Azerbaijan Airlines is the flag carrier of Azerbaijan and operates flights to more than 40 destinations and routes worldwide.
Before you book your flight with Azerbaijan Airlines ensure that you know their luggage rules and policies.
And in this post we will cover everything you need about Azerbaijan Airlines weight and size restrictions for checked and cabin baggage, the number of bags allowed and fees for excess baggage.
Let’s dive right in.
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Azerbaijan Airlines Carry-on Baggage Allowance
AZAL Airlines allows its guests to carry as hand luggage up to 10 kg (one piece) with a size of in three dimension must not exceeds 118 cm (55*40*23 cm).
the carry on baggage allowance on the flights of Azerbaijan Airlines is:
| Ticktes | Hand luggage |
| VIP Club Guests | 2 pieces |
| Comfort Club Guests | 2 pieces |
| Business Class Guests | 2 pieces |
| Economy Class Guests | 1 piece |
In addition to your carry-on baggage allowance you are also allowed to bring the following items in the cabin: handbags, briefcase, and portable computer.
Azerbaijan Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance/ Excess Baggage Charges
The table below shows the checked baggage allowance on flights operated by Azerbaijan Airlines depending on your booking ticket, itinerary, as well as the fares for excess baggage:
| Fares | Checked baggage | Excess baggage charges |
| VIB club | 3 pc not exceeding 32 kg each | For each extra piece up to 23 kg – 50 EUR (40 GBP; 60 USD; 210 AED) Only on flights Baku – New-York – Baku and Baku – Pekin – Baku for each extra piece up to 23 kg – 100 EUR (120 USD) |
| Business | 2 pcs not exceeding 32 kg each | For each extra piece up to 23 kg – 50 EUR (40 GBP; 60 USD; 210 AED) Only on flights Baku – New-York – Baku and Baku – Pekin – Baku for each extra piece up to 23 kg – 100 EUR (120 USD) |
| Confort club | 2 pcs not exceeding 32 kg each | For each extra piece up to 23 kg – 50 EUR (40 GBP; 60 USD; 210 AED) Only on flights Baku – New-York – Baku and Baku – Pekin – Baku for each extra piece up to 23 kg – 100 EUR (120 USD) |
| Economy | 1 pc not exceeding 23 kg Only on flights Baku – New-York – Baku and Baku – Kuwait – Baku 2 pcs of baggage not exceeding 23 kg. | For each extra piece up to 23 kg – 50 EUR (40 GBP; 60 USD; 210 AED) Only on flights Baku – New-York – Baku and Baku – Pekin – Baku for each extra piece up to 23 kg – 100 EUR (120 USD) |
Azerbaijan Airlines Fee For Overweight Baggage?
If one of your items are more than the standard baggage allowance, 50 pounds or 23 kilograms the following charges will apply:
- Between 23 and 32 kg: 50 EUR per bag
- Bags heavier than 32 kg can only be carried as cargo
Azerbaijan Airlines Baggage Fee For Oversize Baggage?
Azerbaijan Airlines (J2) will charge the following fees for oversize bags:
If one of your items are more than the Azal standard bagage allowance size,the following charges will apply:
- Bags between 158 and 203 cm: 50 EUR per bag
- Bags larger than 203 cm: 100 EUR per bag
Azerbaijan Airlines Baggage Allowance For Infants
children between 2 and 12 years baggage allowance is the same as free baggage for adult passengers.
Infant food during the flight and travel cradle for the Passenger with infants / children under 2 years old.
Lightweight adjustable stroller for the passenger with infants / children under 2 years old (is carried in the cargo compartment of the aircraft).
Azerbaijan Airlines Sport Equipment
AS stated in the Azerbaijan airlines sporting equipment baggage policy One set of golfing kit and / or skiing equipment is allowed free of charge . For other equipment and for the excess of their size and weight an additional charge will apply.
Please note that bringing of golf kit or skiing equipment in the cabin of aircraft is prohibited and must be properly packed and carried in a cargo hold.
other sporting equipment and outfit included in the free baggage allowance, and in case of exceeding the norm (as well as size and weight) the excess baggage fee shall apply
Transportation of sports equipment (except for tennis rackets and set for rhythmic gymnastics) in the passenger cabin of an aircraft is strictly prohibited, it is subject to carriage in baggage hold being properly packaged.
A set of skiing gear includes a pair of skis and a pair of ski poles, and/or a snowboard with all necessary equipment (including but not limited to boots, glasses and helmet)
Summary
If you’re planning to travel with Azerbaijan Airlines, make sure that you stay within their baggage rules and limits to avoid any unexpected charges or inconveniences.
You can use a suitcase that is fully compliant with the airline size and weight restriction.
If you want to take the risk and you are okay with it, just know that you may end up paying some additional fees at the airport.
We hope this helps
Happy travels.
Disclosure: Some information off ( Azerbaijan airlines baggage allowance) is pulled from The airline website as a resource. Airline websites are the authority and can change at any time. For the latest information please visit the Airline website: www.azal.az