Guides

Everything you need to fly with your bike.

Practical, no-nonsense guides to packing, costs and choosing the right box — written by the team that hires out bike boxes every day.

Packing guide

How to pack a bike for a flight

A step-by-step guide to packing your bike into a bike box for air travel — wheels, pedals, handlebars, protecting the frame and disc rotors, and closing the case safely.

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Costs

How much does it cost to fly with a bike?

The real cost of flying with a bike: the airline’s sports-equipment fee plus a bike box. How hiring a box compares to buying one, with typical UK prices.

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Choosing a box

Which bike box do I need?

EasyFit or Premium? How to choose the right bike box for a road, gravel, TT, triathlon or mountain bike — by size, handlebar width and weight.

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Reference

Airline bike policies

Fees, weight limits and booking notice for flying a bike, airline by airline.

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