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Air Arabia Excess Baggage Fees
What Air Arabia charges for overweight bags, extra bags and buying baggage at the airport instead of online — from the official policy, checked 30 October 2026.
| Overweight bags | Excess baggage fees apply for every kilogram beyond the purchased allowance (amount not stated on page read) |
| Prepaid online vs airport | Pre-book and save up to 90% of baggage charges paid at the airport (stated on official add-baggage page) |
Your included allowance (for reference)
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Basic | Checked baggage chargeable (not included) - per official fare types page in search index |
| Value | 20/30kg options - per official fare types page in search index |
| Ultimate | 30/40kg options - per official fare types page in search index |
| Pre-booked options (all fares) | Select 20kg, 30kg or 40kg when booking/modifying; e.g. 30kg in 1 piece, 40kg in max 2 pieces with combined weight up to 40kg |
Number of pieces depends on baggage option selected; exact piece allowance shown during booking.
How the charges fit together
Air Arabia publishes an overweight charge when a single bag passes its per-bag limit, different prices for buying in advance versus paying at the airport. The charges are separate and can stack: a bag can be inside your piece count and still be overweight, and an extra bag paid for at the airport can cost more than the same bag bought in advance. Work through them in order — count your pieces against the included allowance below, weigh each bag against its per-bag limit, and only then decide whether buying extra allowance in advance beats paying at the desk.
The cheapest way to avoid these fees
Every Air Arabia fare in the table above already includes checked baggage, starting with Basic (Checked baggage chargeable (not included) - per official fare types page in search index), so the fees on this page only bite when you travel with more than that included amount — heavier bags, or more bags than the fare allows. If you are close to the line, weigh the bag at home: a kilogram moved into a companion’s bag, or into a cabin bag within its own limit, is a kilogram that never reaches the excess scale.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Air Arabia charge for an overweight bag?
Excess baggage fees apply for every kilogram beyond the purchased allowance (amount not stated on page read)
Should I buy extra Air Arabia baggage online or pay at the airport?
Pre-book and save up to 90% of baggage charges paid at the airport (stated on official add-baggage page)
What is already included before Air Arabia excess fees apply?
Basic: Checked baggage chargeable (not included) - per official fare types page in search index; Value: 20/30kg options - per official fare types page in search index; Ultimate: 30/40kg options - per official fare types page in search index
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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