Flying Air Arabia? Here's what you need to know about the airline's baggage allowance rules.
Getting ready for your holiday and can't decide what to pack? Understanding Air Arabia's baggage allowances might help you narrow it down. The airline's rules and restrictions differ from others, so be sure to pack according to their policies and avoid any headache-inducing last-minute fees.
Here's everything you need to know about Air Arabia's baggage allowances.
Air Arabia's hand baggage allowance: size, weight and fees
Good news: all Air Arabia's fare types include free cabin baggage providing they adhere to the following weight, size, and number of piece restrictions. Here's how it works.
Air Arabia cabin bag size | Air Arabia hand luggage weight allowance | Number of bags allowed onboard | Cost to check in oversized hand luggage |
|---|---|---|---|
1 piece of hand luggage measuring less than 55x40x20cm And 1 personal item measuring less than 25x30x20cm | Hand luggage: 7kg Personal item: 3kg (10kg total, including duty-free purchases) | 2 | At check-in desk: subject to your checked baggage allowance and applicable excess baggage rates At boarding gate: AED 100 or equivalent per piece |
Air Arabia checked luggage allowance
What luggage you're able to put in the hold without additional costs depends on the Air Arabia fare you've booked.
Air Arabia has three fare levels: Basic, Value and Ultimate. Checked luggage is not included on any Basic bookings, but you can pay to add hold luggage to your ticket when you book the flight, or online before you fly. Value and Ultimate fares include checked luggage, but the allowance depends on your flight route. Here's an overview:
Air Arabia hold baggage size | Air Arabia hold luggage weight allowance | Number of hold bags allowed | Cost of Air Arabia hold luggage |
|---|---|---|---|
Total dimensions of 158cm - add the length, height and weight to calculate this | Buy 20kg, 30kg or 40kg pre-booked baggage allowance Another 20kg for purchase at the airport Maximum 32kg per piece of luggage | Unlimited number per passenger, but each piece must weigh less than 32kg | Basic: From AED15 or 15EUR at point of booking. Value and Ultimate: Some checked luggage included in the ticket, though weight allowances differ per route |
You can only purchase 20kg of additional weight at the airport, so it's best to pay for the correct amount of luggage ahead of airport arrival.
Air Arabia excess baggage fees
Charges for oversized and overweight baggage vary depending on your route, but really, you never want to being paying extra if you can help it. Fees typically start from AED20 and go up as high as AED110. Find a full list of charges for excess baggage here.
What else should I know about Air Arabia's baggage allowance policies?
Here are some additional points to consider when flying with Air Arabia.
The only baggage allowance available for purchase at the airport is 20kg, additional weight will be subject to excess baggage rates.
If you're flying out of Cairo, you'll benefit from a standard check-in baggage allowance of 30kg unless otherwise specified at the time of booking.
Air Arabia counts duty-free shopping as luggage, so be warned that if you’ve purchased a lot of heavy items at the airport, it will count towards your maximum luggage weight. Plus, the duty-free items must fit within your hand luggage.
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*Article updated December 2025. Prices and information correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change and/or availability. Always check with the airline before traveling.
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