Royal Jordanian Airlines Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

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Prepaid excess baggage through rj.com saves up to 30% online; piece-based airport rates are published by route region (Jordan, Europe, Levant, Gulf, Africa, Far East) with separate UK, USA/Canada and Australia rates. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage Policy Official website

Updated Sep 2, 2026

Royal Jordanian Airlines 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

Piece concept on all destinations. Weight per piece/total and dimensions vary by corridor; max dimensions 158 cm/62 inches per piece (115 cm/45 inches for infant piece).

Label	Amount	Notes
From/to Cairo	Two pieces, the weight of each is up to 30 kg	Verbatim on https://www.rj.com/en/info-and-tips/baggage-information/checked-luggage under 'Checked baggage allowance from/to Cairo' for Crown Class. The sum of the 3 dimensions of one piece must not exceed 158 cm/62 inches. Children fare: same baggage allowance as passengers paying full adult fare.
From Canada	Two pieces, the weight of the piece is up to 32 kg	Verbatim on checked-luggage page under 'Checked Baggage Allowance from Canada' for Crown Class: 'Two pieces, the weight of the piece is up to 32 kg .The sum of the three dimensions of one piece must not exceed 158 cm/62 inches'. Exception: For itineraries originating from North America, if the first sector is operated by another marketing carrier with their flight number, the respective carrier's rules will apply; otherwise Royal Jordanian rules apply including on RJ-marketed codeshare. For itineraries originating from Amman, RJ rules apply regardless of flight number/operating carrier. Cross-checked on same accordion.
From/to North America	Two pieces, the weight of the piece is up to 32 kg	Verbatim on checked-luggage page under 'Checked Baggage Allowance from/to North America' for Crown Class: 'Two pieces, the weight of the piece is up to 32 kg. The sum of the three dimensions of one piece must not exceed 158 cm/62 inches.' Same exception rule as Canada applies. Heavy/extra baggage fees listed separately on this accordion (e.g. Heavy baggage 23→32 kg $110 airport/$80 online/$90 sales offices; Extra bag $275 airport/$248 online/$255 sales offices) are NOT part of free allowance – excluded per SOP.
From Jordan to Europe and vice versa destinations	Two pieces, the weight of both is up to 30 kg	Verbatim on checked-luggage page under 'Checked baggage allowance from Jordan To Europe and Vice Versa Destinations' for Crown Class: 'Two pieces, the weight of both is up to 30 kg . The sum of the three dimensions of one piece must not exceed 158 cm/62 inches'. Verbatim weight is total for both pieces, not per piece. Children fare: same as adult fare. Infants: One piece with a maximum weight of 10 kg/22 lbs, sum of 3 dimensions must not exceed 115cm/45 inches, plus collapsible stroller/basket/car seat if space permits.
All other destinations	Two pieces, the weight of both is up to 30 kg	Verbatim on checked-luggage page under 'Checked baggage allowance to all Other destinations' for Crown Class: 'Two pieces, the weight of both is up to 30 kg The sum of the three dimensions of one piece must not exceed 158 cm/62 inches'. Same total-weight wording as Europe corridor. Notes on same accordion: 'one piece 23 kg from/ To Tunis and Algiers' (economy), 'Baggage allowance for tickets to/from Abu Dhabi operated by Etihad Airways : one piece /23 KG', 'Baggage allowance for tickets from Australia to Amman and beyond : two pieces /the weight of the piece is up to 23' – see economy items for those exceptions. Children same as adult; Infants same 10 kg/115 cm rule plus stroller/basket/car seat.

Piece concept; allowance varies by corridor and, for Canada/North America, by fare brand (Super Saver/Save vs Value (Plus)/Flex). Max dimensions 158 cm/62 inches per piece; infant piece 115 cm/45 inches.

