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Kenya Airways allows baggage to be carried inside the cabin and also as checked in luggage free of cost with certain limits to weight, size and number of pcs. These restrictions depend on the route of travel and cabin class of travel. Generally, it is the piece based system of baggage allowance which is adhered to by the airline.
Checked Baggage Allowance
Checked luggage allowance is dependent on route of travel and this is given in the table below:
|
Routes/Special Passengers |
Economy |
Premier World |
|
Africa - America/Europe |
2 Pcs, 23kg max each |
2 Pcs, 32kg max each |
|
Africa- Middle East/Asia |
2 Pcs, 23kg max each |
2 Pcs, 32kg max each |
|
|
|
2 Pcs, 32kg max each
2 Pcs, 32kg max each
|
|
Domestic |
1 Piece, max 23kg |
1 Piece, 32kg max each |
|
|
|
2 Pcs, 32kg max each |
|
Sky Team Elite Plus & Elite |
+1 Piece Extra, max 23kg |
+1 Piece Extra, max 32kg |
Please note that the 5th freedom flights are those KQ operated flights which do not land at Nairobi. These include Accra-Freetown, Bangkok-Hong Kong, Bangkok-Guangzhou and Lusaka-Lilongwe, etc.
Holy Zam Zam water allowed up to 5 litres maximum. No check in bag shall be more than 32 kg weight and 158 cms dimensions (except Dubai, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Guangzhou where dimensions of bags can be 180 cms).
Hand Baggage
Cabin baggage allowance in economy class travel is of 12 kg which includes a cabin baggage of 55, 25 and 35 cms and 1 accessory item. The cabin baggage allowance for Premier World class of service is 2 pcs of same dimensions with 1 accessory item and total weight not exceeding 12 kgs.
Infants are allowed 1 cabin bag of same dimensions and upto 12 kg weight.
1 duty free shopping bag is also allowed in cabin.
Excess baggage charges
Despite the free allowance, there might be a need to carry more. You can carry more on Kenya Airways by paying up some fee which is dependent on route of travel and the number of pcs or the quantum of weight which is above free allowance.
Please note that all charges mentioned below are in USD, except for those flights which are being sold from Europe (whose charge is in Euro/GBP)
If carrying more number of pcs, then following charges are levied:
|
Piece/Bag |
1st Pcs |
2nd Pcs |
3rd Pcs and more |
|
Domestic and East Africa |
50 |
50 |
75 |
|
Intra - Africa 1/5th Freedom Sector |
75 |
75 |
100 |
|
Intra -Africa 2 |
150 |
150 |
175 |
|
Africa 1-Middle East/Asia |
175 |
175 |
175 |
|
Africa 2-Middle East/Asia |
200 |
200 |
250 |
|
Africa -America/Europe |
200 |
200 |
300 |
For carrying more weight per bag, more than 23 kg but less than 32 kg, the charges per excess kg would be:
|
Domestic |
4 |
|
Intra - Africa 1/5th Freedom Sector |
6 |
|
Intra -Africa 2 |
6 |
|
Africa 1-Middle East/Asia |
8 |
|
Africa 2-Middle East/Asia |
8 |
|
Africa -America/Europe |
15 |
There are special charges for carrying Scuba diving tank, Bike/Tandem upto 23 kg and for Arms and Ammunition.
For bags more than 32 kg but less than 50 kg, following rates are applicable:
|
Domestic |
150* |
|
Intra - Africa 1/5th Freedom Sector |
200* |
|
Intra -Africa 2 |
350* |
|
Africa 1-Middle East/Asia |
350* |
|
Africa 2-Middle East/Asia |
350* |
|
Africa -America/Europe |
350* |
Intra-Africa 1 countries are Kenya,Tanzania, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda and Seychelles.
Sports Equipments
These are considered as a part of the check in baggage allowance with max allowable size limit of 300cms.
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Barbara Nyanga
Posted on 05-Oct-2018Admin Reply :
Sorry, rates have been revised. These are Euro 225 for each bag of up to 23 kg if you pay at airport. However, if you decide to pre-pay at least 24 hours before scheduled departurtime of flight, it will cost Euro 180 per check in bag of 23 kg weight.
