Golf club insurance when flying
You’ll also want to take into account the cost of insurance for insuring your golf clubs when flying. Here’s how the top airlines compare:
Total costs
| Airline |
Cost of flight |
Extra Baggage Fee |
Insurance Charge |
Total Cost (return flight) |
| Ryanair |
– |
£70 |
£60 |
Price of flight + £130 |
| Jet2 |
– |
£60 |
£60 |
Price of flight + £120 |
| Lufthansa |
– |
– |
£60 |
Price of flight + £60 |
| Flybe |
– |
£60 |
£60 |
Price of flight + £120 |
| British Airways |
– |
– |
£60 |
Price of flight + £60 |
| EasyJet |
– |
£74 |
£60 |
Price of flight + £134 |
Things to remember when taking your golf clubs on a plane
Clearly label your bag and make it identifiable
It might sound simple, but making sure your bag is easily identifiable could help you locate it should it go missing. Adding unique things to your bag will also help you distinguish it on the luggage belt. Don’t forget to add a luggage tag, too!
Use your bag as additional storage
If you’re flying with Lufthansa or BA, why not just use your golf bag as extra storage? Place clothes and other belongings inside your bag, around your clubs. Also, you get the added benefit of your clubs being protected by the clothes.
Get a durable, well-made bag
Some people swear by a hard bag for your golf clubs, which offers maximum protection. If you’re very cautious about your clubs getting damaged, we would recommend a hard bag. However, if you are a bit more laid back and are happy with a soft bag we would recommend a lightweight pencil bag (maybe with some extra padding around the clubs).
Whichever bag you go for, make sure you don’t scrimp, and you choose a well-made bag. The cost may be slightly higher at first, but a durable bag will last you years!
Money-saving tips for booking golf clubs on a flight
Book beforehand, don’t wait until you get to the airport
If you book your golf bag as extra luggage online, rather than at the airport (if you must pay for extra luggage), the prices are cheaper. It might be tempting to leave things until the last minute, especially when you haven’t made your mind up. However, just bite the bullet and make the payment online to save those pennies (or pounds).
Use a pencil bag
We touched on a pencil bag being a lot less bulky than a hard-cased golf bag, so it is much easier to carry around. However, they are much more slimline than your usual bag, so there’s less chance of being over any baggage limits. In short, a pencil bag is a lot less bulky, but with enough room for one (maybe even two) sets of clubs. Perfect for short breaks.
Work out the total cost of the flight, rather than just the golf club cost
When you’re looking for a flight, don’t forget to consider the total cost of the flight and any extra charges. You might think that a Ryanair flight is much cheaper than a flight with BA, but is it with the extra charges included?
Travel light
Some airlines, such as Lufthansa and BA, allow golf clubs in your baggage allowance which is included in the price of your flight. If you travel light and don’t go over the maximum allowance, you’ll avoid the extra fees they charge for overweight baggage.
Get to your golf resort easily, and conveniently
Forget about the hassle of dragging your golf clubs from the luggage conveyor belt, out of the doors into the blazing heat, and to the taxi stand or public transport station – to wait in line and get more and more sweaty.
Why put yourself through that when you can book your golf transfer itinerary beforehand with Golf Drives. When you transfer with us, one of our friendly drivers will be waiting to collect you at the airport. It doesn’t stop there, we’ll also collect you from your hotel and take you to the golf course and back. We can even take you between golf courses!
Get your quote online today, and book your hassle-free transfer instantly.