Label	Amount	Notes
From/to Cairo – Cairo ↔ Jordan; to Cairo from Kuwait, Rome, Doha, Iraq, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Amsterdam	Two pieces, the weight of each is up to 23 kg	Verbatim on checked-luggage page 'Checked baggage allowance from/to Cairo' Economy Class block: 'from Cairo to Jordan / Two pieces, the weight of each is up to 23 kg to Cairo from Kuwait, Rome, Doha, Iraq, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Amsterdam / Two pieces, the weight of each is up to 23 kg'. The sum of the 3 dimensions of one piece must not exceed 158 cm/62 inches. Children fare: same as adult fare. Infants: One piece max 10 kg/22 lbs, sum 3 dimensions max 115cm/45 inches, plus collapsible stroller/push-chair or infant carrying basket or infant car seat subject to cabin space.
From/to Cairo – to other destinations	one piece 30 kg	Verbatim on same Cairo accordion: 'one piece 30 kg to other destinations.' Dimensions 158 cm/62 inches total. Children same as adult; Infants as above.
From Canada – Super Saver and Save Brand (Adults/Children)	one (1) piece, weight of maximum 23 kg/50 lbs	Verbatim: 'Free baggage allowance for Adults or Children is limited to one (1) piece only, the sum of 3 dimensions of one piece must not exceed 158 cm/62 inches and weight of maximum 23 kg/50 lbs.' on Canada accordion under 'Economy Class (Except Super Special Instant Purchase fares) – For Super Saver and Save Brand'. Exception: For itineraries originating from North America, if the first sector is operated by another marketing carrier with their flight number, respective carrier's rules will apply; otherwise RJ rules will apply including on RJ flight number codeshare; for itineraries originating from Amman, RJ rules apply regardless. Infants on this fare block (except Super Special): one (1) piece, sum 3 dimensions must not exceed 115 cm/45 inches and weight max 23kg/50 lbs. Super Special Instant Purchase fares have different infant limit – see separate item.
From Canada – Value (Plus) and Flex Brand (Adults/Children)	Two (2) pieces, the weight of the piece is up to 23 kg/50 lbs	Verbatim: 'For Value (Plus) and Flex Brand: Two (2) pieces, the weight of the piece is up to 23 kg/50 lbs. The sum of the three dimensions of one piece must not exceed 158 cm/62 inches.' on same Canada accordion.
From/to North America – Super Saver and Save Brand (Adults/Children)	one (1) piece, weight of maximum 23 kg/50 lbs	Verbatim on 'Checked Baggage Allowance from/to North America' under Economy Class (Except Super Special Instant Purchase fares) – For Super Saver and Save Brand: 'Free baggage allowance for Adults or Children is limited to one (1) piece only, the sum of 3 dimensions of one piece must not exceed 158 cm/62 inches and weight of maximum 23 kg/50 lbs.'
From/to North America – Value (Plus) and Flex Brand (Adults/Children)	Two (2) pieces, the weight of the piece is up to 23 kg/50 lbs	Verbatim: 'For Value (Plus) and Flex Brand: Two (2) pieces, the weight of the piece is up to 23 kg/50 lbs. The sum of the three dimensions of one piece must not exceed 158 cm/62 inches.' on same North America accordion.
From Jordan to Europe and vice versa – All Europe except UK	One piece, up to 23 kg	Verbatim: 'One piece, up to 23 kg to all Europe.' under Economy Class on Europe accordion. The sum of the three dimensions of one piece must not exceed 158 cm (62 inches). Children same as adult; Infants: One piece max 10 kg/22 lbs sum 115 cm/45 inches plus stroller/basket/car seat. Except for UK – see next item.
From Jordan to Europe – UK	1 Piece up to 30KG	Verbatim: 'UK baggage allowance is : 1 Piece up to 30KG' under Economy Class on same Europe accordion. Dimensions 158 cm/62 inches total.
All other destinations – including Tunis, Algiers and Abu Dhabi (Etihad)	One piece, up to 23 kg	Verbatim: 'One piece, up to 23 kg to all other destinations than the routes listed above.' and 'one piece 23 kg from/ To Tunis and Algiers.' on Other destinations accordion. Also verbatim: 'Baggage allowance for tickets to/from Abu Dhabi operated by Etihad Airways : one piece /23 KG'. Sum of 3 dimensions max 158 cm (62 inches). Children same as adult; Infants One piece max 10 kg/22 lbs plus stroller/basket/car seat. Australia exception – see next item.
All other destinations – Australia to Amman and beyond	two pieces /the weight of the piece is up to 23	Verbatim: 'Baggage allowance for tickets from Australia to Amman and beyond : two pieces /the weight of the piece is up to 23' on Other destinations accordion (units implied kg).
Infants – Cairo, Europe, Other destinations	One piece with a maximum weight of 10 kg/22 lbs	Verbatim on Cairo, Europe and Other accordions under 'Infants Fare': 'One piece with a maximum weight of 10 kg/22 lbs, the sum of the 3 dimensions must not exceed 115cm/45 inches, and a carry-on fully-collapsible child stroller/push-chair, or infant carrying basket or infant car seat, which may be carried in the passenger cabin subject to the availability of space.' Children fare same as adult on these corridors.
Infants – Canada and North America (Except Super Special Instant Purchase fares)	one (1) piece, weight of maximum 23kg/50 lbs	Verbatim on Canada and North America accordions under 'Infants Fare (Except Super Special Instant Purchase fares)': 'Free baggage allowance for Infants is limited to one (1) piece of checked luggage, the sum of the 3 dimensions must not exceed 115 cm/45 inches and weight of maximum 23kg/50 lbs.'
Infants – Canada Super Special Instant Purchase fares	one piece (1) only, weight of maximum 10kg/22lbs	Verbatim under 'Super Special Instant Purchase Fares' on Canada accordion: 'Free baggage allowance for Infants is limited to one piece (1) only, the sum of 3 dimensions of one piece must not exceed 115 cm/45 inches and weight of maximum 10kg/22lbs.' Adults/Children on this fare: 'limited to one (1) piece only, the sum of 3 dimensions ... weight of maximum 23 kg/50 lbs.' 363 CAD for each additional bag up to 158 cm/62 inches max 23 kg (to be paid at Airport) and Bags weighing 23→32 kg excess weight charge 145 CAD per bag are fee info excluded per SOP – recorded here only to distinguish free allowance.

