Bangkok Airways Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

PG / BKP · Thailand

Purchase prepaid excess baggage (weight-based, per-kg zone pricing) via Manage My Booking, call center, or ticketing offices at least 4 hours before departure. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage Policy Official website

Updated Aug 28, 2026

Bangkok Airways 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 on all Bangkok Airways-operated routes; no piece limit within free weight. Max 32 kg per single checked piece per Airport of Thailand directive.

Label	Amount	Notes
Adult and child	20 kg total	Verbatim rendered on https://www.bangkokair.com/baggage-allowance Checked Baggage section: 'Economy Class : Maximum weight allowances is 20 kilograms for adult and child / 10 kilograms for infant.' Weight concept — total combined weight across all checked bags. Applies to all Bangkok Airways-operated flights (domestic and international). For codeshare/interline flights or flights operated by other airlines, contact the operating airline — noted on same page. Single checked piece max 32 kg per Airport of Thailand directive noted on same page: 'As per directive from Airport of Thailand, one checked baggage maximum weight is 32 kilograms. If baggage weight exceeds 32 kilograms per one piece, the baggage must be re-packed.' Sports equipment counts as part of standard free allowance; any exceeded weight assessed at excess rate (paid, excluded from allowance per spec).
Infant (without seat)	10 kg total	Verbatim same line: '10 kilograms for infant' for Economy — separate free allowance for infants not occupying a seat. Same 32 kg per-piece repack limit applies.

Weight concept on all Bangkok Airways-operated routes; higher free weight than Economy. Max 32 kg per single checked piece.

Label	Amount	Notes
Adult and child	40 kg total	Verbatim rendered on same page Checked Baggage section: 'Blue Ribbon Class (Business Class) : Maximum weight allowance is 40 kilograms for adult and child / 10 kilograms for infant.' Weight concept — total combined weight. Applies to all Bangkok Airways-operated flights; codeshare/interline — contact operating airline. Same single-piece limit 32 kg — must be repacked if exceeded (Airport of Thailand directive noted on same page). Sports equipment included within standard allowance as for Economy.
Infant (without seat)	10 kg total	Verbatim same line: '10 kilograms for infant' for Blue Ribbon Business — same infant allowance as Economy. Same 32 kg per-piece repack limit applies.

Carry-on baggage

All cabins

One cabin bag free for adult, child and infant with seat; weight uniformly 7 kg, dimensions vary by aircraft type. Infant without seat has no cabin allowance.

Label	Amount	Notes
ATR72	1 × 7 kg	Verbatim table on same page Unchecked Baggage section: 'ATR72 50 x 36 x 23 centimeter 7 kilograms' — dimensions 50 × 36 × 23 cm, max 7 kg per bag. One item per passenger verbatim: 'One item of cabin baggage for adult child and infant with seat (except infant without seat).' LAG restrictions apply (100 ml containers in 1-litre resealable bag) — not an allowance amount, noted for completeness.
Airbus A319 / A320	1 × 7 kg	Verbatim same table: 'Airbus 319 56 x 36 x 23 centimeter 7 kilograms' and 'Airbus 320 56 x 36 x 23 centimeter 7 kilograms' — both types 56 × 36 × 23 cm, max 7 kg per bag. Same one-item rule as ATR72: 'One item of cabin baggage for adult child and infant with seat (except infant without seat).' Infant without seat has no cabin allowance. Duty-free in sealed STEB and medications/baby food exemptions exist but do not change the base 1 × 7 kg allowance.
Infant without seat	No free cabin baggage	Verbatim same line: 'except infant without seat' — infants not occupying a seat are excluded from the one-item cabin allowance. Infant with seat (purchased seat) receives same cabin allowance as adult/child per row on same page.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Bangkok Airways

Buy Baggage

Go to bangkokair.com and navigate to Manage My Booking, or contact the Bangkok Airways call center at 1771 (within Thailand) or +66 2270 6699.
Retrieve your booking and select the option to add prepaid baggage.
Choose the extra weight needed.
Complete payment at least 4 hours before departure.

Prices

Charged per kg on a zone basis. 5 international zones plus domestic Thailand. Prepaid rates available at a discount over airport rates.

