Luggage transfer within the EU on international + domestic flights

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Yes (in this particular circumstance). Within most of the EU your bag will be checked to its final destination without distinction between domestic or international flights. This applies even if the final airport does not have customs inspections facilities (but very few airports in Europe completely lack these facilities).

You are still responsible for making an appropriate customs declaration, either at the final airport or when you first enter the country in question.

The exception is within the Scandinavian countries where a customs inspection may be applied at entry to Scandinavia.

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Normally, on a single ticket/booking - your luggage is checked all the way to the destination. This holds true for flights out-in-through the EU; and elsewhere.

This holds true even if you are flying on two different carriers (under a code-share flight).

If there are any exceptions, you will be informed of them at check-in time.

A notable exception (which doesn't apply to your situation) is the US - where you have to clear immigration at the first port of entry even if you are in transit and your final destination isn't in the US. Your checked-in luggage is also unloaded (even if its checked in all the way to your final destination). You have to manually pick up your luggage and drop it at the baggage carousel (these are clearly marked) and then continue on your journey.

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