Azerbaijan Airlines Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

J2 / AHY · Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) allows passengers to purchase extra checked baggage through Manage Booking, during online check-in, or while booking tickets. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage PolicyOfficial website

Updated Aug 28, 2026

Azerbaijan Airlines 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

Fare-family based piece concept; free allowance depends on Economy fare brand (Budget/Classic/Plus). Exception: no free allowance on selected Moscow–regional routes.

LabelAmountNotes
Economy BudgetNo baggage
  • Official page /en/information/baggage/free/ renders 'Economy Budget — No baggage' verbatim.
  • Applies to Economy Budget fare brand; also noted that on routes Moscow (VKO)–Ganja–Moscow, Moscow (VKO)–Gabala–Moscow, and Moscow (VKO)–Lankaran–Moscow there is no free baggage allowance (0 pieces) — see note below.
  • For ticket-specific allowance, the site says: 'For details about your baggage allowance, please refer to the information provided on your ticket.'
Economy Classic1 × 23 kg
  • Official page /en/information/baggage/free/ renders 'Economy Classic — 1 piece — 23 kg' verbatim (two separate paragraphs combined as 1 × 23 kg).
  • Piece concept: 1 checked piece up to 23 kg.
  • No free allowance on Moscow (VKO)–Ganja/Gabala/Lankaran round-trips (0 pieces) — overrides fare-brand allowance on those routes.
Economy Plus1 × 32 kg
  • Official page /en/information/baggage/free/ renders 'Economy Plus — 1 piece — 32 kg' verbatim.
  • Piece concept: 1 checked piece up to 32 kg.
  • No free allowance on Moscow (VKO)–Ganja/Gabala/Lankaran round-trips (0 pieces) — overrides fare-brand allowance on those routes.

Carry-on baggage

Piece concept, weight and dimension limits published on cabin baggage page; Economy gets 1 cabin piece.

  • Economy1 × 10 kg
    • Official page /en/information/baggage/hand/ states: 'Unchecked baggage (hand luggage) is the baggage carried by the passenger in the cabin of the aircraft weighing up to 10 kg (one piece)' and 'the size of in three dimensions must not exceed 118 cm (55 cm * 40 cm * 23 cm)'.
    • Allowance line verbatim: 'For Economy Class passengers – 1 piece'.
    • Additionally, the following items may be carried in a cabin: handbags, briefcases, and portable computer (verbatim).

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Azerbaijan Airlines

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to https://www.azal.az/en/#booking (Manage My Booking).
  2. Enter your last name (in Latin) and reservation number (6 characters), then click 'Search'.
  3. Once your booking is retrieved, navigate to the 'Additional Services' or 'Extra Baggage' section.
  4. Select the number of additional bags you wish to purchase.
  5. Complete payment online using a bank card to confirm your extra baggage.

Prices

Fixed pricing by route zone. Save up to 10% by purchasing in advance vs at the airport.

LabelAmountNotes
Europe and the United Kingdom70 EUR / 75 USD / 65 GBP
  • Per piece up to 23 kg when purchasing with ticket or in advance.
  • Airport purchase: 80 EUR / 85 USD / 75 GBP per piece.
USA and ChinaSee official pricing
  • Pricing applies to this zone; specific advance/airport rates not separately listed on the extra baggage page.
  • Standard extra bag fee applies per piece up to 23 kg.
Other DestinationsSee official pricing
  • Pricing applies to this zone; check Manage Booking for exact rates.
  • Standard extra bag fee applies per piece up to 23 kg.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Extra baggage can be purchased through Manage My Booking at www.azal.az, during online check-in (48 hours to 4 hours before departure), or while booking your ticket.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Purchase online via Manage My Booking (www.azal.az/en/#booking), during online check-in (www.azal.az/en/#checkin), via Call Center at +994 (12) 598 88 80, or at the airport check-in desk before check-in closes.

When should I buy extra baggage?

The most cost-effective way is to purchase in advance via www.azal.az while booking or through Manage My Booking (no later than 1 hour before departure). Online check-in allows purchase from 48 hours up to 4 hours before departure. Buying in advance saves up to 10% compared to airport purchase.

How does AZAL calculate extra baggage charges?

Pricing is based on route zone: Europe/UK (70 EUR advance, 80 EUR airport), USA/China, and Other Destinations. Each additional bag must not exceed 23 kg and 158 cm linear dimensions. Oversized (158-203 cm: 80 EUR; over 203 cm: 160 EUR) and overweight (23-32 kg: 80 EUR) fees apply additionally.

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

Yes. Purchasing in advance via www.azal.az saves up to 10%. For Europe/UK routes, advance purchase is 70 EUR/75 USD/65 GBP vs 80 EUR/85 USD/75 GBP at the airport.

What are the free baggage allowances and bag limits?

Free allowance by fare class: Economy Budget (0 pieces), Economy Classic (1 piece, 23 kg), Economy Plus (1 piece, 32 kg), Premium Economy (2 pieces, 32 kg each), Business (2 pieces, 32 kg each). Note: Moscow (VKO)-Ganja/Gabala/Lankaran routes have no free baggage allowance. Each additional bag must not exceed 23 kg and 158 cm linear dimensions.

What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?

Bags between 158-203 cm incur an additional 80 EUR/85 USD/75 GBP. Bags exceeding 203 cm incur 160 EUR/170 USD/150 GBP. Bags over 23 kg but not more than 32 kg incur 80 EUR/85 USD/75 GBP. Maximum single bag weight is 32 kg.

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

Special baggage transportation must be agreed with the airline and paid according to stipulated rates, regardless of other baggage weight. Bicycles are included in free baggage allowance on all flights.

How do I pay for extra baggage?

Payment is made online via bank card when purchasing through Manage My Booking or during online check-in. Call Center and airport purchases may accept additional payment methods.

Are there any important exceptions or restrictions?

AZAL Miles members receive additional free baggage: Silver/Gold/Platinum status gets 1 extra piece (23 kg), Elite status gets 2 extra pieces (23 kg each). Golf and ski equipment (1 set) is carried free on most routes. Bicycles are included in free baggage allowance. Moscow (VKO)-Ganja/Gabala/Lankaran routes have no free baggage allowance.

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