Buy Extra Baggage
Updated Apr 25, 2026
Steps
- 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
Excess baggage (weight concept)
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 |
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| Zone 1 ↔ Zone 2 (Thailand ↔ Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Vietnam) | $11 per kg |
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| Zone 1 ↔ Zone 3 (Thailand ↔ Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Bangladesh) | $14 per kg |
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| Zone 1 ↔ Zone 4 (Thailand ↔ India, Maldives, Japan, China) | $20 per kg |
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| Zone 1 ↔ Zone 5 (Thailand ↔ other destinations except US/Canada) | $60 per kg |
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| Cross-zone rates (Zone 2–4) | $14–$35 per kg |
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Special baggage
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 |
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| Surfboard | Standard excess baggage rate |
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| Scuba equipment | Standard excess baggage rate |
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| Bicycle | Standard excess baggage rate |
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Purchase channels and timing
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 |
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| Airport check-in counter | See official pricing |
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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.