Air Arabia Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
Air Arabia is the Middle East's pioneering low-cost carrier with a 10 kg free cabin allowance, but no checked baggage on Basic fares — hold luggage is a cheap online add-on that can cost up to 90% more if bought at the airport.
At a glance
🎒 Personal item
Included within the free 10 kg cabin allowance: one personal item up to 25 x 33 x 20 cm and 3 kg, such as a laptop bag or handbag. Passengers with infants may carry one extra small bag up to 3 kg for baby essentials.
🧳 Carry-on
Free cabin allowance of 10 kg total: one main cabin bag up to 55 x 40 x 20 cm (up to 7 kg) plus the 3 kg personal item. Duty-free purchases must fit within the combined 10 kg limit.
Air Arabia checked bag fees
| Checked bag 20 kg / 1 piece (online, UAE departures) | from AED 15 each way |
| Checked bag 30 kg / 1 piece (online, UAE departures) | from AED 15 each way |
| Online options | 20 / 30 / 40 kg, max 2 pieces per passenger |
| At airport | only 20 kg can be added; extra weight charged at excess rates |
| Max single bag | 32 kg and 158 cm total dimensions per piece |
🔁 Change & cancellation
Changes are allowed for a modification fee plus any fare difference, depending on how far ahead you change. Basic fares are generally non-refundable. Air Arabia offers add-ons and higher fare bundles with more flexibility — review your fare's rules before booking.
Other common fees
| Cabin bag exceeding limits at gate | AED 100 per piece |
| Excess weight (airport) | charged at excess baggage rates per kg |
How to avoid extra fees
- Pre-book hold baggage online — Air Arabia advertises savings of up to 90% versus paying at the airport.
- The free 10 kg cabin allowance is generous for an LCC; pack light and you may avoid checked baggage fees entirely.
- Only 20 kg can be added at the airport, so book the exact weight you need (up to 40 kg) online in advance.
Air Arabia baggage — FAQ
How much cabin baggage is free on Air Arabia?
You get 10 kg free in the cabin — a 7 kg main bag (max 55 x 40 x 20 cm) plus a 3 kg personal item (max 25 x 33 x 20 cm). Duty-free purchases must fit within this combined limit.
Is checked baggage included on Air Arabia?
No. Basic fares include no checked baggage. You can add 20, 30, or 40 kg (max 2 pieces) online — from AED 15 each way for UAE departures — which is far cheaper than at the airport.
What is the maximum weight for a single checked bag?
Each checked bag must not exceed 32 kg and 158 cm (62 inches) in total dimensions. You can carry up to 2 pieces per passenger.
Sources
This guide is independent and not affiliated with Air Arabia. Baggage fees and policies change often and vary by route, fare type, and date — always confirm on the airline's official website before booking or flying.