SunExpress Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

XQ / SXS · Turkey

Purchase additional checked baggage allowance in weight packages (5–20 kg) online and save up to 70% compared to airport rates. Extra baggage is available for bookings made via SunExpress channels and can be added via My Bookings up to 3 hours before departure. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage PolicyOfficial website

Updated Sep 2, 2026

SunExpress 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

All cabins

SunExpress is single-cabin; free checked baggage depends on SunFare (SunLight/SunValue/SunEco+/SunComfort) and international route group (Group 1 vs Group 2) plus domestic allowance. No single piece may exceed 32 kg (EU regulation) or 158 cm (L+W+H).

LabelAmountNotes
SunLight — All routes (International and Domestic)Nil
  • Official verbatim (https://www.sunexpress.com/en-gb/information/luggage-info/checked-baggage/ — SunFares table): row SunLight shows '—' for both International Flights Checked Baggage and Domestic Flights Checked Baggage.
  • Official verbatim (https://www.sunexpress.com/en-gb/information/luggage-info/new-travel-luggage/ — Baggage allowance by SunFare table): row SunLight column shows '―' for both route groups; text: 'The SunLight fare does not include any luggage. Guests can add checked baggage allowance to their fare which best suits their individual needs.'
  • Checked baggage must be purchased as extra baggage packages (5/10/15/20 kg) if needed; not free.
SunValue — International Flights20 kg
  • Official verbatim (checked-baggage page SunFares table): 'SunValue / International Flights / Checked Baggage — 20 kg'.
  • Official verbatim (new-travel-luggage page): 'Baggage allowance by SunFare: International flights — SunValue 20 kg' for both route groups: 'Flights to/from Antalya, Alanya/Gazipaşa, Bodrum, Dalaman & flights between Izmir/Trabzon and Ercan, Beirut, Dubai, Kuwait and Bahrain — SunValue 20 kg' and 'All other flights to/from Türkiye, Iraq & Lebanon — SunValue 20 kg'.
  • Applies to all international flights regardless of Group 1/Group 2 distinction for SunValue.
SunValue — Domestic Flights (within Türkiye)15 kg
  • Official verbatim (checked-baggage page): 'SunValue / Domestic Flights / Checked Baggage — 15 kg'.
  • Official verbatim (new-travel-luggage page): 'For flights within Türkiye the baggage allowance is between 15 and 25 kg — SunValue 15 kg' and table 'SunFare Baggage allowance: SunValue 15 kg'.
SunEco+ — International Flights (Group 1)30 kg
  • Official verbatim (checked-baggage page): 'SunEco+ / International Flights / Checked Baggage (group1)¹ 30 kg'. Footnote ¹: 'Route group 1: All international flights, except flights to/from Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman'.
  • Official verbatim (new-travel-luggage page): 'All other flights to/from Türkiye, Iraq & Lebanon — SunEco+ 30 kg' (i.e. Group 1).
  • Group 1 definition from new-travel-luggage: 'All other flights to/from Türkiye (Turkey), Iraq & Lebanon' (i.e. not in Group 2 list).
SunEco+ — International Flights (Group 2: to/from Antalya, Alanya/Gazipaşa, Bodrum, Dalaman & Izmir/Trabzon–Ercan/Beirut/Dubai/Kuwait/Bahrain)20 kg
  • Official verbatim (checked-baggage page): 'SunEco+ / International Flights / Checked Baggage (group2)¹ 20 kg'.
  • Official verbatim (new-travel-luggage page table row 'Flights to/from Antalya, Alanya/Gazipaşa, Bodrum, Dalaman & flights between Izmir/Trabzon and Ercan, Beirut, Dubai, Kuwait and Bahrain — SunEco+ 20 kg').
  • Route Group 2 footnote clarifies it covers flights to/from Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman (checked-baggage page) and the longer list on new-travel-luggage page.
SunEco+ — Domestic Flights (within Türkiye)15 kg
  • Official verbatim (checked-baggage page): 'SunEco+ / Domestic Flights / Checked Baggage — 15 kg'.
  • Official verbatim (new-travel-luggage page): 'SunEco+ 15 kg' for flights within Türkiye.
SunComfort — International Flights (Group 1)35 kg
  • Official verbatim (checked-baggage page): 'SunComfort / International Flights / Checked Baggage (group 1)¹ 35 kg'.
  • Official verbatim (new-travel-luggage page): 'All other flights to/from Türkiye, Iraq & Lebanon — SunComfort 35 kg'.
SunComfort — International Flights (Group 2: to/from Antalya, Alanya/Gazipaşa, Bodrum, Dalaman & Izmir/Trabzon–Ercan/Beirut/Dubai/Kuwait/Bahrain)25 kg
  • Official verbatim (checked-baggage page): 'SunComfort / International Flights / Checked Baggage (group 2)¹ 25 kg'.
  • Official verbatim (new-travel-luggage page): 'Flights to/from Antalya, Alanya/Gazipaşa, Bodrum, Dalaman & flights between Izmir/Trabzon and Ercan, Beirut, Dubai, Kuwait and Bahrain — SunComfort 25 kg'.
SunComfort — Domestic Flights (within Türkiye)25 kg
  • Official verbatim (checked-baggage page): 'SunComfort / Domestic Flights / Checked Baggage — 25 kg'.
  • Official verbatim (new-travel-luggage page): 'For flights within Türkiye the baggage allowance — SunComfort 25 kg'.
Infant (under 2 years) — International Flights20 kg
  • Official verbatim (checked-baggage page): 'Infants under 2 years have a baggage allowance of 20 kg (not applicable for SunLight bookings).'
  • Official verbatim (new-travel-luggage page): 'Infants under 2 years have a baggage allowance of 20 kg. This free baggage allowance does not apply to SunLight bookings.'
  • Pushchairs/buggies, travel cots and child car seats are stowed in the hold with no additional charge (both pages).
  • On connecting itineraries including domestic + international flights, the international allowance applies to all segments (new-travel-luggage page).
Infant (under 2 years) — Domestic Flights (within Türkiye)15 kg
  • Official verbatim (checked-baggage page): 'On flights within Türkiye (Turkey) the free baggage allowance for infants is 15 kg.'
  • Official verbatim (new-travel-luggage page): 'On flights within Türkiye (Turkey) the free baggage allowance for infants is 15 kg.'

