AirAsia Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

AK / AXM · Malaysia

Pre-book checked baggage in weight tiers (15–40 kg) online via Purchases or chat with Bo. Save up to 80% compared to airport rates. Official published fee schedule available for domestic (MYR) and international routes. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage Policy Official website

Updated Aug 28, 2026

AirAsia Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

Weight-concept; base Low Fare includes no free checked baggage. Free allowance only with Value Pack / Premium Flex bundles; each bag max 32 kg and 119cm × 81cm × 119cm, pooling only on same itinerary.

Label	Amount	Notes
Low Fare	No free checked baggage	Rendered on fares comparison table (https://www.airasia.com/aa/about-us/en/gb/fares.html): Low Fare row shows 'Available for a fee' with icon-fee, no complimentary weight — verbatim 'Available for a fee' indicates no free allowance. Confirmed by baggage info (https://www.airasia.com/aa/inflight-comforts/en/gb/baggage.html) section4 description2: 'Good news for guests with Value Pack, Premium Flex, or Premium Flatbed! A checked baggage allowance is already included.' — implies Low Fare has none without bundle. Checked baggage policy (support article 22-Nov-2024): 'Each passenger is entitled to purchase one checked baggage per booking, per flight' and weight limit per bag 32 kg; maximum dimension per bag 119cm (H) x 81cm (W) x 119cm (L) applies to all fare types. Pooling/sharing of checked baggage allowances permitted only for same itinerary (booking number) and check-in together — not a free extra allowance.
Value Pack	20 kg	Rendered on fares table (fares.html): Value Pack column shows 'Complimentary' icon + '20kg' — verbatim '20kg' kept as '20 kg' amount. Weight-concept: total weight across any number of bags within allowance, but each bag must not exceed 32 kg for health and safety — from checked baggage policy: 'MAXIMUM WEIGHT PER BAG 32kg' and 'MAXIMUM DIMENSION PER BAG 119cm (H) x 81cm (W) x 119cm (L)'. Value Pack not available on Fly-Thru routes to/from/through Thailand, India and Japan (footnote 1 on fares table).
Premium Flex	20 kg	Rendered on fares table: Premium Flex column shows 'Complimentary' icon + '20kg' — same verbatim as Value Pack. Same per-bag limits apply: 32 kg max per bag, 119×81×119 cm per bag; pooling only on same itinerary. Also includes Premium Flex benefits: Xpress baggage/boarding and dedicated check-in complimentary, but those are not weight allowance.

Carry-on baggage

All cabins

Free cabin is 7 kg total across 2 pieces (1 cabin bag + 1 small bag); infants under 2 receive no cabin allowance.

Label	Amount	Notes
All routes — free cabin baggage	7 kg total (1 × 56cm x 36cm x 23cm + 1 × 40cm x 30cm x 10cm)	Rendered via static JSON fetched by baggage.html (https://static.airasia.com/affiliate/inflight-comforts/baggage/en-gb/file.json): default[0].description 'You are allowed to carry two cabin baggage of up to 7kg onboard'; section1 table row Country=Total weight Destination=7kg confirms free total. Confirmed by support article 'What are the rules for cabin baggage on board' (13-Apr-2026): 'You are allowed to bring onboard two (2) pieces of bag as part of your cabin baggage allowance with the total weight of both items not exceeding 7kg.' Dimensions verbatim: 'One (1) piece of cabin bag must not exceed 56cm x 36cm x 23cm including the handles, wheels and side pockets. This bag must be able to fit in the overhead compartment.' and 'one (1) piece of laptop bag, handbag, backpack or any other small bag which must not exceed 40cm x 30cm x 10cm. This item must be able to fit under the seat in front of you.' — also rendered in section1 table rows. Weight limit for one bag is 10kg (footnote *Weight limit for one bag is 10kg. on baggage.html section1 imagePosition). Multiple items strapped/wrapped/tied together will not be counted as one piece. Xtra Carry-On (paid) adds 7 kg to 14 kg total and Fast Pass benefits are not free allowances — excluded here per spec (paid fees live in price_categories).
Infants (under 2 years)	No free cabin baggage	From same support article: 'Infants below the age of 2 years are not allocated any cabin baggage allowance. Children age 2 years and above will be given the same allocation of cabin baggage allowance as mentioned above.' Baby strollers/buggies/prams and Pockit foldable strollers may be carried free as checked baggage only if used by infant/child and within cabin allowance; otherwise checked allowance must be purchased.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on AirAsia

Buy Baggage

Go to airasia.com and log in, then navigate to 'Purchases', or open the AirAsia MOVE app.
Select your booking and choose the 'Add baggage' option.
Select a weight tier (15 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 30 kg, or 40 kg on selected routes).
Complete payment online. Alternatively, chat with Bo on the AirAsia MOVE website or app.

