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For domestic and international routes, Thai Airways works on a maximum weight allowance for checked baggage with no restrictions on the number of pieces you can bring.
This is handy for travelers looking to spread the load across multiple bags, but be sure not to exceed the maximum total weights detailed below.
1 personal item: FREE
1 standard carry-on bag: FREE
Size and Weight Restrictions (L x W x D)
Lap Infant Carry-on Policy
Stroller Gate Check Policy
No restrictions on the number of pieces or size, but items must not exceed the maximum weight allowances below:
*Except ticket code L/V/W: 44 pounds (20 kg)
No restrictions on the number of pieces or size, but items must not exceed the maximum weight allowances below:
* Saver 20 kg, Flexi 30 kg, Full Flexi 35 kg
Thai Airways allows passengers to pre-purchase excess luggage at a bulk rate of every 2 pounds (5 kg) up to 110 pounds (50 kg) for 20% to 35% off the standard rate. To benefit from this discount, passengers must pre-book excess luggage at least 24 hours before the flight departure online or with their contact center.
Domestic Journeys — Per Kilogram
| Departure – Destination | Chiang Mai | Chiang Rai | Hat Yai | Khon Kaen | Krabi |
| Bangkok | $1.6 | $1.8 | $2.1 | $1.45 | $1.8 |
| Phuket | Surat Thani | Ubon Ratchathani | Udon Thani | – | |
| $1.8 | $1.7 | $1.6 | $1.45 | – | |
| Chiang Mai | Phuket | – | – | – | – |
| $3.3 | – | – | – | – |
Note: Prices were quoted in Thai Baht and have been converted to USD based on the current exchange rate at date of publication.
| Per Kilogram | To Zone 1 | To Zone 2 | To Zone 3 | To Zone 4 | To Zone 5 |
| From Zone 1 | $12 | $15 | $40 | $45 | $70 |
| From Zone 2 | $15 | $40 | $45 | $55 | $70 |
| From Zone 3 | $40 | $45 | $55 | $60 | $70 |
| From Zone 4 | $45 | $55 | $60 | $70 | $70 |
| From Zone 5 | $70 | $70 | $70 | $70 | $70 |
For details on special luggage such as sporting equipment check Thai Airways’ specific baggage policy.
For all domestic and international flights, the following frequent flyer categories are permitted to bring additional free checked luggage to the maximum weight of:
This applies to Thai Airways-operated flights only. If a codeshare partner or additional airline is being connected to, then check the airline’s individual policy for baggage allowances.
Thai Airways does allow passengers the ability to prepay for luggage online from the Travel Extra tab on the Thai Airways website. Here you will be able to log in to your booking and add baggage up to 24 hours before the flight departure.
These cards allow you to redeem Capital One miles for 1 cent each as a statement credit for previous travel purchases (within 90 days):
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146 comments
Jerry Mae Lagaña
August 05, 2019
Hi, can I ask how much I will pay for additional 20kg excess from Oslo to the Philippines?
Thank you!
Jarrod West
August 08, 2019
Hi Jerry,
That route charges $70 per kg in excess baggage. So to bring 20 extra kilograms would cost $1,400.
Thanks for reading!
Morgan
August 08, 2019
I have heard a rumor that Thai Airways will change back the baggage weight again to 30 kg also for ticket code RBD L / V / W.
Start 10 of august 2019.
Catherine Luther
August 09, 2019
Hi Morgan,
Thanks for the comment. We’ll keep an eye out whether Thai Airways publicizes this change!
Poe poe
January 16, 2020
How much does it cost to bring a backpack from Thailand to the USA?
Jarrod West
January 17, 2020
Hi Poe Poe,
Thai Airways allows for 1 free personal item and 1 free carry-on item, so you should not need to pay for your backpack.
Yonis Farah
August 11, 2019
Hi can you please help me, I’m looking to fly to Vietnam in October with Thai Airways on economy class, but I’m not booking directly with Thai Airways, I’m booking with Sky Scanner.
My question is if the ( ticket code RBD L/V/W: 20 kg (44 lbs) applies to me or can I take 30 kg of luggage?
Ticket code RBD L/V/W: 20 kg (44 lbs)
Catherine Luther
August 13, 2019
Hi Yonis,
A we’re not Sky Scanner we cannot confirm this for you; however, if your reservation states RBD L/V/W as a booking code, then it is likely that 20 kg would be your checked baggage allowance as this is what is what Thai Airways state on their baggage page.
