Kenya Airways- Hand (Carry On) and Checked In Baggage Rules

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.

Check-in 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
Within Africa Continent (East Africa and 5th freedom sectors) Rest of African Continent	2 Pcs, 23kg max each 2 Pcs, 23kg max each	2 Pcs, 32kg max each 2 Pcs, 32kg max each
Domestic	1 Piece, max 23kg	1 Piece, 32kg max each
Marine/Seamen/Military (for any route)	2 Pcs, 23kg max each	2 Pcs, 32kg max each
Sky Team Elite Plus & Elite (Platinum, Gold and Silver card holders)	+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.

Latest 30 of 63 questions

Charne22 September 2023

I meant can i carry a diaper bag aside as from carryon and my bag?
1. Answer
  yes it can be carried.
Charne16 September 2023

I can carry a diaper bag when traveling with a baby?
1. Answer
  Yes, of course. It can be carried.
Alham Farheen3 August 2023

Is baby stroller allowed to carry in Kenya Airways?
1. Answer
  Yes, you can bring it.
Blessed Sylvia10 July 2023

I'm about to travel from Dubai to Entebbe, and each of my two pieces weighs 30kg, can I book for business class? And I I happen to have an extra piece, how much can I pay for it and where can I pay from
1. Answer
  Your free allowance is 2 bags of 23 kg each in economy class and 2 pcs of 32kg each in business class . If you are takinng 30 kgs in 2 bags in economy class, then both are overweight. So, heavy baggage charge of Usd 50 will apply toeach these. For Business class these would be free. Extra bag of 23kg will cost usd 225
Macklina10 July 2023

Am traveling from Dubai to Tanzania Dar es salaam on 11th July,2023 transiting tthrough Kenya with Kenyan Airways. Booked a go and return economy tickets. I will carry three bags. One of less than 23 kg,, another of more than 23 kg but less than 32 kg ,,and another of more than 32 kg but less than 50 kg. How much I will have to pay for the excess kgs and excess baggage?. Thanks.
1. Answer
  Your free allowance is 2 bags of 23 kg each. For one extra bag of 23kg, you will hace to pay USD 225. For overweight more than 23 kg and less than 32 kg, Usd 75 has to be paid.
Faith Mwafulirwa1 July 2023

I will be travelling from Heathrow Airport to Lilongwe Malawi on Saturday 8 July on economy class. My 2 checking in luggages are weighing 23.8kg and 23.5 respectively. Would I be allowed to pay for the extra Kg? If yes how much ia the extra Kg and can one pay cash at the airport?
1. Answer
  You will have to pay for both of these bags. USD 15 per excess kg is to be paid.
Faith Mwafulirwa1 July 2023

I am travelling next week Saturday and weighing my luggage its 23.7 kgs, and 23.5kgs for the two check in bags. How much can I pay for the extra kgs? And any extra cost can I pay cash at the airport?
1. Answer
  You have not mentioned the flight origin and destination.
Wilfried DJOUMESSI TADZONG28 June 2023

Hi, can I carry on my 55inch tv as baggage from Dubai to Douala airport?
1. Answer
  If the L+B+H is more than 300 cm and weight more than 32 kg, then Bulky Baggage authorisation is required prior to travel. Else, you can take this free within permitted allowance limits of the check in baggage. Do come back to this platform to share your experience with the airline for the LED TV carriage.
Badrukingongo sadala10 June 2023

Am traveling on 27 June from saud Arabia to Uganda via Nairobi I want to pay an extra piece of baggage how much can I pay please
1. Answer
  USD 225 will be extra bag charge for this for up to 23 kg.
Amina Pandor28 May 2023

Hello. My husband is travelling on 10th June 2023 from UK to Lilongwe on economy. I know you are allowed 2× 23kgs luggage. How much are you allowed to take as hand luggage? I am under the impression it is 12kgs. Maybe I am wrong. Please clarify. Many thanks.
1. Answer
  You are right. You are allowed to bring 1 cabin bag and 1 accessory item, of total weight 12 kg, in cabin.
Jayshree28 May 2023

Good afternoon,
We are traveling from Durban to India with Kenya Airlines
Please advise on hand/cabin luggage allowance.
What is the dimensions and weight
Do I measure the bag from wheels to handle
Awaith you response urgently
1. Answer
  12 kg is allowed in economy class as cabin baggage including 1 cabin bag and 1 accessory. Cabin bag has to be L55xW25xH35cm in size including wheels and handles
W V18 April 2023

How do i pre book excess baggage on trip from ort to nairobi-jfk-toronto. The app and website has no provision to add extra baggage
1. Answer
  You shall be able to do it from the Manage booking section of the website.
wilfred charumbira28 March 2023

if im carrying a 58 inch tv how much will i be charged
1. Answer
  You have not mentioned the route and cabin class of travel. Please check the content above for excess baggage.
Ruth-Ann11 February 2023

Hi, I'm traveling from South Africa to Kenya Airport. Which seats in BOEING 737-800 (WINGLETS) are window seats.
1. Answer
  Once you log into the website of airline and proceed for check-in, you will be asked to select the seat through an interactive map. We do not have this facility for now.
Ruth-Ann9 February 2023

Hi, I'm traveling from South Africa to Kenya Airport. Can i bring my own snacks ie, sweets, chocolates, Crisps, gums, biltong, mix nuts etc on plane.
1. Answer
  These can be taken .
Philomina8 February 2023

