Baggage Allowance Calculator - Check Excess Baggage Charges
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Will your baggage cost extra at check-in?
Pick your airline category and cabin class, enter your check-in and cabin bag weights — see if you're within the free allowance or exactly how much excess baggage charges will add to your trip.
Why excess baggage catches so many travellers off guard
Airlines make excess baggage deliberately expensive — often ₹500-1000+ per extra kg on domestic flights, and considerably more on international and low-cost carrier routes — because it's a high-margin add-on with almost no negotiation room at the airport counter. The free allowance also varies more than most travellers expect: budget carriers frequently include less check-in weight than full-service airlines by default, and business class typically doubles the free allowance rather than adding a fixed extra amount.
The cheapest way to avoid excess charges is knowing your number before you leave home, not discovering it at the check-in counter. If you're consistently over, most airlines let you pre-purchase extra baggage online at a lower rate than the airport counter price — worth checking during web check-in.
Frequently asked questions
Does cabin bag weight count separately from check-in baggage?
Yes, cabin and check-in allowances are tracked separately by most airlines. Being under on check-in doesn't offset being over on cabin weight, and vice versa.
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online before the flight?
Almost always yes — most airlines charge a lower per-kg rate for baggage added during web check-in or online in advance compared to the airport counter rate.
Do budget airlines really have lower baggage allowance?
Often yes — many low-cost carriers include less free check-in weight by default to keep base fares low, and charge separately even for a first checked bag on some fare types.
Can I combine baggage allowance between travellers on the same booking?
Some airlines allow pooled baggage allowance for passengers travelling together on the same PNR; this varies by airline and isn't universal, so check with your specific carrier before assuming you can redistribute weight.
Avoid excess charges before you fly
Add baggage online in advance, or travel lighter
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