Buy Extra Baggage
Updated Aug 7, 2026
Steps
- Go to flyafricaworld.com and open the official booking engine (booking.flyafricaworld.com).
- In the booking engine, open 'Manage my booking' and retrieve your reservation using your booking reference and last name.
- Select the extra baggage option for the additional weight you need above your free allowance and complete payment.
- Keep the payment confirmation and present it along with your e-ticket and photo ID at check-in.
Prices
Extra luggage (excess weight)
Weight-based excess baggage charged per kg above the free checked allowance; rates subject to change without prior notice.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic flights (Ghana) | GHC 12 per kg |
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| Accra - Lagos | US$4 per kg |
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| Accra - Abuja | US$5 per kg |
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| Accra - Ouagadougou | US$3 per kg |
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FAQ
Can I buy extra baggage online with Africa World Airlines?
AWA's official booking engine (booking.flyafricaworld.com) includes a 'Manage my booking' service for retrieving and managing reservations. The site publishes excess luggage rates per kg but does not detail a separate online pre-purchase flow, so confirm the exact fee and payment channel with the call centre (0800 200 200) or a ticket office before travelling.
Where do I buy extra baggage?
Excess luggage is charged per kg at AWA's published rates and can be arranged through the booking engine's 'Manage my booking', or paid at check-in and ticket offices. For baggage-related help, email baggageservices@flyafricaworld.com.
What are the baggage limits?
Checked baggage: 23 kg on domestic flights; on regional routes 23 kg for Ouagadougou and 30 kg for Lagos and Abuja. Hand baggage: one piece up to 5 kg plus a handbag or laptop bag. Individual checked items heavier than 32 kg or with dimensions beyond 81 x 119 x 119 cm are not accepted.
How does AWA calculate extra baggage charges?
AWA uses a weight-based system: excess weight above your free allowance is charged per kg — GHC 12 per kg on domestic flights, US$4 per kg on Accra - Lagos, US$5 per kg on Accra - Abuja and US$3 per kg on Accra - Ouagadougou. Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?
Any weight above the free allowance is charged at the per-kg excess rate. Items heavier than 32 kg or with combined dimensions beyond 81 cm (height) x 119 cm (width) x 119 cm (depth) cannot be accepted as checked baggage.
Are there any important exceptions or restrictions?
The Lagos and Abuja routes include a higher free checked allowance of 30 kg. Excess baggage rates are set based on market and economic conditions and may change without prior notice.