
Questions & answers
Everything you need before you fly
How LuxTravel works, entering the Schengen area without a visa, what you can take on board and which documents you need. Rules change from time to time — when in doubt, check with your airline or the official EU website.
How LuxTravel works
How does a flight request work?
Fill in the form with your departure, destination, dates and travellers. Our team reviews your request personally, looks for the best options and emails you a quote as a PDF. You decide whether to go ahead — nothing is booked without your approval.
Is my request a booking?
No. A request and a quote are not a booking. Tickets are only issued after you accept the quote and we confirm the booking with you.
Why can the price in my quote change?
Airlines and hotels change their prices constantly depending on demand and availability. Prices in a quote are not held and can change at any moment until the booking is confirmed and paid — so let us know as soon as the offer suits you.
How do I pay?
We arrange payment directly with you once you accept the quote. After payment you receive a payment receipt as a PDF by email.
Do you also arrange hotels and holiday packages?
Yes. On the Holidays page you'll find packages for hotel stays, honeymoons and other trips. Every package can be tailored to your dates and wishes, including flights.
Which languages do you work in?
Albanian and English. You receive quotes and emails in the language you used on the website.
Entering the Schengen area
Do I need a visa for the Schengen area with a Kosovo passport?
No, not for short stays. Since 1 January 2024, Kosovo citizens with a biometric passport can travel visa-free to the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period — for tourism, family visits or business meetings. The same applies to biometric passports of Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Visa-free travel does not allow you to work; work or longer studies require a visa.
What is the 90/180-day rule?
On every day of your stay, look at that day and the 179 days before it: in total you must not have spent more than 90 days in the Schengen area. The days of entry and exit both count. It is a rolling period, not a calendar that resets. Use the calculator below to work out your days.
Which countries are in the Schengen area?
29 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Cyprus and Ireland are in the EU but not in Schengen — they have their own entry rules, as does the United Kingdom.
What can border guards ask for?
A biometric passport valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area and issued within the last 10 years. You may be asked about the purpose of your trip and to show proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation), sufficient funds and your return ticket. Keep these documents with you, on paper or on your phone.
What is the EES (Entry/Exit System)?
Since 10 April 2026, passport stamps have been replaced by electronic registration at the Schengen external borders. The first time you enter, your fingerprints and a photo are taken; on later trips a photo is usually enough. You don't apply in advance and there is nothing to pay. At busy times the check can take longer, so allow extra time.
Do I need ETIAS?
Not yet. ETIAS will be an online travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers, but the EU has not set a start date. Any website asking you to pay for ETIAS today is a scam. We will update this answer once the EU announces the date.
Schengen days calculator
Schengen 90/180-day calculator
For visa-free travellers, for example with a Kosovo, Albanian or North Macedonian passport. Enter your previous stays in the Schengen area and the date you plan to enter, and see how many days you can stay. This is a guide only — the border police decide on entry; the EU also offers an official calculator.
You can stay
90 of 90 days
0 days used in the 180 days before 19 October 2026.
If you enter on 19 October 2026, you can stay until 16 January 2027 at the latest (90 days, entry and exit day included).
A guide for visa-free short stays only. Entry is always decided by the border police. For an official check use the EU short-stay calculator.
At the airport & on board
How early should I be at the airport?
Usually 2 hours before flights within Europe and 3 hours before long-haul flights. Check-in and bag drop normally close 40–60 minutes before departure and the boarding gate 15–30 minutes before. Always check your airline's times.
How much liquid can I take in my hand luggage?
At most airports the rule still applies: containers of up to 100 ml each, all in one transparent bag of up to 1 litre. Some airports with new scanners allow up to 2 litres, but this differs from airport to airport — check both your departure and your return airport. Necessary medicines and baby food are allowed above this amount.
What is not allowed in hand luggage?
Knives and scissors with long blades, tools (hammers, large screwdrivers), sports bats, weapons and replica weapons, flammable liquids, gas canisters and fireworks. Some of these are allowed in checked luggage, others not at all. If in doubt, ask your airline before you travel.
What about power banks and batteries?
Power banks and spare batteries are only allowed in hand luggage — never in checked bags. Many airlines (e.g. the Lufthansa Group since January 2026) don't allow them to be used or charged during the flight and limit how many you can carry (usually two). Batteries above 100 Wh need the airline's approval.
How much luggage can I take?
It depends on the airline and the fare. Many economy fares only include a small bag under the seat. Our quote states clearly which baggage is included, and we can add baggage if you need it.
How should I carry medicines?
Keep medicines in your hand luggage, in their original packaging, together with the prescription or a doctor's note (ideally in English). Liquid medicines you need during the journey are allowed above 100 ml.
Travel documents
Which documents do I need to travel?
A valid passport (for most destinations outside Europe, valid for at least 6 months), your boarding pass (on paper or on your phone) and a visa if your destination requires one. Check the entry rules of the country before booking — we are happy to help.
Do children need their own passport?
Yes, every child, including babies, needs their own passport. When a child travels with only one parent or without parents, a notarised consent from the other parent or both parents is often required — check the rules of the departure and destination countries.
Where can I check the official information?
For the Schengen area: the EU's official site travel-europe.europa.eu and the EU's official short-stay calculator. For baggage rules: your airline's and airport's websites. Rules change from time to time — the information on this page was checked in October 2026.