Oman Airways Baggage Allowance

Oman · IATA WY

Table of Contents

1. Check-in baggage
2. Cabin Baggage
3. Excess Baggage and Charges
4. Specialist Baggage(Golf, Guitar, LED TV, others)
5. Pet Policy and Rates

Check-in Baggage Allowance

Economy Saver 0 Kg
Economy Lite 30 Kg
Economy Smart 30 Kg
Economy Prime 30 Kg
Business Lite 50 Kg
Business 50 Kg
Business Prime 50 Kg
First 50 Kg
First Prime 50 Kg

Passengers with infants are allowed an additional 10 kg in all fare classes except Economy Super Saver. 

Baggage Allowance for Sindbad Members

  Gold Silver Other
First Class (70Kg) (60Kg) (50Kg)
Business Class (70Kg) (60Kg) (50Kg)
Except Economy Saver (50Kg) (40Kg) (30Kg)
Economy Saver (Prepaid bag discount) (50% discount) (25% discount) Nil

Excess Baggage Charges

Domestic flights- Per 5 kg $15 is the charge

International Flights- Per 5 kg, as per following chart

From/To GCC Indian Sub-Continent Middle East & North Africa Asia Pacific Europe
GCC $ 25 $ 25 $ 30 $ 30 $ 40
Indian Sub-Continent $ 25 $ 25 $ 30 $ 30 $ 40
Middle East & North Africa $ 30 $ 30 $ 30 $ 30 $ 40
Asia Pacific $ 30 $ 30 $ 30 $ 30 $ 40
Europe $ 40 $ 40 $ 40 $ 40 $ 40

No check in bag shall be more than 32 kg weight and 159 cm in linear dimensions.

LED TVs of up to screen size 43 inches (or, 158 cm in linear dimensions) are allowed free if weight is with allowance limit of 30 kg. A limited release tag needs to be signed. TVs of more than this size are allowed based on per 5 kg weight as given below-

a) Domestic flights- For TV screen of linear dimensions 210 cm, screen size 44-55 inches, the charges are $75 flat.

b) International flights- Charges are as follows-

From/To GCC Middle East & North Africa Indian Sub-Continent Europe & Asia Pacific
GCC $120 $120 $120 $170
Middle East & North Africa $120 $120 $120 $170
Indian Sub-Continent $120 $120 $120 $170
Europe & Asia Pacific $170 $170 $170 $170

Limits on number of additional pcs and weight of additional baggage bought:

  • All guests are limited to buying 1 additional piece, except following-
  • Passengers flying between Muscat, Europe, Thailand, Singapore, China, Malaysia & Indonesia can purchase 4 additional pieces of luggage.

Cabin or hand baggage Allowance

Economy Saver 1 piece (7 Kg)
Economy Lite 1 piece (7 Kg)
Economy Smart 1 piece (7 Kg)
Economy Prime 1 piece (7 Kg)
Business Lite 2 piece each (7 Kg)
Business 2 piece each (7 Kg)
Business Prime 2 piece each (7 Kg)
First 2 piece each (7 Kg)
First Prime 2 piece each (7 Kg)

Personal items allowed free in addition to carry-on baggage are:

  • Overcoat, blanket or wrap
  • Handbag, pocket book or purse
  • Walking stick or umbrella
  • Reading material during the flight
  • If infants are traveling, their food for consumption during flight, their strollers/carry cots/carry baskets
  • Collapsible wheelchair
  • Prosthetic devices and braces
  • Mobile phone, laptop or portable pc in bag
  • Guitar, in place of carry on bag, subject to max dimensions of 78 inches or 198cms.

Special Baggage 

Oman Air charges fee for carrying special baggage, such as sporting equipment, musical instruments, filming equipments and TV screens. Special Baggage has been divided into Standard and Large Special Baggage. The charges are different for these. Before these charges are known, it is good to know the classification of Special Standard Baggage, Large Special Baggage and XL Special Baggage. Musical instruments, sports equipments and filming equipments are classified as per this rule-

Special Standard Baggage Large Special Baggage XL Special Baggage
23 KGs 32 KGs More than 32 Kgs
Up to 210 cm/ 83 in Up to 290 cm/ 115 in More Than 290 cm/ 115 in
Special Bags not exceeding 159 CMs (total dimensions) can be accepted within allowance Charges Apply Carried by Cargo Only

a) Standard Special Baggage Charges

Domestic flights- Special baggage weight shall not be more than 23 kgs and linear dimensions shall not exceed 210 cms. Excess baggage rate is $50 per 5 kg. 

