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Austrian Airlines Baggage Allowance
The exact Austrian Airlines cabin bag size, checked baggage allowance by fare brand and excess baggage fees — copied from the official Austrian Airlines baggage policy and checked on 30 October 2026.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026 · Source: official Austrian Airlines website (link below)
Austrian Airlines baggage allowance at a glance
Cabin: Carry-on max 55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 8 kg; Economy Basic on short/medium-haul does not include carry-on (purchasable during online check-in)
· Weight: 8 kg
Checked (Economy Basic (short & medium-haul) / Economy Light): No free checked baggage; first bag (23 kg, 158 cm total) available at a reduced price
How Austrian Airlines counts your baggage
Austrian Airlines uses the piece concept: your allowance is counted in bags (pieces), and each piece has its own weight and size limit. Two lighter bags are not automatically the same as one heavier bag — check the per-piece limit in the table below.
Austrian Airlines cabin baggage allowance
| Cabin bag | Carry-on max 55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 8 kg; Economy Basic on short/medium-haul does not include carry-on (purchasable during online check-in) |
| Cabin weight limit | 8 kg |
| Notes | Personal-item dimensions were not stated on the official austrian.com pages read. |
Austrian Airlines checked baggage allowance by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy Basic (short & medium-haul) / Economy Light | No free checked baggage; first bag (23 kg, 158 cm total) available at a reduced price |
| Economy / Premium Economy standard piece | Checked piece max 23 kg and 158 cm (H+W+D) |
| Business / First standard piece | Checked piece max 32 kg and 158 cm (H+W+D) |
| Business Light | 1 checked bag up to 32 kg, 158 cm (per austrian.com baggage conditions) |
Free piece counts for Classic/Flex fares were not stated in the official page text read; allowance is shown on the ticket/booking confirmation.
Excess and extra baggage fees
| Overweight bags | Bags exceeding standard weight/dimensions are treated as excess baggage and rated at the airport; they cannot be bought during online check-in |
| Extra bags | Additional standard bags bookable during online check-in, up to 5 bags; more via service centre or airport |
Frequently asked questions
What is the cabin baggage allowance on Austrian Airlines?
Cabin bag: Carry-on max 55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 8 kg; Economy Basic on short/medium-haul does not include carry-on (purchasable during online check-in) Personal-item dimensions were not stated on the official austrian.com pages read.
How much checked baggage is included on Austrian Airlines?
Economy Basic (short & medium-haul) / Economy Light: No free checked baggage; first bag (23 kg, 158 cm total) available at a reduced price; Economy / Premium Economy standard piece: Checked piece max 23 kg and 158 cm (H+W+D); Business / First standard piece: Checked piece max 32 kg and 158 cm (H+W+D); Business Light: 1 checked bag up to 32 kg, 158 cm (per austrian.com baggage conditions) Free piece counts for Classic/Flex fares were not stated in the official page text read; allowance is shown on the ticket/booking confirmation.
What happens if my bag is overweight on Austrian Airlines?
Bags exceeding standard weight/dimensions are treated as excess baggage and rated at the airport; they cannot be bought during online check-in
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.