Kuwait Airways Baggage Guide & Official Links

KU / KAC · Kuwait

Pre-book extra checked bags on kuwaitairways.com up to 24 hours before departure for a 15% discount over airport rates; prepaid excess baggage is sold per additional piece with region-based KWD pricing. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Official website

Buy Extra Baggage

Updated Aug 3, 2026

Baggage PolicyBuy Baggage
From Official: YesApp purchase: Yes

Steps

  1. Go to kuwaitairways.com and click 'Modify or Upgrade' in the Manage menu to open Manage Booking, or select the Prepaid Excess Baggage service while booking a new flight.
  2. Enter your Booking Reference and Last Name, then click 'Retrieve Booking' (or log in with your Oasis Club account).
  3. In your booking, add the 'Prepaid Excess Baggage' service and choose how many additional pieces you need.
  4. Complete payment online via the website, mobile web, or the Kuwait Airways app. You will receive a baggage receipt — keep it and present it at airport check-in.
  5. Alternatively, purchase by calling the Kuwait Airways call centre (171) or visiting a Kuwait Airways office, up to 24 hours before departure.

Prices

Extra checked bags (pre-paid)

Prepaid Excess Baggage is sold per additional piece (piece concept) and priced in KWD by origin–destination region pair. Rates are 15% lower than the normal excess baggage fee paid at the check-in counter. Prepaid rates apply only to Kuwait Airways operated flights; charges are applied in the same currency as the ticket at the prevailing rate of exchange.

LabelAmountNotes
From KuwaitKWD 21 (GCC) / KWD 26 (Middle East) / KWD 34 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 38 (Europe) / KWD 47 (Far East) / KWD 55 (USA)
  • Per additional piece, per passenger.
From GCCKWD 21 (Kuwait) / KWD 34 (Middle East) / KWD 43 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 47 (Europe) / KWD 55 (Far East) / KWD 64 (USA)
  • GCC includes Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Gassim, Jeddah, Madinah, Mashhad, Najaf, Riyadh, Salalah, Shiraz, Taif and Tehran.
From Middle EastKWD 26 (Kuwait) / KWD 34 (GCC) / KWD 38 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 47 (Europe) / KWD 51 (Far East) / KWD 60 (USA)
  • Middle East and Africa includes Alexandria, Amman, Beirut, Cairo, Luxor and Sharm El Sheikh.
From Indian Sub-ContinentKWD 34 (Kuwait) / KWD 43 (GCC) / KWD 38 (Middle East) / KWD 47 (Europe) / KWD 55 (Far East) / KWD 60 (USA)
  • Indian Sub-Continent includes Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Dhaka, Delhi, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Kathmandu, Kochi, Lahore, Male, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram.
From EuropeKWD 38 (Kuwait) / KWD 47 (GCC) / KWD 47 (Middle East) / KWD 47 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 55 (Far East) / KWD 81 (USA)
  • Europe includes Amsterdam, Antalya, Athens, Baku, Bodrum, Budapest, Casablanca, Frankfurt, Geneva, Istanbul, Izmir, Larnaca, London, Madrid, Malaga, Manchester, Munich, Milan, Mykonos, Nice, Paris, Rome, Sabiha, Sarajevo, Tbilisi, Trabzon and Vienna.
From USAKWD 55 (Kuwait) / KWD 64 (GCC) / KWD 60 (Middle East) / KWD 60 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 81 (Europe) / KWD 72 (Far East)
  • USA includes New York.
From Far EastKWD 47 (Kuwait) / KWD 55 (GCC) / KWD 51 (Middle East) / KWD 55 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 55 (Europe) / KWD 72 (USA)
  • Far East includes Bangkok, Guangzhou, Kuala Lumpur and Manila.

At the airport (excess baggage)

Excess baggage paid at check-in is charged per additional piece at the normal non-discounted rate, in KWD by region pair — roughly 15% higher than prepaying online. Charges displayed in KWD can be paid at the check-in desks in local currency at the exchange rate on the day of purchase.

