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Airline Baggage Size Restrictions in African Continent

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It’s not unusual to get confused with airline baggage size restrictions, especially when you are traveling internationally. There are too many airlines throughout the world, and each of them produced different rules for check-in and carry-on baggage size and weight.

The most important thing is the suitcase size, and then comes the total weight of the luggage; if you fail to follow the luggage rule, the airline authority will charge you high additional fees. So, it’s crucial to have a clear idea about the luggage rules of airlines. If you can manage the weight and size of your luggage, you don’t have to pay some extra bucks during check-in to the flight.

In this article, I’m introducing country-wise details of the airline baggage size restrictions in the African continent (only major African airlines).

Why do you need information about airline baggage size restrictions in Africa?

Africa is one of the greatest attractions for tourists due to the versatile landscapes of this continent. The mainland is surrounded by three oceans, the Atlantic, the Pacific, and the Indian ocean. In the middle of the mainland, you’ll get a deep forest for a wildlife safari, the largest desert for adventure, beautiful African beaches, scenic mountains, ancient pyramids of Egypt, and many more. However, you can explore these amazing natural beauty and historical monuments, at relatively lower expenses compared to other continents.

In addition to the tourist attractions, few African countries are rich in natural resources and thus great places for business.

The involvement of African countries in various sports is another reason to visit Africa. South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Namibia are popular for Cricket, while Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory coast are some well-known countries for football. A huge number of sportspersons and supporters visited Africa when South Africa arranged FIFA world cup in the year 2010, and the ICC cricket world cup in 2003.

Other sports like rugby, hockey, etc. are also popular in Africa. So, sportspersons, sports authorities, supporters who visit Africa need information about airline baggage size restrictions of their destination.

So, let’s explore country-wise airlines’ luggage rule in Africa.

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Airline Baggage Size Restrictions in Africa: Country-wise details

Among many small and big nations in the African mainland, we selected the popular provinces in terms of tourist attraction, business, and sports. The rules for baggage allowances in the major airlines in those countries have been described below.

Algeria

Landscapes of Atakor, Constantine, Algier, coastal town Djanet, ancient Roman ruins in Setif, etc. are popular places to visit in Algeria, and tourists from the entire world visit there every year there. Air Algérie is the major airline in Algeria.

Air Algérie

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension : 158 cm or 62 inch (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 32 kg (70 lbs)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: Check here
  • Baggage allowed for infants: 10 kg

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension Boeing flights: 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm
  • Dimension ATR flights: 40 cm x 30 cm x 20 cm
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for Boeing flights: 10 kg (22 lbs)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for ATR flights: 5 kg (11 lbs)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 1
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 1

Egypt

Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Nile Air are the most popular airlines in Egypt. Let’s disclose the rules for luggage weight and baggage size in airlines of Egypt.

Air Cairo

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension : 158 cm or 62 inch (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for business class: 32 kg (70 lbs)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 2
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 2

B. Carry on baggage

  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 8 kg (17.6 lbs)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for business class: 8 kg (17.6 lbs)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 1
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 2
  • In addition, 1 personal bag is allowed for each economy/business class passenger.

EgyptAir (International)

A. Checked in baggage

  • Dimension : 158 cm or 62 inch (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for first and business class: 32 kg (70 lbs)
  • The maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: depends on fare rule.
  • Infants baggage size and dimension for international passengers: 115 cm or 45 inches (length + weight + height)
  • Infants baggage maximum weight for international passengers (except US & Canada): 10 kg (22 lbs)
  • Infants baggage maximum weight for US & Canada passenger: 23 kg kilograms/ 50 lbs.

B. Carry on baggage

  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 8 kg (17.6 lbs)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for business class: 8 kg (17.6 lbs)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 1
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 2
  • In addition, for infants, you can carry 1 fold-up collapsible stroller.

