airBaltic Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

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Baggage Policy Official website

Updated Aug 28, 2026

airBaltic 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

Checked allowance is ticket-type based on airBaltic-operated flights; each bag max 100 × 50 × 80 cm. MINI/BASIC includes no free checked baggage; CLASSIC includes 1×23 kg; FLEX includes 2 bags (46 kg total, max 32 kg per bag) — same as Business.

Label	Amount	Notes
Economy MINI / Economy BASIC	No free checked baggage	Original text on https://www.airbaltic.com/en/baggage/checked-baggage: "Economy BASIC / Economy MINI: checked baggage is not included in the baggage allowance. You can purchase checked baggage while booking tickets on airBaltic.com or via Manage your booking section." Purchase available during booking on airBaltic.com, via Manage your booking, or via call centre (higher fee).
Economy CLASSIC	1 × 23 kg	Original text: "Economy CLASSIC: 1 bag (100 x 50 x 80 cm) with a max. weight of 23 kg per bag." (https://www.airbaltic.com/en/baggage/checked-baggage). Piece concept; max dimensions 100×50×80 cm per bag.
Economy FLEX	2 × 23 kg (46 kg total, max 32 kg per bag)	Original text: "BUSINESS, Business EXPERIENCE and Economy FLEX: 2 bags (100 x 50 x 80 cm each). The max. total weight is 46 kg for all bags, with a max. weight of 32 kg per bag." (https://www.airbaltic.com/en/baggage/checked-baggage). Each bag max 100×50×80 cm; total across 2 bags limited to 46 kg; any single bag may be up to 32 kg with heavy fee if >23 kg (paid extra, not free allowance).
Infant (on same booking as adult)	1 × 10 kg	Original text (expanding 'Checked baggage restrictions and special conditions'): "Infants may travel with one piece of checked baggage of up to 10 kg free of charge. One adult + infant baggage may be pooled." Also free: one fully collapsible pram or stroller, a carrycot or a child car seat can be transported free of charge if reservation includes infant/child. Pooled baggage only allowed when passengers are on the same booking.
airBaltic Club VIP — with Economy FLEX ticket	3 × 23 kg (69 kg total)	Original text in expandable section: "airBaltic Club VIP members are entitled to extended free checked baggage allowance: with an Economy FLEX ticket - 3 pieces with a max. weight of 23 kg per bag. The max. total weight is 69 kg for all bags." VIP with Economy CLASSIC/BASIC/MINI remains at standard allowance (CLASSIC 1×23 kg, BASIC/MINI Nil) — no VIP extra for those fares. VIP with BUSINESS/Business EXPERIENCE is 4×23 kg (see Business category).
airBaltic Club Executive — with Economy FLEX ticket	2 × 23 kg (46 kg total)	Original text: "airBaltic Club Executive members are entitled to extended free checked baggage allowance: with an Economy FLEX ticket – 2 pieces with a max. weight of 23 kg per bag. The max. total weight of 46 kg for all bags." — same as standard FLEX allowance; Executive with CLASSIC/BASIC/MINI remains at standard allowance. Executive with BUSINESS/Business EXPERIENCE is 3×23 kg (see Business category).

BUSINESS and Business EXPERIENCE include 2 checked bags on airBaltic-operated flights; each bag max 100×50×80 cm; max total 46 kg, max 32 kg per bag. airBaltic Club members receive extended free allowances.

Label	Amount	Notes
BUSINESS / Business EXPERIENCE	2 × 23 kg (46 kg total, max 32 kg per bag)	Original text: "BUSINESS, Business EXPERIENCE and Economy FLEX: 2 bags (100 x 50 x 80 cm each). The max. total weight is 46 kg for all bags, with a max. weight of 32 kg per bag." (https://www.airbaltic.com/en/baggage/checked-baggage).
Infant (on same booking as adult)	1 × 10 kg	Same infant rule as Economy: one piece up to 10 kg free plus one collapsible pram/stroller/carrycot/child car seat free when reservation includes infant/child; adult+infant baggage may be pooled on same booking.
airBaltic Club VIP — with Business ticket	4 × 23 kg (92 kg total)	Original text: "airBaltic Club VIP members are entitled to extended free checked baggage allowance: with a BUSINESS or Business EXPERIENCE ticket – 4 pieces with a max. weight of 23 kg per bag. The max. total weight is 92 kg for all bags free of charge;"
airBaltic Club Executive — with Business ticket	3 × 23 kg (69 kg total)	Original text: "airBaltic Club Executive members are entitled to extended free checked baggage allowance: with a BUSINESS or Business EXPERIENCE ticket – 3 pieces with a max. weight of 23 kg per bag. The max. total weight of 69 kg for all bags."

Carry-on baggage

Cabin baggage allowance by ticket type; personal item always included (40×30×15 cm). Cabin bag is 55×40×23 cm when included. Total weight limit includes personal item + cabin bag(s).