Please i will be traveling to from Accra-Nairobi-London on 9/02/2023 via Kenya Airways. With my baggage, am I allowed 2 piece of 23kg bags each for checked baggage and 1 small suit and 1 backpack on the cabin with me? I’m flying economy
Thank you
1. Answer
  Check in baggage allowance is fine. It is 2 bags of 23 kg each for economy class travelers. For the cabin baggage, the allowance is of 12 kg weight of cabin bag and 1 personal item.
Shrayni7 February 2023

I’m travelling from London Heathrow to Mombasa via Nairobi on Business class. My hand luggage bag measurements are 35.56 x 22.86 x 55.88 cm.
Will I be allowed to bring this bag?
Thank you
1. Answer
  It shall not be a problem.
Mario8 January 2023

Hi, in February I will fly from Barcelona to Kilimanjaro airport with Kenia airlines, i will take 3 planes (barcelona-amsterdan-nairobi-kilimanjaro); can I bring my bycicle in my Chech in? And will arrive with my bike at the same time in my plane? Thanks
1. Answer
  You will be allowed to take bicycle on payment of charges.
Anthony Verni28 November 2022

I’m flying to Kenya on the 7th of December from New York. I have a guitar I need to take with me. Can I take it on the cabin with me. I also have one carry on bag. What is the width of the overhead baggage compartment.
1. Answer
  You just have to bring the cabin baggage or the guitar within the dimensions of cabin baggage given above in the content. If the size is more, then for guitar you will have to buy a seat in cabin or take in check in baggage.
Peter Hassett17 November 2022

I am travelling from UK to Kenya on Kenyan airplane,what is my baggage allowance
1. Answer
  You are allowed 2 pcs of check in bag of 23 kg each per adult passenger in economy class travel. Cabin allowance is a total of 12 kg which can include 1 cabin bag and 1 accessory.
Dhiral14 October 2022

I'm traveling from Mumbai to Lagos (layover in Nairobi) through Kenya Airways (economy class). I have one bag of 20kgs, one bag of 20kgs, and one more banner weighing 4kgs. The total allowance is 46 kg and each of my 2 luggage bags is under 23kgs, but one extra item (banners of 4kgs). Will they charge for the banners or will they let go? if yes, then how much will they be charging for the extra piece of luggage which is the banner weighing 4 kgs?
1. Answer
  You are wrong. Kenya Airways charges on the basis of piece-system for this route. So, it allows 2 pieces of 23 kg each free. This does not mean that you can take 2 bags of 20 kg and one more for 4 kg as free. You will be charged for the additional piece even if the weight is within allowance limits. Additional piece charge will be either USD 175 or USD 200.
Belinda19 January 2020

hello im trAvelling tommorow with kenyan airlines is it ok if i can check in 1 extra baggage and pay
1. Answer
  Yes, you can of course pay for excess baggage and then take it.
Sudershan Ajmani11 December 2019

Is a stroller allowed as extra-item for an infant of age 3 months? Is it allowed upto the plane and delivered at destination at plane site?
A ticked booked under Kenya-Airways from Delhi, Delhi to Mumbai is by VISTARA Airlines and from Mumbai to Nairobi is by KQ. If Vistara allows to carry stroller upto the plane and return it in Mumbai, what way KQ will treat if the same is not allowed in KQ?
1. Answer
  You are allowed to take a fully collapsible stroller if infant is traveling with you. Generally, airlines can allow it in cabin but even if does not allow it in, it can be taken up to cabin gate from where it can be taken in check in hold by the airline staff. The same is then delivered at the destination at the cabin gate.So, nothing to worry!!
Ash2 December 2019

Can I carry a large duffle bag as chekin buggage as long as its 23kgs it might be larger than 160cm linear.
I am allowed 2 x 23kg check ins, I am carrying 1 x suitcase and 1 x large duffle bag.
1. Answer
  The check in bags shall not be irregular in size. Since duffle bags may not meet this criteria, we do not recommend taking these as check-in bags. However, you can check with the airline and if it allows, you can surely take it. Please keep the size within permissible limits.
Gudeta30 November 2019

Hello!
Is it 55" TV allowed in Kenya airways fly from Mumbai to kenya
1. Answer
  The general rule is that the size of TV package shall not be more than 158 cm linear dimensions and weight more than 23 kg if this is to be carried for free. It can also be taken if size is more than 158 cm but less than 300cm OR weight is more than 23 kg and less than 32 kg on payment of oversize baggage charges. However, if it is beyond 300cm or weight is more than 32 kg, there is a fee for it.
  
  So, basically, the check in baggage policy would apply.
Claire Cornelius17 November 2019

I am flying from London to Nairobi economy class

I see you are allowed to check in two cases up to 23kg each. If I am only checking in one case
can it be more than 23kg?
1. Answer
  If any check in bag is more than 23 kg then additional charges will have to be paid. So, it is better to make it into 2 checkin bags if weight of one goes more than 23 kg.
Allan3 July 2019

i am a military personnel. i hand problems to get an online ticket indicating the 2 bag policy. what should i do?
1. Answer
  The query is not clear. Please tell us again.
Naty15 May 2019

I'm flying from Bangkok to Addis Ababa. Is it allowed to carry a 55 inch tv?
1. Answer
  If the package has linear dimensions of up to 300cm (L+B+H) it will be allowed in check in baggage, though you might have to pay charge for it.
Cate12 May 2019

On a flight from NYC to NBO, are lap infants alloted any checked baggage?
1. Answer
  No,infants allowed only cabin baggage allowance
Cate12 May 2019

Are lap infants allowed any checked luggage?
1. Answer
  Only cabin baggage allowance is provided, not check-in allowance.

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