Buy Extra Baggage
Updated Apr 25, 2026
Steps
- Go to airastana.com, navigate to Book & Manage → Manage → Additional Services → Additional Baggage, or open the direct baggage calculator link.
- Select your departure city and search to view the fare grid with prices, discounted rates, overweight, and oversized fees.
- Choose the number of additional pieces (up to 10) and complete payment.
- Alternatively, purchase via the Air Astana Call Center, sales office, or travel agent at the prepaid rate.
- At the airport, additional baggage can be purchased at check-in at the full (non-discounted) rate.
Prices
Additional baggage — domestic flights (prepaid / airport)
Per additional piece up to 23 kg. Prepaid rate is ~30% lower than airport rate. Overweight (24–32 kg, economy only) charged at same rate as additional piece.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
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| Short-haul domestic — prepaid | KZT 7,000 per additional piece |
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| Long-haul domestic — prepaid | KZT 8,000 per additional piece |
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| Overweight piece (24–32 kg, economy only) — domestic | KZT 7,000–8,000 |
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Additional baggage — international flights (prepaid / airport)
Zone-based pricing. 5 international zones from Kazakhstan. Prepaid rate ~30% lower than airport. Overweight surcharge equals additional piece rate.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan ↔ Zone 1 (Central Asia/Siberia) — prepaid | KZT 9,310 / €20 / CNY 250 per piece |
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| Kazakhstan ↔ Kiev — prepaid | KZT 13,300 / €35 per piece |
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| Kazakhstan ↔ Zone 2 (Caucasus, Russia, India, Gulf) — prepaid | KZT 15,200 / €35 / INR 2,800 / AED 150 per piece |
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| Kazakhstan ↔ Zone 3 (Turkey, China) — prepaid | KZT 20,900 / $55 / CNY 380 per piece |
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| Kazakhstan ↔ Zone 4 (SE Asia) — prepaid | KZT 26,600 / THB 2,200 / HKD 550 / MYR 295 / KRW 83,000 per piece |
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| Kazakhstan ↔ Zone 5 (Europe) — prepaid | KZT 30,400 / €70 / GBP 60 per piece |
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| Cross-zone (Zone 2↔3, Zone 3↔3) — prepaid | $80 per piece |
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Purchase channels and timing
30% discount for prepaid purchase at least 36 hours before departure. Airport rates are higher.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Online (MyBAGGAGE via airastana.com) | See official pricing |
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| Call Center / ticketing office / travel agent | See official pricing |
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| Airport check-in counter | See official pricing |
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FAQ
Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?
Yes. Purchase MyBAGGAGE via airastana.com under Book & Manage → Manage → Additional Services → Additional Baggage. Up to 30% discount when purchased at least 36 hours before departure.
Where do I buy extra baggage?
Online via airastana.com, through the Air Astana Call Center, at sales offices, via travel agents, or at the airport check-in counter (highest rates).
When is the deadline to buy extra baggage at a discount?
Purchase at least 36 hours before departure to get the 30% prepaid discount. After that, full airport rates apply.
How does Air Astana calculate extra baggage charges?
Piece-based system. Each additional piece up to 23 kg (economy) or 32 kg (business). Zone-based pricing from Kazakhstan: 5 international zones. Domestic: KZT 7,000–8,000 prepaid. International: KZT 9,310–30,400 prepaid depending on zone.
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online vs at the airport?
Yes. Online prepaid purchases get up to 30% discount. For example, Kazakhstan–Zone 5 is KZT 30,400 prepaid vs KZT 43,700 at the airport.
How much extra baggage can I buy?
Up to 10 additional pieces can be prepaid. Each piece max 23 kg (economy) or 32 kg (business). No single piece over 32 kg accepted.
What happens if my bag is overweight or oversized?
Overweight (24–32 kg, economy only): charged at the same rate as an additional piece. Oversized (over 158 cm total): requires prior Air Astana approval and additional charges. Pieces over 32 kg not accepted as checked baggage.
Can I get a refund on prepaid extra baggage?
Yes. A refund is possible before or after departure, provided there is confirmation that the service was not used.
Do partner airlines have different baggage rules?
Prepaid additional baggage is available on Air Astana-operated flights only. On codeshare or multi-carrier routes, the baggage rules of the operating or dominant carrier apply.