Question 1

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Accepted Answer

Advance excess baggage must be added to your passenger PNR (via Safarilink reservations) at least 48 hours before departure; the site publishes no self-service online checkout flow for excess baggage.

Question 2

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Accepted Answer

Book advance bundles through Safarilink reservations (res@flysafarilink.com, +254 730 888 000) so they are added to your PNR; pay check-in excess at the airport counter; unaccompanied baggage is handled under the Cargo Module.

Question 3

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

Accepted Answer

Advance bundled baggage must be booked no later than 48 hours before departure; baggage added within 6 hours of departure or at the airport is charged at the higher check-in rates and carried only subject to space availability.

Question 4

How does the airline calculate extra baggage charges?

Accepted Answer

Excess baggage is sold as flat-rate bundles (0-10 kg, 11-20 kg, 21-30 kg) when booked in advance; check-in and unaccompanied baggage follow separate per-situation rates, and all rates are per kg unless stated as bundled.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. Advance bundles cost $50 / $80 / $145 for 0-10 / 11-20 / 21-30 kg, while the same bundles at check-in cost $50 / $100 / $165, so booking at least 48 hours ahead saves $20 on the larger bundles.

Question 6

How many extra bags can I buy, and what are the bag limits?

Accepted Answer

Free allowance is 15 kg per person (20 kg on Zanzibar, Kisumu, Diani, Lamu, Malindi, Entebbe and Mombasa routes), in soft bags; advance bundles cover up to 30 kg; a 'freight' seat at an adult rate permits confirmed carriage of an extra 75 kg; check-in staff generally allow about 2 kg leeway.

Question 7

What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?

Accepted Answer

Excess baggage beyond the allowance is carried only at the captain's discretion if payload and space permit, charged at the prevailing freight rate; hard-shell suitcases are discouraged and may travel on a later flight; large sports equipment (surfboards, bicycles, golf bags) is only carried by prior arrangement.

Question 8

Are there any important exceptions or restrictions I should know?

Accepted Answer

Infants not paying for a seat get no baggage allowance; 'freight' seats are not permitted on non-safari routes and are subject to Safarilink Operations discretion; a complimentary secure store for excess baggage is available at the Wilson Airport office.

Label	Amount	Notes
Most destinations	15 kg per person	Strictly limited to 15 kg per person, inclusive of hand baggage. Baggage must be in soft bags due to limited, irregular aircraft hold space. Infants not paying for a seat are not entitled to any baggage allowance.
Zanzibar, Kisumu, Diani, Lamu, Malindi, Entebbe, Mombasa	20 kg per person	Higher 20 kg allowance applies only on these routes, inclusive of hand baggage and in soft bags.

Label	Amount	Notes
0-10 kg bundle, advance	$50	Flat bundled rate when booked on the passenger PNR no later than 48 hours before departure.
11-20 kg bundle, advance	$80	Flat bundled rate when booked on the passenger PNR no later than 48 hours before departure.
21-30 kg bundle, advance	$145	Flat bundled rate when booked on the passenger PNR no later than 48 hours before departure. Largest advance bundle; maximum 30 kg per the published table.

Label	Amount	Notes
0-10 kg at check-in	$50	Within 6 hours of departure, subject to space availability. Booked under the Cargo Module at the airport.
11-20 kg at check-in	$100	Within 6 hours of departure, subject to space availability. Booked under the Cargo Module at the airport.
21-30 kg at check-in	$165	Within 6 hours of departure, subject to space availability. Booked under the Cargo Module at the airport.
Minimum charge	Kes 500 ($5)	Minimum charge applies to check-in excess baggage.

Label	Amount	Notes
Less than 1 kg, unaccompanied	$5	Per-kg unaccompanied rate for baggage not accompanied by the passenger or owner, subject to space availability. Booked under the Cargo Module.
More than 1 kg, unaccompanied	$3.50	Per-kg unaccompanied rate for baggage not accompanied by the passenger or owner, subject to space availability. Covers envelopes, parcels, rush bags and cargo up to 30 kg.
Domestic unaccompanied	$3.50 per kg	Per-kg cargo/unaccompanied rate on domestic routings.
International unaccompanied	$10 per kg	Per-kg cargo/unaccompanied rate on international routings.
Documents and certificates under 1 kg	Kes 1000	Flat charge for documents and certificates weighing less than 1 kg.

Label	Amount	Notes
Golf bags	USD $20 per bag per sector	Considered on an individual basis and only when operating Dash 8 aircraft. Must be requested in advance; large sports equipment such as surfboards and bicycles is otherwise not carried.
Freight seat	See official pricing	A 'freight' seat sold at the adult rate permits confirmed carriage of an extra 75 kg. Only on applicable Y-class fares; not permitted on non-safari routes and subject to Safarilink Operations discretion.

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