Whether you've been visiting the birthplace of golf and experiencing some of Scotland's best courses, or you're jetting off for some rounds in the sun, the process of checking your clubs in is an easy and straight-forward one.
Firstly, it's important to note that the check-in process is managed by your airline and their contracted handling agent (not the airport) so you're always best to check with them for rules around what you can and can't take - and what allowance you have.
As always you should try and check-in for your flight online if you can, this will speed things up when you get to the airport.
When it comes to arriving and checking your clubs in, like with other large items like bikes and skis, there are some differences you need to be aware of. It's not simply a case of checking these in the normal way.
Follow these simple steps and you'll be kept right.
Check the flight information screens to see which desk your airline is checking in at.
Once tags are added to your bags drop your luggage - not your golf bags - on the baggage belt at the back of the hall.
Then take your golf bag to the 'oversized' area at the baggage belt between check-in zones C and D.
This map shows where zones C and D are located in the check-in hall.
This is also signposted in the terminal, with flight information display screens showing which desk your flight is checking in at.
Wondering when to arrive? Best get at the airport for your airline's check-in desk opening, and this varies from airline to airline.
If you've got an early morning flight with Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com or British Airways you can use the Twilight Bag Drop service.
This allows you to check-in your bags - including golf clubs - the night before you travel, meaning it's straight to security on the day of your trip.
Airlines operate this service at different times.
| Airline | Days offered | Hours of operation | Departure time |
| Ryanair | Monday - Sunday | 17:00 - 20:00 | Before 08:00 |
| easyJet | Monday - Sunday | 16:00 - 20:00 | Before 12:00 |
| Jet2.com | Monday - Sunday | 16:30 - 21:00 | Before 12:00 |
| British Airways | Monday - Sunday | 16:00 - 20:00 | Before 12:00 |
If you have an official airport car parking booking you can use the 1hr Parking area for free while dropping off luggage.
Find out more about Twilight Bag Drop, and how to access 1hr Parking, here.
Do you know the dos and don'ts of airport security? Check out our complete guide on what you can and can't take in your hand luggage.
Top tip - always arrive at the airport for your check-in desk opening. Not sure when this is? Good job we've got a guide for that.
