Do I need to collect luggage if transiting through São Paulo from Johannesburg to Lima?
I am flying via São Paulo to Lima, departing from Johannesburg. My layover in Sao is now over 12 hours due to an airline schedule change. I want to book the transit hotel, but am not sure if my checked baggage will need to be collected at GRU.
Best Answer
- If your flight is booked on a single ticket your bags are typically checked through to your final destination
- If you have a long layover, you can request your bags to be unloaded in Sao Paulo. Most airlines (but not all) will do this but policies vary and you need to check directly with your airline and your specific booking.
- If it's two separate tickets, you will have to collect your bags anyway.
- In these cases it's typically best to put your transfer necessities in your carry on. Collecting, carrying and re-checking bags is a lot of work. If all you need is a toothbrush and fresh pair undies, it will easily fit in a small carry on bag.
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Do I have to pick up my bags on a connecting flight international?
If you're connecting in the U.S., they require everyone from international flights to re-check their baggage upon the first landing point.Do I need to transfer my luggage on a connecting flight?
Unless the connecting flight takes place in a country that requires all passengers to go through Immigration and Customs, checked baggage will automatically be transferred to the next flight.Do you have to collect your checked bags if you are connecting?
If your bag is tagged to your next or final destination, you may need to pick up your bags and place them on the connection drop-off belt. If it is not tagged to your next or final destination, then you will definitely need to pick up your bags and check them in for your next flight.Do I need to collect luggage during transit?
NO. When you check in at your originating airport, the luggage is tagged with your final destination. Your luggage will be transferred from your originating flight by airport staff to the connecting flight. EXCEPT When a connecting flight is in a different country.Flying Alone for the First Time | Connecting Flight Procedure | How to Catch a Connecting Flight
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