LabelAmount
From KuwaitKWD 25 (GCC) / KWD 30 (Middle East) / KWD 40 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 45 (Europe) / KWD 55 (Far East) / KWD 65 (USA)
From GCCKWD 25 (Kuwait) / KWD 40 (Middle East) / KWD 50 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 55 (Europe) / KWD 65 (Far East) / KWD 75 (USA)
From Middle EastKWD 30 (Kuwait) / KWD 40 (GCC) / KWD 50 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 55 (Europe) / KWD 60 (Far East) / KWD 70 (USA)
From Indian Sub-ContinentKWD 40 (Kuwait) / KWD 50 (GCC) / KWD 50 (Middle East) / KWD 55 (Europe) / KWD 65 (Far East) / KWD 70 (USA)
From EuropeKWD 45 (Kuwait) / KWD 55 (GCC) / KWD 55 (Middle East) / KWD 55 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 65 (Far East) / KWD 95 (USA)
From USAKWD 65 (Kuwait) / KWD 75 (GCC) / KWD 70 (Middle East) / KWD 70 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 95 (Europe) / KWD 85 (Far East)
From Far EastKWD 55 (Kuwait) / KWD 65 (GCC) / KWD 60 (Middle East) / KWD 65 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 65 (Europe) / KWD 85 (USA)

Overweight or oversized baggage

Fee/rule information only — over-weight and over-size charges are paid at the airport check-in desk; there are no pre-paid rates for overweight or oversized bags. Charges apply per piece irrespective of the free baggage allowance, and each piece has an absolute maximum weight of 32 kg. 'OR' items apply when a bag exceeds the permissible limit in either weight or dimensions (not both); 'AND' items apply when it exceeds the limit in both.

LabelAmount
OR — From KuwaitKWD 10 (GCC) / KWD 12 (Middle East) / KWD 16 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 18 (Europe) / KWD 22 (Far East) / KWD 26 (USA)
OR — From GCCKWD 10 (Kuwait) / KWD 16 (Middle East) / KWD 20 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 22 (Europe) / KWD 26 (Far East) / KWD 30 (USA)
OR — From Middle EastKWD 12 (Kuwait) / KWD 16 (GCC) / KWD 20 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 22 (Europe) / KWD 24 (Far East) / KWD 28 (USA)
OR — From Indian Sub-ContinentKWD 16 (Kuwait) / KWD 20 (GCC) / KWD 20 (Middle East) / KWD 22 (Europe) / KWD 26 (Far East) / KWD 28 (USA)
OR — From EuropeKWD 18 (Kuwait) / KWD 22 (GCC) / KWD 22 (Middle East) / KWD 22 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 26 (Far East) / KWD 38 (USA)
OR — From USAKWD 26 (Kuwait) / KWD 30 (GCC) / KWD 28 (Middle East) / KWD 28 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 38 (Europe) / KWD 34 (Far East)
OR — From Far EastKWD 22 (Kuwait) / KWD 26 (GCC) / KWD 24 (Middle East) / KWD 26 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 26 (Europe) / KWD 34 (USA)
AND — From KuwaitKWD 20 (GCC) / KWD 24 (Middle East) / KWD 32 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 36 (Europe) / KWD 44 (Far East) / KWD 52 (USA)
AND — From GCCKWD 20 (Kuwait) / KWD 32 (Middle East) / KWD 40 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 44 (Europe) / KWD 52 (Far East) / KWD 60 (USA)
AND — From Middle EastKWD 24 (Kuwait) / KWD 32 (GCC) / KWD 40 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 44 (Europe) / KWD 48 (Far East) / KWD 56 (USA)
AND — From Indian Sub-ContinentKWD 32 (Kuwait) / KWD 40 (GCC) / KWD 40 (Middle East) / KWD 44 (Europe) / KWD 52 (Far East) / KWD 56 (USA)
AND — From EuropeKWD 36 (Kuwait) / KWD 44 (GCC) / KWD 44 (Middle East) / KWD 44 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 52 (Far East) / KWD 76 (USA)
AND — From USAKWD 52 (Kuwait) / KWD 60 (GCC) / KWD 56 (Middle East) / KWD 56 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 76 (Europe) / KWD 68 (Far East)
AND — From Far EastKWD 44 (Kuwait) / KWD 52 (GCC) / KWD 48 (Middle East) / KWD 52 (Indian Sub-Continent) / KWD 52 (Europe) / KWD 68 (USA)

