Akasa Air Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
Akasa Air is an Indian low-cost carrier. Every passenger gets a free 7 kg hand bag plus a 3 kg personal item. Standard domestic fares include 15 kg of free checked baggage (international Gulf routes 30 kg across 2 pieces), while the cheapest 'Lite' fare carries no checked bag — you add it on. The cheapest way to check a bag is to pre-book excess baggage online. All fares and fees are in Indian Rupees (INR / ₹).
At a glance
🎒 Personal item
1 personal item weighing up to 3 kg that fits under the seat in front (e.g. a small handbag or laptop bag), in addition to the cabin hand bag.
🧳 Carry-on
1 hand bag up to 7 kg, max 115 cm (L+W+H). This 7 kg cabin allowance applies across all fare types, including the cheapest Lite fare.
Akasa Air checked bag fees
| Domestic (Saver, included) | 15 kg, 1 piece (INR) |
| Domestic (Lite, cheapest fare) | 0 kg — cabin only, add checked bag on |
| Domestic (Flexi) | 20 kg |
| International Gulf routes (included) | 30 kg across 2 pieces (INR) |
| International Phuket (included) | 20 kg, 1 piece |
| Max per single piece | 32 kg / 158 cm (L+W+H) |
🔁 Change & cancellation
Changes and cancellations are permitted for a fee that depends on the fare type — Lite/Saver fares cost more to change than Flexi. Fees plus any fare difference apply; check the fare rules at booking. Fees in INR.
Other common fees
| Excess checked baggage — domestic (online) | ₹350/kg pre-booked online vs ₹600/kg at airport |
| Excess checked baggage — international (online) | ₹900/kg pre-booked online vs ₹1,400/kg at airport |
| Pre-paid 5 kg block (domestic) | ₹1,500 |
| Pre-paid 10 kg block (domestic) | ₹2,800 |
How to avoid extra fees
- If you booked the cheap Lite fare, you have NO checked bag — add one at booking or pay much more at the airport.
- Pre-book excess baggage online (at least 4 hours before departure) to nearly halve the airport per-kg rate.
- Keep each checked piece at or below 32 kg — single pieces above that are not accepted.
- Student fares get a higher 25 kg domestic checked allowance — ask if eligible.
Akasa Air baggage — FAQ
Does the cheapest Akasa Air fare include a checked bag?
No. The Akasa Lite fare includes only the 7 kg cabin bag and 3 kg personal item — no checked baggage. You must add a 15 kg or 20 kg checked option for an extra fee.
What is the cabin baggage allowance?
One hand bag up to 7 kg (max 115 cm total) plus one personal item up to 3 kg, on every fare type.
How do I pay the least for extra checked baggage?
Pre-book excess baggage online before your flight — domestic is about ₹350/kg online versus ₹600/kg at the airport.
Sources
This guide is independent and not affiliated with Akasa Air. 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.