Buy Extra Baggage
Updated Aug 6, 2026
Steps
- Go to airasia.com, click 'Purchases' in the top menu (or open the AirAsia MOVE app), and log in or retrieve your booking.
- Select your AirAsia X (D7) booking and choose the 'Add-ons (Seats, Baggage, Meals)' option.
- Select 'Baggage' and pick a checked baggage weight tier (15 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 30 kg, 40 kg, 50 kg or 60 kg, subject to route and flight availability).
- Complete payment online. Alternatively, chat with Bo on the AirAsia MOVE website/app, type 'Purchase Add-ons (Seats, Baggage, Meals)', select 'Baggage' and follow Bo's instructions.
- Your upgraded allowance is confirmed by email and reflected in the booking once payment is made.
Prices
Pre-booked checked baggage (weight tiers)
AirAsia X sells checked baggage by weight tier (15/20/25/30/40/50/60 kg), not by piece, except on USA routes. Prices depend on route (domestic/international/USA) and purchase channel, and are one-way per pax per sector.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
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| International - during initial booking (per pax/sector) | from MYR 334 (20 kg) to MYR 1,480 (60 kg) |
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| International - after initial booking (per pax/sector) | from MYR 367 (20 kg) to MYR 1,629 (60 kg) |
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| International - KIOSK (per pax/sector) | from MYR 250 (20 kg) to MYR 1,020 (60 kg) |
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| Domestic - during initial booking (per pax/sector) | from MYR 105 (15 kg) to MYR 551 (60 kg) |
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| Domestic - after initial booking (per pax/sector) | from MYR 147 (15 kg) to MYR 771 (60 kg) |
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| Domestic - KIOSK (per pax/sector) | from MYR 91 (15 kg) to MYR 476 (60 kg) |
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| USA route KUL-HNL (per pax/sector/piece) | 20 kg MYR 175 / USD 50; 40 kg MYR 259 / USD 90 |
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Airport counter, KIOSK and gate fees
Checked baggage can be bought at the airport; per AirAsia policy you still get the pre-book rate if purchased at least 4 hours before departure, otherwise the prevailing airport fee applies. Official airport counter rates are published per route type.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
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| Airport counter, first 20 kg - international | MYR 250 / USD 62 / AUD 91 |
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| Airport counter, first 20 kg - domestic | MYR 150 |
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| Airport counter, first 20 kg - USA route (per piece) | USD 100 / MYR 450 / JPY 12,300 |
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| Gate baggage - international | MYR 300 / USD 74 / AUD 110 |
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| Gate baggage - domestic | MYR 225 |
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Excess baggage and overweight rules
Weight above the purchased allowance is charged per kg at the airport on the day of departure, billed in the departure country's currency. No individual bag over 32 kg is accepted.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
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| Excess baggage, international (per kg) | MYR 75 / USD 18 / AUD 27 per kg |
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| Excess baggage, domestic (per kg) | MYR 60 per kg |
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| Excess baggage, USA route (per kg) | USD 20 per kg |
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| 32 kg per-bag limit | See official pricing |
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Sports equipment
Sports equipment (golf, bicycle, skis/snowboard, diving gear; plus surfboard and cricket on USA routes) must be pre-booked and counts toward the checked baggage allowance. Travelers can take 1 x 15 kg surfboard free of charge under the Free Surfboard Policy.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
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| International - during initial booking (per pax/sector) | from MYR 264 (20 kg) to MYR 666 (40 kg) |
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| Domestic - during initial booking (per pax/sector) | from MYR 126 (15 kg) to MYR 379 (40 kg) |
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| USA route KUL-HNL (per pax/sector/piece) | USD 78 to USD 123.50 (20-40 kg) |
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| Airport counter, first 20 kg - sports equipment | MYR 200 / USD 49 (international); MYR 120 (domestic) |
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| Free Surfboard Policy | Free |
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Cabin baggage extras and other fees
Cabin baggage extras (Xtra Carry-On) and priority baggage services are sold separately; cabin excess weight is charged per kg at the gate/check-in on selected routes.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
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| Xtra Carry-On - international | MYR 80 during initial booking / MYR 90 after initial booking & KIOSK |
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| Cabin baggage excess (per kg, up to 3 kg) | MYR 10 per kg |
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| Xpress Baggage | MYR 12 (domestic) |
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| Lost baggage compensation (per kg) | USD 20 (international); MYR 48 (domestic) |
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| Xpress Baggage - international | MYR 47 / USD 12 / AUD 15 |
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FAQ
Can I buy extra baggage online after booking an AirAsia X flight?