EgyptAir (Domestic)

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension : 158 cm or 62 inch (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for first and business class: 32 kg (70 lbs)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in a normal economy/business class: 1
  • Infants baggage size and dimension: 115 cm or 45 inches (length + weight + height)
  • Infants baggage maximum weight: 10 kg (22 lbs)

B. Carry on baggage

  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 8 kg (17.6 lbs)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for business class: 8 kg (17.6 lbs)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 1
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 2
  • For infants, you can carry 1 fold-up collapsible stroller.

Nile Air

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension: Contact the airline
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 30 kg (66 lbs)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for first and business class: 40 kg (88 lbs)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in normal economy/business class: Not specified
  • Infants baggage size and dimension: 55 x 38 x 20 cm
  • Infants baggage maximum weight: 10 kg (22 lbs)

B. Carry on baggage

  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 7 kg (15 lbs)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for business class: 7 kg (15 lbs)
  • Additionally, you can carry Infant’s food for the flight, Infant’s carrycot, fully collapsible stroller, crutches or walking stick, and other prosthetic devices as prescribed.

Besides these major airlines, there are few more air services in Egypt such as Air Memphis, Air Sinai, Alexandria Airlines, AMC Airlines, Cairo Aviation, etc. If you are planning to travel by any of these, you can contact the service authority for the details of baggage size in airlines.

Ethiopia

Ethiopian Airlines is the major air service in Ethiopia.

Ethiopian Airlines

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension : 158 cm or 62 inch (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for first and business class: 32 kg (70 lbs)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 2

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension : 118 cm or 46 inch (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy/business class: 7 kg (17.6 lbs)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 1
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 2

The Gambia

Gambia Bird, Mahfooz Aviation, Slok Air International, etc. are the air services available in the Gambia, and the sole property Gambia bird is the major one.

Gambia Bird

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension: Not specified
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 20-23 kg (depends upon the destination)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for first and business class: 30-32 kg (depends upon the destination)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 1

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension : 115 cm or 45 inch (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy/business class: 5 kg (11 lbs)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 1
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 1

Ivory Coast / Côte d’Ivoire

If you are traveling to Ivory Coast for some reason, Air Côte d’Ivoire is the only air service owned by the nation.

Air Côte d’Ivoire

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension: Not specified
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 30 kg (66 lbs)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for first and business class: 40 kg (88 lbs)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 1

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension : 56cm x 45cm x 25 cm
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy/business class: 10 kg (22 lbs)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 1
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 1

Kenya

Nairobi national park, Saiwa Swamp National forest, Masai Mara, Kaura forest, Mara Naboisho Conservancy, Rift valley, beautiful beaches, hills, Fourteen falls, etc. are some popular places to visit; however, there are many more. Moreover, Kenya is a destination to experience all these at a much lower cost in comparison to other countries, which attracts foreign travelers a lot.

If you wish to experience the beauty of Kenya, you must have experience with baggage size in the airline for Kenya Airways, Airkenya Express, Fly540, Mombasa Air Safari, which are the major air services in Kenya; you may need to travel in these airlines either for international travel or for domestic transfer.

Kenya Airways

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension : 62 inches / 158 cm (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 23 kg (50 lb)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for first and premier class: 32 kg (70 lb)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger economy/premier class in international flights: 2
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger economy domestic/east African flights: 1
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger premier class in domestic/ East African flights: 1
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger economy class in other intra-Africa flights: 1
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger premier class in other intra-Africa flights: 2
  • Domestic and Intra Africa nations: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension: 56 cm X 36 cm X 20 cm (44 linear in/112 cm)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy/ premier class: 22 lb/10 kg

Airkenya Express

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension: Not specified
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 15 kg (33 lbs)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for first and business class: 15 kg (33 lbs)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 1
  • Checked-in baggage must be soft cased.

B. Carry on baggage

  • Not specified.

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Fly540

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension: Not specified
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 20kg (44 lbs)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for first and business class: 20 kg (44 lbs)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 1
  • Infants are allowed 10kg baggage plus a collapsible stroller.

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension : 56cm x 45cm x 25 cm
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy/business class: Contact Airlines
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 1
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 1

Mombasa Air Safari

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension: Not specified
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 15 kg (33 lbs)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for first and business class: 15 kg (33 lbs)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 1
  • Checked-in baggage must be soft cased.

