SunExpress Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
SunExpress is a Turkish–German leisure airline (a Turkish Airlines / Lufthansa joint venture) focused on holiday routes. Baggage depends entirely on your SunFare — the cheapest SunLight fare includes no checked bag and only a tiny 4 kg cabin piece.
The bottom line on SunExpress baggage
SunExpress is a fare-tiered leisure carrier where everything hinges on your SunFare: the cheapest SunLight ticket is genuinely hand-luggage-only, with no checked bag and just a small 4 kg cabin piece, while SunEco and up add a proper 8 kg cabin bag and 20–35 kg checked. The classic trap is booking SunLight with a normal cabin case and then paying an excess hand-baggage fee of about €80 at the gate.
The reliable way to save is to buy checked weight online when you book, since airport excess runs about €19.99 per kg. If you have a real cabin case, pay up front for SunEco or higher rather than SunLight, keep every bag under the 32 kg limit or it is refused at check-in, and stay within 158 cm total to dodge the flat ~€45 oversize fee.
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Hidden pitfalls most travelers miss
- The cheapest SunLight fare is genuinely hand-luggage-only — no checked bag and just a tiny 4kg cabin piece — so bringing a normal cabin case triggers an excess hand-baggage fee of about €80 at the gate.
- Airport excess runs about €19.99 per kg and bags over 158cm total cost a flat ~€45, so buy checked weight online when you book.
- Included allowances differ between SunExpress Turkey and SunExpress Germany routes, and any single bag over 32kg is refused at check-in.
SunExpressbaggage allowance & fees at a glance
| 🎒 Personal item | On the SunLight fare you get only one small carry-on item up to 4 kg (40 x 30 x 20 cm). Higher fares include a larger cabin bag instead (see below). |
| 🧳 Carry-on allowance | SunEco, SunClassic and SunPremium fares include one cabin bag up to 8 kg (55 x 40 x 20 cm). SunLight is limited to a small 4 kg piece (40 x 30 x 20 cm). Exceeding the cabin weight or size limit triggers an excess hand-baggage fee of about €80 payable before boarding. |
| 🧳 First checked bag | No checked bag included — add allowance online |
| 🧳 Second checked bag | 20–35 kg included depending on fare and route |
SunExpress checked bag fees
| SunLight fare | No checked bag included — add allowance online |
| SunEco / SunClassic / SunPremium | 20–35 kg included depending on fare and route |
| Infants under 2 | 20 kg checked allowance |
| Extra weight (international) | About €19.99 per kg |
| Max weight per single bag | 32 kg (EU health & safety limit — heavier bags refused at check-in) |
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SunExpress vs Pegasus Airlines vs Condor: baggage compared
Head-to-head on the fees that actually decide the cheaper airline for bags.
| SunExpress | Pegasus Airlines | Condor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on included | — | — | $13 |
| 1st checked bag | — | — | $27 |
| 2nd checked bag | — | — | — |
| Overweight surcharge | — | — | — |
| Weight limit | 32 kg | 20 kg | 23 kg |
🔁 Change & cancellation
Change and cancellation flexibility rises with the fare tier — SunLight and SunEco are the most restrictive (higher fees, limited refunds), while SunPremium is the most flexible. Rebooking and cancellation fees vary by fare and route, so check the conditions shown at booking.
Other common fees
| Excess hand baggage (over size/weight) | About €80 before boarding |
| Extra checked weight (international) | About €19.99 per kg |
| Oversized bag (over 158 cm total) | Flat about €45 per item at the airport |
| Seat selection | Paid on lower fares; varies by seat and route |
What stops you paying these fees on SunExpress
- A full-size cabin bag is not free on the cheapest SunExpress fare, so the bag that fits under the seat matters — what size actually fits →
How to avoid extra fees
- Add checked baggage online when you book — buying weight in advance is far cheaper than the ~€19.99/kg excess rate at the airport.
- SunLight is genuinely hand-luggage-only with a small 4 kg cabin limit — if you have a proper cabin case, choose SunEco or higher.
- Keep every single bag under 32 kg; anything heavier is simply refused at check-in and can't be loaded.
- Total dimensions over 158 cm (L+W+H) trigger a flat ~€45 oversize fee, so avoid bulky bags.
- Fares and included allowances differ between SunExpress Turkey and SunExpress Germany routes — confirm your exact allowance during booking.
SunExpress baggage — FAQ
＋ − How much is SunExpress baggage?
Higher fares (SunEco, SunClassic, SunPremium) include 20–35 kg of checked baggage. On SunLight you add bags separately, and extra weight on international flights costs about €19.99 per kg.
＋ − Is carry-on free on SunExpress?
Yes, but the size depends on your fare: SunLight includes only a small 4 kg piece (40 x 30 x 20 cm), while SunEco and above include an 8 kg cabin bag (55 x 40 x 20 cm).
＋ − What is SunExpress's carry-on size?
It's 55 x 40 x 20 cm up to 8 kg on SunEco/SunClassic/SunPremium fares, or 40 x 30 x 20 cm up to 4 kg on the SunLight fare.
＋ − What is the excess baggage fee on SunExpress?
Extra checked weight on international flights is about €19.99 per kg, oversized bags (over 158 cm total) are a flat ~€45, and oversized/overweight cabin bags cost about €80 before boarding.
Sources & official policy links
Independent guide — not affiliated with SunExpress. Figures here reflect SunExpress's published Europe fares as of 2026-07-04.