Yes. Log in to airasia.com, open 'Purchases', select your booking, choose 'Add-ons (Seats, Baggage, Meals)' and then 'Baggage'. You can also buy via chat with Bo on the AirAsia MOVE website or app.
Where do I buy extra baggage for AirAsia X?
Online via Purchases on airasia.com or the AirAsia MOVE app, via chat with Bo, or at the airport counter. Pre-booking online is generally cheapest (up to 80% savings claimed), though on international routes the official airport counter/KIOSK first-20 kg rate (MYR 250) is lower than the online 20 kg tier; the airport counter rate applies unless you buy at least 4 hours before departure, in which case the pre-book rate is given.
When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?
Pre-book online or chat with Bo up to 2 hours before the scheduled departure time. At the airport, the pre-book rate applies if you purchase at least 4 hours before departure.
How does AirAsia X calculate extra baggage charges?
By weight tier, not by piece: 15/20/25/30/40/50/60 kg per passenger per way, up to 60 kg total (50/60 kg tiers have limited units per flight). USA routes (KUL-HNL) are the exception - a per-piece system with only 20 kg and 40 kg pieces. Official rates are published in the D7 fee schedule in 13 currencies and are guaranteed not to exceed the published table.
How many bags and what weight limits apply?
Up to 60 kg checked baggage per passenger per way; each individual bag must not exceed 32 kg and 119 cm (H) x 81 cm (W) x 119 cm (L). Bags over 32 kg are not accepted. Cabin baggage is 7 kg (two bags: 56x23x36 cm main plus 40x30x10 cm small bag); Xtra Carry-On adds 7 kg (14 kg total, one bag max 10 kg).
Is it cheaper to buy baggage online in advance than at the airport?
Generally yes - AirAsia states savings of up to 80% by pre-booking. One official quirk: on international routes the flat 'first 20 kg at the airport counter' rate (MYR 250) equals the KIOSK rate and is below the online during-initial-booking 20 kg tier (MYR 334), while excess per-kg fees at the airport (MYR 75/kg) are far above pre-booked per-kg equivalents.
What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?
Excess weight above your purchased allowance is charged per kg at check-in at the prevailing rate (e.g. MYR 75/kg international, MYR 60/kg domestic), billed in the departure country's currency. Sports equipment and checked baggage allowances cannot be combined, and sports items may require special handling.
Are there differences between AirAsia X (D7) and short-haul AirAsia (AK) baggage rules?
Yes. AirAsia X has its own official fee schedule with different (higher) international rates, offers a 15 kg tier domestically but not internationally, and operates A330 long-haul aircraft. USA routes (KUL-HNL) use a per-piece 20/40 kg system instead of the weight-tier system. Value Pack (20 kg), Premium Flex (20 kg) and Premium Flatbed (40 kg) include checked baggage.
Can I get a refund if I cancel or change my extra baggage purchase?
Once baggage weight is purchased it is non-refundable. Pre-booked baggage is not refunded for schedule changes; the allowance stays attached to the booking. Refund eligibility for baggage on cancelled flights follows the fare rules of your ticket.
Do partner-operated or codeshare flights have different baggage rules?
The official D7 fee schedule applies to direct flights with carrier code D7 only; fees are chargeable for each stop of the journey on multi-sector itineraries. Check the fare rules of any partner-operated segment in your booking.