pack medicines in your trolley or bring reading books for your child, for example. Inflatable objects, including inflatable balls with sports purposes such as footballs, are not allowed on board.

Excess baggage

1. If baggage has been reserved in advance and the passenger exceeds the reserved baggage allowance, the excess baggage fee is €10 per kilo per one-way journey.
   Example: A passenger has reserved in advance an item of 20 kilos of baggage. At the airport, the item turns out to be 23 kilos. The passenger has to pay 3 x €10 = €30 extra at the airport
2. If no baggage has been booked in advance, the passenger can purchase a 20-kilo item at the airport for a fixed price: €75 for a 20-kilo item per one-way journey.
   Example: A passenger has not booked a 20-kilo item in advance. At the airport, the item turns out to be 23 kilos. The passenger has to pay €75 + 3 x €10 = €105 extra at the airport.

Departure from and Arrival at a German Airport

Corendon has flexible rates for carrying hold luggage. The rate for carrying a suitcase varies depending on the duration of a flight.

Hand luggage (free of charge): You may take 1 piece of hand baggage per person free of charge of max 8 kg with a maximum size of 55 x 40 x 25 cm. Please note that everything must fit in 1 piece of hand luggage, including laptops, handbags, etc. This includes baby items used on board. If necessary, for example if the cabin baggage compartments are full, the purser may still decide to check in your trolley as check-in baggage free of charge. This depends on the space available in the cabin. Bear this in mind if you pack medicines in your trolley or bring reading books for your child, for example. Inflatable objects, including inflatable balls with sports purposes such as footballs, are not allowed on board.

Hold baggage (extra charge): max. 89 cm high and 115 cm wide. You may take a maximum of 3 pieces of baggage per person for a fee, each piece may not weigh more than 32 kg. Hold baggage can be booked at an extra charge, see price tables below. We advise you to book and pay for hold baggage directly, as the fees for booking your baggage at the airport are higher.

Excess baggage

1. If baggage has been reserved in advance and the passenger exceeds the reserved baggage allowance, the excess baggage fee is €10 per kilo per one-way journey.
   Example: A passenger has reserved in advance an item of 20 kilos of baggage. At the airport, the item turns out to be 23 kilos. The passenger has to pay 3 x €10 = €30 extra at the airport
2. If no baggage has been booked in advance, the passenger can purchase a 20-kilo item at the airport for a fixed price: €75 for a 20-kilo item per one-way journey.
   Example: A passenger has not booked a 20-kilo item in advance. At the airport, the item turns out to be 23 kilos. The passenger has to pay €75 + 3 x €10 = €105 extra at the airport.

Baggage Rules for Transavia

Checked baggage can be purchased online at www.transavia.nl. Use your 7 digit Corendon reservation number.

You can purchase extra checked baggage 6 weeks to 4 hours prior to departure. If you are making your reservation less than 3 weeks prior to departure, you can purchase extra baggage the following day.

Transavia applies the following rates to additional checked baggage:

Rates for checked baggage when purchased at the airport

Click here for rates for unusual baggage. If you purchased additional checked baggage, you will receive an order confirmation from Transavia by email. Please present this when you check in. If you have questions about our baggage requirements, please consult our Frequently Asked Questions

Handbaggage on departures from 15 June 2021
Per June 15, 2021, Transavia will introduce a new service for increased onboard comfort: passengers will be able to reserve cabin space in the baggage compartments for their hand luggage and will therefore be given priority for boarding.

With the introduction of the new service, passengers are no longer guaranteed to bring their hand luggage (55X35X25 cm) on board. In the baggage compartments above the seats there is room for 70 pieces of hand luggage. If the maximum number in the cabin is reached, the rest of the hand luggage will be placed in the hold.

If you want to make sure your hand luggage can be taken on board, you will need to purchase reserved cabin space. A personal item such as a small handbag or laptop bag (40x30x20 cm) can still be taken on board, free of charge and guaranteed, and should be placed under the seat in front of you.

The new service that combines hand luggage space with priority boarding starts from €5 per item per one-way flight.

At Corendon it is not possible to reserve cabin space for your hand luggage when flying with Transavia. You can make a reservation for your hand luggage via My Transavia. Here you can log in with your 7-digit Corendon reservation number, your last name and departure date. Click here to reserve cabin space for your hand luggage.

Other airlines

Baggage rules Vueling (VY)

When to book baggage?

Your hand luggage, together with airport purchases, is free of charge, must fit under the seat in front of you and together must not exceed 40 cm x 20 cm x 30 cm.

You can add baggage online during booking or by calling the Contact Centre. After booking, you can only add baggage via the Contact Centre.

Hold baggage (subject to a fee): hold baggage can be added (subject to a fee), see price table below. A trolley is checked in as check-in baggage and cannot be taken on board as hand baggage. It is only possible to book an additional 20 kg.

Find out more about Vueling here.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am going on a return trip with Corendon Airlines and/or Corendon Dutch Airlines. How do I purchase additional checked baggage?
You can purchase your checked baggage immediately during the reservation process at www.corendon.nl, or by telephone at the Contact Center.

