AirAsia Baggage Allowance
The exact AirAsia cabin bag size, checked baggage allowance by fare brand and excess baggage fees — copied from the official AirAsia baggage policy and checked on 30 October 2026.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026 · Source: official AirAsia website (link below)
AirAsia baggage allowance at a glance
Cabin: One cabin bag up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm, must fit in the overhead compartment
· Personal item: One small bag (laptop bag or handbag) up to 40 x 30 x 10 cm, must fit under the seat in front of you
· Weight: 7 kg
Checked (Low Fare): Not included. Pre-book by weight: tiers start at 15 kg on selected (mainly domestic) flights and go up to 60 kg; each single bag may weigh at most 32 kg
How AirAsia counts your baggage
AirAsia uses the weight concept: your checked allowance is a total weight that you can spread across bags, subject to the per-bag safety limit. The table below shows the allowance for each fare brand.
AirAsia cabin baggage allowance
| Personal item | One small bag (laptop bag or handbag) up to 40 x 30 x 10 cm, must fit under the seat in front of you |
| Cabin bag | One cabin bag up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm, must fit in the overhead compartment |
| Cabin weight limit | 7 kg |
| Notes | Two pieces of cabin baggage are allowed with a combined total weight of 7 kg. |
AirAsia checked baggage allowance by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Low Fare | Not included. Pre-book by weight: tiers start at 15 kg on selected (mainly domestic) flights and go up to 60 kg; each single bag may weigh at most 32 kg |
| Value Pack | Checked baggage is included with the fare bundle (exact weight shown at booking) |
| Premium Flex | Checked baggage is included with the fare bundle (exact weight shown at booking) |
| Premium Flatbed | Checked baggage is included with the fare bundle (exact weight shown at booking) |
Weight concept: you may check as many bags as you wish within your purchased allowance. If you purchased more than 30 kg, each bag must be within 119 x 81 x 119 cm and 32 kg. Guests on the same booking who check in together may pool their allowance.
Excess and extra baggage fees
| Overweight bags | Additional weight above your purchased allowance is charged per extra kg at the airport; the rate varies by departure airport and is payable at check-in on the day of departure |
| Prepaid online vs airport | Pre-booking online is the cheapest option and is possible up to 2 hours before departure. At the airport, the pre-book rate applies only if you buy at least 4 hours before departure; after that the higher airport baggage fee applies |
| Currency | Varies by departure country |
Special items on AirAsia
Sports equipment
Sports equipment cannot be combined with the checked baggage allowance; AirAsia advises purchasing a separate sports equipment allowance
Infants & strollers
Baby strollers, buggies and prams can be carried free of charge as checked baggage when an infant or child is travelling
Wheelchairs & mobility aids
Wheelchairs, mobility devices, crutches and walking frames are carried free of charge as checked baggage when the user is travelling
Frequently asked questions
What is the cabin baggage allowance on AirAsia?
Cabin bag: One cabin bag up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm, must fit in the overhead compartment Personal item: One small bag (laptop bag or handbag) up to 40 x 30 x 10 cm, must fit under the seat in front of you Two pieces of cabin baggage are allowed with a combined total weight of 7 kg.
How much checked baggage is included on AirAsia?
Low Fare: Not included. Pre-book by weight: tiers start at 15 kg on selected (mainly domestic) flights and go up to 60 kg; each single bag may weigh at most 32 kg; Value Pack: Checked baggage is included with the fare bundle (exact weight shown at booking); Premium Flex: Checked baggage is included with the fare bundle (exact weight shown at booking); Premium Flatbed: Checked baggage is included with the fare bundle (exact weight shown at booking) Weight concept: you may check as many bags as you wish within your purchased allowance. If you purchased more than 30 kg, each bag must be within 119 x 81 x 119 cm and 32 kg. Guests on the same booking who check in together may pool their allowance.
What happens if my bag is overweight on AirAsia?
Additional weight above your purchased allowance is charged per extra kg at the airport; the rate varies by departure airport and is payable at check-in on the day of departure
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online with AirAsia?
Pre-booking online is the cheapest option and is possible up to 2 hours before departure. At the airport, the pre-book rate applies only if you buy at least 4 hours before departure; after that the higher airport baggage fee applies
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.