Baggage allowance
Your free baggage allowance includes bags that you can check in at no additional cost. The size, weight and number of permitted free bags are based on the fare you booked, the flight route and your frequent flyer status. You can also find information about your free baggage allowance on your ticket or booking confirmation.
Permitted dimensions and weight
A single bag is permitted to measure
- a maximum of 158 cm (height + width + length) and
- weigh a maximum of 23 kg – or 32 kg in Business Class.
Larger, heavier or additional bags are carried as excess baggage. This applies to all scheduled flights operated by Austrian Airlines. Please note that other rules apply to Austrian Holidays holiday flights
Free baggage on European routes¹
| Economy Light | Economy Classic & Flex | Business | |
| Adults and children from two years² | No free baggage³ | One bag max. 23 kg | Two bags each max. 32 kg |
| Children under two years | No free baggage³ | One bag max. 23 kg | Two bags each max. 32 kg |
| HON circle, Senator, STAR Gold⁴ | No free baggage³ | In addition to the free baggage allowance according to the fare: One bag max. 23 kg | In addition to the free baggage allowance according to the fare: One bag max. 32 kg |
| Frequent Travellers (FTL Card)² | No free baggage³ | Two bags each max. 23 kg | Two bags each max. 32 kg |
1= "European routes" includes the following countries: Europe, North Africa (Morocco), Russia, Armenia, Turkey and Cyprus.
2 = In addition, foldable prams weighing up to 10 kg are carried free of charge on our flights, see Prams and pushchairs
3 = You can also book bags in the Economy Light fare. Find out about the prices on ourExcess baggage page.
4 = With member or status cards this includes the one that entitles you the largest possible free baggage allowance. The cards cannot be combined in this respect.
Free baggage on intercontinental routes¹
| Economy Light | Economy Saver, Basic & Flex | Premium Economy Saver, Basic & Flex | Business Saver & Flex | |
| Adults and children from two years² | No free baggage³ | One bag max. 23 kg | Two bags each max. 23 kg | Two bags each max. 32 kg |
| Children under two years² | No free baggage³ | One bag max. 23 kg | One bag max. 23 kg | One bag max. 32 kg |
| HON circle, Senator, STAR Gold⁴ | One bag max. 23 kg | In addition to the free baggage allowance according to the fare: one bag max. 23 kg | In addition to the free baggage allowance according to the fare: one bag max. 23 kg | In addition to the free baggage allowance according to the fare: one bag max. 32 kg |
| Frequent Travellers (FTL Card)² | No free baggage³ | One bag max. 23 kg | Two bags each max. 23 kg | Two bags each max. 32 kg |
1 = "Intercontinental routes" includes the following countries: Egypt, China, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Canada, Kazakhstan, Libya, Cuba, Maldives, Mauritius, Thailand, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the USA.
2 = In addition, foldable prams weighing up to 10 kg are carried free of charge on our flights, see Prams and pushchairs
3 = You can also book bags in the Economy Light fare. Find out about the prices on ourExcess baggage page.
4 = With member or status cards this includes the one that entitles you the largest possible free baggage allowance. The cards cannot be combined in this respect.
It is possible to keep a foldable pram or pushchair under 10 kg with you at most airports until shortly before boarding. It will be returned to you immediately after landing. For more detailed information on taking prams and pushchairs, please find our tips onPreparing your trip for families.
Exceptions specific to the market may result in a higher free baggage allowance in Economy Class. These exceptions are stated on your ticket or your booking confirmation.
If you have booked a journey with several airlines, the baggage rules that apply are those of the airline that flies the most significant part of the journey (usually the geographically longest) and under whose flight number this flight was booked. It is irrelevant which airline actually operates the flight.
Different free baggage regulations may apply to Austrian holiday flights (charters).
If you combine an Austrian Airline flight with other airlines as part of your whole trip, your free baggage allowance may be determined by the rules of the airline with which you will fly the longest or most significant route. Please note therefore the free baggage allowance entered on your ticket or booking confirmation. A weight scheme might also be used where your free baggage is shown as a total weight irrespective of the number of bags, for example 20K (for 20 kg) or 30K (for 30 kg).
In accordance with the CTA (Canadian Transport Agency) and US DOT (United States Department of Transportation) regulations, if your trip begins or ends in the USA or Canada, your baggage regulations are determined by the first airline stated on the ticket.
Frequently asked questions
No, the free baggage allowance does not change.
In accordance with the CTA (Canadian Transport Agency) and US DOT (United States Department of Transportation) regulations, if your trip begins or ends in the USA or Canada, your baggage regulations are determined by the first airline stated on the ticket.
If you have booked a journey with several airlines, the baggage rules that apply are those of the airline that flies the most significant part of the journey (usually the geographically longest) and under whose flight number this flight was booked. It is irrelevant which airline actually operates the flight.
Your free baggage allowance is printed on your booking confirmation. If more baggage is accepted on a flight free of charge, there is no entitlement to more free baggage on other flights. Excess baggage is subject to a charge.
Yes, the first bag in the Light fare can be booked at your travel agency after your ticket is issued for individuals booked as part of a group booking. Passengers booked as part of a group booking cannot purchase extra bags via austrian.com.