B. Carry on baggage

  • Not specified.

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Libya

Afriqiyah Airways, Buraq Air, Libyan Arab Airlines are some popular Airlines in Libya.

Afriqiyah Airways

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension : 158 cm (62 inches)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy/business class: 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 2

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension : 115 cm (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy/business class: 10 kg
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 1
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 1

Buraq Air

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension: 40×60×100 cm (16×24 ×39 inches)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy/business class: 50 kg (110 lb)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: depends upon the total weight

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension: 20×40×55 cm (8×16×22 inches)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy/business class: 5 kg (11 lb)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 1
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 1

Libyan Arab Airlines

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension: 40×60×100 cm (16×24 ×39 inches)
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for economy class: 30 KG
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for business class: 40 KG
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for first class: 50 KG
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 1-2 (depends upon class)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 32 KG

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension: Not specified
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy/business class: 8 kg (17 lb)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 1
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 1

Madagascar

In Madagascar, there are several national parks such as Ranomafana, Zahamena, Masoala, Isalo, and all are some great places to discover unique species in nature. You’ll get some beautiful coastal destination like

Ile Sainte Marie, Ifaty and Tulear, Nosy Be, Nosy Boraha, and other attractions like Tsingy de Bemaraha, etc.

Wildlife and nature lovers from the entire world definitely searching for flights to visit such a popular destination. If you are among them, you may need some details about the baggage size in the airlines of Madagascar. Let’s see the details about the baggage allowance for Air Madagascar.

Air Madagascar (long-haul)

A. Checked in baggage

  • Dimension : 158 cm (62 inches) (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for economy class (long haul): 23 kg
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for business class (long haul): 23-32 kg (varies by countries)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 2
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for economy class (domestic): 10-20 KG (varies by flight)
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for business class (domestic): 32 KG
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for premium class (domestic): 23 KG

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension : 115 cm (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy/business class (long haul): 10 kg
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class (domestic): 5 kg
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for business class (domestic): 10 kg
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for premium class (domestic): 8 kg

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Mauritania

Mauritania Airlines is the only air service own by the country.

A. Checked in baggage

  • Dimension : 158 cm (62 inches) (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for economy/business class: 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class: 2

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension for 1 hand baggage: 55 x 35 x 25 cm (21,5 x 13,5 x 10 inch)
  • Dimension for 1 accessory: 40 x 30 x 15 cm (16 x 12 x 6 inch)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy/business class (carry on + accessory): 12 kg (26 lbs)

Mauritius

Mauritius situated in southeast Africa and is a paradise for travelers for the heavenly beauty, which includes amazing sea beaches (and also surfing in crystal clear water), mountains, and wildlife sanctuaries. Air Mauritius is the major airline in the country.

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension : 158 cm (62 inches) (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed weight per baggage for economy class: 15-23-30 kg (varies by route)
  • Maximum allowed weight per baggage for premium class: 23 kg
  • Maximum allowed weight per baggage for business class: 32 kg (50 lbs)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 1-2 (varies by route)
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 2
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in premium class: 2
  • Maximum allowed baggage weight for infants (except Mauritius-Rodrigues route): 23 kg (1 piece)
  • Maximum allowed baggage weight for infants (Mauritius-Rodrigues route): 5 kg
  • An additional baggage charge will be EUR 200 per piece.

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension: 35x55x25cm
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 7 Kg
  • Maximum allowed number of baggage for economy class: 1
  • Maximum allowed number of baggage for business class: 2
  • Charge for additional excess hand baggage up to 5 kg per piece: EUR 10 per kg
  • Maximum allowed weight for carry-on baggage (including charged baggage): 12 kg per piece.

Morocco

Royal Air Maroc

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension : 79.9 inches (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed baggage weight for any class: 50 pounds 8 ounces
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 2
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 3

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension: 45 inches (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 22 lbs
  • Maximum amounts of allowed liquid/gel in the cabin: 100 ml.

