airBaltic Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
airBaltic is Latvia's low-cost carrier, and like most budget airlines its baggage allowance is tied entirely to the fare you buy — the cheapest Economy BASIC and MINI fares carry no checked bag at all, so add bags online to avoid steep airport rates.
airBalticbaggage allowance & fees at a glance
| 🎒 Personal item | Every fare includes one free personal item up to 30 x 40 x 10 cm (a small bag that fits under the seat in front of you). |
| 🧳 Carry-on allowance | One cabin bag up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm is included on Economy FLEX, CLASSIC and BASIC fares, with a max combined weight of 8 kg for all cabin pieces. You can upgrade the cabin allowance from 8 kg to 12 kg for a fee. Business fares get two cabin bags (up to 24 kg total). Economy MINI is personal-item only. |
| 🧳 First checked bag | About €15–30 per bag when added online; much more at the airport |
| 🧳 Second checked bag | From about €15 per bag one-way (varies by route/season) |
airBaltic checked bag fees
| Economy BASIC / MINI (no bag included) | About €15–30 per bag when added online; much more at the airport |
| First checked bag (added online) | From about €15 per bag one-way (varies by route/season) |
| First checked bag (via agent/ticket office) | About €20 per bag |
| First checked bag (at check-in desk) | About €60 per bag — always cheaper to prepay online |
| Included checked bag | 1 bag up to 23 kg on Economy CLASSIC; 2 bags (46 kg total) on FLEX and Business |
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🔁 Change & cancellation
Economy BASIC and CLASSIC charge about €50 per passenger per one-way journey to change a flight, and generally don't allow a cash refund on cancellation. Economy FLEX lets you change dates free of charge and refund with a €25 fee per direction (free if you take an airBaltic gift card). A prepaid Flight Cancellation Option (from about €16.99) can be added at booking on BASIC/CLASSIC fares.
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Other common fees
| Cabin bag upgrade (8 kg → 12 kg) | Added fee, varies by route |
| Heavy/overweight bag (over allowed weight) | About €50 per bag |
| Seat selection | Varies by seat type and route (paid on lower fares) |
| Airport check-in bag fee | Up to about €60 per bag — avoid by adding online |
How to avoid extra fees
- Always add checked bags during booking or via 'Manage your booking' — the check-in desk rate can be 3–4x the online price.
- If you only have a small case, Economy MINI or BASIC with just the free personal item is the cheapest way to fly.
- Weigh your cabin bag before the airport — the 8 kg limit is enforced, and upgrading to 12 kg in advance is cheaper than paying at the gate.
- Economy CLASSIC already includes a 23 kg checked bag, so compare its total price against BASIC + a paid bag.
- Keep bags under 23 kg (or your fare's limit) to avoid the ~€50 heavy-bag fee.
airBaltic baggage — FAQ
How much is airBaltic baggage?
A checked bag starts from roughly €15 per bag one-way when added online, rising to about €20 via an agent and up to about €60 if you pay at the check-in desk. Prices vary by route and season.
Is carry-on free on airBaltic?
Every fare includes a free personal item (30 x 40 x 10 cm). A full cabin bag (55 x 40 x 23 cm, 8 kg) is free on Economy BASIC, CLASSIC and FLEX, but Economy MINI includes only the personal item.
What is airBaltic's carry-on size?
The cabin bag limit is 55 x 40 x 23 cm with a maximum combined cabin weight of 8 kg (upgradable to 12 kg for a fee). The free personal item must fit within 30 x 40 x 10 cm.
Does airBaltic include a checked bag?
It depends on the fare. Economy BASIC and MINI include no checked bag; Economy CLASSIC includes one 23 kg bag; Economy FLEX and Business include two bags (up to 46 kg total).
Sources
This guide is independent and not affiliated with airBaltic. Baggage fees and policies change often and vary by route, fare type, and date — always confirm on the airline's official website before booking or flying.