Qatar Airways: What rule for the transport of sports equipment in baggage?

Most active sports, one of the main components of winter and summer recreation, require the use of certain equipment. When traveling, the question naturally arises of the transport of sports equipment to the place of arrival.

According to the rules of international airlines including Qatar Airways, sports equipment is classified as non-standard baggage.

Non-standard baggage is unformed baggage or baggage that is heavy including sports equipment or other baggage for which special conditions of carriage are prescribed. The Qatar Airways airline indicates the maximum weight, size and what is included in a set of luggage. The payment for certain types of non-standard baggage is fixed. Otherwise, transportation may be included in the baggage allowance for the hold (checked in).

Qatar Airways authorizes a wide range of sports equipment. From golf clubs to surfboards, the airline allows passengers to travel with sports equipment (to be carried in checked baggage).

Qatar Airways allows its passengers to take all sporting goods as checked baggage included in the free allowance established by the air carrier.

That said, for any overrun of this free allowance, the traveler will have to pay for the excess baggage.

Sporting goods to transport with Qatar Airways

The following sporting goods are authorized by the airline Qatar Airways:

– The bicycle

Can be transported as checked baggage or as cargo, but must be properly packed in strong, custom-made cardboard. The tires should be deflated, the pedals removed, the handlebars rotated and secured in the direction of the frame.

– Windsurf boards for surfing and kayaking

Can be transported as checked baggage if their size is less than 3 meters and the sail is detachable, foldable and properly packed. Equipment whose length is greater than 3 meters will be transported as Cargo.

– Fishing Equipment

Fishing rods, nets, hook boxes and other bulky items will be transported as checked baggage or as cargo. They must be suitably packaged.

– Golf Goods

Bags and golf clubs will be transported as checked baggage or cargo.

– Diving equipment

Oxygen tanks must be emptied and underwater torches and knives must be properly packed.

– Hiking equipment:

Hiking equipment must be properly packed.

– Sports shooting weapons and ammunition

Subject to prior authorization request from the line carrier)

Can be transported as checked baggage or as cargo, weapons must be unloaded of all ammunition, and packed securely and properly. Note that sports ammunition (in categories 1.4S, UN 0012 and UN 0014 only) are limited to a maximum of 5 kg per passenger.

The rates applicable to excess baggage for sporting goods

At Qatar Airways, the price to pay for the transport of additional sporting goods, varies according to the dimensions and weight of the latter, as follows:

Medium-sized items weighing up to 25 kg, with total dimensions less than 217 cm (L + W + H):

From Africa To:

• Africa: 750 USD
• Europe: 750 USD
• Far East: 750 USD
• Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea: 1050 USD
• Middle East and Pakistan: 450 USD
• Indian subcontinent: 450 USD
• Qatar: 400 USD
• Americas: 300 USD

From Europe To:

• Africa: 750 USD
• Europe: 750 USD
• Far East: 750 USD
• Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea: 1050 USD
• Middle East and Pakistan: 450 USD
• Indian subcontinent: 450 USD
• Qatar: 400 USD
• Americas: 300 USD

From Far East To:

• Africa: 750 USD
• Europe: 750 USD
• Far East: 750 USD
• Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea: 1050 USD
• Middle East and Pakistan: 450 USD
• Indian subcontinent: 450 USD
• Qatar: 400 USD
• Americas: 300 USD

From Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea, To:

• Africa: 1050 USD
• Europe: 1050 USD
• Far East: 1050 USD
• Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea: 1050 USD
• Middle East and Pakistan: 750 USD
• Indian subcontinent: 750 USD
• Qatar: 700 USD
• Americas: 300 USD

From Middle East and Pakistan, To:

• Africa: 450 USD
• Europe: 450 USD
• Far East: 450 USD
• Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea: 750 USD
• Middle East and Pakistan: 225 USD
• Indian subcontinent: 225 USD
• Qatar: 200 USD
• Americas: 300 USD

From Indian subcontinent, To:

• Africa: 450 USD
• Europe: 450 USD
• Far East: 450 USD
• Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea: 750 USD
• Middle East and Pakistan: 225 USD
• Indian subcontinent: 225 USD
• Qatar: 200 USD
• Americas: 300 USD

From Qatar, To:

• Africa: 1500 QAR
• Europe: 1500 QAR
• Far East: 1500 QAR
• Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea: 2700 QAR
• Middle East and Pakistan: 750 QAR
• Indian subcontinent: 750 QAR
• Americas: 1100 QAR

From Americas, To:

• Africa: 300 USD
• Europe: 300 USD
• Far East: 300 USD
• Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea: 300 USD
• Middle East and Pakistan: 300 USD
• Indian subcontinent: 300 USD
• Qatar: 300 USD

Large items weighing up to 32 kg, with total dimensions less than 300 cm (L + W + H):

From Africa to:

• Africa: 1250 USD
• Europe: 1250 USD
• Far East: 1250 USD
• Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea: 1750 USD
• Middle East and Pakistan: 750 USD
• Indian subcontinent: 750 USD
• Qatar: 600 USD
• Americas: 350 USD

From Europe to:

• Africa: 1250 USD
• Europe: 1250 USD
• Far East: 1250 USD
• Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea: 1750 USD
• Middle East and Pakistan: 750 USD
• Indian subcontinent: 750 USD
• Qatar: 600 USD
• Americas: 350 USD

From Far East to:

• Africa: 1250 USD
• Europe: 1250 USD
• Far East: 1250 USD
• Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea: 1750 USD
• Middle East and Pakistan: 750 USD
• Indian subcontinent: 750 USD
• Qatar: 600 USD
• Americas: 350 USD

From Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea, to:

• Africa: 1750 USD
• Europe: 1750 USD
• Far East: 1750 USD
• Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea: 1750 USD
• Middle East and Pakistan: 1250 USD
• Indian subcontinent: 1250 USD
• Qatar: 1050 USD
• Americas: 350 USD

From Middle East and Pakistan to:

• Africa: 750 USD
• Europe: 750 USD
• Far East: 750 USD
• Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea: 1250 USD
• Middle East and Pakistan: 375 USD
• Indian subcontinent: 375 USD
• Qatar: 300 USD
• Americas: 350 USD

From Indian subcontinent to:

• Africa: 750 USD
• Europe: 750 USD
• Far East: 750 USD
• Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea: 1250 USD
• Middle East and Pakistan: 375 USD
• Indian subcontinent: 375 USD
• Qatar: 300 USD
• Americas: 350 USD

From Qatar to:

• Africa: 2500 QAR
• Europe: 2500 QAR
• Far East: 2500 QAR
• Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea: 4500 QAR
• Middle East and Pakistan: 1250 QAR
• Indian subcontinent: 1250 QAR

From Americas to:

• Africa: 350 USD
• Europe: 350 USD
• Far East: 350 USD
• Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea: 350 USD
• Middle East and Pakistan: 350 USD
• Indian subcontinent: 350 USD
• Qatar: 350 USD

Non-connecting flights in Doha are subject to the following rates:

– Items weighing up to 23 kg: 100 USD

– Items weighing up to 32 kg: 150 USD

Indeed, these prices can change, as well as the rules for the transport of sports equipment. It is therefore recommended to check the conditions of carriage with an official Qatar Airways employee. In addition, the transport of all non-standard baggage must be agreed in advance.