Buy Extra Baggage
Updated Aug 7, 2026
Steps
- Go to rex.com.au and open 'Manage Bookings', or add 'Additional Baggage' while buying your ticket in the booking flow.
- On the Manage Booking page (mbe.rex.com.au), enter your Booking Reference, First Name and Last Name, then click 'Retrieve Booking'.
- Select the 'Additional Baggage' option and choose the number of 5 kg bundles you need.
- Complete the online payment to add the pre-purchased baggage allowance to your booking.
Prices
Additional Baggage (pre-purchase)
Additional weight is pre-purchased in 5 kg bundles; buying in advance is cheaper than paying excess baggage at the airport.
- 5 kg bundle$20 per 5 kg
- Available when booking a new ticket, in Manage Booking (mbe.rex.com.au) or via the Customer Contact Centre on 13 17 13.
- Non-refundable and travels subject to capacity.
Excess baggage (overweight)
Any weight over the free checked allowance is charged per kilogram at the airport.
- Per kg over allowance$5.50 per kg (incl. GST)
- Charged at the airport for each kilogram over the free checked baggage allowance, including carry-on baggage that is offloaded.
- Maximum 32 kg per piece at the airport; items over 32 kg are consigned as air freight.
- Total excess baggage over 100 kg is not accepted and must be processed at a cargo outlet.
Oversize baggage
A fixed per-piece fee applies when a checked item exceeds the linear dimension limit.
- Over 140 cm linear (h + w + d)$16.50 per piece (incl. GST)
- Charged when total linear dimensions (height + width + depth) exceed 140 cm.
- The maximum length of any oversized item is 2 m.
- Oversize items that also exceed the weight allowance are subject to excess baggage charges as well.
Pre-purchase vs airport rate
Pre-paying for additional baggage is cheaper than paying excess baggage fees at the airport.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-purchase (booking / Manage Booking) | $20 per 5 kg |
|
| Airport excess baggage | $5.50 per kg (incl. GST) |
|
Sports equipment
Sports items are carried within the free checked baggage allowance; no separate fee is published.
- Golf, surfboard, bicycle, skisSee official pricing
- Carried free of charge when the total checked weight is within the free allowance; normal excess baggage charges apply only if the allowance is exceeded.
- Surfboards: maximum length 2 m; longer boards must be shipped separately via freight agents.
- Bicycles: limited to one per passenger; bike boxes are the preferred packaging.
- Snow skis are exempt from the 140 cm linear restriction.
FAQ
Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?
Yes. Additional Baggage can be purchased online in Manage Booking (mbe.rex.com.au) after retrieving your booking, or while booking a new ticket.
Where do I buy extra baggage?
Buy Additional Baggage during booking, in Manage Booking at mbe.rex.com.au, or via the Customer Contact Centre on 13 17 13. Excess baggage can also be paid for at the airport, but at a higher rate.
How does Rex charge for extra baggage?
Rex is weight-based: the free checked allowance is 15 kg on Community, Promo and Saver fares and 23 kg on Flex. Extra weight is pre-purchased in 5 kg bundles at AUD 20 each, or charged at AUD 5.50 per kg at the airport.
What are the bag limits on Rex flights?
Carry-on is 7 kg (105 cm linear) on regional services. Checked baggage is 15 kg on Community, Promo and Saver fares and 23 kg on Flex. Each checked item must not exceed 32 kg or 140 cm total linear dimensions.
When is it cheaper to buy extra baggage?
Pre-purchase Additional Baggage when you book or before you travel — AUD 20 per 5 kg — instead of paying the AUD 5.50 per kg excess rate at the airport.
What are the overweight and oversized baggage rules?
Overweight: AUD 5.50 per kg over the allowance, and single items over 32 kg are not accepted as passenger baggage. Oversized: AUD 16.50 per piece when linear dimensions exceed 140 cm, with a maximum length of 2 m.
Can pre-purchased Additional Baggage be refunded?
No — pre-purchased Additional Baggage is non-refundable.
Are there exceptions to the standard baggage allowance?
Lap infants get 2 checked pieces up to 10 kg combined. Passengers with a confirmed international air or cruise connection within 24 hours receive 23 kg on regional flights. Rex Flyer Diamond members get 23 kg on all fares; Opal, Sapphire and Emerald members get 15 kg (23 kg on Flex).