Nigeria

Besides the natural beauty including beaches, wildlife, and historical monuments, Nigeria is rich with football ecstasy. Aerocontractors, Arik Air, Overland Airways, Air peace, etc. are some major airlines in Nigeria.

Aerocontractors

A. Checked in baggage

  • Dimension : 79.9 inches (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for economy class: 20kg
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for the business class: 30kg

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension : 45cm x 33cm x 20cm
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy/business class: 6 kg

Arik Air

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension: Not specified
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for economy class: 20kg
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for the business class: 30kg

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension : 55cm x 33cm x 25cm
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy/business class: 12 kg

Overland Airways

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension: Not specified
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for economy class: 23 kg
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for the business class: 23 kg

B. Carry on baggage

  • Contact Airlines

Air Peace

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension: Not specified
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 20 kg
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 1
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business class: 2

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension: 45 x 33 x 20 cm
  • Maximum allowed baggage weight for economy class: 6 kg
  • Maximum allowed baggage weight for business class: 10 kg

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South Africa

South Africa is a big country and one of the most developed countries in Africa. The Spirit of sports is significantly great in this nation, where cricket, football, rugby are the most popular games.

Besides, travelers get attracted by beautiful landscapes of Capetown, Durban, darkens berg, Johannesburg, Garden Route, Western Cape, Blyde River Canyon, several National parks (Kruger, Kalahari, etc.), beautiful hidden islands, and many more.

South African Airways, Kulula.com, BA Comair, Airlink, etc. are some major airlines in South Africa. Let’s check the information about baggage size in airlines of South Africa.

South African Airways

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension : 157 cm (62 inches) (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for economy class (except the USA and Canada): 44 lb / 20 kg
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for business class (except the USA and Canada): 66 lb / 30 kg
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for first-class (except the USA and Canada): 88 lb / 40 kg
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in economy class: 1
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in business / first class: 2 (Max. 23 kg/bag)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class (for the USA and Canada): 50 lb / 23 kg
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class (for the USA and Canada): 70 lb / 32 kg
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger in any class (for USA and Canada): 2

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension : 45 linear in/115 cm (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 18 lb/8 kg
  • Maximum allowed number of a carry-on bag for economy class: 1
  • Maximum allowed number of a carry-on bag for business class: 2

Airlink

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension : 158cm (62 inches) (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for economy class: 44 lb / 20 kg
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for the business class: 66 lb / 30 kg
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for first class: 88 lb / 40 kg
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger: 1-2 (Max. 23 kg/bag) – varies by class

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension: 52cm x 40cm x 23cm (115cm) (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 18 lb/8 kg
  • Maximum allowed number of a carry-on bag for economy class: 1
  • Maximum allowed number of a carry-on bag for business/first class: 2

BA Comair

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension : 90cm(L) x 75cm (W) x 43cm (H)
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for any class: 23 kg
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger: Depends on policy

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension: 52cm x 40cm x 23cm (115cm) (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 7 kg
  • Maximum allowed number of carrying on bag for any class: 1
  • Additionally allowed items in cabin: Handbag / laptop / briefcase

Kulula.com

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension: Not specified
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for any class: 20 kg
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed by per passenger: 1

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension: Not specified
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 7 kg
  • Maximum allowed number of carrying on bag for any class: 1
  • Additionally allowed items in the cabin: Handbag / slim laptop bag

Other than the aforesaid major airlines, Mango,1Time Airline are some other air services in South Africa.

Tanzania

Air Tanzania, Precision Air, ASKY Airlines, etc. are major airlines in Tanzania.

