TAAG Angola Airlines Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

DT / DTA · Angola

TAAG excess luggage fares start from USD 35 on Angola domestic flights and go up to USD 205 for international flights connecting in Luanda; buying the extra baggage service in advance gives more competitive prices. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage Policy Official website

Updated Sep 2, 2026

TAAG Angola 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-based; allowance varies by flight type. Same checked allowance across Economy fare families (Saver/Basic/Classic/Flexi).

Label	Amount	Notes
Intercontinental	2 × 23 kg	Official verbatim on https://flytaag.com/en/Plan/Luggage/Allowed-luggage (INTERCONTINENTAL FLIGHTS → Economy Class accordion): 'Saver Hold luggage: 2 items / 23 Kg Hand luggage: 1 item / 8 Kg' (same text for Basic, Classic and Flexi — all four fare families show identical checked allowance). Cross-checked same page Regional section shows identical 2 × 23 kg for Economy, confirming intercontinental/regional parity for Economy.
Regional	2 × 23 kg	Official verbatim same Allowed-luggage page (REGIONAL FLIGHTS → Economy Class accordion): 'Saver Hold luggage: 2 items / 23 Kg Hand luggage: 1 item / 8 Kg' (Basic, Classic identical; Flexi shows 'Hold luggage: 2 item / 23 Kg' — same piece count despite typo). Regional and Intercontinental share the same 2-piece × 23 kg allowance for Economy.
Domestic	1 × 23 kg	Official verbatim same page (DOMESTIC FLIGHTS → Economy Class accordion): 'Classic Hold luggage: 1 item / 23 Kg Hand luggage: 1 item / 8 Kg' and 'Flexi Hold luggage: 1 item / 23 Kg Hand luggage: 1 item / 8 Kg' — domestic checked allowance is 1 piece × 23 kg for both Economy fare families.

Piece-based; 2 pieces × 32 kg on Intercontinental/Regional, 1 piece × 32 kg on Domestic. Same checked allowance across Business fare families (Classic/Flexi) for a given flight type.

Label	Amount	Notes
Intercontinental	2 × 32 kg	Official verbatim same page (INTERCONTINENTAL FLIGHTS → Business Class accordion): 'Classic Hold luggage: 2 items/ 32 Kg Hand luggage: 1 items / 8 Kg' and 'Flexi Hold luggage: 2 items / 32 Kg Hand luggage: 2 items / 8 Kg' — checked allowance identical: 2 pieces × 32 kg for both Business fare families.
Regional	2 × 32 kg	Official verbatim same page (REGIONAL FLIGHTS → Business Class accordion): 'Classic Hold luggage: 2 item / 32 Kg Hand luggage: 1 item / 8 Kg' and 'Flexi Hold luggage: 2 items / 32 Kg Hand luggage: 2 item / 8 Kg' — same 2 × 32 kg checked allowance (typo '2 item' same count).
Domestic	1 × 32 kg	Official verbatim same page (DOMESTIC FLIGHTS → Business Class accordion): 'Classic Hold luggage: 1 item / 32 Kg Hand luggage: 1 item / 8 Kg' and 'Flexi Hold luggage: 1 item / 32 Kg Hand luggage: 1 item / 8 Kg' — domestic Business checked allowance is 1 piece × 32 kg for both fare families.

Piece-based; available on Intercontinental and Regional flights only (Deluxe fare).

Label	Amount	Notes
Intercontinental	3 × 32 kg	Official verbatim same page (INTERCONTINENTAL FLIGHTS → First Class accordion): 'Deluxe Hold luggage: 3 items / 32 Kg Hand luggage: 2 items / 8 Kg'.
Regional	3 × 32 kg	Official verbatim same page (REGIONAL FLIGHTS → First Class accordion): 'Deluxe Hold luggage: 3 items / 32 Kg Hand luggage: 2 items / 8 Kg' — same as Intercontinental.

Carry-on baggage

Hand luggage is fare-family independent; same 1 × 8 kg on all flight types. Brazil exception up to 10 kg.

All flights1 × 8 kg
- Official verbatim on https://flytaag.com/en/Plan/Luggage/Allowed-luggage (all three flight-type Economy accordions): Economy hand luggage is '1 item / 8 Kg' for every fare family (Saver/Basic/Classic/Flexi on Intercontinental/Regional; Classic/Flexi on Domestic).
- Official verbatim on https://flytaag.com/en/Plan/Luggage/Hand-luggage (ALLOWED WEIGHT AND SIZE): 'Domestic flights: the maximum weight allowed is 8 kg for Economy and Executive; International flights: the maximum weight allowed is 8 kg (there is an exception for Brazil, where passengers can carry up to 10 kg) for all classes'.
- Size limit verbatim same Hand-luggage page: 'The sum of the suitcase/luggage's measurements (height + width + length) cannot exceed 121 cm.'
- Additional personal item allowed in addition to hand luggage verbatim same page (WHAT YOU HAVE TO BEAR IN MIND): 'Besides your suitcase / hand luggage, you can also carry one of the following items with you: Personal shoulder bag; Tablet/laptop computer bag; Medical devices that are allowed to be used on board.'

