Buy Extra Baggage
Updated Jul 4, 2026
Steps
- Go to kenya-airways.com and click 'Manage Booking' in the main navigation or under the 'Book & Manage' section.
- Enter your booking reference (PNR) and last name to retrieve your itinerary.
- Look for the baggage or extras section in your booking details and select the additional baggage option you need.
- Choose the extra checked bag(s) based on your route, complete the payment, and receive a confirmation email with the updated itinerary.
- Alternatively, use the Kenya Airways mobile app to manage your booking and add extra baggage through the same process.
Prices
Extra checked bags
Kenya Airways uses a piece-based system. Excess bag charges apply per piece and vary by routing.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
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| Europe | from USD 75 |
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| America | from USD 75 |
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| Asia | from USD 50 |
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| Middle East | from USD 50 |
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| Africa | from USD 50 |
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| Domestic | USD 25 |
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| 5th Freedom Sectors | USD 50 |
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Overweight baggage
Each checked piece must not exceed 23kg (economy) / 32kg (business). Overweight items may be accepted under special authorization.
- Standard weight limitSee official pricing
- Economy: max 23kg (50lbs) per piece. Business: max 32kg (70lbs) per piece.
- Under special conditions, non-normal items may be accepted exceeding 23kg with prior authorization.
- Heavy bag charges range from USD 25 (domestic) to USD 100 (international) depending on route.
- No online overweight purchase available — contact the call centre or airport ticket office for approval.
Oversized baggage
Maximum total dimensions per piece: 158cm (62in) (L+W+H). Oversized items require special handling.
- Standard dimension limitSee official pricing
- Each checked piece must not exceed 158cm in total dimensions (L+W+H).
- Sporting equipment and other oversized items may be accepted under special conditions with prior coordination.
- No online oversized purchase available — coordinate with the airline in advance.
Special baggage
Sporting equipment, wheelchairs, and other special items may be accepted with prior arrangement.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
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| Sports equipment | See official pricing |
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| Mobility devices | Free of charge |
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| Infant equipment | Free of charge |
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Loyalty member extra allowance
Asante Rewards Silver, Gold & Platinum members receive an additional checked piece on all routes.
- Asante member extra bagFree of charge
- One additional piece as per cabin of travel (23kg economy / 32kg business).
- Applies to all routes for Asante Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers.
FAQ
Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?
Yes. Retrieve your booking on the Kenya Airways Manage Booking page using your booking reference and last name. You can add extra checked bags during the booking process or after booking through Manage Booking.
Where do I buy extra baggage?
Online via Manage Booking at kenya-airways.com, through the Kenya Airways mobile app, by calling the contact centre at +254 711 024 747, or at an airport ticket office.
How does Kenya Airways calculate extra baggage charges?
Kenya Airways uses a piece-based (PC) system. Excess bag charges are a fixed USD amount per piece depending on the routing and whether the journey is via the Nairobi hub or all other points. The free allowance is 2 pieces (23kg each economy) for most international routes and 1 piece for domestic and selected routes.
How many extra bags can I buy, and what are the bag limits?
The airline does not publish a maximum number of extra bags you can purchase. Each checked piece must not exceed 23kg (50lbs) for economy or 32kg (70lbs) for business class, with total dimensions of 158cm (62in). Wide-body to narrow-body connections may have weight and space restrictions — there is no guarantee of the number of bags uplifted.
When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?
The airline does not publish a specific deadline. Purchase through Manage Booking as early as possible — availability may be limited, especially for narrow-body aircraft (B737, E170/190) where weight and space constraints apply.
What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?
Each piece exceeding the free weight allowance (23kg economy / 32kg business) may be accepted as heavy baggage with applicable charges. Items exceeding 23kg require special authorization. Maximum total dimensions per piece: 158cm (L+W+H). Heavy bag charges range from USD 25 (domestic) to USD 100 (international) depending on route.
Do codeshare or interline flights have different baggage rules?
Yes. IATA Resolution 302 determines the Most Significant Carrier (MSC) whose baggage allowance applies for interline journeys. The allowance shown on your ticket or in the check-in system is granted. For flights originating or terminating in the US/Canada, the piece concept applies based on the specified weight.
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online in advance vs at the airport?
Kenya Airways does not publish a difference between online pre-purchase and airport rates for excess/heavy bag charges. The published heavy bag charges in the Optional Fees policy apply regardless of purchase channel.
Are there any important exceptions or restrictions I should know?
Asante Rewards members (Silver, Gold, Platinum) receive 1 additional free checked piece on all routes. Families and groups travelling together can pool their baggage allowance. Arriving on wide-body (B787) and connecting to narrow-body (B737, E190) may restrict excess baggage uplift due to weight and space constraints.
Can I get a refund if I cancel prepaid extra baggage?
Kenya Airways does not publish a specific refund policy for prepaid excess baggage. Refunds are handled through the standard refund process — submit a refund request via the online refund form on the Manage Booking page or contact the call centre.