Tushar Kanti Roy
August 12, 2019
Hi There,
I hope that you are doing well. I will be travelling with my family along with my 4 months two kids (infants) from Melbourne to Dhaka. Could you please let me know how many free bags are allowed per traveller?
Regards,
Tushar
Catherine Luther
August 13, 2019
Hi Tushar,
Thai Airways permits individual adult passengers to bring 30 kg of luggage (excluding ticket code RBD L/V/W: 20 kg) and infants not occupying a seat are permitted 10 kg.
Tushar Kanti Roy
August 14, 2019
Thank you Catherine Luther for your kind information.
Tina
August 18, 2019
I’m traveling from Brussels to Bangkok and from there to Guangzhou. I wanted to ask if my carry on weight requirement is still 7kg or if there are other rules? Am I also allowed to take my laptop in my carry on? The handle of my carry on is also broken, meaning I can’t pull it up. Will it still be included for the size dimension?
Jarrod West
August 18, 2019
Hi Tina,
Yes, the carry-on requirement is still 7kg. You can definitely bring your laptop in your carry-on and they will not include the handle in the dimensions.
Thanks for reading!
Mrs. Suganya Sridhar
August 21, 2019
Hi,
My daughter is going to Seoul for pursuing her Masters. The check in baggage allowance as per her ticket is 30 kgs. Though it is a decent allowance, we find that it is not sufficient for a student who is supposed to stay in a foreign country for at least 2 years. I understand from your website that students travelling to Australia and New Zealand get extra baggage allowance. Can this be extended to my daughter also as a special case?
Catherine Luther
August 21, 2019
Hi,
Please be aware that we are not Thai Airways, we are UpgradedPoints.com so we advise you contact the airline directly with your enquiry. The contact details for your country of origin can be found here.
Dev raj
September 02, 2019
I am traveling from Haneda Airport Japan to Kathmandu Nepal on Saturday. May I know the maximum exact size of carry-on allowed on Thai Airways?
Catherine Luther
September 02, 2019
Hi Dev,
These are the size and weight allowances for carry-on baggage:
Personal item: 37.5 cm (15 in) x 25 cm (10 in) x 12.5 cm (5 in). Item must not exceed 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
Standard carry-on: 56 cm (22 in) x 45 cm (18 in) x 25 cm (10 in). Item must not exceed 7 kg (15 lbs)
M A Rashid
September 06, 2019
To Thai Airways BKK.
I am on vacation for 3-weeks. I, along with my family, would like to enjoy visiting a few islands in Phuket — please confirm your baggage/luggage rules when you flying to Phuket from BKK. Is it free for cabin – luggage and checked-in-luggage? rgds
Erin Miller
September 10, 2019
Hi there, this will depend on what cabin class you are flying. If you can let us know that bit of information we can attempt to assist with your question.
(Please note, we are not Thai Airways so any answer we give will be based on the information Thai Airways publishes on their website. If you’d like to speak with Thai Airways directly, we suggest you call their Customer Service Phone Line)
Katya Cox
September 18, 2019
Hi,
Just wondering if I book Thai Airways with economy flight 30kg Melbourne to London Heathrow. How much would it cost for another piece of checked in luggage also 30kg?
Thank you
Catherine Luther
September 19, 2019
Hi Katya,
Based on the excess baggage table for Thai Airways, Melbourne is region 4 and the UK is zone 5. This route would cost $70 per kilogram so an additional 30 kg would cost $2,100. If you book additional luggage online or with the Thai Airways contact center at least 24 hours before your flight departure, then you get 20-35% off excess luggage.
Gayathri
September 20, 2019
I am travelling on Thai Airways (Economy Class). Could please tell me how much kg I can have in hand luggage and check in?
Catherine Luther
September 20, 2019
Hi Gayathri,
For carry-on, a personal item must not exceed 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) and the standard carry-on must not exceed 7 kg (15 lbs).
For checked luggage, the standard Economy allowance is 30kg (66 lbs) apart from ticket code RBD L/V/W where the allowance is 20 kg (44 lbs).