Carry-on baggage

All cabins

Free cabin baggage is SunFare-dependent: SunLight includes only a small underseat bag; SunValue/SunEco+/SunComfort include a cabin trolley bag. SunLight can purchase 8 kg cabin bag (paid, not free).

LabelAmountNotes
SunLight1 × 4 kg (30 × 40 × 20 cm)
  • Official verbatim (https://www.sunexpress.com/en-gb/information/luggage-info/hand-baggage/ — Weight & Dimensions): '4 kg Hand Baggage Included within SunLight Fare (1 Piece) Max. 30 x 40 x 20 cm'.
  • FAQ on same page (Underseat Bag): 'A small personal item, such as a backpack, that fits under the seat in front of you. Guests with a SunLight fare are entitled to one underseat bag weighing up to 4 kg.'
  • 8 kg cabin bag is not free for SunLight — '8 kg Baggage can be added from 19,99 €*' and FAQ: 'SunLight passengers can purchase an 8 kg hand baggage allowance via our website'.
SunValue, SunEco+, SunComfort1 × 8 kg (55 × 40 × 23 cm)
  • Official verbatim (hand-baggage page): '8 kg Hand Baggage Included within SunValue, SunEco+, SunComfort (1 Piece) max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm'.
  • Official verbatim (checked-baggage page SunFares table): each SunValue/SunEco+/SunComfort row shows Hand Baggage / Hand baggage '8 kg¹' (¹ = Route group 1 note, but hand baggage is 8 kg for all).
  • Applies to both International and Domestic flights for those fares per checked-baggage SunFares table.
  • Carry-on liquids: containers max 100 ml, all in 1 transparent resealable 1-liter bag, one bag per passenger (same hand-baggage page section 'Carry-on Liquids').

