Before your windsurfing holiday: at the airport

By Jonathan Clarke

Airport shopGetting your expensive windsurfing equipment onto the plane safely and efficiently shouldn't be a chore.

In fact, the check-in process for your windsurf board is relatively straightforward as it's checked into the hold with all other large items of luggage. You can drop off your windsurf gear as soon as you arrive, freeing you up to spend your time in an airport lounge or browsing the duty free shopping.


"Getting your windsurfing equipment onto the plane safely and efficiently might seem like an intimidating prospect at first, but it needn't be."

This section of our guide provide a number of windsurfing tips and answers all your questions about what to do with your windsurfing equipment once you're at the airport. Check-in procedures, security, getting your kit around, shops and restaurants - we hope we can answer any query you might have. If you've any additional questions then feel free to leave a comment and we'll get back to you.

We provide details for travellers flying from a number of leading UK airports including Birmingham, Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester and Stansted.

Remember to book your airport parking, airport hotel and airport lounge with HolidayExtras.com.

Top tip
Driving yourself and all your gear to the airport is actually the most hassle-free way to transport your windsurfing equipment from home.

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