Packing your hand luggage smartly is essential, especially when traveling from Prague Airport with low-cost airlines, where extra baggage fees can quickly add up. Here’s a clear guide to packing effectively:

Choosing the Right Bag

• Opt for a flexible hiking backpack over a hard-shell suitcase. It’s easier to fit into overhead compartments and allows you to squeeze in extra items if necessary.
• Ensure your hand luggage dimensions typically do not exceed 55 x 40 x 20 cm and a weight limit of 8 kg, common limits for most airlines.

How to Pack Efficiently

• Pack only essentials—other items can be bought at your destination.
• Roll your clothes tightly to save space.
• Keep items needing inspection, such as laptops and cosmetics, easily accessible at the top of your bag.
• Store your travel documents in an easily reachable external zipped pocket.

Important Items to Include

• Always keep valuable items, important documents, electronics, and money with you onboard to prevent loss or damage.
• Fragile items like cameras, laptops, and glassware should always be carried in your hand luggage.

Restrictions on Liquids and Food

• Liquids, aerosols, gels, creams, and toothpaste must be in containers of 100 ml or less, all fitting into one clear 1-liter plastic bag.
• Medicines and baby food required during the flight are exempt from these restrictions.
• There are no restrictions on solid foods; sandwiches, fruit, sweets, and snacks are allowed onboard.

Electronics and Additional Items

• Most low-cost airlines departing from Prague do not permit an extra personal item, so everything must fit into your main carry-on.
• Traditional airlines might allow an extra item such as a laptop bag or handbag.
• Remember, all large electronics (larger than A5 size) must be removed at security checkpoints.

Prohibited Items

• Sharp objects like scissors and knives exceeding 6 cm are not allowed onboard.
• Irritant sprays, repellents, stun guns, and pressurized flammable items (like camping gas bottles) are strictly prohibited.
• Lithium batteries, including power banks, must be carried in hand luggage due to safety regulations. Never place these in checked luggage.
• Drones usually require the battery to be separated and placed in hand luggage, while the drone itself goes into checked luggage. Verify with your airline beforehand.

Storage of Hand Luggage

• Your carry-on should be placed in the overhead compartments above your seat. Soft backpacks usually fit more easily compared to rigid suitcases.

Tips for Smooth Travel from Prague Airport

• Self-service check-in kiosks and bag drop services are available in Terminals 1 and 2 at Václav Havel Airport.
• Always verify the specific baggage rules with your airline before departure to avoid unexpected fees or issues at the gate.