Vicky
Posted on 07-Sep-2018Admin Reply :
In addition to free cabin baggage allowance, an infant is entitled to 1 collapsible stroller plus 1 car seat free of charge.
Paul
Posted on 06-Aug-2018Admin Reply :
It can be taken within the permitted check-in baggage weight and size llimits. For bags of special items originating in Dubai, the sum of dimensions shall not be more than 180 cm. We would suggest that you do speak to the airline representative at the airport for clarity on carriage of LED Tv.
ERIKA ATKINS
Posted on 12-Aug-2017Admin Reply :
2 bags of 23 kg each in check in and 12 kg cabin allowed free for economy class travellers
Hussein Abdul Mohamed
Posted on 04-Aug-2017Admin Reply :
If it meets the size limit of check in baggage, it can be taken.
aki
Posted on 04-Aug-2017Admin Reply :
158 cm is sum of dimensions of check in baggage.
Ngimoh Collete Ayibua
Posted on 04-Aug-2017Admin Reply :
It is 2 bags of 23 kg each for adults and, for infants, there is no free check in allowance. However, infants are allowed 1 cabin bag of 7 kg and an additional stroller or car seat.
Joe
Posted on 03-Aug-2017Admin Reply :
TV size allowed is which fits your check in baggage size limits given by the airline.
juslyn
Posted on 01-Aug-2017Admin Reply :
You have not mentioned the point of origin of the flight.
Zuhura Bakari
Posted on 31-Jul-2017Admin Reply :
You have not mentioned the point of origin of the flight.
Regina
Posted on 27-Jul-2017Admin Reply :
You have not mentiond the point of origin of flight. However, allowance is based on pieces.
Regina
Posted on 27-Jul-2017Admin Reply :
You are allowed 2 bags of 23 kg each as your check in baggage. You have three check in bags to carry, including that of TV. This will make you pay excess baggage charges. You will have to pay USD 150 as excess baggage charges for carrying third baggage.
Rupesh jotwani
Posted on 24-Jul-2017Admin Reply :
1 piece of 23 kg is the check in baggage allowance. Cabin allowance is of 12 kg per person within which you can bring one personal item and 1 cabin luggage.
Faza
Posted on 24-Jul-2017Admin Reply :
Not allowed.
Adeola
Posted on 23-Jul-2017Admin Reply :
This is something which can be confirmed with the airline only. Please check this out with them. You have to ask them whether through check in for the baggage would be provided or not.
Badru
Posted on 20-Jul-2017Admin Reply :
It is only when you are a member of Sky Team Elite Plus & Elite that this is allowed. We can not confirm it.
Ashish
Posted on 22-Feb-2017Admin Reply :
Sum of dimensions of check in bag shall not exceed 158 cms
priya
Posted on 19-Feb-2017Admin Reply :
2 bags of 23 kg each for economy class travel. Cabin allowance of 1 cabin baggage and 1 accessory at total weight of 12 kg max for economy class travel.
Arnavi Vinod sawant
Posted on 16-Feb-2017Admin Reply :
Cabin and check in luggages are generally not clubbed.
Rose
Posted on 12-Feb-2017Admin Reply :
2 bags of 23 kg each are allowed fo recconomy travellers in the check in baggage. Please tell what excess baggage is being carried by you.
David John Waters
Posted on 12-Feb-2017Admin Reply :
2 pcs of 23 kg each incheck in and 7 kg cabin allowance per person.
Valerie chulu
Posted on 12-Feb-2017Admin Reply :
You are allowed 2 bag of 23 kg each in check in of economy class travel. 7 Kg cabin allowance.
Valerie chulu
Posted on 11-Feb-2017Admin Reply :
From which place are you flying?
Mary Heywood Thomas
Posted on 19-Aug-2016Admin Reply :
It shall be fine since the total sum of dimensions are less than 158 cm.
We apologise for being late in replying to you. We are in the process of upgrading our services.
adejoke
Posted on 22-Mar-2016Admin Reply :
It will be taken as a part of check in baggage only. Your allowance is 2 bags of 23 kg each. If it is one these bags and within the weight and dimension limits, then it can be allowed free.