Buy Extra Baggage
Updated Aug 3, 2026
Steps
- Go to www.airniugini.com.pg and select 'Manage Booking' in the home page booking widget, or open 'PrePaid Baggage' under Travel Information > Baggage.
- Enter your booking reference and last name, then click 'SEARCH' to open the Manage My Booking hub.
- Open the 'EXTRAS' tab, which lists the ancillaries still available for purchase, including Prepaid Baggage.
- Select Prepaid Baggage, choose the amount of extra baggage you need, and continue to the payment step.
- Complete payment, then print or save your receipt to show at check-in.
Prices
Prepaid extra baggage
Sold in blocks of 5 kg from 5 kg to 45 kg per passenger on Air Niugini's entire network, when purchased at least 3 hours before departure. Prepaid rates save 20% compared with standard excess baggage fees at the airport.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
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| Philippines ↔ Australia, Fiji, PNG, Solomon Is., Vanuatu | from PGK 222 (5 kg) to PGK 1,995 (45 kg) |
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| Routes between Australia, Fiji, Solomon Is., Vanuatu | from PGK 277 (5 kg) to PGK 2,495 (45 kg) |
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| Hong Kong and Singapore ↔ Australia, PNG, Fiji, Solomon Is., Vanuatu | from PGK 554 (5 kg) to PGK 4,990 (45 kg) |
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| Domestic – Zone 1 | from PGK 55 (5 kg) to PGK 499 (45 kg) |
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| Domestic – Zone 2 | from PGK 84 (5 kg) to PGK 748 (45 kg) |
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| Domestic – Zone 3 | from PGK 111 (5 kg) to PGK 998 (45 kg) |
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| Domestic – Zone 4 | from PGK 139 (5 kg) to PGK 1,247 (45 kg) |
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| Domestic – Zone 5 | from PGK 166 (5 kg) to PGK 1,497 (45 kg) |
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Excess baggage at the airport
Standard excess baggage is paid at the airport during check-in; it costs about 20% more than prepaid and no fixed rates are published.
- Excess baggage at check-inSee official pricing
- No fixed rates published; check-in staff calculate the fee based on destination.
- Payment is made at the airport excess baggage counter before the boarding pass is issued.
- Prepaid baggage cannot be purchased at check-in – only standard excess baggage fees apply.
Overweight baggage
Weight limits are enforced at check-in; overweight fees are calculated at the airport only.
- Bags over 32 kgSee official pricing
- No single checked bag may exceed 32 kg; heavier bags are not accepted and must be repacked into smaller bags.
- Bags heavier than the free allowance (up to 32 kg) are charged excess baggage fees calculated by check-in staff by destination.
Oversized baggage
Bags exceeding standard dimensions are treated as oversized; no fixed fees are published.
- Bags over 158 cm total dimensionsSee official pricing
- Bags exceeding 158 cm combined length, width and height are considered oversized and may incur extra fees or special handling.
- Some oversized or irregular items (e.g. large instruments, artwork) may need to be shipped as cargo.
Sports equipment and special items
Selected sports equipment receives an additional free allowance; no special item fees are published.
- Sports equipment (+15 kg allowance)See official pricing
- Golf, scuba/dive, fishing gear, surfboards, ski/snowboard and bicycles each qualify for an additional 15 kg checked allowance above the standard entitlement, on Air Niugini-operated flights.
- Air Niugini's FAQ states scuba divers receive 23 kg + 15 kg extra on international flights and 16 kg + 15 kg extra on domestic flights.
FAQ
Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?
Yes. Prepaid baggage can be purchased online at airniugini.com.pg – at booking time on the Extras page or after booking via Manage My Booking (EXTRAS tab) – and at Air Niugini sales offices, at least 3 hours before departure.
Where do I buy extra baggage?
Buy prepaid baggage on www.airniugini.com.pg (during booking or through Manage My Booking) or at any Air Niugini sales office. Prepaid baggage cannot be bought at check-in – only standard excess baggage fees apply there.
When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?
Prepaid baggage must be purchased at least 3 hours before departure. Online prepaid rates save 20% compared with paying the standard excess baggage fee at the airport.
What are the free baggage allowances and limits?
Standard checked allowance: domestic Economy 16 kg / Business 20 kg; Australia and other international routes 30 kg Economy / 40 kg Business (higher for frequent flyer tiers); North America uses a piece system (Economy 2 pieces up to 32 kg each). No single checked bag may exceed 32 kg.
Do partner-operated or codeshare flights have different baggage rules?
Prepaid baggage is available only on Air Niugini flights marketed and operated by Air Niugini, and is not applicable on itineraries connecting with other airlines – airport excess baggage charges apply for the Air Niugini sectors in that case.
How does Air Niugini calculate extra baggage charges?
Prepaid baggage is sold in blocks of 5 kg, minimum 5 kg and maximum 45 kg per passenger. Rates are published in Papua New Guinea Kina (PGK) and vary by route: distinct bands apply to international route pairs and to five domestic zones.
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online in advance vs at the airport?
Yes – prepaid online purchase saves 20% versus the airport rate. The airport has no fixed published rates; check-in staff calculate excess baggage fees by destination and direct you to the excess baggage counter for payment.
What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?
Bags over 32 kg are not accepted and must be repacked into smaller bags. Bags exceeding 158 cm total dimensions are considered oversized and may incur extra fees or special handling. Overweight and excess fees are calculated at the airport only, by destination.
Can I pay for extra baggage with cards or other online payment methods?
Online payments accept credit/debit cards, Universal Air Travel Plan (UATP), BSP Mobile Payment, PayPal, AliPay and UnionPay.
Can I get a refund or transfer extra baggage if I cancel or change my booking?
Prepaid baggage is non-refundable and non-transferable. Unused allowance is forfeited after the flight departs or in case of no-show; refunds are only considered if Air Niugini disrupts or reschedules the flight. If you voluntarily rebook the same route, prepaid baggage must be re-linked to the new booking.
Are there any important exceptions or restrictions I should know?
Sports equipment (golf, scuba/dive, fishing, surfboards, ski/snowboard, bicycles) earns an additional 15 kg free allowance above the standard entitlement. Infants under 2 years receive 10 kg checked baggage on domestic and international routes. Carry-on is limited to one 7 kg piece plus one personal item.