Hand luggage count depends on flight type and fare family: Classic 1 × 8 kg, Flexi 2 × 8 kg on Intercontinental/Regional; 1 × 8 kg on Domestic.

Label	Amount	Notes
Intercontinental / Regional – Classic	1 × 8 kg	Official verbatim on Allowed-luggage page: Intercontinental Business Classic 'Hand luggage: 1 items / 8 Kg' and Regional Business Classic 'Hand luggage: 1 item / 8 Kg'.
Intercontinental / Regional – Flexi	2 × 8 kg	Official verbatim same page: Intercontinental Business Flexi 'Hand luggage: 2 items / 8 Kg' and Regional Business Flexi 'Hand luggage: 2 item / 8 Kg' (typo same count). Flexi includes an extra cabin item versus Classic on Intercontinental/Regional.
Domestic – Classic / Flexi	1 × 8 kg	Official verbatim same page DOMESTIC FLIGHTS → Business Class: 'Classic Hand luggage: 1 item / 8 Kg' and 'Flexi Hand luggage: 1 item / 8 Kg' — domestic Business hand luggage is 1 × 8 kg for both fare families. Size/weight cross-check: Hand-luggage page confirms 8 kg max (10 kg Brazil exception) and 121 cm total dimensions for all classes, plus one extra personal item (shoulder bag / laptop bag / medical device) allowed in addition.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on TAAG Angola Airlines

Buy Baggage

Go to the TAAG website (taag.com, which opens flytaag.com) and open 'Excess luggage' under 'Plan > Luggage' (or 'Add Luggage' under 'Manage Bookings') to review the excess luggage rules and starting fares.
When making a new booking, buy an additional luggage item during the booking process and pay the applicable fare.
If your luggage goes beyond the allowed limits after booking, add an extra item at the check-in moment by paying the appropriate fare.
On Angola domestic routes and on HAV (Havana) and TMS (São Tomé) routes, buy extra baggage at the airport.

Prices

Excess luggage covers both additional pieces and extra weight, and is charged per route group with published starting fares. The exact amount depends on the market, travel season, advance purchase, baggage weight, number of pieces and purchase channel, and is subject to currency exchange fluctuations.

Label	Amount
Domestic flights in Angola	from USD 35
Flights within Africa from/to Luanda (LAD)	from USD 90
International flights from/to Luanda & flights within Africa connecting in Luanda	from USD 170
International flights connecting in Luanda	from USD 205

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online?

Yes. You can buy an additional luggage item when making your booking on the TAAG website, and you can prepay the extra baggage service in advance through official TAAG channels for lower prices. On Angola domestic, HAV (Havana) and TMS (São Tomé) routes, extra baggage is only sold at the airport.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Buy an additional luggage item while making your booking on the TAAG website, or add an extra item at check-in by paying the applicable fare. On domestic, HAV (Havana) and TMS (São Tomé) routes, extra baggage can only be purchased at the airport.

When should I buy extra baggage?

Buy in advance for more competitive prices, as purchasing the extra baggage service in advance gives lower fares. Otherwise you can still add an extra item at check-in and pay the fare at that moment.

How does TAAG calculate extra luggage charges?

The amount depends on the market, baggage weight, time of purchase, number of pieces and purchase channel, and is subject to currency exchange fluctuations. Published starting fares: USD 35 for Angola domestic flights, USD 90 for flights within Africa from/to Luanda, USD 170 for international flights from/to Luanda and flights within Africa connecting in Luanda, and USD 205 for international flights connecting in Luanda.

What is the baggage allowance on TAAG flights?

TAAG uses a piece concept: on intercontinental and regional flights, Economy includes 2 hold items of 23 kg each plus 1 hand item of 8 kg; Business includes 2 items of 32 kg each (2 hand items in Flexi fares); First (Deluxe) includes 3 items of 32 kg each. On domestic flights, Economy includes 1 item of 23 kg and Business 1 item of 32 kg. Hand luggage must not exceed 8 kg (10 kg on flights to/from Brazil) and 121 cm in total dimensions.

Is it cheaper to buy extra luggage in advance?

Yes — purchasing the extra baggage service in advance gets you more competitive prices, and prepaying extra baggage saves on overweight luggage charges at the airport.

What happens if my luggage is overweight?

Luggage is weighed when delivered at check-in; you can pay the excess luggage fare on the spot or choose not to send all of your luggage. No fixed overweight rate is published — the fee depends on market, baggage weight, time of purchase, number of pieces and purchase channel.

Are there route exceptions for extra baggage?

Due to capacity limits, on Angola domestic routes and on HAV (Havana) and TMS (São Tomé) routes TAAG only sells extra baggage at the airport.

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