Carry-on baggage

Crown passengers get two cabin pieces (7 kg each) on all aircraft except Embraers where only one piece is allowed; plus one personal item (5 kg). Size limits 23×41×51 cm (115 cm total).

Label	Amount	Notes
Cabin bag – all aircraft except Embraers	two pieces of carry-on baggage (7 kg each)	Verbatim on https://www.rj.com/en/info-and-tips/baggage-information/carry-on-pieces: 'Crown class passengers are allowed two pieces of carry-on baggage ( 7 kg each) in the cabin on all types of aircraft, except on Embraers where only one piece is allowed, according to the set size, weight and shape.' For both Crown and Economy the cabin bag shall meet: 'Its weight shall not exceed 7 kgs.' and 'It may have maximum dimensions of (9X16X20in) or (23X41X51cm) however, the sum of the three dimensions shall not exceed (45 inches) (115 cm). These dimensions include wheels, handles, side pockets, etc.' Must fit under seat or in enclosed storage compartment.
Cabin bag – Embraer aircraft	one piece, 7 kg	Verbatim exception on same page: 'except on Embraers where only one piece is allowed'. Same size/weight limits 23X41X51cm / 115 cm total, 7 kg max.
Personal item (in addition to cabin bag)	one (1) personal item, Maximum dimensions 20x40x35cm, Maximum weight 5 kg	Verbatim: 'In addition to the cabin baggage allowance, passengers are permitted to carry one (1) personal item subject to the following limitations with Maximum dimensions of (20x40x35cm) and Maximum weight of 5 kg' and 'The personal item must be placed under the seat in front of the passenger.' Assistive devices (crutches, braces, mobility aids) and infant items (fully collapsible strollers or infant carrying baskets) are not subject to the above personal item weight limitations. Carriage in cabin subject to availability of space/safety; if not possible accepted in hold. May be considered as personal item if complies: umbrella/walking stick, small camera/binoculars, fully collapsible stroller/push chair or infant carrying basket (subject to space), reasonable reading material, crutches/braces, laptop computer.

One cabin piece (7 kg) plus one personal item (5 kg). Same size limits 23×41×51 cm (115 cm total) for cabin bag and 20×40×35 cm for personal item.

Label	Amount	Notes
Cabin bag	One piece, weight shall not exceed 7 kgs	Verbatim on carry-on page: 'One piece of carry-on baggage is allowed per person according to the set size, weight and shape, for both Crown and Economy class shall meet the following conditions: It shall be of a size, weight and shape to fit under a passenger seat or in an enclosed storage compartment; Its weight shall not exceed 7 kgs. It may have maximum dimensions of (9X16X20in) or (23X41X51cm) however, the sum of the three dimensions shall not exceed (45 inches) (115 cm). These dimensions include wheels, handles, side pockets, etc.'
Personal item (in addition to cabin bag)	one (1) personal item, Maximum dimensions 20x40x35cm, Maximum weight 5 kg	Same verbatim as Crown: 'In addition to the cabin baggage allowance, passengers are permitted to carry one (1) personal item subject to the following limitations with Maximum dimensions of (20x40x35cm) and Maximum weight of 5 kg' and 'The personal item must be placed under the seat in front of the passenger.' Same assistive/ins infant exceptions and space-availability rule. Eligible personal item examples same as Crown (umbrella, camera/binoculars, collapsible stroller/basket, reading material, crutches/braces, laptop).
Infants – baby food and necessities	maximum weight of 7 kgs/15 lbs., in addition to the carry-on allowance of the accompanying adult	Verbatim: 'Passengers traveling with infants are allowed baby food and other necessities for the flight, to a maximum weight of 7 kgs/15 lbs., in addition to the carry-on allowance of the accompanying adult. Baby strollers/push-chairs may need to be checked in at the gate due to limited stowage in the aircraft cabin space.'