Prices

AirAsia sells checked baggage by weight tier, not by piece. Prices depend on route (domestic/international) and when purchased. Official published fee schedule available.

Label	Amount	Notes
Domestic route — initial booking (per pax/sector)	from RM 89 (10 kg) to RM 602 (60 kg)	10 kg: RM 89, 15 kg: RM 115, 20 kg: RM 159, 25 kg: RM 195, 30 kg: RM 230, 40 kg: RM 345, 50 kg: RM 452, 60 kg: RM 602 Lowest price available during the initial flight booking process. Prices in MYR. Valid for AirAsia Berhad (AK) domestic routes only. Source: official AirAsia fees & charges PDF (fee-charges-ak.pdf).
Domestic route — after initial booking (per pax/sector)	from RM 97 (10 kg) to RM 662 (60 kg)	10 kg: RM 97, 15 kg: RM 128, 20 kg: RM 175, 25 kg: RM 214, 30 kg: RM 253, 40 kg: RM 381, 50 kg: RM 498, 60 kg: RM 662 Available via Purchases page or chat with Bo up to 2 hours before departure. Higher than initial booking price, lower than airport rates.
Domestic route — KIOSK (per pax/sector)	from RM 70 (10 kg) to RM 420 (60 kg)	10 kg: RM 70, 15 kg: RM 90, 20 kg: RM 110, 25 kg: RM 135, 30 kg: RM 170, 40 kg: RM 240, 50 kg: RM 310, 60 kg: RM 420 Self-service KIOSK rate at the airport. Lower than counter prices but may not be available at all airports.
International route — initial booking (per pax/sector)	varies by route and currency	Official published prices in 17 currencies (MYR, USD, SGD, THB, IDR, PHP, CNY, HKD, KRW, INR, TWD, AUD, BND, BDT, LKR, MOP, VND). Example MYR prices for 10 kg start from approximately RM 95 depending on route. Price varies by destination and currency. Check the official fees PDF for exact rates. All fees are one-way direct flights from carrier code AK.
International route — after initial booking (per pax/sector)	varies by route and currency	Higher than initial booking prices. Available via Purchases page up to 2 hours before departure. Official published prices available in 17 currencies in the fees PDF.
Weight tiers available	See official pricing	Available tiers: 10 kg, 15 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 30 kg, 40 kg, 50 kg, 60 kg. 10 kg tier is only available for KBV-KUL v.v route. Up to 60 kg total per person, per way. Each individual bag must not exceed 32 kg. 40/50/60 kg tiers have limited availability per flight. Note: existing AirAsia MOVE interface shows 15–40 kg; the official fee schedule lists 10–60 kg.

Excess baggage above the purchased allowance is charged per kg at the prevailing airport rate on the day of travel.

Label	Amount	Notes
Excess baggage at airport — domestic (per kg)	RM 35 per kg	Charged per kilogram for weight exceeding the purchased allowance. Rate is the prevailing fee on the day of travel, billed in the departure country's currency. Significantly more expensive than pre-booking online.
Excess baggage at airport — international (per kg)	varies by departure airport	Rates differ by departure country and are billed in the departure country's currency. Official rates published in the fees PDF in 17 currencies. Example: approximately RM 35–48 equivalent per kg depending on route.
Overweight limit	See official pricing	No single checked item is accepted if it exceeds 32 kg (70 lb). Bags above 32 kg must be repacked or sent as cargo.

Sports equipment counts toward the total checked baggage weight allowance and must be pre-booked. Official published prices available for domestic routes in MYR.

