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Garuda Indonesia has a very generous free checked luggage allowance across all cabin classes, right up to 110 pounds (50 kg) for first class passengers.
For most destinations, Garuda works on a weight system, so you can take as many bags as you like as long as they don’t exceed the maximum weight allowance combined.
However, U.S. routes work on a “piece system” for economy and business class (allowing 2 pieces of luggage) and the standard weight system for first class passengers. If you need to take even more luggage, you can save 10% by booking online or with Garuda’s call center in advance.
1 personal item: Undisclosed
1 standard carry-on bag: FREE
Size and Weight Restrictions
Lap Infant Carry-on Policy
Stroller Gate Check Policy
Garuda Indonesia has a weight allowance system for most destinations (apart from the U.S.), so you are not limited to how many pieces you can take as checked luggage — though each piece cannot exceed 70 pounds (32 kg).
An infant without a seat can check 22 pounds (10 kg) of luggage when traveling in economy or business, and 44 pounds (20 kg) of luggage when traveling in first class.
| Destination | Economy Class | Business Class | First Class |
| All destinations excluding Saudi Arabia, Japan, London Heathrow, and the U.S. | 66 pounds (30 kg) | 88 pounds (40 kg) | 110 pounds (50 kg) |
| Saudi Arabia | 66 pounds (30 kg) + 5 liters Zamzam water | 80 pounds (40 kg) + 5 liters Zamzam water | 110 pounds (50 kg) + 5 liters Zamzam water |
| Japan | 101 pounds (46 kg) | 141 pounds (64 kg) | 141 pounds (64 kg) |
| London Heathrow | Economy Comfort: 88 pounds (40 kg)
Economy Premium: 88 pounds (40 kg) | 88 pounds (40 kg) | 110 pounds (50 kg) |
| U.S. | Piece system: 2 x 50 pounds/23 kg (must not exceed total dimensions 62 inches/158 cm) | Piece system:2 x 70 pounds/32 kg (must not exceed total dimensions 62 inches/158 cm) | 110 pounds (50 kg) |
Please refer to Garuda Indonesia’s excess baggage table for domestic routes.
Please refer to Garuda Indonesia’s excess baggage table for international routes.
Frequent flyer programs are permitted additional baggage allowances:
Additional bagagge not applicable during Hajj period.
Garuda Indonesia does allow passengers the ability to prepay for luggage online, via the mobile app, or by contacting the ticket office.
Here are the ways you can prepay:
Save up to 10% by purchasing additional baggage in advance and choose from weight allowances of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 kilograms.
Redeem Capital One miles from the cards below for 1 cent each as a statement credit for previous travel purchases (within 90 days).
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26 comments
Dara Shanahan
August 08, 2019
Hi, I am planning to travel from Bali to Lombok with you’re airline on the bigger plane (737-800), and wanted to check the maximum length for a surfboard. My board is 8 ft (2.44m) including bag. Thank you Dara
Catherine Luther
August 09, 2019
Hi Dara,
Please be aware that we are not Garuda Airlines – we are UpgradedPoints.com, so we cannot confirm 100%. The information on the airline’s baggage page states that on larger planes, surfboards can measure up to 300cm/3 metres.
Fanny Lau
December 04, 2020
I will be traveling from Jakarta to Lombok, do you know if I can split the checked baggage of 20kgs into 2 pieces? Thx
Catherine Luther
December 05, 2020
Hi Dara,
Yes, this route would allow you to split the 20 kgs between 2 bags.
Perry kuo
August 22, 2019
We are scuba divers. For domestic Garuda flight, economy class, what’s the luggage allowance? Thanks
Catherine Luther
August 23, 2019
Hi Perry,
Flying in Economy, passengers are permitted to bring 20 kg of luggage as their checked allowance. There is also a special additional allowance of 23 kg for passengers bringing sports equipment such as scuba equipment.
Tanya warren
September 14, 2019
I am travelling from Bali to Australia. How much does it cost per kg for extra luggage as I would like to bring an oversized piece back from here.
Catherine Luther
September 14, 2019
Hi Tanya,
According to their baggage calculator, extra weight is charged at around $27 USD per kilogram from Bali to Australia.
Ela
September 24, 2019
The information that is provided on this website about extra luggage weight fees for domestic flights is incorrect and misleading. According to the information from this website, for 15kg extra weight on a flight from Bali to Jakarta with the ticket purchased at $70 I should pay for excess luggage $15.75, while I paid almost $80. On Garuda website they have charges list per destination. For DPS-SUB each extra 1kg costs roughly $5. Please update your website so other people will not be surprised at the counter as much as I was today.
Jarrod West
September 29, 2019
Hi Ela,
Thank you for letting us know about these changes. We are in the process of getting this post updated.
Thanks for reading!
Charlie Jones
October 31, 2019
Do you allow passengers to carry Apple Macbook Pro on your flights? In cabin baggage or hold baggage?
Catherine Luther
November 01, 2019
Hi Charlie,
Thai Airways reported that the affected laptops could not be brought on board at all, unless the battery had been replaced already. Please be aware that we are not Thai Airways so to confirm this, you will need to contact Thai Airways directly.
Bush
January 02, 2020
Hi,
We are flying back to UK and would like to know how much Garuda charges for oversized luggage as we would like to bring a piece of art/wood with us?
Many thanks
Catherine Luther
January 03, 2020
Hi Bush,
Garuda does not disclose its oversized luggage charges so you will need to contact the airline directly to enquire.
Amber
February 28, 2020
I have a roller painting from Bali and I am flying to Australia. It is 120cm long and only weighs 3kg. Will it fit in the carryon overhead compartments in the plane?
Jarrod West
February 29, 2020
Hi Amber,
I cannot say definitively, but it might fit. You also might be subject to oversized baggage fees so keep that in mind as well.
David Mansell
September 04, 2020
My wife and daughter are looking to book a Garuda flight from Bali to Jakarta, but your baggage allowance is only 20kgs. They will have 30kgs each, so an extra 20kgs on top of the combined 40kgs allowance. What would be the extra cost of 20kg from Bali to Jakarta?
Jarrod West
September 09, 2020
Hi David,
According to this chart, the fee for this route is 127,600 IDR (about $8.63) per kg. So, for 20 extra kgs, would be $172.60.
Thanks for reading!
R W
December 17, 2020
What is the way to book this extra baggage? I’m flying Bali – Jakarta on Christmas day. I can’t seem to access this function after logging in details on the official Garuda website – pls help!! Thank you.
Rachelle
Catherine Luther
December 17, 2020
Hi Rachelle,
If the website is not allowing you to add baggage when logged in to your booking, try contacting the airline’s ticket office by calling (62-21) 23519999 or 0804 1 807 807.
Armando de Castro lat
October 09, 2020
I am traveling from Batam to Jakarta, how much is excess baggage per kilo?
Jarrod West
October 09, 2020
Hi Armando,
The excess baggage charge for that route is 135,000 IDR.
Alejandro Lozano
March 11, 2021
I’m traveling from Mexico with a stopover in Amsterdam and the first flight it says is operated by Aeromexico, so I want to know if I can bring 1 surfboard instead of one of the 23kg bag I have?
Jarrod West
March 11, 2021
Hi Alejandro,
According to the Aeromexico website, that would not be allowed, and you should expect to pay $150 to check your surfboard.
ralph villarosa
March 17, 2021
I’m flying from Batam to Jakarta in economy. I am a seafarer and I have 22kg and 16kg luggage, is it free of charge?
Catherine Luther
March 17, 2021
Hi Ralph,
Qatar Airways does not publish its policy on seafarer baggage, so you will need to contact the airline directly to inquire.
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