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Royal Jordanian Airlines

Buy Baggage

Go to rj.com and open the 'Excess Baggage' page (under the Before you Fly menu or via the 'RJ à La Carte' Excess Baggage card on the homepage)
Enter your booking reference (PNR) in the 'Booking Reference' field
Enter the passenger's surname
Click 'Next' to retrieve your booking and view the excess baggage options available for your itinerary
Select the additional bag or weight upgrade you need and complete the payment online
Keep the payment confirmation — the prepaid excess baggage is then applied to your booking and shown at the airport

Prices

Piece-based rates for an additional checked bag (max 23 kg) published by route region for airport purchase at Queen Alia and Marka airports; prepaying online is discounted up to 30%.

Label	Amount	Notes
From Jordan	$35 within Jordan / $150 to Levant / $170 to Gulf, Africa & Far East / $180 to Europe 1 / $190 to Europe 2	Per additional piece up to 23 kg.
From Europe 1	$180 to Jordan, Levant, Gulf, Africa & Far East / $190 to Europe 2	Europe 1: Stockholm, Barcelona, Belgrade, Moscow, Rome, Geneva, Lyon, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Zurich, Vienna.
From Europe 2	$190 to Jordan, Europe 1, Levant, Gulf & Africa / $200 to Far East	Europe 2: Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Paris, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg.
From Levant	$150 within Levant & to Jordan / $170 to Gulf, Africa & Far East / $180 to Europe 1 / $190 to Europe 2	Levant: Aleppo, Athens, Antalya, Beirut, Damascus, Istanbul, Larnaca, Paphos, Sharm El Sheikh, Thessaloniki, Tel Aviv, Alexandria, Trabzon.
From Gulf	$165 within Gulf & to Far East / $170 to Jordan & Levant / $175 to Africa / $180 to Europe 1 / $190 to Europe 2	Gulf: Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Baghdad, Basra, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Medina, Najaf, Riyadh, Sharjah.
From Africa	$165 within Africa & to Far East / $170 to Jordan & Levant / $175 to Gulf / $180 to Europe 1 / $190 to Europe 2	Africa: Algiers, Benghazi, Cairo, Casablanca, Tripoli, Misrata, Tunis.
From Far East	$165 to Gulf & Africa / $170 to Jordan & Levant / $180 within Far East & to Europe 1 / $200 to Europe 2	Far East: Bangkok, Mumbai, Delhi, Hong Kong, Tashkent.
London Heathrow/Stansted ↔ Amman	GBP 170	Per extra bag. Promotional bag (tickets with no checked baggage, 'Zero Piece'): GBP 85 for the first checked bag.
Dubai ↔ Algiers	$275	Per extra bag.
Beirut ↔ Amman	$75	For the first additional bag.
Aqaba ↔ Cairo	$95	Additional bag; heavy bag (23-32 kg) is $50.
From Australia	$200 first additional bag / $300 further additional bags	Each additional bag up to 23 kg.
Promotional bag – to USA & Canada	$160	For tickets including only one piece of checked luggage; can be added only once per sector. SAVER brand: $150 from Chicago ORD, $140 to other USA & Canada points.
Promotional bag – from USA & Canada	$170 / CAD 230	CAD 230 applies from Canada. For tickets including only one piece of checked luggage; can be added only once per sector. SAVER brand: $160 from Chicago ORD, $150 from other USA & Canada points.
Additional bag – to USA & Canada	$275	For tickets with two pieces or any further additional luggage. SAVER brand to Chicago ORD: $275; VALUE PLUS & FLEX brands: $260.
Additional bag – from USA & Canada	$275 / CAD 380	CAD 380 applies from Canada. For tickets with two pieces or any further additional luggage. VALUE PLUS & FLEX brands: $275 from USA & Canada.

Fees charged when a checked bag exceeds 23 kg up to 32 kg. Fee/rule information only — payable at the airport, not offered for online purchase.

