Air Astana Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

KC / KZR · Kazakhstan

Purchase MyBAGGAGE (prepaid additional baggage) online with up to 30% discount, via Air Astana Call Center, ticketing offices, or travel agents. Piece-based system: additional pieces up to 23 kg (economy) or 32 kg (business). Up to 10 additional pieces can be prepaid. Must purchase at least 36 hours before departure for the discount. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage PolicyOfficial website

Updated Apr 25, 2026

Air Astana Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

Allowances vary by fare tier (Basic: no checked baggage / Classic: 1 piece of 23 kg / Plus: 2 pieces of 23 kg); a general rule of 1 piece of 23 kg also applies, while some routes allow 2 free pieces of 23 kg.

LabelAmountNotes
Economy – Basic fareNo baggage
  • See the official airline baggage policy for route- and fare-specific details.
Economy – Classic fare1 × 23 kg
Economy – Plus fare2 × 23 kg
Economy (general rule)1 × 23 kg
  • See the official airline baggage policy for route- and fare-specific details.

Carry-on baggage

All fare tiers include 1 piece, up to 8 kg.

  • All fares1 × 8 kg
    • See the official airline baggage policy for route- and fare-specific details.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Air Astana

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to airastana.com, navigate to Book & Manage → Manage → Additional Services → Additional Baggage, or open the direct baggage calculator link.
  2. Select your departure city and search to view the fare grid with prices, discounted rates, overweight, and oversized fees.
  3. Choose the number of additional pieces (up to 10) and complete payment.
  4. Alternatively, purchase via the Air Astana Call Center, sales office, or travel agent at the prepaid rate.
  5. At the airport, additional baggage can be purchased at check-in at the full (non-discounted) rate.

Prices

Per additional piece up to 23 kg. Prepaid rate is ~30% lower than airport rate. Overweight (24–32 kg, economy only) charged at same rate as additional piece.

LabelAmountNotes
Short-haul domestic — prepaidKZT 7,000 per additional piece
  • Airport rate: KZT 10,000.
  • Short-haul: Almaty/Nur-Sultan ↔ Shymkent, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kyzylorda, Pavlodar, Kostanay, Atyrau↔Aktau.
Long-haul domestic — prepaidKZT 8,000 per additional piece
  • Airport rate: KZT 12,000.
  • Long-haul: Almaty/Nur-Sultan ↔ Aktobe, Atyrau, Aktau, Uralsk, and all other domestic routes.
Overweight piece (24–32 kg, economy only) — domesticKZT 7,000–8,000
  • Same as additional piece rate. Short-haul: KZT 7,000. Long-haul: KZT 8,000.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Purchase MyBAGGAGE via airastana.com under Book & Manage → Manage → Additional Services → Additional Baggage. Up to 30% discount when purchased at least 36 hours before departure.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Online via airastana.com, through the Air Astana Call Center, at sales offices, via travel agents, or at the airport check-in counter (highest rates).

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage at a discount?

Purchase at least 36 hours before departure to get the 30% prepaid discount. After that, full airport rates apply.

How does Air Astana calculate extra baggage charges?

Piece-based system. Each additional piece up to 23 kg (economy) or 32 kg (business). Zone-based pricing from Kazakhstan: 5 international zones. Domestic: KZT 7,000–8,000 prepaid. International: KZT 9,310–30,400 prepaid depending on zone.

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online vs at the airport?

Yes. Online prepaid purchases get up to 30% discount. For example, Kazakhstan–Zone 5 is KZT 30,400 prepaid vs KZT 43,700 at the airport.

How much extra baggage can I buy?

Up to 10 additional pieces can be prepaid. Each piece max 23 kg (economy) or 32 kg (business). No single piece over 32 kg accepted.

What happens if my bag is overweight or oversized?

Overweight (24–32 kg, economy only): charged at the same rate as an additional piece. Oversized (over 158 cm total): requires prior Air Astana approval and additional charges. Pieces over 32 kg not accepted as checked baggage.

Can I get a refund on prepaid extra baggage?

Yes. A refund is possible before or after departure, provided there is confirmation that the service was not used.

Do partner airlines have different baggage rules?

Prepaid additional baggage is available on Air Astana-operated flights only. On codeshare or multi-carrier routes, the baggage rules of the operating or dominant carrier apply.

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