Label	Amount	Notes
Domestic Thailand	THB 180 per kg	Effective from 10 June 2019 onwards. Maximum 32 kg per piece per Airport of Thailand directive.
Zone 1 ↔ Zone 2 (Thailand ↔ Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Vietnam)	$11 per kg	Zone 1: Thailand. Zone 2: Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Vietnam.
Zone 1 ↔ Zone 3 (Thailand ↔ Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Bangladesh)	$14 per kg	Zone 1: Thailand. Zone 3: Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Bangladesh. Applies to both prepaid and airport excess baggage on PG-operated flights.
Zone 1 ↔ Zone 4 (Thailand ↔ India, Maldives, Japan, China)	$20 per kg	Zone 1: Thailand. Zone 4: India, Maldives, Japan, China. Longer-haul routes carry a higher per-kg rate than Zone 2 and Zone 3.
Zone 1 ↔ Zone 5 (Thailand ↔ other destinations except US/Canada)	$60 per kg	Zone 5 covers all destinations not listed in Zones 2–4, excluding US/Canada routes. Highest per-kg rate; prepaid purchase recommended to reduce cost.
Cross-zone rates (Zone 2–4)	$14–$35 per kg	Zone 2↔Zone 3: $20. Zone 2↔Zone 4: $25. Zone 3↔Zone 3: $25. Zone 3↔Zone 4: $30. Zone 4↔Zone 4: $35. Any route involving Zone 5: $60/kg.

Sports equipment accepted as checked baggage. Any weight exceeding standard allowance charged at excess rate.

Label	Amount	Notes
Golf set (first 15 kg)	Fee equal to 6 kg excess baggage charge	1 set per passenger. Weight beyond 15 kg charged at normal excess rate.
Surfboard	Standard excess baggage rate	Not allowed on ATR aircraft. Max 3 boards on A319/A320. Max 277 cm per board.
Scuba equipment	Standard excess baggage rate	Empty tank, regulator, harness, gauge, mask, knife, unloaded spear gun, safety vest.
Bicycle	Standard excess baggage rate	ATR: max 50 x 100 x 50 cm. A319/A320: max 145 x 160 x 110 cm.

Prepaid baggage available at least 4 hours before departure. Airport purchase at standard excess rate.

Label	Amount	Notes
Prepaid (call center / ticketing office / Manage My Booking)	See official pricing	Lower rate than airport excess charges. Must be purchased at least 4 hours before departure. Call center: 1771 (within Thailand) or +66 2270 6699. Valid only on PG-operated flights.
Airport check-in counter	See official pricing	Standard excess rate per kg applies. Subject to space availability.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Purchase prepaid excess baggage via Manage My Booking on bangkokair.com, through the call center (1771 / +66 2270 6699), ticketing offices, or ticketing agents. Must be at least 4 hours before departure.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Online via Manage My Booking on bangkokair.com, by calling 1771 (within Thailand) or +66 2270 6699, at Bangkok Airways ticketing offices, or through ticketing agents.

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

Prepaid baggage must be purchased at least 4 hours before departure. After the deadline, standard airport excess rates apply.

How does Bangkok Airways calculate extra baggage charges?

Weight-based system. Domestic Thailand: THB 180/kg. International: zone-based from $11/kg (Zone 1–2) to $60/kg (routes involving Zone 5). Prepaid rates are lower than airport rates.

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

Yes. Bangkok Airways offers prepaid baggage at a lower price than the standard excess rate charged at the airport. Purchase at least 4 hours before departure to qualify for the prepaid rate.

How much extra baggage can I buy?

There is no stated maximum for prepaid baggage. However, each piece may not exceed 32 kg per Airport of Thailand directive. Excess baggage is subject to space availability.

What are the overweight and oversized baggage rules?

Maximum 32 kg per piece (Airport of Thailand directive). If a piece exceeds 32 kg, it must be repacked into multiple pieces. Each piece is charged at the per-kg excess rate for the applicable zone.

Do codeshare or partner flights have different baggage rules?

Prepaid baggage applies only to Bangkok Airways-operated flights (PG). For codeshare, interline, or partner-operated flights, contact the operating airline for baggage details.

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