JoElla Malone
September 25, 2019
Traveling from Manila to Bangkok (one-way) on a code W ticket. Which would be considered an international flight and not domestic, correct? I booked the flight in January 2019 for travel in November 2019. Please clarify the baggage guidelines for me — I think I understand that I can have either:
a) 2 pieces of checked luggage but they cannot exceed 30 kg/44 lbs total weight for the 2 pieces OR
b) 1 piece with a total weight of 30 kg/44 lbs.
Jarrod West
September 28, 2019
Hi JoElla,
For international trips, you can bring as many pieces of checked luggage as you would like as long as the total weight for all of the pieces is under 30 kg/66 lbs.
Thanks for reading!
Jonathon powell
October 01, 2019
I’m flying to Australia this weekend. How much luggage am I allowed?
Jarrod West
October 01, 2019
Hi Jonathon,
On Thai Airways, you can bring 1 personal item, 1 carry-on item, and as many checked bags as you would like as long as their total weight does not exceed 30kg or 66lbs.
Thanks for reading!
Sri
October 08, 2019
I have some items that contain batteries (multi meter and battery drill without nails) do I need to keep them in the carry-on bag or checkedbaggage?
Jarrod West
October 10, 2019
Hi Sri,
We do not represent Thai Airways, and unfortunately, there does not appear to be information regarding this on their website. I suggest you contact them directly for an exact answer to the question.
Catherine Luther
October 10, 2019
Hi Sri,
As airlines have different policies on battery operated devices you will need to contact Thai Airways directly to query this.
Dave
October 26, 2019
I’m flying YUL-YYZ-LHR-VTE on a United award ticket and stuck with 12+hr layover at Heathrow. I won’t have the energy to go sightseeing. I would like to use the United or AC lounge at T2, but am told I have to collect bags and exit customs, then recheck bags, because of the over 12hr layover. It is on the same ticket and flying in and out of T2 (air canada, thai) They didn’t tell me when I booked that I couldn’t check bags to destination but had to collect them at heathrow, which means I’ll be stranded landside until the thai airways counter opens 3 hrs before the flight, and I can’t use the lounge airside during the long layover.
Also, a new set of baggage rules apply:
YYZ-LHR 2 x 23kg
LHR-BKK 1 x 30kg
Is there any way I can recheck my bags 10 hours before departure, so I can go back to the lounge airside? Thanks, Dave
Stephen Au
October 28, 2019
Hi Dave,
This is unusual as airlines usually have interline agreements with each other. However, this isn’t always the case. The best thing to do is contact the airline that issued you your ticket and inquire with them directly. Thanks for reading.
Ingeborg
October 31, 2019
I would like to book, how do I know what code (L/V/W) my booking will have? The reason is the 30 kilo luggage.
Thank you!
Catherine Luther
November 01, 2019
Hi Ingeborg,
These codes are visible in booking systems for travel agents, but if you’re planning to book via the Thai Airways website, then the baggage allowance will be stated on the booking page so you’ll know if your fare includes 30kg.
Neelum
November 11, 2019
Hi, I am travelling from Sydney to Lahore on December 5th 2019. My booking no. is xxxxxx. Please advise how much is my luggage allowance?
Catherine Luther
November 12, 2019
Hi Neelum,
Please be aware that we are not Thai Airways, we are UpgradedPoints.com. I have removed your booking reference for your own privacy. If you’re flying Economy then your baggage allowance would be 30 kg, unless your booked on fare code RBD L where 20 kg is permitted. Check the details on your ticket or contact Thai Airways.
Jamie
November 12, 2019
Hi,
I am travelling next month from Dubai to Philippines with my 5 year old daughter. Question:
1. she has the same allowed luggage capacity as adults?
2. what is the maximum size of TV we can carry from UAE to philippines?
thanks
Catherine Luther
November 14, 2019
Hi Jamie,
Children receive the same the baggage allowance as adults. The only exclusion are lap infants where a seat has not been purchased.
Thai Airways doesn’t publish any oversized fees on their website so we advise you contact Thai Airways directly to query this.
Muhammad shoaib
November 14, 2019
Can i take power bank in my hand carry bag?
Catherine Luther
November 15, 2019
Hi Muhammad,
Yes you can. Thai Airways says “Passengers are allowed to bring no more than 2 pieces of power banks or spare batteries with a capacity of 32,000 mAh (160 Wh) or less on board.”
