Bangkok Airways Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

PG / BKP · Thailand

Purchase prepaid excess baggage (weight-based 5–40 kg packages with per-kg zone pricing) via Manage Booking on the website or mobile app, the call center, or ticketing offices — website cutoff 2 hours, other channels 4 hours before departure. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage Policy Official website

Updated Oct 8, 2026

Bangkok Airways Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

Weight concept on all Bangkok Airways-operated routes; no piece limit within free weight. Max 32 kg per single checked piece per Airport of Thailand directive.

Label	Amount	Notes
Adult and child	20 kg total	Verbatim rendered on https://www.bangkokair.com/baggage-allowance Checked Baggage section: 'Economy Class : Maximum weight allowances is 20 kilograms for adult and child / 10 kilograms for infant.' Weight concept — total combined weight across all checked bags. Applies to all Bangkok Airways-operated flights (domestic and international). For codeshare/interline flights or flights operated by other airlines, contact the operating airline — noted on same page. Single checked piece max 32 kg per Airport of Thailand directive noted on same page: 'As per directive from Airport of Thailand, one checked baggage maximum weight is 32 kilograms. If baggage weight exceeds 32 kilograms per one piece, the baggage must be re-packed.' Sports equipment counts as part of standard free allowance; any exceeded weight assessed at excess rate (paid, excluded from allowance per spec).
Infant (without seat)	10 kg total	Verbatim same line: '10 kilograms for infant' for Economy — separate free allowance for infants not occupying a seat. Same 32 kg per-piece repack limit applies.

Weight concept on all Bangkok Airways-operated routes; higher free weight than Economy. Max 32 kg per single checked piece.

Label	Amount	Notes
Adult and child	40 kg total	Verbatim rendered on same page Checked Baggage section: 'Blue Ribbon Class (Business Class) : Maximum weight allowance is 40 kilograms for adult and child / 10 kilograms for infant.' Weight concept — total combined weight. Applies to all Bangkok Airways-operated flights; codeshare/interline — contact operating airline. Same single-piece limit 32 kg — must be repacked if exceeded (Airport of Thailand directive noted on same page). Sports equipment included within standard allowance as for Economy.
Infant (without seat)	10 kg total	Verbatim same line: '10 kilograms for infant' for Blue Ribbon Business — same infant allowance as Economy. Same 32 kg per-piece repack limit applies.

Carry-on baggage

All cabins

One cabin bag free for adult, child and infant with seat; weight uniformly 7 kg, dimensions vary by aircraft type. Infant without seat has no cabin allowance.

Label	Amount	Notes
ATR72	1 × 7 kg	Verbatim table on same page Unchecked Baggage section: 'ATR72 50 x 36 x 23 centimeter 7 kilograms' — dimensions 50 × 36 × 23 cm, max 7 kg per bag. One item per passenger verbatim: 'One item of cabin baggage for adult child and infant with seat (except infant without seat).' LAG restrictions apply (100 ml containers in 1-litre resealable bag) — not an allowance amount, noted for completeness.
Airbus A319 / A320	1 × 7 kg	Verbatim same table: 'Airbus 319 56 x 36 x 23 centimeter 7 kilograms' and 'Airbus 320 56 x 36 x 23 centimeter 7 kilograms' — both types 56 × 36 × 23 cm, max 7 kg per bag. Same one-item rule as ATR72: 'One item of cabin baggage for adult child and infant with seat (except infant without seat).' Infant without seat has no cabin allowance. Duty-free in sealed STEB and medications/baby food exemptions exist but do not change the base 1 × 7 kg allowance.
Infant without seat	No free cabin baggage	Verbatim same line: 'except infant without seat' — infants not occupying a seat are excluded from the one-item cabin allowance. Infant with seat (purchased seat) receives same cabin allowance as adult/child per row on same page.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Bangkok Airways

Buy Baggage

Go to bangkokair.com and open Manage Booking (Flight Services > Manage Booking) on the website or mobile app, or contact the call center at 1771 (within Thailand) / +66 2270 6699, a Bangkok Airways ticketing office, or a ticketing agent.
Retrieve your booking via Itinerary Lookup or E-Ticket Lookup and select Pre-Paid Baggage under Additional Services.
Select the extra weight you need and complete payment.

Prices

Standard excess rate charged per kg per sector: THB 180/kg domestic; USD zone-based matrix internationally (effective 10 June 2019). Prepaid rates below are discounted against these standard rates.

Label	Amount	Notes
Domestic Thailand	THB 180 per kg	Effective from 10 June 2019 onwards, per sector. Maximum 32 kg per piece per Airport of Thailand directive; overweight pieces must be repacked.
Zone 1 ↔ Zone 2	$12 per kg	Zone 1: Thailand. Zone 2: Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Vietnam. Standard (airport) excess rate; prepaid rate for this pair is $8/kg.
Zone 1 ↔ Zone 3	$15 per kg	Zone 1: Thailand. Zone 3: Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Bangladesh. Standard (airport) excess rate; prepaid rate for this pair is $11/kg.
Zone 1 ↔ Zone 4	$20 per kg	Zone 1: Thailand. Zone 4: India, Maldives, Japan, China. Standard (airport) excess rate; prepaid rate for this pair is $16/kg.
Zone 1 ↔ Zone 5 (and any route involving Zone 5)	$60 per kg	Zone 5 covers all destinations not listed in Zones 2–4, except USA/Canada. Flat $60/kg for any origin–destination pair involving Zone 5; prepaid equivalent is $48/kg.
Cross-zone rates (Zones 2–4)	$15–$35 per kg	Zone 2↔Zone 2: $15. Zone 2↔Zone 3: $20. Zone 2↔Zone 4: $25. Zone 3↔Zone 3: $25. Zone 3↔Zone 4: $30. Zone 4↔Zone 4: $35. Any route involving Zone 5: $60/kg.