Air Tanzania

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension: 62 inches/157 cm (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for economy class: 20 – 23 Kg (depends upon destination)
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for economy class: 30 Kg
  • Maximum checked baggage allowed for infants: 5 kg

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 7 kg
  • Maximum allowed number of a carry-on bag for any class: 1

Precision Air

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension: 158 cm / 62 inches (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for any class: 23 Kg
  • Maximum checked baggage allowed for infants: 10 kg and collapsible stroller
  • Charge for baggage more than 23 kg (International): USD 6.00 per kg
  • Charge for baggage more than 23 kg (domestic): TZS 10,000 Per kg
  • Charge for baggage more than 32 kg (not over 50 kg) or 158 cm in linear dimension (International): USD 200.00
  • Charge for baggage more than 32 kg (not over 50 kg) or 158 cm in linear dimension (domestic): TZS 300,000

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension: 55 x 38 x 20cm
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 7 kg
  • Maximum allowed number of a carry-on bag for any class: 1
  • Additionally allowed personal items in the cabin: Overcoat, walking stick, ladies handbag, reading material, camera, laptop, fully collapsible wheelchair, a pair of crutches.
  • For infants, 1 hand baggage is allowed.

ASKY Airlines

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension: Length 90 cm, Width 53 cm
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for economy class: 30 Kg
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for business class: 40 Kg

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension: 55 x 40 x 20cm
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for economy class: 7 kg
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for business class: 10 kg
  • Maximum allowed number of carrying on bag for any class: 1

Tunisia

Nouvelair Tunisia, Tunisair are major airlines in Tunisia.

Nouvelair Tunisia

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension: 115 cm (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for any class (except France and Algeria): 20 Kg
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for any class (France): 25 Kg
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for any class (Algeria): 30 Kg
  • Maximum allowed baggage weight for infants: 10 Kg

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class (except France and Algeria): 5 kg
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class (France and Algeria): 10 kg
  • Maximum allowed number of carrying on bag for any class: 1

Tunisair

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension: 158 cm / 62 inches (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 23 Kg
  • Maximum allowed number of baggage for economy class: 2
  • Maximum allowed number of baggage for the E space privilege class: 3
  • Maximum allowed number of baggage for economy class (Europe, North Africa, and Libya): 1
  • Maximum allowed number of baggage for E space privilege class (Europe, North Africa, and Libya): 2
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for any class (Algeria): 30 Kg
  • Maximum allowed baggage weight for infants: 10 Kg

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension: 115 cm / 45.28 inches
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for economy class: 8 kg
  • Maximum allowed baggage weight for E space privilege class: 10 kg
  • Maximum allowed number of bag weight for economy class: 1
  • Maximum allowed number of bag weight for E space privilege class: 2

Uganda

Eagle Air

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension: Not specified
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for any class: 20 Kg
  • Charge for excess baggage: €3 per kg

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension: 115cm
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 6 kg
  • Maximum allowed number of a carry-on bag for any class: 1

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Zambia

Proflight Zambia is the major international air service in Zambia.

Proflight Zambia

A. Checked in baggage

  • Dimension: 157 cm /61 inches (length + width + height)
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for Firecracker class (Domestic): 15 Kg
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for Classic class (Domestic): 23Kg
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for Flexible class (Domestic): 30 Kg
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for Firecracker and Classic class (from Malawi / Zimbabwe): 23 Kg
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for flexible class (from Malawi / Zimbabwe): 30 Kg
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for all class (from South Africa): 46 Kg
  • Maximum allowed baggage weight for infants: 10 Kg + collapsible strollers or car-seat

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension: 55cm x 40cm x 20cm
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 5 kg

Other than Profligh Zambia, Airwaves Airlink, Nationwide Airlines are some common air services in Zambia.

Zimbabwe

Tourists from all over the world visit Zimbabwe to experience the beauty of Victoria waterfalls and a number of national parks full of wild lives. If you are among the crazy tourist you may need to book a ticket in Air Zimbabwe. Let’s see what are the regulation for baggage size in airlines of Zimbabwe.

