Lion Air Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
Lion Air is Indonesia's largest low-cost carrier. Every passenger gets a free 7 kg cabin bag plus a small personal item, and — effective 17 July 2025 — a free checked allowance of just 10 kg on all routes, domestic and international (reduced from the previous 15–20 kg). Need more? Buy Prepaid Baggage online before departure, which is cheaper than paying at the airport counter. Indonesian fares are in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR); some international routes are charged in Thai Baht (THB) or USD.
At a glance
🎒 Personal item
1 small personal item for use during the trip (e.g. a handbag or laptop bag) in addition to the cabin bag. It must fit under the seat or in the overhead bin within the cabin weight limit.
🧳 Carry-on
1 cabin bag up to 7 kg, max dimensions 40 x 30 x 20 cm. Oversized or overweight cabin bags are checked into the hold at the gate for a fee.
Lion Air checked bag fees
| Domestic (free, from 17 Jul 2025) | 10 kg (IDR) |
| International (free, from 17 Jul 2025) | 10 kg |
| Extra baggage (best price) | Prepaid Baggage online before departure (IDR) |
🔁 Change & cancellation
Date and flight changes are allowed for a change fee plus any fare difference, subject to fare rules and availability. Refunds on low-cost fares are limited and may incur cancellation charges. Most charges are in IDR (or route currency).
Other common fees
| Excess baggage at airport — domestic | ≈ THB 350/kg on Thai routes (varies by route/currency) |
| Excess baggage at airport — international | ≈ THB 525/kg on Thai routes (varies by route/currency) |
How to avoid extra fees
- The free checked allowance is only 10 kg since 17 July 2025 — pack light or buy Prepaid Baggage in advance.
- Buy extra baggage online before your flight; airport excess rates are higher per kilogram.
- Keep your cabin bag within 7 kg and 40 x 30 x 20 cm, or it will be checked into the hold for a fee at the gate.
- Tickets bought or rescheduled before 17 July 2025 may still keep the older 15–20 kg allowance.
Lion Air baggage — FAQ
How much free checked baggage does Lion Air give?
Since 17 July 2025, the free checked allowance is 10 kg on all Lion Air domestic and international flights, down from the previous 15–20 kg.
What is the cabin baggage limit?
One cabin bag up to 7 kg, maximum 40 x 30 x 20 cm, plus one small personal item.
What is the cheapest way to add baggage?
Purchase Prepaid Baggage on Lion Air's official website before departure — it is cheaper than buying excess baggage at the airport counter.
Sources
This guide is independent and not affiliated with Lion Air. 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.