Label	Amount	Notes
Economy MINI	1 personal item, 8 kg total	Original text on https://www.airbaltic.com/en/baggage/cabin-baggage: "Economy MINI — 1 personal item (40 × 30 × 15 cm)" — "Total weight: up to 8 kg. The bag must fit under the seat in front of you." No cabin bag included. Personal items: handbag, small backpack, laptop bag, camera bag, umbrella (max 40×30×15 cm).
Economy BASIC / Economy CLASSIC / Economy FLEX	1 cabin bag + 1 personal item, 8 kg total	Original text: "Economy BASIC, Economy CLASSIC, Economy FLEX — 1 personal item (40 × 30 × 15 cm) / 1 cabin bag (55 × 40 × 23 cm) — Total weight: up to 8 kg." (https://www.airbaltic.com/en/baggage/cabin-baggage). Total weight is combined for the personal item + cabin bag. Dimensions: personal item 40×30×15 cm, cabin bag 55×40×23 cm.
Economy — Tickets issued under another airline's code	1 cabin bag + 1 personal item, 8 kg total	Original text: "Tickets issued under another airline's code — Economy class: 1 personal item (40 × 30 × 15 cm) / 1 cabin bag (55 × 40 × 23 cm) — Total weight: up to 8 kg."
airBaltic Club Executive (travelling with Economy MINI/BASIC/CLASSIC/FLEX)	1 cabin bag + 1 personal item, 12 kg total	Original text: "Executive (travelling with Economy MINI, Economy BASIC, Economy CLASSIC or Economy FLEX) — 1 personal item (40 × 30 × 15 cm) / 1 cabin bag (55 × 40 × 23 cm) — Total weight: up to 12 kg." (https://www.airbaltic.com/en/baggage/cabin-baggage). Upgrade from 8 kg to 12 kg is a free allowance for Executive members (not the paid 'heavy cabin baggage' upgrade available to all Economy ticket holders for a fee).
airBaltic Club VIP (regardless of class, when travelling in Economy)	2 cabin bags + 1 personal item, 24 kg total	Original text: "VIP (regardless of the travel class) — 1 personal item (40 × 30 × 15 cm) / 2 cabin bags (55 × 40 × 23 cm each) — Total weight: up to 24 kg." — VIP in Economy receives Business-level cabin allowance free. Also applies to Business tickets (see Business category).

Business cabin allowance includes 2 cabin bags plus personal item; total weight 24 kg. VIP members have same allowance regardless of class; paid heavy-cabin upgrade (12 kg) is not part of free allowance.

Label	Amount	Notes
BUSINESS / Business EXPERIENCE	2 cabin bags + 1 personal item, 24 kg total	Original text: "BUSINESS, Business EXPERIENCE — 1 personal item (40 × 30 × 15 cm) / 2 cabin bags (55 × 40 × 23 cm each) — Total weight: up to 24 kg." (https://www.airbaltic.com/en/baggage/cabin-baggage).
Business — Tickets issued under another airline's code	2 cabin bags + 1 personal item, 24 kg total	Original text: "Tickets issued under another airline's code — Business class: 1 personal item (40 × 30 × 15 cm) / 2 cabin bags (55 × 40 × 23 cm each) — Total weight: up to 24 kg."
airBaltic Club VIP (Business)	2 cabin bags + 1 personal item, 24 kg total	VIP allowance is same as standard Business: 1 personal item + 2 cabin bags, 24 kg total (VIP regardless of class). Codeshare/interline flights use the operating carrier's cabin rules; follow the stricter limit when allowances differ.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on airBaltic

Buy Baggage

Go to airBaltic Manage My Booking at airbaltic.com/en/manage-my-booking.
Enter your booking reference and passenger last name to retrieve your booking.
Select 'Add baggage' option for your trip.
Choose the number of checked bags you need.
Complete payment online.

Prices

Checked baggage from €24.99 per bag (up to 23kg) when booking online. Airport fees are higher.

Label	Amount	Notes
Online purchase	From €24.99 per bag	Up to 23kg per bag. Per direction. Available when booking tickets on airBaltic.com, via call center, or ticket offices. From €32.99 per bag for existing bookings.
Airport purchase	€60 per bag	Per bag, per direction. Higher than online purchase price.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Checked baggage can be added through Manage My Booking on airBaltic.com, via the call center, or at ticket offices.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Purchase online via Manage My Booking at airbaltic.com/en/manage-my-booking, via the airBaltic call center, at ticket offices, or at the airport (€60 per bag per direction).

What are the baggage limits?

Checked baggage: up to 23kg per bag. Cabin baggage: 1 cabin bag (55x40x23cm) + 1 personal item (40x30x15cm), total combined weight up to 8kg. Heavy cabin baggage option increases allowance to 12kg.

How does airBaltic calculate baggage charges?

Checked baggage from €24.99 per bag (up to 23kg) when booking online. Existing bookings from €32.99 per bag. Airport purchase is €60 per bag per direction.

Are there any important exceptions?

airBaltic Club Executive members get 1 heavy cabin bag included. airBaltic Club VIP members get 2 heavy cabin bags included. Business class passengers get 2 cabin bags (total 24kg allowance) and 2 heavy cabin bags included. Passengers with reduced mobility can bring auxiliary devices into the cabin.

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