Air Arabia Baggage Allowance, Explained

The Emirati low-cost airline have a very generous baggage allowance.

But what is Air Arabia baggage allowance? how strict is Air Arabia with carry on baggage?

The following post will provide all what you need about Emirati low-cost luggage allowance and policies, make sure that you understand them before you book your flight, to avoid any last minute surprises at the airport.

Let’s dive right in.

Air-Arabia-Baggage-Allowance-Explained

Air Arabia Cabin Baggage

All Air Arabia Guests are allowed to have a free hand baggage allowance of 10 Kg .

That must not exceed the mentioned weight and dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm (22in x 16in x 8in), including the handle, pockets and wheels.

Infants under two years old are allowed to have one standard-sized bag (for items an infant may require during the flight).

How Strict Is Air Arabia With Carry On Baggage?

Air Arabia wants ist guests to to adhere to the exact carry on baggage allowance stated by the airline.

Please be aware of the restrictions imposed on the quantities of liquids, gels or pastes transported in your handbag.

  • Liquids, gels or pastes must be held in individual containers of a maximum 100ml each.
  • All liquid containers meeting the maximum volume of 100ml can be fitted comfortably into a transparent, re-sealable 1 litre plastic bag measuring 20cm x 20cm.
  • The bag must be completely sealed.
  • The items must fit comfortably in the bag.
  • If you are transferring through the Middle East, they must be packed in a Secure Tamper-Evident Bag (STEB).

These restrictions are applied in the departing airports of Europe, Middle East and North Africa.

You will be required to dispose of liquids which do not meet the above requirements at airport security stations.

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Please make sure you don’t include any of these items within your carry on baggage

  • Flammable, non-flammable and poisonous gases, such as butane, oxygen, propane and aqualung cylinders.
  • Flammable liquids and solids, such as lighter or heater fuels, paint and matches.
  • Poisonous substances such as insecticides, weed killers, arsenic and cyanide.
  • Radioactive material, oxidising materials and organic peroxides.
  • Firearms and explosives, such as handguns, automatic weapons, munitions and ammunitions.
  • Infectious substances, such as bacteria and viruses.
  • Corrosives, such as mercury, acids, alkalis and wet-cell batteries.
  • Cooking oils.
  • Striking matches and cigarette lighters.

Air Arabia Checked Baggage

Air Arabia has no limitation for the number of bags that you want to check in.

You can select checked baggage weight while booking or modifying your flight (20 Kg, 30 Kg or 40 Kg) with no limitation on the number of pieces. Pre-book your baggage allowance now and save up to 90% of baggage charges paid at the airport.

You can pre-book checked baggage allowance instantly online or by contacting our call center, visiting our sales offices or travel partners.

The only baggage allowance available for purchase at the airport is 20 Kg, additional weight will be subject to excess baggage rates.

Maximum weight permitted per individual piece of baggage is 32 Kgs with total dimensions of 160 cms (W+D+L).

How Strict Is Air Arabia With Checked Baggage?

Please make sure you don’t include any of the following items within your checked baggage:

  • Flammable, non-flammable and poisonous gases, such as butane, oxygen, propane and aqualung cylinders.
  • Flammable liquids and solids, such as lighter or heater fuels, paint and matches
  • Poisonous substances such as insecticides, weed killers, arsenic and cyanide.
  • Radioactive material, oxidising materials and organic peroxides.
  • Firearms and explosives, such as handguns, automatic weapons, munitions and ammunitions.
  • Infectious substances such as bacteria and viruses.
  • Corrosives such as mercury, acids, alkalis and wet-cell batteries.
  • Cooking oils.
  • Striking matches and cigarette lighters.

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