Buy Extra Baggage
Updated Aug 3, 2026
Steps
- Go to rj.com and open the 'Excess Baggage' page (under the Before you Fly menu or via the 'RJ à La Carte' Excess Baggage card on the homepage)
- Enter your booking reference (PNR) in the 'Booking Reference' field
- Enter the passenger's surname
- Click 'Next' to retrieve your booking and view the excess baggage options available for your itinerary
- Select the additional bag or weight upgrade you need and complete the payment online
- Keep the payment confirmation — the prepaid excess baggage is then applied to your booking and shown at the airport
Prices
Extra checked bags
Piece-based rates for an additional checked bag (max 23 kg) published by route region for airport purchase at Queen Alia and Marka airports; prepaying online is discounted up to 30%.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
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| From Jordan | $35 within Jordan / $150 to Levant / $170 to Gulf, Africa & Far East / $180 to Europe 1 / $190 to Europe 2 |
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| From Europe 1 | $180 to Jordan, Levant, Gulf, Africa & Far East / $190 to Europe 2 |
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| From Europe 2 | $190 to Jordan, Europe 1, Levant, Gulf & Africa / $200 to Far East |
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| From Levant | $150 within Levant & to Jordan / $170 to Gulf, Africa & Far East / $180 to Europe 1 / $190 to Europe 2 |
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| From Gulf | $165 within Gulf & to Far East / $170 to Jordan & Levant / $175 to Africa / $180 to Europe 1 / $190 to Europe 2 |
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| From Africa | $165 within Africa & to Far East / $170 to Jordan & Levant / $175 to Gulf / $180 to Europe 1 / $190 to Europe 2 |
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| From Far East | $165 to Gulf & Africa / $170 to Jordan & Levant / $180 within Far East & to Europe 1 / $200 to Europe 2 |
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| London Heathrow/Stansted ↔ Amman | GBP 170 |
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| Dubai ↔ Algiers | $275 |
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| Beirut ↔ Amman | $75 |
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| Aqaba ↔ Cairo | $95 |
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| From Australia | $200 first additional bag / $300 further additional bags |
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| Promotional bag – to USA & Canada | $160 |
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| Promotional bag – from USA & Canada | $170 / CAD 230 |
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| Additional bag – to USA & Canada | $275 |
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| Additional bag – from USA & Canada | $275 / CAD 380 |
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Overweight (heavy piece) fees
Fees charged when a checked bag exceeds 23 kg up to 32 kg. Fee/rule information only — payable at the airport, not offered for online purchase.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
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| UK (Heathrow & Stansted routes) | GBP 60 | |
| USA & Canada | $115 |
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| Beirut | $55 | |
| Australia | $65 | |
| Aqaba ↔ Cairo | $50 | |
| Heavy bag upgrade prepaid at airport | $75 / $85 / $95 |
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Oversized baggage
Pieces exceeding 158 cm (62 in) up to 203 cm (80 in) total dimensions incur heavy baggage fees. Bags over 203 cm or 32 kg (70 lb) are not accepted unless classified as special baggage. Fee/rule information only — payable at the airport.
- Oversized piece (158-203 cm total dimensions)See official pricing
- Heavy baggage fees are charged when a piece is over 23 kg/50 lb but not exceeding 32 kg/70 lb and/or over 158 cm/62 in but not exceeding 203 cm/80 in.
- No published fee amount; the charge is assessed and payable at the airport.
Special baggage (sporting equipment)
Most sporting equipment counts as one piece within the free baggage allowance; when in excess, charges apply as a percentage of the applicable excess baggage charge.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
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| Snow / water ski set | See official pricing |
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| Golfing equipment | See official pricing |
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| Bicycles, bowling, scuba & fishing equipment | See official pricing |
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Online vs airport purchase
Prepaid online excess baggage is discounted up to 30% vs the airport rate; purchasing through RJ sales offices or a travel agent saves up to 15%. Any excess baggage not prepaid is charged at the standard airport rate.
| Label | Amount | Notes |
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| Online prepaid discount | See official pricing |
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| RJ Sales Offices / Travel Agent discount | See official pricing |
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| Airport promotional bag (first bag on zero-piece tickets) | $55 (Levant) / $75 (Gulf) / $80 (Africa) / $85 (Europe 1) / $100 (Europe 2) / $110 (Far East) |
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| Excess beyond the prepaid amount | See official pricing |
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FAQ
Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?
Yes. Open the 'Excess Baggage' page on rj.com, enter your booking reference and surname, and prepay the excess baggage online at a discounted rate.
Where do I buy extra baggage?
Online on the 'Excess Baggage' page at rj.com (up to 30% discount), through RJ sales offices or your travel agent (up to 15% discount), or at the airport at the standard rate.
How does Royal Jordanian calculate extra baggage charges?
Charges are piece-based (per additional piece up to 23 kg) and vary by route region — Jordan, Europe 1, Europe 2, Levant, Gulf, Africa and Far East. Full airport rate tables are published on the Checked Luggage page, with separate UK, USA/Canada and Australia rates.
What are the bag limits for checked baggage?
Checked baggage is piece-based. The maximum weight of any piece on all RJ flights is 32 kg/70 lb; bags over 23 kg up to 32 kg incur heavy piece fees. Bags over 203 cm/80 in total dimensions or 32 kg are not accepted unless classified as special baggage.
When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?
RJ does not publish a fixed cutoff time on its Excess Baggage page. Prepay online before presenting your baggage at the airport — any excess not prepaid is charged at the standard airport rate.
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online in advance vs at the airport?
Yes. Prepaid online purchase saves up to 30% vs the airport rate (up to 25% for North America itineraries), and RJ sales offices or travel agents give up to 15% off.
What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?
Bags over 23 kg up to 32 kg and/or over 158 cm up to 203 cm incur heavy baggage fees payable at the airport — e.g. GBP 60 (UK), $115 (USA/Canada), $55 (Beirut), $65 (Australia), $50 (Aqaba–Cairo). Bags exceeding 203 cm/80 in or 32 kg are not accepted unless special.
Do partner-operated or codeshare flights have different baggage rules?
Yes. Codeshare and interline flights are not eligible for prepaid excess baggage — purchase it at check-in at the airport. If a ticket includes flights operated by other airlines, different baggage rules may apply. For itineraries originating from North America operated by another marketing carrier, the operating carrier's rules apply.
Can I get a refund if I cancel or change my booking?
Prepaid excess baggage is not refundable. Refunds are only available in the event of involuntary flight changes or flight cancellation.
Are there any important exceptions or restrictions?
Excess baggage purchase is not permitted on infant tickets. On routes where the free allowance is one 30 kg piece, overweight upgrades are not permitted. Overweight/oversized fees are payable at the airport, not online.