Buy Extra Baggage
Updated Aug 6, 2026
Steps
- Go to air-austral.com and retrieve your booking in 'My booking' (Ma réservation) with your booking reference and last name, or add extra bags while buying your ticket.
- Open the 'Air Austral Extra' page and select 'Extra bags'.
- Choose the number of extra bags you need and review the prepaid price shown for your flight.
- Complete the payment online, then check your updated itinerary for the added baggage allowance.
Prices
Extra checked bags (prepaid online)
Per-bag price, cheaper when paid online up to 24 hours before departure than at the airport.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Long-haul | 80€ per bag |
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| Regional | 45€ per bag |
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| MyCapricorne members | Free (1 piece) |
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Airport purchase on day of departure
Buying extra bags at the airport on departure day is more expensive than the online prepaid rate.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Long-haul | 100€ per bag |
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| Regional | 50€ per bag |
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Overweight baggage
Air Austral publishes the overweight rule but no fixed surcharge amount.
- 23-32 kgSee official pricing
- If an extra bag exceeds 23 kg (Economy/Economy Premium) but stays within the 32 kg regulatory limit, a surcharge is required at the airport; the amount depends on the route and is not published.
- Any bag over 32 kg is systematically refused on board (30 kg limit on flights to/from Thailand).
- In Business (Club Austral) the paid extra bag allowance is 32 kg with no overweight surcharge below the limit.
Oversized baggage
Air Austral publishes the size rule but no fixed oversized fee.
- Over 158 cmSee official pricing
- Checked baggage may measure up to 158 cm (a+b+c, including pockets, wheels and handles); bags above this must be checked in at the oversize baggage counter.
- No fixed fee published on the official site.
Sports equipment
Surfboards, windsurf boards and bicycles are charged a flat fee; some equipment travels free up to 20 kg.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Surfboard, windsurf board, bicycle | 50€ |
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| Golf equipment, diving equipment | Free up to 20 kg |
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| Free flight equipment | Free up to 20 kg |
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FAQ
Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?
Yes. You can buy Extra bags online at air-austral.com while booking your ticket, in 'My booking' (Ma réservation) up to 24 hours before departure, and during online check-in from 24 hours before departure (the rate applied during online check-in is not specified on the site).
Where do I buy extra baggage?
Online at air-austral.com (at booking, in 'My booking', or at online check-in), by phone on +33 825 013 012 (Mon-Sat 8:00-21:00, Sun 11:00-18:00), at Air Austral agencies, through travel agencies, or at the airport on the day of departure.
When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?
The discounted prepaid rate is available up to 24 hours before departure (80€ per bag long-haul, 45€ per bag regional). After that you pay the airport rate (100€ / 50€) on the day of departure.
How many extra bags can I buy, and what are the bag limits?
You can buy up to 3 extra bags per passenger (more requires contacting Air Austral sales). Free checked allowance is piece-based: Economy (Loisirs) 1 bag of 23 kg, Economy Premium (Confort) 2 bags of 23 kg, Business (Club Austral) 2 bags of 32 kg. Each bag must not exceed 158 cm total dimensions.
How does Air Austral calculate extra baggage charges?
Extra baggage is priced per bag with two fixed rates: long-haul 80€ online / 100€ at the airport, regional 45€ online / 50€ at the airport. The Extra bags product page advertises up to 30% off the airport rate for advance online purchase. Overweight and oversized fees are not published as fixed amounts.
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online in advance vs at the airport?
Yes. Online prepaid purchase up to 24 hours before departure costs 80€ per bag on long-haul flights versus 100€ at the airport, and 45€ versus 50€ on regional flights.
What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?
Extra bags over 23 kg but within the 32 kg limit (Economy/Economy Premium) incur an airport surcharge whose amount depends on the route. Bags over 32 kg (30 kg on flights to/from Thailand) are refused. Bags over 158 cm must be checked in at the oversize baggage counter.
Are there routes or flights where extra baggage cannot be bought?
Yes. Extra baggage is not available on ATR-operated flights, nor on Réunion-Diego-Suarez, Réunion-Tamatave, Réunion-Rodrigues, Réunion-Moroni and Réunion-Tananarive (it is allowed from Tananarive to Réunion). The Extra bags option also excludes animals and certain sports equipment (scuba tanks, free-flight gear, windsurf, surf, bikes, fishing equipment).
Can I get a refund or transfer extra baggage if I change my booking?
Prepaid extra baggage can be transferred to another flight on request before the check-in deadline. The official FAQ states it is refundable if the booked flight has not yet been operated; refunds are requested at an Air Austral agency, by phone, or via the online refund form.