Citilink Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
Citilink is the low-cost subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia. Every passenger gets a free 7 kg cabin bag. Unusually for an LCC, domestic jet flights include a generous 20 kg free checked allowance (10 kg on ATR turboprops), while international routes typically include only the 7 kg cabin bag (some routes such as Dili give 20 kg). Extra weight is cheapest pre-booked online as a Pre-Book Baggage package. Fares and fees are in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR); some international charges are in USD.
At a glance
🎒 Personal item
1 small item (e.g. a handbag or laptop bag) may be carried in addition to the main cabin bag, with the combined cabin weight staying within the 7 kg limit.
🧳 Carry-on
1 cabin bag up to 7 kg, max dimensions 56 x 36 x 23 cm. A larger or heavier bag brought to the gate is checked into the hold for a fee (about IDR 250,000 domestic / USD 20 international).
Citilink checked bag fees
| Domestic jet (free) | 20 kg (IDR) |
| Domestic ATR turboprop (free) | 10 kg |
| International (free, most routes) | 0 kg checked — 7 kg cabin only |
| International Dili route (free) | 20 kg |
| Extra baggage (best price) | Pre-Book Baggage online: 5/10/20/30/40 kg packages (IDR) |
🔁 Change & cancellation
Flight changes are allowed up to a few hours before departure for a change fee plus any fare difference. Refunds on low-cost fares are limited and subject to cancellation charges. Fees in IDR.
Other common fees
| Oversize/overweight cabin bag checked at gate — domestic | IDR 250,000 |
| Oversize/overweight cabin bag checked at gate — international | USD 20 |
How to avoid extra fees
- Domestic jet flights already include 20 kg free checked baggage — confirm whether your aircraft is a jet or an ATR (10 kg).
- International routes usually include no free checked bag — pre-book a Pre-Book Baggage package online to save versus the airport rate.
- Buy extra baggage at least 4 hours before departure online for the cheapest rate.
- Keep your cabin bag within 7 kg and 56 x 36 x 23 cm to avoid a gate check-in fee.
Citilink baggage — FAQ
How much free checked baggage does Citilink include?
Domestic jet flights include 20 kg of free checked baggage (10 kg on ATR turboprops). International routes generally include only the 7 kg cabin bag, except certain routes like Dili (20 kg).
What is the cabin baggage allowance?
One cabin bag up to 7 kg, maximum 56 x 36 x 23 cm.
What's the cheapest way to add baggage?
Buy a Pre-Book Baggage package (5, 10, 20, 30 or 40 kg) online up to 4 hours before departure — cheaper than buying extra baggage at the airport.
Sources
This guide is independent and not affiliated with Citilink. 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.