Checked luggage and Greek customs

[TonyMS]

Has any forumite had their luggage inspected when flying into Greece and did they have any hassle? I ask because we'd like to take a couple of (second hand) folding bikes with us on our next trip, probably to Preveza.

TonyMS

 

[JFowler]

I’ve flown into Athens twice with a bag full of boat spares - no interest from Customs & I’ve not seen anyone else on the flight stopped.

 

[billskip]

I work in the principal that there's always a first time...and run the gauntlet...

 

[pmartin127]

Been flying into PVK a few times a year over the last10 years or more, including as recently as August this year, and have never had a sniff of interest from Greek customs and have never seen anyone else pulled either.

However things have changed recently - we’re no longer part of the EU, the airport is now one of many now owned by Fraport and has been receiving some quite major improvement works - so things may change customs wise or not.

In the meantime I’d completely agree with Bill. Just go for it.

 

[andrewAB]

Last month I flew into PVK with a used inflatable dinghy 30kg as sporting goods (£55) with EASYJET. No interest at all from the customs.

 

[TonyMS]

Thanks for the replies - very encouraging.

 

[Mistroma]

Just back from Preveza. Our luggage consisted entirely of boat spares to ensure everything would be available for our 3 week stay. No sign of anyone bothering about our luggage at all. Of course it looked like all the other bags and not like a folding bike. I assume you will pack them together inside a bag.

It is possible to be unlucky but should be fine as long as you don't pack a gallon of petrol, a pile of batteries and some Semtex. That might be pushing your luck a bit to much.

 

[ZigZaging]

Has any forumite had their luggage inspected when flying into Greece and did they have any hassle? I ask because we'd like to take a couple of (second hand) folding bikes with us on our next trip, probably to Preveza.

TonyMS

Ali says -
Don't tell me your bringing over even faster bikes!!

 

[TonyMS]

Just smaller and lighter

 

[ZigZaging]

Just smaller and lighter

Ali would like to believe you....