Label	Amount	Notes
Domestic route — during initial booking (per pax/sector)	from RM 78 (15 kg) to RM 234 (40 kg)	15 kg: RM 78, 20 kg: RM 108, 25 kg: RM 132, 30 kg: RM 156, 40 kg: RM 234. Includes golf, surfboard, bicycle, skis/snowboard, and diving gear. Free Surfboard Policy: 1 x 15 kg surfboard carried free of charge.
Domestic route — after initial booking / KIOSK (per pax/sector)	from RM 109 (15 kg) to RM 328 (40 kg)	15 kg: RM 109, 20 kg: RM 151, 25 kg: RM 185, 30 kg: RM 218, 40 kg: RM 328.
International route	varies by route and currency	Official published prices available in 17 currencies in the fees PDF. Sports equipment must be pre-booked and counts toward weight allowance.
Airport counter first 20 kg — domestic	RM 90	Sport equipment purchased at the airport counter for first 20 kg. Higher than pre-booked rates.

Airport baggage fees are the highest. Pre-booking online can save up to 80% compared to airport counter charges.

Label	Amount	Notes
Airport counter first 20 kg — domestic	RM 110	Checked baggage at airport counter, first 20 kg. Official published rate. Highest price option for checked baggage.
Airport counter first 20 kg — international	varies by currency	Official published rates in 17 currencies in the fees PDF. Example MYR: approximately RM 170 for specific international routes.
Savings by pre-booking (domestic)	See official pricing	Initial booking 20 kg: RM 159 vs Airport counter first 20 kg: RM 110 Note: Airport counter charges RM 110 for first 20 kg, while online initial booking charges RM 159 for 20 kg. Pre-booking offers lower per-kg rates at higher tiers, with KIOSK being the cheapest option. AirAsia states savings of up to 80% compared to airport counter charges overall.
Gate baggage	RM 135	Charge for baggage brought to the gate that must be checked in. Not applicable for promotional & purchase fares. Significantly higher than pre-booked rates.
Xpress Baggage	RM 12	Priority baggage delivery service. Official published rate for domestic routes.

Additional cabin baggage options and fees for exceeding cabin baggage limits.

Label	Amount	Notes
Xtra Carry On — domestic, during initial booking	RM 50	Extra 7 kg cabin baggage allowance. Pre-book online for best rate.
Xtra Carry On — domestic, after initial booking / KIOSK	RM 55	Higher than initial booking rate. Available via Purchases page or KIOSK.
Cabin baggage excess (per kg, up to 3 kg)	RM 10 per kg	Charge for cabin baggage exceeding the 7 kg limit. Applicable for selected routes only. Maximum 3 kg excess permitted.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Upgrade your checked baggage via the Purchases page on airasia.com, or chat with Bo on the AirAsia MOVE app, up to 2 hours before departure.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

During initial booking (cheapest), via the Purchases page after booking, by chatting with Bo on AirAsia MOVE, via airport KIOSK, or at the airport check-in counter (most expensive).

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

Pre-book rate available up to 4 hours before departure. Chat with Bo and Purchases page available up to 2 hours before departure. Airport counter available until check-in closes.

How does AirAsia calculate extra baggage charges?

Checked baggage is sold by weight tier (10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, or 60 kg), not per piece. Official published prices exist for domestic routes (MYR) and international routes (17 currencies). Prices depend on route type, weight selected, and purchase timing.

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online vs at the airport?

Generally yes, online pre-booking is cheaper. However, for domestic routes the airport counter first 20 kg (RM 110) can be cheaper than initial booking 20 kg (RM 159). The KIOSK offers the lowest domestic rates (e.g. 20 kg for RM 110). The gate baggage fee (RM 135) is the most expensive option. AirAsia states savings of up to 80% compared to airport counter charges overall.

How much extra baggage can I buy?

Up to 60 kg per person, per way. Individual bags must not exceed 32 kg. Tiers available: 10 kg (KBV-KUL only), 15 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 30 kg, 40 kg, 50 kg, 60 kg. 40/50/60 kg tiers have limited availability.

What happens if my bag is overweight or oversized?

Excess baggage above the purchased allowance is charged per kg at the prevailing airport rate on the day of travel, billed in the departure country's currency. Domestic rate: RM 35 per kg. No single checked item exceeding 32 kg is accepted — bags above 32 kg must be repacked or sent as cargo.

Can I get a refund on extra baggage?

Baggage purchases are generally non-refundable. Unused weight allowance cannot be transferred or exchanged.

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