You’re packing to fly with the flag carrier of Kazakhstan Air Astana , and you hit a potential problem.
Your carry-on luggage is slightly too big.
It happens sometimes your suitcase is just slightly over Air Astana size limits. Replacing it for just a few extra centimeters? not a good idea.
So, what happens if your bag is a little too big?
In this post, we’ll take a closer look at Air Astana carry-on and checked baggage policies and how strict they are when it comes to enforcing this size and weight limits.
Let’s dive right in.
Air Astana Carry-on Allowance: Size and Weight
As the Air Astana stated in the screenshot above, all economy class passengers are permitted to bring one piece of cabin baggage on board with the following size and weight:
The maximum dimensions 56 x 45 x 25 cm (22 x 18 x 10 inches) they have a maximum weight of 8 kg (17 lbs) which is not generous in my opinion.
While Business saver and Business Flex passengers can bring 2 pieces of carry-on baggage 8 kg each.
Air Astana smaller bag policy
In addition to the cabin baggage allowance above you can also bring one personal item, that can be:
- A purse, briefcase, or laptop bag
- A jacket / coat, umbrella, or diaper bag
- Duty free items
- Assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, strollers, or child restraint seats
Remember that these items need to fit under the seat in front.
How Strict Is Air Astana with Hand Luggage Size and Weight?
Like many airlines Air Astana are quite clear about their hand luggage size and weight limits, so they will enforce it strictly.
When going through the check in desk, the airline clerks will verify the size and weight of your hand luggage, especial when flying on basic economy fare.
You don’t want to get that look from the check in officer.
If you go over the allowed limits it can result in your bag being checked into the cargo hold, and you may end up paying additional fees.
If My Luggage Is Over the Limits, Should I Risk It?
Some frequent flyers know that the policy on the website doesn’t always mirror the way that gate agents behave at the airport.
Sometimes they may be tolerant, and other times they can be strict.
Either way, I don’t recommend showing up with a large bag.
On international flights (and Basic economy fares), the rules are much stricter and they will check the size and weight of your bag, especially if you are traveling with a hard sided bag.
There is no way you can squeeze a hard sided suitcase into the sizer.
So to avoid any surprises at the airport, ensure your luggage is within Air Astana luggage limits.
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What Is Air Astana Checked Baggage Allowance?
In case you have a 62 inches linear suitcase that is not a cabin friend bag, then checked baggage is the right go.
- Economy: 1 Piece Up to 23 kg each (50 lbs)
- Economy Sleeper: 2 Pieces Up to 23 kg each (50 lbs)
- Business Class: 2 Pieces Up to 32 kg each (70 lbs)
The maximum dimensions per bag is 157 cm (62 inches) total linear (length + width + height) including wheels and handles.
Also keep in mind that checked baggage is not handled carefully, so don’t place any of your expensive items in it, your item may even get stollen.
Air Astana Excess Baggage Charges
If you want to bring additional baggage on Air Astana, then excess baggage charges will apply if you exceed the allowance based on your fare class or Nomad Club status.
For exact and detailed charges, you can visit the Air Astana website.
Air Astana Extra Baggage
For tickets sold after August 7, 2019 with flight dates after August 21, 2019:
- You can book more baggage online with a 30% discount if done 36 hours before departure.
- Prepaid baggage is not available for interline and codeshare flights.
- Requests made less than 36 hours before departure will be charged the standard airport fees.
- Nomad Club members may be eligible for additional baggage at no charge.
How to book additional baggage:
- On the airline website during the booking process
- Via the Call Center: Almaty: +7 727 244 4477 / Nur-Sultan: +7 717 258 4477
- At a ticketing office
- Through the Manage My Booking section on the website
- Via your travel agent
Air Astana Special Baggage Allowance
Baggage that exceeds the size limit from Dubai Airport (over 158 cm combined dimensions) is accepted only at the special OOG check-in counter, with an additional fee of 45 AED, payable to DNATA.
Pets are allowed in the cabin if approved in advance and must remain in a pet container not exceeding 30 x 47 x 27 cm.
The total combined weight of the pet and container must not be over 8 kg.
Alternatively, pets may be transported as cargo or checked baggage, subject to approval and fare payment.
Air Astana Baggage FAQ
It depends on your ticket type but typically :
Business Class: 2 x 8 kg Cabin Bags 56 x 45 x 25 cm (22 x 18 x 10 inches)
Economy Class: 1 x 8 kg Cabin Bag ( size same as business)
Refer to the carry-on baggage allowance section above for more details.
While the airline staff might weigh your main carry-on bag, personal items like a purse or laptop bag are generally not weighed as they r-are small.
Yes, as I mentioned above, Air Astana allows a personal item in addition to your main carry-on bag. so it can be a small backpack, purse, briefcase, or laptop bag. the main thing is that its must fit under the seat in front of you.
Yes, If you exceed your checked baggage allowance, you’ll be charged per kilo of excess weight. No single item may exceed 32 kg.
Yes. If you’re bringing special items like: Live animals, equipment, technical devices, vehicle parts, food, plants, medications, wheelchairs, or fragile / oversized items. if you are planning to pack these items, it is best to contact the airline first.
For infants without a seat, you may bring one bag not exceeding 56 x 45 x 25 cm and 8 kg in Economy or Premium Economy, or two such bags in Business Class. If the child has a seat, you are allowed an additional hand baggage allowance.
Like most airlines you can’t bring any flammables, or dangerous items, Security attaché cases, disabling sprays, explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids, peroxides, toxic substances, radioactive or corrosive materials, magnets, and offensive items
Weapons or weapon replicas, daggers, flick knives, etc.
Read this article about what items are not allowed In checked luggage?
Final Thoughts
To keep your flight smooth as glass, it is wise to follow Air Astana baggage policies closely.
Their rules aren’t overly strict, but they do expect travelers to stick to the limits.
Measure your carry-on bag, weigh it, and if in doubt pay for your luggage and you’re unlikely to have any trouble.
It’s one less thing to worry about on travel day.
I hope this helps.
Happy travels.
