Airlink Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

4Z / LNK · South Africa

Airlink sells excess baggage online through Manage My Booking; domestic excess costs ZAR 38 per kg plus VAT and regional routes use fixed per-kg USD rates. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage PolicyOfficial website

Updated Oct 7, 2026

Airlink 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

LabelAmountNotes
General20 kg
  • Applies per adult passenger; children aged 2 and over paying at least 75% of the adult fare get the same allowance plus one booster car seat free of charge.
  • Magnificent Sunbird booking class Y keeps a 30 kg allowance.
  • Skybucks members get extra free weight on Airlink-operated flights (excluding 4Z 4000-4299 and 4Z 8000-8999): Black +15 kg, Emerald +10 kg, Red +5 kg.
South Africa to Ndola, Lusaka, Bulawayo, Luanda or Harare30 kg
  • Also applies between Harare, Bulawayo, Lusaka, Ndola and Luanda.
  • Direct Durban-Harare flights are excluded: the general 20 kg allowance applies there.
Africa to Dar Es Salaam, Lubumbashi or Lagos40 kg
Infants under 2 (no seat)10 kg
  • Plus one collapsible pram/buggy and one infant car seat.

Carry-on baggage

All cabins

  • All routes1 x 8 kg (56 x 36 x 23 cm)
    • Must fit in the closed overhead rack or under the passenger's seat.
    • Overall dimensions of one carry-on item must not exceed 115 cm.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Airlink

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to flyairlink.com and open Manage My Booking.
  2. Enter your booking reference and last name, then click Search to retrieve your booking.
  3. Select the Excess Baggage (add extra services) option for your itinerary.
  4. Choose the additional baggage you need and complete payment.

Prices

Domestic excess is charged per kilogram in Rand; regional excess uses fixed per-kg USD rates that vary by destination and direction.

  • Within South AfricaZAR 38 per kg plus VAT
    • Flat rate per kilogram, per sector.
    • The same rate applies to checked baggage, sporting equipment and domestic pets.

Regional excess is charged per kilogram in USD; most destination groups have different rates per direction of travel.

LabelAmountNotes
Lesotho / Eswatini / BotswanaUSD 2.00 per kg
  • Same rate in both directions.
Namibia / MozambiqueUSD 3.00 per kg ex-ZA / USD 4.00 per kg to ZA
  • Rate depends on direction of travel.
Zambia / ZimbabweUSD 3.00 per kg ex-ZA / USD 7.00 per kg to ZA
  • Rate depends on direction of travel.
Angola / DRC / Madagascar / Malawi / Kenya / TanzaniaUSD 6.00 per kg ex-ZA / USD 7.00 per kg to ZA
  • Rate depends on direction of travel.
St HelenaUSD 10.00 per kg ex-ZA / USD 11.00 per kg to ZA
  • Rate depends on direction of travel.
MauritiusUSD 11.00 per kg ex-ZA / USD 12.00 per kg to ZA
  • Rate depends on direction of travel.
NigeriaUSD 14.00 per kg
  • Same rate in both directions.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. The Manage My Booking page offers Excess Baggage as an add-on service: retrieve your booking with your booking reference and last name and purchase additional baggage there.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Buy excess baggage in Manage My Booking on flyairlink.com using your booking reference and last name. Regional per-kg excess and Africa-Qatar interline excess are also payable at the airport.

How does the airline calculate extra baggage charges?

Airlink uses the weight concept: any weight above your free allowance is charged per kilogram. Domestic flights cost ZAR 38 per kg plus VAT per sector; regional flights use fixed per-kg USD rates that differ by destination and direction of travel. Africa-Qatar interline itineraries use a piece concept with fixed USD fees per additional bag.

How many extra bags can I buy, and what are the bag limits?

No single checked piece may exceed 32 kg. Standard checked pieces must fit within 90 x 72 x 45 cm (207 cm total); bulky items up to 190 x 75 x 65 cm are accepted but may attract excess charges. Only regular-shaped bags with at least one flat surface are permitted; oversized items must go as cargo via Airlink Cargo.

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

Airlink publishes no general online cut-off time; excess baggage can be added through Manage My Booking after booking. Sporting equipment needs airline approval no less than 72 hours before departure.

What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?

There is no separate overweight or oversize fee on Airlink-operated flights: weight above the free allowance is charged at the standard excess rates, and no single piece may exceed 32 kg. On Africa-Qatar itineraries a USD 75 overweight fee (bags 23-32 kg) and USD 75 oversized fee (158-300 cm) apply.

Do partner-operated or codeshare flights have different baggage rules?

On interline tickets the baggage policy of the Most Significant Carrier applies per direction of travel (IATA Resolution 302). On Africa-Qatar itineraries a piece concept applies with airport-paid USD fees, and QR ground staff may ask for proof of payment, so keep the receipt.

Can I get a refund or transfer extra baggage if I cancel or change my booking?

All excess baggage purchases are non-refundable, whether or not the excess allowance is used.

Are there any important exceptions or restrictions I should know?

Hold space on Airlink's smaller aircraft may be restricted on full flights or in certain weather, in which case baggage may travel on the next available flight. Sporting equipment beyond the free 15 kg allowance and items exceeding maximum dimensions cannot always be carried as excess and may have to go as cargo.

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