Adhikari Bikash
November 28, 2019
Can I carry 2 pieces of luggage with in 30 kg in each on a tour of Japan to Nepal?
Jarrod West
November 28, 2019
Hi Adhikari,
You’ll certainly be permitted to bring 2 pieces of luggage, but Thai Airways usually charges a rate of $45 per Kg for this route for excess baggage, so keep that in mind.
Humayun
November 30, 2019
I am traveling from Seoul to Dhaka. My ticket class is (W & V) and it’s written that I can carry 30 kgs in baggage. Could please clarify this?
Jarrod West
November 30, 2019
Hi Humayun,
Yes, you should be able to bring a checked bag up to 30kgs on your flight.
Thanks for reading!
Robert Skene
December 06, 2019
Hi, I am flying Thai Business Class (J) MEL to LHR and am a Royal Orchid Plus Basic level member. The Thai web site says the carry on is one bag 7kg, plus a handbag of less that 1.5kg. Is this correct as most international business class allow more carry on, eg 20kg and up two two bags? Robert
Jarrod West
December 12, 2019
Hi Robert,
Per the Thai Airways website, it seems that Business class passengers can bring up to 40 kgs of luggage combined for all of their pieces.
Thanks for reading!
Maita
December 10, 2019
Is there an additional fee to check an acoustic guitar? I’m flying economy class with 2 bags.
Jarrod West
December 10, 2019
Hi Maita,
Just to clarify, are you bringing a guitar in addition to 2 bags? Or is the guitar one of your bags?
Fred
December 10, 2019
If I bring a TV do I need to pay a tax?
Jarrod West
December 11, 2019
Hi Fred,
Where are you flying to?
Maita
December 10, 2019
Hi Jarrod. I have 2 bags plus the guitar. Is it safe to check in? It doesn’t have a hard case but i will wrap and put it in the original cardboard box.
Jarrod West
December 11, 2019
Hi Maita,
I cannot say for certain whether or not it will be safe. There is always a risk anytime you check something that is fragile. If you wrap it well enough, hopefully, it will be fine!
julie
December 11, 2019
Hi,
I am traveling from ICN to LHR in economy class. I am allowed to carry 30 kg in baggage. But my total baggage weight is almost 30.96. I want to ask will Thai charge for this extra weight ?
Jarrod West
December 12, 2019
Hi Julie,
Most airlines usually weigh the bag when you check it, so it is likely that they will charge you for the excess weight.
Ichzi
January 18, 2020
I want to travel to Paris from Kuala Lumpur. I ‘d like to ask how about the baggage, can I bring 2 bags weighing 30 kg?
Jarrod West
January 18, 2020
Hi Ichzi,
Thai Airways does not have a limit on the number of checked bags you can bring, but their total weight can not exceed 30 kgs.
Bhanu
January 18, 2020
What is meant by TG operated flights.
C&P from their we site: 20 kg. for TG operated flight subject to THAI Airways baggage policy
https://www.thaiairways.com/booking/flexpricer/en/DOMVAP2.html
Jarrod West
January 18, 2020
Hi Bhanu,
TG is the IATA code for Thai Airways. It simply means Thai Airways operated flights.
Napoleon
January 18, 2020
Hi,
What is the allowed maximum TV size that I can check from Dubai to Philippines for OFW?
Catherine Luther
January 19, 2020
Hi Napoleon,
Thai Airways doesn’t publish oversized fees on their website, so we advise you contact them directly to query this.
Sibtain
January 24, 2020
Want to know how much for extra baggage from Karachi Pakistan to Bangkok?
Catherine Luther
January 25, 2020
Hi Sibtain,
Excess baggage for that route would be charged at $40 per excess kilogram.
Kans
January 26, 2020
Hello, I am traveling with an Infant (on lap). Am I allowed to check in both a car seat and a baby stroller for free? Plus I will be using the 10kg baggage that’s allowed for the infant ticket. Thanks in advance.
Catherine Luther
January 26, 2020
Hi Kans,
Thai Airways only mentions strollers on their website so you will need to contact the airline to query this.
Rana
January 26, 2020
Hello, I am traveling between Seoul and Bangkok tomorrow and my baggage allowance is 30 kg. But unfortunately it becomes 31.2 kg, so do I need to pay extra money for that? If yes, then how much?
