Buy Extra Baggage
Updated Aug 6, 2026
Steps
- Go to piac.com.pk and use the flight search widget on the homepage to book a PIA flight; excess baggage can be added during the booking process.
- For an existing ticket, open the 'My Booking' tab in the booking widget and retrieve your reservation using your booking reference and last name.
- Select the excess baggage / advance purchase excess baggage option and choose the weight you need.
- Review the charge displayed for your route and complete payment online, or purchase through a PIA booking office or sales/travel agent worldwide.
- Complete the payment — the final amount payable is confirmed before the booking is finalized, and the additional allowance is added to your booking.
Prices
Advance Purchase Excess Baggage (prepaid)
Concessional route-wise prepaid rates on selected international and domestic routes; minimum 5 kg in multiples of 5 kg. PIA publishes no fixed public rates — charges are displayed dynamically during the booking process.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Prepaid online / booking offices | See official pricing |
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| Standard excess within 4 h of departure | See official pricing |
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Overweight / excess weight charges
Weight-concept routes charge per-kg excess over the Free Baggage Allowance; piece-concept routes charge per excess piece. No fixed public rates — charged at check-in per Excess Baggage Ticket.
- Per-kg excess over Free Baggage AllowanceSee official pricing
- No fixed public rate; the per-kg rate is route-wise and defined in the PIACL Commercial Policy.
- Charged at check-in via an Excess Baggage Ticket (EBT).
- Baggage exceeding the prescribed size or weight may be refused, repacked, or offloaded at check-in.
Sports equipment & out-of-gauge baggage
Official Excess Baggage Ticket (EBT) charges for golf equipment and oversized items, assessed at check-in.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Golf equipment excess (weight concept) | 06 kg EBT |
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| Golf equipment excess (piece concept) | 50% of the applicable excess baggage unit charge |
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| Oversized box / suitcase (162–225 cm linear) | 04 kg EBT |
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| Out-of-gauge television set | 04–12 kg chargeable weight |
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Miscellaneous baggage charges
Official rules for extra pieces under weight and piece concepts.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Extra piece within Free Baggage Allowance | 04 kg EBT |
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| Extra piece beyond allowance (piece concept) | See official pricing |
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FAQ
Can I buy extra baggage online?
Yes. PIA offers advance-purchase excess baggage online at concessional rates, from the time of ticketing until 4 hours before departure, on selected international and domestic routes. Charges are displayed dynamically during the booking process, and extra baggage can also be added from the My Booking section for tickets bought on the PIA website.
Where do I buy extra baggage?
Online through piac.com.pk (booking flow or the My Booking tab in the booking widget), at PIA booking offices, or through sales/travel agents worldwide. Within 4 hours of departure, standard route-wise excess baggage rates apply at check-in.
When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?
Advance-purchase excess baggage can be bought from the time of ticketing until 4 hours before the flight's departure. Within 4 hours of departure, standard excess baggage rates apply.
How does PIA calculate excess baggage charges?
PIA uses both weight and piece concepts depending on the route. Excess baggage is charged per Excess Baggage Ticket (EBT) under the PIACL Commercial Policy; prepaid rates are concessional but are only displayed dynamically during booking — PIA publishes no fixed public rate table.
What are the baggage limits?
Cabin: 7 kg max (115 cm) in Economy; Executive Economy allows 2 pieces (7 kg + 5 kg). Checked: 158 cm max per piece, with the allowance shown on the ticket — weight concept (e.g., 30–46 kg) or piece concept (e.g., 1–2 pieces) depending on route and class. Advance purchase: minimum 5 kg, in multiples of 5 kg, with a route-wise maximum.
What are the overweight and oversized baggage rules?
Golf equipment beyond the FBA is charged 6 kg EBT for up to 15 kg excess (weight concept) or 50% of the unit charge (piece concept). Boxes/suitcases of 162–225 cm linear dimension: 4 kg EBT. Out-of-gauge televisions carry a 4–12 kg chargeable weight. Baggage exceeding prescribed size or weight may be refused or repacked at check-in.
Can I get a refund for advance-purchase excess baggage?
Yes. In case of voluntary or involuntary reissuance of the ticket, refund of the advance-purchase baggage fees is allowed without any additional charges.
Are there any important exceptions?
Except on USA/Canada-bound flights, an extra piece carried within the Free Baggage Allowance requires a 4 kg EBT. Live animals are carried in the hold only, are not covered by the FBA, and are charged normal excess baggage rates at check-in.