Air Zimbabwe

A. Checked-in baggage

  • Dimension: Not specified
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for economy class (Domestic): 20 Kg
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for business class (Domestic): 30Kg
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed in any class (Domestic): 2 (2 x 10 – 15 kg)
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for economy class (Harare – Johannesburg): 40 Kg
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for business class (Harare – Johannesburg): 50 Kg
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed in any class (Harare – Johannesburg): 2 (2 x 20 – 25 kg)
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for economy class (Bulawayo – Johannesburg): 30 Kg
  • Maximum allowed total baggage weight for business class (Bulawayo – Johannesburg): 40 Kg
  • Maximum number of baggage allowed in any class (Bulawayo – Johannesburg): 2 (2 x 15 – 20 kg)
  • Charge for extra baggage (domestic): $2 – 3 per kg
  • Charge for extra baggage (international): $5 per kg

B. Carry on baggage

  • Dimension: 51cmx20cmx38cm
  • Maximum allowed weight per bag for any class: 8 kg

Conclusive Remarks

For simplicity in pack up for your trip (in Africa) we have summarized the details of baggage size in airlines, especially the major airlines in popular countries of the Africa continent. From this article, you can have an idea about the average luggage size and weight allowed in African airlines. Thus, you can arrange perfect suitcases for your trip, and at the same time you can pack up the baggage considering the allowed weight. You’ll have a hassle-free trip to Africa.

If you find it helpful please share this article socially to help other people who are searching for similar information. If you want to update any related information or willing to share an insight about this article, please put it in the comment box below.

If you have any further queries, don’t hesitate; just post your query in the comment box. I shall be more than happy to help you.

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Dr. Suvankar Das is a scientific advisor by profession, associated with a CRO organization. He pursued his doctoral degree in Chemistry in 2015. Later, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher & scientist in a couple of institutes/companies.

Besides his scientific journey, Dr. Das is also a passionate traveler and travel blogger. He loves to share all his travel experiences with other travelers so that everyone can enjoy hassle-free holidays with their own tour plans.

He believes, the most beautiful thing in this world is the WORLD itself. so there is no way to live like a clock; rather live it like a compass!

This Post Has 8 Comments

  1. Stratos K

    Very useful article for anyone traveling to Africa. So many times when you want to travel you have to look into each airliner’s rules to see what you can take with you as there is no universal restrictions something that becomes so frustrating when you travel with different airliners all the time. This totally helps by grouping all of the together. Thanks for sharing.

    1. Dr. SD

      Thank you for stopping by and share your insight.

      This is right there is no universal regulation for free baggage allowances in airlines, and you must have to summarize the general formula if you are traveling in multiple flights. It helps a lot to arrange an appropriate suitcase and pack up for hassle-free travel.

      To provide the solution for this small problem (actually it is a pretty big problem), I started writing a series.

      Regards. 

  2. Michael Winsor

    I am impressed with the completeness of your data. For someone travelling to Africa, this information could be critical. I flew from London to Nairobi in 1975 on East African Airways!

    In terms of presentation, your site seems BIG. I found it a little overwhelming.

    But good job!

    1. Dr. SD

      It is my delight, that you have been impressed by the data. I hope all those collections will help people who will visit the website for the reason to gather information about free baggage allowances in African airlines.

      To be honest, initially, I didn’t think this article will become too large; but, this an information about a full continent, where almost 18 popular countries and baggage allowance of their major airlines has been described. I couldn’t shorten this more.

      Thank you for your visit here, and share your insight.

      Regards.

  3. Louis

    It’s always necessary to get the right size of bag that offers comfort and convenience when you plan to travel. Thanks for this article that offers a clean insight into the regulatory compliance of bag sizes in Africa. I know this article would be important to people looking to travel into and within Africa.

    1. Dr. SD

      Yes, people who will travel to Africa for any purpose may find this article helpful, as we guess.

      Thank you for your visit here and post a comment.

      Regards

  4. Henry

    Hi! Thank you very much for this detailed post for baggage size in airlines in popular countries of Africa. I’m frequently traveling. And this information is so convenient. I have bookmarked and will also share with friends that regularly travel around the World too.

    I have been planning to visit Marocco since it’s so close to Spain. I really like its magnificent weather and culture. So, I’m happy I found this post!

    1. Dr. SD

      Thanks for your visit and share your insight. It’s great to know you find this article helpful and bookmarked.

      To visit Morocco from Spain you can fly by any europian airlines or by Royal Air Maroc. If you fly with the second one this article may become helpful to you.

      Best wish.

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