International flights- The charges per 5 kg weight are:

From/To GCC Indian Sub-Continent Middle East & North Africa Europe & Asia Pacific
GCC $ 120 $ 120 $ 120 $ 170
Indian Sub-Continent $ 120 $ 120 $ 120 $ 170
Middle East & North Africa $ 120 $ 120 $ 120 $ 170
Europe & Asia Pacific $ 120 $ 120 $ 120 $ 170

b) Large Special Baggage- size more than 210 cm but less than 292 cm in linear dimensions and weight more than 23 kg but less than 32 kg. 

Domestic flights- $75 per 5 kg

International flights- per 5 kg weight, the charges are given in table below-

From/To GCC Middle East & North Africa Indian Sub-Continent Europe & Asia Pacific
GCC $170 $ 170 $ 170 $ 220
Middle East & North Africa $170 $ 170 $ 170 $ 220
Indian Sub-Continent $200 $200 $200 $ 220
Europe & Asia Pacific $220 $220 $220 $220

 

Oman Air Pets Policy

There are charges for carrying pets. Pets can not be carried in cabin . These have to be checked-in hold or sent off as cargo. Oman Air accepts two pets per passenger in check-in hold. 

Pets in check-in: For carrying pets in check-in hold, the kennel shall be as per IATA specifications. Passengers must call the contact office of airline at least 48 hours before flight departure time for adding pets on flight.

  • Total weight of pet and kennel shall be max 75kg
  • Two compatible adult pets of 14 kg each or three pets of up to 6 months age from same litter up to 30 kg each can be taken.

Pets are taken as cargo: 

  • IF total weight of pet and kennel is more than 75 kg
  • Size of kennel is more than 292 cm linear dimensions (or 115 inches)
  • Pet is not flying on same flight as you
  • Destination countries accept pets only as freight. 

Cost of carrying pets:

a) Small Kennel with Pet

  • Domestic flights- $90  is check-in rate which is for max weight 23 kg and linear dimensions 203 cms for kennel
  • International flights- the charges are: 
From/To GCC ISC MENA APAC Europe
GCC $ 120 $ 120 $ 135 $ 150 $ 175
ISC $ 120 $ 120 $ 135 $ 150 $ 175
MENA $ 135 $ 135 - $ 150 $ 175
APAC $ 150 $ 150 $ 150 - $ 175
EUROPE $ 175 $ 175 $ 175 $ 175 -

b) Medium Kennel with Pet- max weight 45 kg, 250 cms dimension

  • Domestic flights-$130 checkin rate
  • International flights-
From/To GCC ISC MENA APAC Europe
GCC $ 200 $ 200 $ 225 $ 250 $ 300
ISC $ 200 $ 200 $ 225 $ 250 $ 300
MENA $ 225 $ 225 - $ 250 $ 300
APAC $ 250 $ 250 $ 250 - $ 300
EUROPE $ 300 $ 300 $ 300 $ 300 -

 c) Large Kennel with Pet- max weight 75 kg, linear dimensions 292 cm

  • Domestic flights- $250 checkin rate
  • International flights-
From/To GCC ISC MENA APAC Europe
GCC $ 350 $ 350 $ 400 $ 500 $ 600
ISC $ 350 $ 350 $ 400 $ 500 $ 600
MENA $ 400 $ 400 - $ 500 $ 600
APAC $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 - $ 600
EUROPE $ 600 $ 600 $ 600 $ 600 -

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Latest 30 of 302 questions

  1. Daphne19 September 2023
    Hello.
    I booked my flight in Qatar airways website, and got Oman Air on first flight, Amman to Doha (layover).

    I would like to know how many bottles of liquor i could put in checked-in baggage, because oman air has different rule with qatar airways??

    Hope i could get quick response. Shukran!
    1. Answer
      We suggest you speak to airlines, particularly Qatar Airways.
  2. Preeti Mathew15 September 2023
    Hi
    I can carry on 30 kg as per the ticket
    I wish to take extra 10 kg. Please let me know the procedure
    1. Answer

      30 kg mentioned in ticket is the check in baggage allowance. For taking more, please book it online using airline website, or call the customer support. You can also pay higher rates at airport during check in. 

  3. Sameer10 September 2023
    Dear sir/madam I'm traveling from Saudi Arabia (madina to Hyderabad) my check in baggage is 37kilo gram kindly let me know if can I split in to 2pcs
    Regards sameer
    1. Answer
      Baggage allowance for check in baggage is 30 kg. Cabin bag of 7 kg can also be taken. 30 kg can be taken in two check in bags.
  4. Babu chacko shaji10 September 2023
    I have Oman air ticket december 5th ruh to TRV mentioned 30 kg baggage ,it's only one or two
    1. Answer

      You can take more than one bag in check in within 30 kg permitted allowance. 