Sports equipment

Sports equipment (SPEQ) is counted within the free baggage allowance of the class of travel; no separate sports equipment fee is published.

  • Sports equipmentSee official pricing
    • Included in the class-of-travel baggage allowance; subject to the same size and weight restrictions as normal baggage.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. If you already have a ticket, log in to 'Manage Booking' on kuwaitairways.com and add the Prepaid Excess Baggage service up to 24 hours before departure. You can also buy it during a new booking through the website, mobile web, or app.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Prepaid Excess Baggage can be purchased online, via mobile, through the Kuwait Airways app, at any Kuwait Airways office, or by calling the call centre (171). Prepaid purchases are not available through Web Check-In. For partner or codeshare flights, excess baggage is paid at the airport at check-in.

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

Prepaid Excess Baggage can be added to your booking up to 24 hours before your scheduled departure time on eligible routes. After that, excess baggage can only be paid at the airport at check-in at the non-discounted rate.

How does Kuwait Airways calculate extra baggage charges?

Kuwait Airways uses piece-based pricing for excess baggage. Each additional piece is charged a fixed KWD rate that depends on the origin and destination regions (Kuwait, GCC, Middle East, Indian Sub-Continent, Europe, Far East, USA). Prepaid rates apply per additional piece; there are no pre-paid rates for overweight or oversized bags.

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

Yes. Buying Prepaid Excess Baggage through the website, app, mobile, call centre (171), or a Kuwait Airways office gives a 15% discount over the normal excess baggage rate charged at the check-in counter. Airport charges are paid in local currency at the exchange rate on the day of purchase.

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

Each passenger can purchase a maximum of four additional pieces at a time, subject to aircraft type. Each piece must not exceed 32 kg. Maximum dimensions are 158 cm (L+W+H) for Economy and Business and 250 cm for Royal and First. Prepaid Excess Baggage is not available for infants.

What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?

Overweight and oversized charges are paid only at the airport at check-in — there are no pre-paid rates for them. On piece-concept routes, a bag weighing 23–32 kg (50–70 lb) can be paid as overweight at check-in. Charges apply per piece irrespective of the free baggage allowance, and each piece has an absolute maximum of 32 kg. Items larger than the permissible maximum dimensions require separate shipping as cargo.

Are there any important exceptions or restrictions I should know?

Prepaid Excess Baggage applies only to Kuwait Airways operated flights, and certain routes are not eligible — check via Manage Booking, call 171, or contact a Kuwait Airways office. It cannot be purchased for on-hold bookings, tickets issued by other airlines, or infants without a seat, and it is not available through Web Check-In.

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

Prepaid Excess Baggage payments are non-refundable, but if unused they can be utilized on any Kuwait Airways flight within one year from the date of issue. For involuntary changes such as flight cancellation, refunds may be available: email [email protected] for website/app bookings, contact the issuing office for office/call-centre bookings, or your travel agent for agent-issued tickets. For flights to/from the USA that are cancelled or significantly delayed (more than 6 hours), unused prepaid baggage is refunded if you choose not to fly.

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

Yes. For partner airline flights, excess baggage can only be paid at check-in at the airport. On codeshare flights, excess baggage charges follow the operating carrier's policy, and free baggage allowance follows the Most Significant Carrier (MSC) rules.

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