Catherine Luther
January 27, 2020
Hi Rana,
You may be charged up to $80 for the additional weight, as the airline charges $40 per kilogram for that route.
Antariksh
January 30, 2020
My flight is from Tianjin to Mumbai via Bankok on Thai Lion Airways. It says ‘no free baggage allowed’. what does that mean and how much I can carry. my flight is in economy class. please let me know
Jarrod West
January 30, 2020
Hi Antariksh,
You should be able to bring 1 personal item and 1 carry-on item weighing up to 7 kgs.
Thanks for reading!
chorphakamat
February 05, 2020
How much cost for extra baggage from Sweden to Thailand and Thailand to Sweden? I can’t open the old link. Can you please send me information to buy extra baggage.
Thank you
Catherine Luther
February 06, 2020
Hi Chorphakamat,
Excess baggage for that route is charged at $70 per kilogram.
Tom
February 06, 2020
Hello. I am travelling from zone 3 to zone 5 with economy class. Total weight of my checked bags is less than 30 kg, however 1 of them exceeds total dimensions (171 cm). I cant figure out, how much will this cost. Thank you
Catherine Luther
February 06, 2020
Hi Tom,
You’ll have to contact Thai Airways to query this as the airline doesn’t disclose oversized fees on its website.
Raza
February 15, 2020
I’m traveling from Bangkok going to Lahore Pakistan, and I have 2 bags one is 17.3 kilos and the other one is 13.7 kilos. Is that fine or do I need to pay the excess kilos?
Jarrod West
February 15, 2020
Hi Raza,
That should not be an issue since the total weight does not exceed 30 kgs.
Raza
February 15, 2020
Much thanks respected dear
Benjamin
February 28, 2020
Hello,
How much is the cost for a golf bag special baggage from Brisbane, AUS, to Stockholm, SWE with stop in Bangkok?
Jarrod West
February 29, 2020
Hi Benjamin,
There does not appear to be any information on the Thai Airways website covering golf bags. I recommend you reach out to their customer service directly.
Thanks for reading!
Paul
March 18, 2020
If 2 people are flying together (same ticket) and each has allowance of 30 kg, can we check in total of 3 bags 20 kg each? I’d assume “yes”, but can’t find a confirmation anywhere 🙁
Jarrod West
March 18, 2020
Hi Paul,
Yes, you should be allowed to do that. Thanks for reading!
Paul
March 18, 2020
Thanks Jarrod.
Tahsin
June 22, 2020
I want to carry my pet from Malaysia to Dhaka. can you please tell me the pricing and details?
Jarrod West
June 23, 2020
Hi Tahsin,
According to the Thai Airways website, they do not appear to give any info as to the cost of transporting your pet. Since we cannot speak on behalf of Thai Airways, I recommend you contact their customer service team directly.
Mayank Kapoor
October 15, 2020
Just want to know if the limit of 30 kilos in Economy class applies even if we are traveling on a one-way ticket?
Jarrod West
October 15, 2020
Hi Mayank,
Yes, the baggage allowance sill applies on one-way tickets.
colleen
August 14, 2021
I am flying from BKK to Chiang Rai, I have 8 luggages, how much would that cost?
Jarrod West
August 17, 2021
Hi Colleen,
Extra luggage for this route should cost $12 per kilogram. Safe travels!
Tim Horton
May 25, 2022
My domestic Thai flight allows a 20KG baggage allowance but we won’t be checking any baggage. If our carry on exceeds the 7KG limit, should we just check our carry-on or can the unused checked baggage weight allowance be instead used for the carry-ons?
Katie Seemann
May 31, 2022
Hi Tim,
If your carry-on exceeds the weight limit you’ll need to check a bag. You can’t use the checked bag weight allowance for a carry-on.
Maria
July 28, 2023
I’ve booked my daughter a flight from Japan to London.
She is a student and has books with her.
I was told she had 4 pieces of luggage. 2 cases and carry on and handbag. When ticket arrived it only said carry on.
Is it right – can they do that?
I’m really worried as she’s not got alot of cash with her coming home.
Keri Stooksbury
July 29, 2023
Hi Maria – It would probably be best to reach out to THAI or your ticketing agent directly to inquire why the ticket does not match what you were told. Thanks for reading!
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