  5. Md Aslam30 August 2023
    Dear Sir/Mam,
    I'm traveling from saudi arabia (dammam) to chennai through oman airlines on Friday .So in my ticket it is mentioned that 30kg. Can i take 20kg + 10 kg of one suit case and a carton box. Or else should i take a single piece. And please tell me that can i take zam zam water also. Kindly Reply to me. Thanks in advance.
    1. Answer
      You can take up to two pieces of check in bags within allowance limits by weight. If not coming from jeddah or medina, water may not be allowed for free. Pls check with local airline office
  6. Anumol cjohn28 August 2023
    Tomorrow I am traveling to India from damma Airport via Muscat.in my ticket only30 kg baggage mentioned. Can I take with 30 kg in one bag or divided In two bags.
    1. Answer
      Max 2 bags allowed.
  7. suresh babu28 August 2023
    Hi, we are flying from Muscat to Dublin via Doha through Oman air (Muscat to Doha)/ Qatar airways (Doha to Dublin) flights . The tickets are taken from Qatar Airways with qatar airways reference . we want to book 5 kg excess baggage from Muscat to Dublin in advance. Qatar airways says we have to contact Oman air. Please tell the ways to approach Oman air in advance for excess baggage booking with qatar airways booking reference. Thank you.
    1. Answer
      You will have to call their customer support.
  8. Shaik aafaq26 August 2023
    Hello, I am traveling to
    Hyderabad via hanover to frankfurt (luftansa ), Frankfurt to muscat (Oman Air ), muscat to hyderabad ( oman air )
    Can i carry laptop backpack with my 7 kg hand carry
    Thanks
    1. Answer
      Backpack shall be avoided.
  9. Aarathy Manoj23 August 2023
    Hi sir/mam
    Me my husband and my infant travelling on this august 29 to lhr from cok via muskat..i need to know the benefits of infants,whether iam getting any free seat for occupancy of available.. We are permitted to carry 80 kg as check in and 7+7 as cabin bag.mai i carry my laptop on support bag,can i take my infants food,dress,other things on seperate bag --other than my handbag..
    1. Answer
      Infants are allowed excess baggage of 10 kg in check. You can also take their food and other essentials as personal items in addition to cabin baggage.
  10. Saiteja17 August 2023
    Hi sir,
    I'm travelling from hyderabad to london via muscat.
    On my ticket, it was mentioned as check-in 30kg and cabin 7kg. Is that means we can carry a total of 37 kg or total of 30kg?
    Another thing was, in Muscat should I change the luggage on my own or the airways will do it?
    Thank you in advance
    1. Answer

      30 kg is to be taken in check in baggage and 7 kg in cabin. You will have to check with the airline whether baggage will be through checked-in or not. 

  11. Nayan Surani16 August 2023
    Respected Sir/ma'am,
    I'm a student in german university. I have booked one ticket from Germany to India. So, as a student, am I allowed to have any extra baggage allowance? Because some airlines are allowing one extra cost free luggage(30 kg) for students. Is it the same with Oman Air?
    Thanks & Regards,
    Nayan
    1. Answer

      We do not think that there is special allowance for students by Oman Airways.

  12. Arvin Diaz15 August 2023
    Hi,

    i will fly from manila philippines to dxb on aug 17. Is it okey to check in an electric guitar with hardcase (110cm with 10kgs) ? or it will be considered as special standard baggage?

    Thanks
    1. Answer

      Since weight is more than 7 kg, you have to take it in check in, or buy a seat for it if it is to be taken in cabin.

  13. Archana12 August 2023
    Can someone carry a laptop bag without laptop other than cabin bag of 7 kg
    1. Answer

      You can take it.

  14. Ram4 August 2023
    Iam traveling from Hyderabad to Houston via Muscat and Doha on August 7.I have check in 2 piece and cabin 7 kg. What is the weight of checkin 2 pc weight for each bag and Additionally can I carry laptop bag pack with cabin 7kg bag .
    1. Answer
      Each check in bag can be of 23 kg or less, if carried free. If you want to taje more, say upto 32 kg in a bag, then excess charges apply. Yes, you can take laptop within 7 kg allowance
  15. Balapriya31 July 2023
    I am travelling tomorrow to Chennai via Muscat from Doha
    I have baggage allowance of 30 kgs. Can I split the kgs into two bags? They have mentioned in the ticker 1 piece 30 kg. So should I carry 30 kg in bag or can I take in two bags? Please reply.
    1. Answer
      You can take max 32 kg in one checkin bag. You can take more than one bag.
  16. Sri Jyothi Goriparthi30 July 2023
    Can I carry the medicines in Check-in baggage?
    1. Answer

      Yes these can be taken but these shall be seal packed and ideally you shall have the prescription with you. 

