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

H9 / HIM · Nepal

Himalaya Airlines sells excess baggage in pre-booked weight packages (5-30 kg) or per piece on Shenzhen, with online pre-booking saving up to 40% versus airport per-kg rates. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage PolicyOfficial website

Updated Oct 7, 2026

Himalaya 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

Economy

Weight-based on most routes, piece-based on China routes; inbound-to-Kathmandu allowance is generally higher.

LabelAmountNotes
KTM to Dammam / Riyadh / Dubai / Doha25 kg
  • Check ticket/booking to confirm applicable allowance; it varies by guest type, origin, route and booking period.
Dammam / Riyadh / Dubai / Doha to KTM40 kg
KTM to Kuala Lumpur / Kuwait30 kg
Kuala Lumpur / Kuwait / Dhaka to KTM40 kg
KTM to Dhaka / Chongqing20 kg
  • Chongqing applies both directions.
Dhaka to/from Doha / Dammam / Dubai30 kg
KTM to/from Kunming2 PC
KTM to/from Beijing / Qingdao15 kg
KTM to/from Shanghai / Shenzhen1 PC
KTM to/from Lhasa40 kg

Carry-on baggage

All cabins

  • All routes1 x 7 kg
    • Max total dimensions 114 cm (51+40+23 cm).
    • Plus small personal items such as a laptop, purse, phone, overcoat, camera or reading matter.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Himalaya Airlines

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to the Himalaya Airlines booking portal at book-himalaya-airlines.crane.aero (via Book & Manage, Additional Services on himalaya-airlines.com).
  2. Retrieve your booking with your PNR (booking reference) and surname via Manage Booking.
  3. Select pre-book excess baggage and choose the weight package (5-30 kg) or extra piece for your sector.
  4. Complete online payment; pre-booked baggage is non-refundable and non-changeable.

Prices

Pre-booked excess baggage in 5-30 kg weight packages priced per sector and direction; Shenzhen is priced per piece. For comparison, airport pay-per-kg rates are USD 5/kg departing Kathmandu (USD 5/kg each way on Dhaka) and USD 10/kg arriving Kathmandu and on China/Shenzhen routes — see Airport excess baggage rates. Pre-booked baggage is non-refundable and non-changeable.

LabelAmount
Kathmandu to/from Abu DhabiUSD 17/32/48/63/79/94 ex-KTM for 5/10/15/20/25/30 kg; USD 33/65/97/129/161/193 inbound
Kathmandu to/from DubaiUSD 22/42/59/74/86/96 ex-KTM for 5/10/15/20/25/30 kg; USD 48/91/129/162/189/210 inbound
Kathmandu to/from DammamUSD 22/42/59/74/86/96 ex-KTM for 5/10/15/20/25/30 kg; USD 48/91/129/162/200/239 inbound
Kathmandu to/from RiyadhUSD 19/36/54/72/90/107 ex-KTM for 5/10/15/20/25/30 kg; USD 41/80/120/160/200/239 inbound
Kathmandu to/from Kuala LumpurUSD 22/42/59/74/86/96 ex-KTM for 5/10/15/20/25/30 kg; USD 28/54/81/107/134/160 inbound
Kathmandu to/from DohaUSD 22/42/59/74/86/96 ex-KTM for 5/10/15/20/25/30 kg; USD 48/91/129/162/189/210 inbound
Kathmandu to/from KuwaitUSD 17/32/48/63/79/95 ex-KTM for 5/10/15/20/25/30 kg; USD 33/65/97/129/161/193 inbound
Kathmandu to/from DhakaUSD 17/32/45/61/76/92 each way for 5/10/15/20/25/30 kg
China routes (Beijing / Qingdao / Shanghai / Chongqing)USD 40/65/100/120/150/170 each way for 5/10/15/20/25/30 kg
Kathmandu to/from Shenzhen (per piece, under 23 kg each)1st piece USD 130; 2nd piece USD 170; 3rd piece USD 200, each way

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. The airline states pre-booking of excess baggage is available now, and its rate chart has a dedicated pre-book/online payment column with subsidized rates.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Pre-book through Manage Booking by entering your PNR and surname at book-himalaya-airlines.crane.aero/ibe/reservation, or contact any Himalaya Airlines sales counter. Airport payment is also accepted at per-kg rates.

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

Pre-book weight packages go up to 30 kg per transaction; Shenzhen allows up to a 3rd extra piece under 23 kg each. Cabin baggage is limited to 1 piece of max 7 kg and 114 cm total dimensions.

How does the airline calculate extra baggage charges?

Excess baggage is charged per kg in fixed weight packages (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 kg) on most routes and per piece on Shenzhen. Rates differ by sector and direction of travel.

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

Yes. Pre-booking online gives subsidized rates saving up to 40% versus paying per kg at the airport — for example KTM-Dubai 30 kg costs USD 96 pre-booked versus USD 5/kg (USD 150) at the airport.

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

All pre-book services are non-refundable and non-changeable (VOID YES / EXCHANGE NO / REFUND NO).

Are there any important exceptions or restrictions I should know?

Published rates exclude VAT on flights originating in Nepal and ground-handling surcharges levied by overseas stations on Nepal-bound flights. For travel originating outside Nepal, rates are converted to local currency. Child allowance equals adult allowance.

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