Label	Amount	Notes
UK (Heathrow & Stansted routes)	GBP 60
USA & Canada	$115	Added to the original extra bag price for baggage exceeding 23 kg up to 32 kg.
Beirut	$55
Australia	$65
Aqaba ↔ Cairo	$50
Heavy bag upgrade prepaid at airport	$75 / $85 / $95	Upgrades a bag from 23 kg to 32 kg, prepaid at the airport. $75 within Jordan/Gulf/Levant, $85 between Jordan/Gulf/Levant and Europe/Africa/Far East, $95 within Europe/Africa/Far East. Not available on Beirut, Heathrow and Stansted routes.

Most sporting equipment counts as one piece within the free baggage allowance; when in excess, charges apply as a percentage of the applicable excess baggage charge.

Label	Amount	Notes
Snow / water ski set	See official pricing	One set (pair of skis, poles and boots, or snow board and boots) counts as one piece within the free allowance. If in excess, charged 33% of the applicable excess baggage charges.
Golfing equipment	See official pricing	One golf bag (with balls and shoes) may be included in the free allowance. If in excess, charged 50% of the applicable excess baggage charges.
Bicycles, bowling, scuba & fishing equipment	See official pricing	Each item counts as one piece (scuba equipment assessed as 158 cm/62 in) and may be included in the free allowance. If in excess, the applicable excess baggage charges apply.

Prepaid online excess baggage is discounted up to 30% vs the airport rate; purchasing through RJ sales offices or a travel agent saves up to 15%. Any excess baggage not prepaid is charged at the standard airport rate.

Label	Amount	Notes
Online prepaid discount	See official pricing	Homepage and RJ à La Carte state a discount of up to 30% for prepaid excess baggage purchased online. The North America checked-baggage page states up to 25% online for North America itineraries. Actual online price is shown in the booking flow after entering the booking reference.
RJ Sales Offices / Travel Agent discount	See official pricing	Up to 15% discount when purchasing through RJ sales offices or a travel agent.
Airport promotional bag (first bag on zero-piece tickets)	$55 (Levant) / $75 (Gulf) / $80 (Africa) / $85 (Europe 1) / $100 (Europe 2) / $110 (Far East)	Airport rates for the first checked bag on tickets without a checked-baggage allowance. UK (Heathrow/Stansted): GBP 85 for the first checked bag.
Excess beyond the prepaid amount	See official pricing	Any additional excess baggage over the online purchased amount is charged at the standard airport rate upon presentation of baggage at the departure airport.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Open the 'Excess Baggage' page on rj.com, enter your booking reference and surname, and prepay the excess baggage online at a discounted rate.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Online on the 'Excess Baggage' page at rj.com (up to 30% discount), through RJ sales offices or your travel agent (up to 15% discount), or at the airport at the standard rate.

How does Royal Jordanian calculate extra baggage charges?

Charges are piece-based (per additional piece up to 23 kg) and vary by route region — Jordan, Europe 1, Europe 2, Levant, Gulf, Africa and Far East. Full airport rate tables are published on the Checked Luggage page, with separate UK, USA/Canada and Australia rates.

What are the bag limits for checked baggage?

Checked baggage is piece-based. The maximum weight of any piece on all RJ flights is 32 kg/70 lb; bags over 23 kg up to 32 kg incur heavy piece fees. Bags over 203 cm/80 in total dimensions or 32 kg are not accepted unless classified as special baggage.

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

RJ does not publish a fixed cutoff time on its Excess Baggage page. Prepay online before presenting your baggage at the airport — any excess not prepaid is charged at the standard airport rate.

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

Yes. Prepaid online purchase saves up to 30% vs the airport rate (up to 25% for North America itineraries), and RJ sales offices or travel agents give up to 15% off.

What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?

Bags over 23 kg up to 32 kg and/or over 158 cm up to 203 cm incur heavy baggage fees payable at the airport — e.g. GBP 60 (UK), $115 (USA/Canada), $55 (Beirut), $65 (Australia), $50 (Aqaba–Cairo). Bags exceeding 203 cm/80 in or 32 kg are not accepted unless special.

Do partner-operated or codeshare flights have different baggage rules?

Yes. Codeshare and interline flights are not eligible for prepaid excess baggage — purchase it at check-in at the airport. If a ticket includes flights operated by other airlines, different baggage rules may apply. For itineraries originating from North America operated by another marketing carrier, the operating carrier's rules apply.

Can I get a refund if I cancel or change my booking?

Prepaid excess baggage is not refundable. Refunds are only available in the event of involuntary flight changes or flight cancellation.

Are there any important exceptions or restrictions?

Excess baggage purchase is not permitted on infant tickets. On routes where the free allowance is one 30 kg piece, overweight upgrades are not permitted. Overweight/oversized fees are payable at the airport, not online.

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