At a later date, you can also purchase additional checked baggage online fly.corendon.com starting at 6 weeks prior to departure. You will not be issued a voucher. Your baggage reservation is automatically processed by the check-in system. We do recommend printing your proof of payment and bringing it with you to the airport.

I am flying with Corendon Airlines or Corendon Dutch Airlines and have purchased checked baggage. How does this work?
You will not be issued a voucher. Your baggage reservation is automatically processed by the check-in system. We do recommend printing your proof of payment and bringing it with you to the airport.

My departure and return flights are booked with different airlines. How do I make baggage reservations?
Please note that every airline has its own baggage rules. For example, if you are flying to your destination with Corendon Airlines and your return flight is with Transavia, you must reserve your baggage on the respective websites.

I am flying with Emirates to Sri Lanka. What are the baggage regulations?
You are allowed up to 30 kg checked baggage and 7 kg carry-on baggage free of charge if you booked a package tour with Corendon. Please consult theEmirates baggage rules.

For additional information and more FAQ, we refer you to:
Corendon (Dutch) Airlines: http://fly.corendon.com/faq
Transavia: www.transavia/handbagage

Liquids in carry-on luggage

Download the most current regulations regarding EU security rules for carry-on luggage.

You are allowed to bring liquids and gels in packages up to 100 ml. These packages may only be transported in a clear plastic bag. Each person is allowed one clear, re-sealable plastic bag with no more than 1 litter content. Thermos flasks (empty or full) are prohibited.

Can I take my tax-free purchases on the airplane?
All liquids, such as alcohol and perfume, purchased at EU airports or on board EU airlines are permitted if the liquids have been packaged and sealed in a bag in the shop or on board the aircraft. You must be able to verify that the liquids were purchased on the day of the flight, and the seal on the bag must be unbroken.

Stopover/flight change and tax-free shopping
If you are making a stopover or layover at a European airport and are required to leave the aircraft for a short period of time, you must take your carry-on luggage with you. You are not permitted to leave it in the aircraft.

Tax-free liquids purchased at an airport outside of the European Union will be confiscated at European airports. Even when they are sealed. This also applies to purchases made on board of non-European airlines. Please take this into account.

Can I bring medicines and baby food in my carry-on luggage?
You are always permitted to take medicines and baby food that you need during your travels in your carry-on luggage. However, you must be able to prove that you need the medicines during the trip.

Prohibited items

Which items are always prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage?

With respect to flight safety on board, the following items are prohibited:

• Hazardous materials
• Guns and ammunition
• Sharp, pointed weapons (objects)
• Blunt objects
• Explosives and flammable materials
• Chemicals and toxic materials

Import Duties

Traveling abroad is often a reason to buy presents and other articles. You are recommended to know which rules apply. You are permitted to import a maximum of € 430 of goods purchased outside of the EU to the Netherlands tax-free. If the total amount is higher, you are required to pay import duties and VAT. Limits exist for tobacco and alcoholic beverages. If you exceed those limits, you must pay import duties, sales tax, and taxes. Some items are not allowed to be imported under any circumstances, such as endangered species of animals and plants, drugs, and weapons. If you do, these items will be confiscated. You also risk paying a steep fine. For additional information, go to www.douane.nl.

Imitation Brands

It is prohibited to import imitation brand articles to the Netherlands. Customs will confiscate these items and you will be fined.

Brand articles are imitated in order to piggyback on the success of the brand article (intellectual property fraud). Items commonly imitated are shoes, clothing, handbags, expensive watches, illegal copies of cds and dvds, and perfumes. If traders abroad offer you so-called brand articles at extremely low prices, you can almost always be sure this is illegal trade or fake items.

Exceptions
It is prohibited to take and import imitation articles. However, it is permitted to take a very small amount of imitation articles for personal use. The amounts of certain categories of imitation articles you are allowed to take with you (according to guidelines by the Public Prosecution Service) are listed below.

3 watches, 250 ml perfume/eau de toilette, 3 music cds and dvds (only if they are different titles), no software and games, other goods (such as clothing and toys) 3 items/pairs.

If the customs officer finds items exceeding the quantities for the category listed above, they will confiscate all items in that category and you will be fined.

NB!
These exceptions only apply if you are a traveller taking the goods yourself. If imitation articles arrive in the Netherlands per post or courier, the imitation articles will be confiscated and you could face prosecution.

Customs

A trip abroad is an ideal opportunity to buy souvenirs, gifts or other items. Before you shop fanatically at a holiday destination outside the European Union (EU), it is important to check whether your potential purchase complies with Dutch customs rules. After all, you are not allowed to take everything home with you. The regulations apply to all countries outside the EU such as Turkey and islands in the Caribbean including Curaçao. The Canary Islands are an exception and are also covered by the regulations for countries outside the EU.

Almost everyone knows that you cannot bring protected species or coral. But there are also customs rules for food (including dairy and meat), drinks and the number of cigarettes you can bring. With the free Douane Reizen App/Customs Travel App (Dutch only), you can easily check what is allowed back home with you and avoid confiscation and possible fines.

1. Purchases over € 430

2. Counterfeit articles

3. Cigarettes and tobacco