Royal Brunei Airlines Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

BI / RBA · Brunei

Purchase extra checked baggage allowance online through Royal Brunei Airlines. Weight-based bundles from 5kg to 35kg available for pre-purchase at lower rates than airport excess baggage charges. Prices vary by route and are published in USD. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage PolicyOfficial website

Updated Sep 2, 2026

Royal Brunei 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

Weight concept; allowance varies by fare family; applies to all destinations.

LabelAmountNotes
RB Super Saver20kg
  • All destinations.
  • Single piece must not exceed 32kg (health and safety regulation).
  • Family/friends on same flight and booking may pool total weight allowance.
RB Saver25kg
  • All destinations.
RB Value30kg
  • All destinations.
RB Flexi30kg
  • All destinations.

Carry-on baggage

1 piece cabin baggage; dimensions 55 x 38 x 20 cm.

LabelAmountNotes
All routes1 × 7 kg
  • Max dimensions 55 x 38 x 20 cm (22 x 15 x 8 inches).
  • Plus duty-free purchases in reasonable quantities.
  • Wheelie bags with built-in wheels and retractable handles permitted if overall size within 45 inches and weight does not exceed 7 kg; larger overnight model not permitted in cabin.
Infant1 × 5 kg
  • Bag containing infant's food for consumption in-flight, toiletries and disposable items.
  • Max dimensions 55 x 38 x 20 cm (22 x 15 x 8 inches).

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Royal Brunei Airlines

Buy Baggage
  1. Visit the Manage My Booking page on the Royal Brunei Airlines website.
  2. Enter your booking reference number (PNR) and last name to retrieve your reservation.
  3. Navigate to the flight extras or extra baggage section.
  4. Select the desired extra baggage weight bundle (5kg, 10kg, 15kg, 20kg, 25kg, 30kg, or 35kg).
  5. Complete the payment to confirm the pre-purchased extra baggage allowance.

Prices

Weight-based bundles available for pre-purchase online up to 4 hours before departure. Prices are per direction from Brunei (vice versa) in USD. Each weight tier per route group is listed below.

LabelAmountNotes
Kota Kinabalu / Kuching / BalikpapanUSD 30–190 (5kg–35kg per bundle)
  • 5kg: USD 30 | 10kg: USD 60 | 15kg: USD 85 | 20kg: USD 110 | 25kg: USD 140 | 30kg: USD 160 | 35kg: USD 190
Singapore / Kuala Lumpur / Manila / Jakarta / SurabayaUSD 35–225 (5kg–35kg per bundle)
  • 5kg: USD 35 | 10kg: USD 70 | 15kg: USD 100 | 20kg: USD 135 | 25kg: USD 165 | 30kg: USD 195 | 35kg: USD 225
Ho Chi Minh City / BangkokUSD 70–445 (5kg–35kg per bundle)
  • 5kg: USD 70 | 10kg: USD 140 | 15kg: USD 200 | 20kg: USD 260 | 25kg: USD 325 | 30kg: USD 385 | 35kg: USD 445
Hong Kong / Taiwan / Beijing / Nanning / Hangzhou / Seoul / Tokyo / ChennaiUSD 105–670 (5kg–35kg per bundle)
  • 5kg: USD 105 | 10kg: USD 205 | 15kg: USD 300 | 20kg: USD 390 | 25kg: USD 490 | 30kg: USD 575 | 35kg: USD 670
Dubai / Jeddah / MelbourneUSD 135–855 (5kg–35kg per bundle)
  • 5kg: USD 135 | 10kg: USD 260 | 15kg: USD 385 | 20kg: USD 500 | 25kg: USD 625 | 30kg: USD 735 | 35kg: USD 855
LondonUSD 165–1,045 (5kg–35kg per bundle)
  • 5kg: USD 165 | 10kg: USD 320 | 15kg: USD 470 | 20kg: USD 610 | 25kg: USD 765 | 30kg: USD 895 | 35kg: USD 1,045

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes, you can pre-purchase extra baggage allowance online through Manage My Booking up to 4 hours before departure, or at any Royal Brunei ticketing offices.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Extra baggage can be purchased through Manage My Booking on the Royal Brunei website, during the initial booking process on flyroyalbrunei.com, or at any Royal Brunei Airlines ticketing office.

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

Pre-purchased extra baggage allowance is available online up to 4 hours before scheduled flight departure. Alternatively, you can purchase at any Royal Brunei ticketing office up to 4 hours before departure.

How does Royal Brunei calculate extra baggage charges?

Extra baggage is charged by weight in bundles of 5kg, 10kg, 15kg, 20kg, 25kg, 30kg, or 35kg. Prices vary by route and are published in USD. The maximum total baggage weight per traveler is 65kg, inclusive of the free baggage allowance.

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

Yes, pre-purchasing extra baggage allowance online is significantly cheaper than paying excess baggage at the airport. For example, a 20kg bundle to London costs USD 610 when pre-purchased online, compared to USD 920 (20 × USD 46/kg) at the airport — a saving of about 34%. Savings vary by route but online rates are typically 30–65% below airport per-kg rates.

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

If you change your flight date, contact your nearest Royal Brunei office to transfer the pre-purchased extra baggage to the new date. If you cancel your entire booking and request a refund, the pre-purchased extra baggage allowance will be refunded together with the ticket. Refund of pre-purchased extra baggage allowance only is not allowed.

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

Royal Brunei uses a weight-based system rather than a per-piece system. The maximum total checked baggage weight per traveler is 65kg including your free allowance. A single piece of baggage must not exceed 32kg due to health and safety regulations.

What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?

If your baggage exceeds the allotted allowance during check-in, excess baggage rates apply per kilogram (USD 9 to USD 46 per kg depending on route). A single piece must not exceed 32kg. Oversized items such as sports equipment are included in your free baggage allowance when properly packed, with a maximum total dimension of 255 cm.

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

Pre-purchased extra baggage allowance is available on all Royal Brunei operated flights. For codeshare or interline flights, please contact your local Royal Brunei office for assistance.

Are there any important exceptions or restrictions I should know?

Students travelling to their destination country of study receive an additional 15kg baggage allowance with valid student documents. If travelling with family or friends on the same booking, you can pool total weight allowance. Infants are entitled to 10kg baggage allowance.

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