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[TEAM_PAPUA]

Anyone taken a bike as hold luggage while travelling? Any problems at check-in?

[gugelhupf]

I have done in Europe, London to Berlin on Lufthansa. Hardest bit was getting the bike to the airport - after that no probs. I had to check in a bit early and go to the "exceptional luggage" counter. Weight for weight it was a lot cheaper than excess baggage.

European airports are geared up for outsize sports equipment due to the annual skiing holiday trade. Whether the same applies in Asia Icouldn't say.

[davidla]

If it's a new bike, I think you have to pay duty at some point.
Check with the airline about how they want it packed.
Davidla