  17. Sri Jyothi G29 July 2023
    Can I carry 28kgs in each baggage and could you please tell me in which baggage should I carry my medicines. I am traveling on August 6th from Hyderabad to Houston. Could you please solve my problem
    1. Answer

      You will have to pay excess baggage fee for each bag which is above 23 kg weight. Medicines can also be carried in cabin provided these are in bottles of less than 100ml, packed inside a quartz-size bag which is resealable and transparent, and also carry prescription of the doctor along with which mentions the names of these medicines.

  18. Anusree Puthiyottil21 July 2023
    Hi
    Can I carry small hand bag for infant,we are travelling in Oman airlines from London to kozhikode
    1. Answer

      Yes, it can be taken but EconomySuper Saver tickets do not allow it. 

  19. SATWIK CHOWDARY YARLAGADDA17 July 2023
    I booked flight ticket from Hyderabad to Houston via Muscat and Dubai. In flight ticket it is showing check in bags 2 pieces what is the weight limit of each piece.Can you please help me
    1. Answer
      It is 23 kg for each bag.
  20. Vimal17 July 2023
    I am travelling from Hyderabad to IAH on 1st August in Oman airways. The route is Hyderabad to Muscat,Muscat to Doha and Doha to Houston. For me it is mentioned I can carry 23kg x 2 bags = 46kgs and one cabin bag of 7 kgs. Can you confirm if this is correct?
    1. Answer
      Oman airways does not fly to US on its own. It must be a combination of Oman and Qatar airlines. If you ticket mentions 2 bags of 23 kg each as allowance, then this could be the free allowance.
  21. SAJEED12 July 2023
    HI SIR TRAVELLING FROM DXB TO KOCHI VIA OMAN AIR My Baggage allowance is 30 Kg . Kindly let me know if i can split 30 kg in to 2 bags. MENTIONED IN TICKET 30KG(s) THAT MEANS....? I CAN TAKE LAPTOP ALSO
    1. Answer
      Yes, you take 2 bags within 30 kg allowance.
  22. Ali Ibrahim12 July 2023
    I am traveling from Dubai via muscat to hyderabad.
    During transit my luguage will be handled by airline or I need to shift from one flight to other.
    Pls update
    1. Answer
      Pls check this with the airli.ne
  23. Rashid bin ahmed7 July 2023
    hi sir
    I want to know about luggage system dubai to hyderabad
    I have a flight can I put my luggage in Corton means a box
    1. Answer

      Check in baggage allowance is 30 kg per adult or child passenger. Cabin bag of 7 kg is also free. You can take the carton box of size check-in baggage. 

  24. renya mathew4 July 2023
    Am travelling from oman to India in oman air economy class .I purchased 20 kg extra baggage also .so how many pieces of luggage I can carry ? 2 or 3
    1. Answer
      What is the total baggage you would be carrying?
  25. muralireddy narayanareddy29 June 2023
    Hi, I am travelling from RUH to BLR via Muscat on 11 July 2023. My Baggage allowance is 30 Kg . Kindly let me know if i can split 30 kg in to 2 bags. Regards muralireddy
    1. Answer
      Yes it can be split
  26. Ambatt Raman Menon25 June 2023
    I would like to know whether travelers traveling by Oman Airways(operated by Qatar Airways) to USA are provided free accommodation, if the layover at stops is more than 8hrs.? If not, what is the minimum charge per room in your authorized hotel?
    1. Answer
      It is airlines duty to provide accomodation for long layover times. Pls check details with the airline.
  27. Vinith Salim Farid20 June 2023
    My wife and I have separate tickets (different pnr numbers) but traveling on the same day by oman air from Jeddah to Kochi...with baggage allowance of 30 kgs each...Can we combine our baggage allowances and take 3 bags of 20 kgs each (totaling 60 kgs)...?
    1. Answer
      Yes, clubbing of check in bags for passengers on same pnr is allowed, provided any check in bag shall not be more than 32 kg weight and shall meet size dimensions.
  28. Angela16 June 2023
    Hi, can I used backpack as my personal bag except with the 7kg hand carry bag? I'm travel on Saturday Kuwait - oman-philippines
    1. Answer

      Many airlines consider back pack to be same as cabin bag. So, they might not allow it. 

  29. Sudheer13 June 2023
    Hello, I would like to travel to Chicago through OMAN Air in Economy class. Please let me know the baggage policies of Cabin, carry-on, and check-in luggage.
    Thanking you
    1. Answer

      You have not mentioned the place of origin of the flight.. 

  30. Mohammed13 June 2023
    Hi, I am travelling from RUH to BLR via Muscat . My allowed Baggage allowance is 30Kg . Kindly let me know if i can split 30kgs in to 2bags of 15kg each.

    Regards
    Mohammed
    1. Answer

      Yes, you can divide it in 2 bags. Keep dimensions within allowance limits.