Sporting or competition firearms can be put in the aircraft hold. You must be over 18 years of age, or travelling with someone over 18 years of age.
The following types of firearms are permitted:
- Sporting shotguns with barrels of longer than 24 inches (60cms)
- Sporting rifles (including Air Rifles) of any calibre, but not semi-automatic weapons with a larger bore than .22
- Sporting single shot handguns with a calibre of .22 or less
- Any rifles and handguns with a calibre of .22 or less
Firearms must be unloaded and packed in a suitable gun bag. A maximum of 5kgs of ammunition is permitted per passenger and it must be packed securely, ideally in the manufacturer's container. Ammunition with explosive or incendiary projectiles is prohibited.
Before you travel you must complete the Firearms Declaration Form, and contact our Customer Service team to let us know you will be carrying a sporting or competition firearm.
One Firearms Declaration Form must be completed per firearm you intend to carry (even if they’re in the same case).
You’ll need the following documents to hand and you’ll need to bring them with you to the airport:
- documentation and licences
- export/import licences
- authorisation from local and national authorities.
Please make sure you arrive at the bag drop desks at least 90 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your flight in order that we can carry out all the necessary checks. If you arrive after this time you may not be permitted to fly.