Prepaid baggage is sold at lower rates than the standard excess charge above; valid only on Bangkok Airways-operated (PG) flights.

Label	Amount	Notes
Prepaid — Domestic (5–40 kg in 5 kg steps)	THB 600 (5 kg) – THB 3,600 (40 kg)	Tier table: 5 kg THB 600; 10 kg THB 900; 15 kg THB 1,350; 20 kg THB 1,800; 25 kg THB 2,250; 30 kg THB 2,700; 35 kg THB 3,150; 40 kg THB 3,600. Sold in 5 kg increments up to a maximum of 40 kg; valid only on Bangkok Airways-operated flights. Prepaid baggage is non-refundable and non-reroutable.
Prepaid — International (per kg, zone-based)	USD 8–48 per kg	Per-kg matrix: Zone 1↔Zone 2: $8; Zone 1↔Zone 3: $11; Zone 1↔Zone 4: $16; Zone 2↔Zone 2: $11; Zone 2↔Zone 3: $16; Zone 2↔Zone 4: $20; Zone 3↔Zone 3: $20; Zone 3↔Zone 4: $24; Zone 4↔Zone 4: $28; any pair involving Zone 5: $48. Prepaid available in 5 kg increments, up to a maximum of 40 kg; valid only on Bangkok Airways-operated flights; non-refundable and non-reroutable.

Sports equipment and bicycles accepted as checked baggage within the standard free allowance; any exceeded weight assessed at the excess rate above. Bicycles fly free on Airbus flights under the Bike on Board privilege.

Label	Amount	Notes
Golf set	Standard excess baggage rate	Accepted on all Bangkok Airways flights as checked baggage only; maximum 1 golf set per passenger (one golf bag, club set, and one pair of golf shoes). Counted within the standard free allowance; any exceeded weight charged at the excess rate. No separate golf fee is published.
Surfboard	Standard excess baggage rate	Accepted as checked baggage: max length 277 cm on Airbus, 170 cm on ATR72. Acceptance limit: one surfboard per ATR72 flight, three surfboards per Airbus flight, subject to space availability.
Scuba equipment	Standard excess baggage rate	One set accepted as checked baggage if securely packed: scuba regulator, tank harness, tank pressure gauge, face mask, dive suit/vest, diving knife, empty cylinder tank, diving lamp. Spear gun must be unloaded and packed separately. Lamp batteries removed and carried in carry-on (lithium-ion max 100 Wh, max 2 spares).
Bicycle (Bike on Board)	Free on Airbus-operated flights; excess rate otherwise	Bike on Board privilege: one bicycle per passenger carried free as checked baggage on Airbus A319/A320 flights, not counted against the normal allowance; leisure travel only, 24-hour advance reservation required. Not applicable on ATR-operated flights; on ATR (max 50 x 100 x 50 cm) and any additional bike, the normal allowance and excess charge apply (Airbus max 145 x 160 x 110 cm). Bike must be collapsible and packed in a hard protective case (soft bag requires a signed Limited Release tag); subject to space availability. Contact call center 1771 or [email protected].

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Buy Pre-Paid Baggage under Additional Services in Manage Booking on bangkokair.com or the mobile app, or through the call center (1771 / +66 2270 6699), ticketing offices, or ticketing agents.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Online via Manage Booking on bangkokair.com or the mobile app, by calling 1771 (within Thailand) or +66 2270 6699, at Bangkok Airways ticketing offices, or through ticketing agents.

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

Prepaid baggage must be purchased at least 2 hours before departure on the website, or at least 4 hours before departure via the call center, ticketing office, or agent. After the deadline, standard airport excess rates apply.

How does Bangkok Airways calculate extra baggage charges?

Weight-based system. Standard excess: THB 180/kg domestic; international zone-based from $12/kg (Zone 1–2) to $60/kg (routes involving Zone 5). Prepaid is cheaper: domestic THB 600–3,600 for 5–40 kg packages; international $8–48/kg by zone.

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online vs at the airport?

Yes. Prepaid baggage (e.g. Zone 1–2 $8/kg vs $12/kg standard; domestic 20 kg THB 1,800 prepaid) costs less than the standard excess rate charged at the airport. Buy before the cutoff to qualify.

How much extra baggage can I buy?

Prepaid baggage is sold in 5 kg increments up to a maximum of 40 kg. Each checked piece may not exceed 32 kg per Airport of Thailand directive and must otherwise be repacked. Excess baggage is subject to space availability.

What are the overweight and oversized baggage rules?

Maximum 32 kg per piece (Airport of Thailand directive). If a piece exceeds 32 kg, it must be repacked into multiple pieces. Each piece is charged at the per-kg excess rate for the applicable zone.

Do codeshare or partner flights have different baggage rules?

Prepaid baggage applies only to Bangkok Airways-operated flights (PG). For codeshare, interline, or partner-operated flights, contact the operating airline for baggage details.

Can I get a refund for prepaid or excess baggage?

No. Prepaid baggage is non-refundable and non-reroutable, and excess baggage charges are non-refundable.

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