It is also possible to go home by plane, with your bike. Despite this solution being a little bit more complicated, it’s the fastest way to go.
Two flight routes are proposed by several companies: Charles de Gaulle airport – London Luton airport and Paris Orly airport - London Gatwick airport.
To join Paris airport, you can take the RER. Bikes are forbidden during peak hours but authorized during calmer ones.
At the airport, you will have to disassemble and wrap your bike into a bicycle protecting cover to protect it and for it to take the less place possible. Then, several options are offered, depending on which company you’re choosing for your trip:
- Air France is allowing classic bicycles in the luggage compartment (maximum weight is 23kg/50lbs) disassembled and folded in their cover. However, the customer service must be warned and give their approval for you to take the bike aboard, you must do the request at least 48 hours before departure. You will also pay an extra fee for your bike.
- British Airway is allowing classic bicycles in the luggage compartment (maximum weight is 32kg/70lbs) disassembled and folded in their cover. If your bike is your first luggage used with your ticket’s checked baggage allowance, you won’t pay an extra fee. It is also necessary to warn the customer service at least 72 hours before the flight.
- Easy Jet is allowing classic bicycles (maximum weight is 32kg/70lbs). You can check-in your bike during the booking of your flight or up to 2 hours before departure on Easy Jet website. You have also the possibility to add your bike to your luggage up to 1 hour before departure directly at the airport. The bike must be disassembled and folded in a bicycle protective cover.
Please note that electric bikes are not allowed on board of planes, due mainly to their lithium batteries.