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on SunExpress

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to sunexpress.com and click 'My Bookings', or open the SunExpress app.
  2. Enter your booking code (6-digit alphanumeric PNR) and surname to retrieve your reservation.
  3. Select 'Add baggage' and choose the weight package you need: 5 kg, 10 kg, 15 kg, or 20 kg.
  4. Review the price and complete your payment.

Prices

SunExpress sells additional checked baggage allowance in weight packages (5 kg, 10 kg, 15 kg, 20 kg). Prices depend on route and fare type. All packages are per flight segment, per person. Online pre-purchase saves up to 70% over airport rates.

LabelAmountNotes
International (standard fares) — 5 kgfrom €19.99
  • Price is a 'from' value; actual amount depends on route.
International (standard fares) — 10 kgfrom €38.99
International (standard fares) — 15 kgfrom €57.99
International (standard fares) — 20 kgfrom €69.99
International (SunLight fare) — 5 kgfrom €19.99
  • SunLight fare includes no checked baggage.
International (SunLight fare) — 10 kgfrom €24.99
International (SunLight fare) — 15 kgfrom €29.99
International (SunLight fare) — 20 kgfrom €34.99
International (SunLight fare) — Hand baggage (max 8 kg)from €14.99
  • SunLight fare includes no hand baggage; this allows adding hand baggage.
UK — 5 kgfrom £34.99
UK — 10 kgfrom £59.99
UK — 15 kgfrom £89.99
UK — 20 kgfrom £99.99
UK (SunLight fare) — 5 kgfrom £24.99
  • SunLight fare includes no checked baggage.
UK (SunLight fare) — 10 kgfrom £34.99
UK (SunLight fare) — 15 kgfrom £44.99
UK (SunLight fare) — 20 kgfrom £54.99
UK (SunLight fare) — Hand baggage (max 8 kg)from £13.99
  • SunLight fare includes no hand baggage.
Lefkosa (Ercan) — 5 kgfrom €15.00
Lefkosa (Ercan) — 10 kgfrom €30.00
Lefkosa (Ercan) — 15 kgfrom €45.00
Lefkosa (Ercan) — 20 kgfrom €60.00
Domestic (Turkey) — 5 kg₺1,200
  • Fixed price, not 'from'.
Domestic (Turkey) — 10 kg₺2,300
Domestic (Turkey) — 15 kg₺3,400
Domestic (Turkey) — 20 kg₺4,500

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Extra baggage can be added via 'My Bookings' on sunexpress.com or the SunExpress app, up to 3 hours before departure. Online pre-purchase saves up to 70% compared to airport rates.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Online via My Bookings at sunexpress.com, through the SunExpress mobile app, via the Customer Service Center, or through authorized agencies. Extra baggage can only be added for bookings made directly through SunExpress channels.

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

Extra baggage can be purchased online up to 3 hours before departure. For special baggage, SunExpress recommends booking at least 48 hours before departure.

How does SunExpress price extra baggage?

SunExpress uses a weight-based package system: 5 kg, 10 kg, 15 kg, or 20 kg. Prices vary by route (international, UK, domestic Turkey, Lefkosa/Ercan) and fare type (SunLight vs standard fares). SunLight fares have separate, lower-priced weight packages. Domestic routes have fixed TRY prices.

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

Yes. Online pre-purchase saves up to 70% compared to airport rates. For example, on SunLight international fares, a 5 kg package starts from €19.99 online, while checking a bag at the airport costs €80.00. For standard international fares, a 5 kg package starts from €19.99 online versus airport excess fees starting from €10 per kg.

What are the baggage limits on SunExpress?

Extra baggage is sold as additional weight allowance (5–20 kg packages). Each individual piece must not exceed 32 kg (EU regulation). The maximum size per bag is 158 cm (length + width + height). Bags between 23–32 kg are classified as Heavy Baggage.

What happens if my bag exceeds the weight or size limits?

Overweight fees (from €10/kg international, £10/kg UK, €5/kg Lefkosa, ₺300/kg domestic) and oversized fees (€45/piece international, £80/piece UK, €30/piece Lefkosa, ₺700/piece domestic) are charged at the airport check-in counter. These cannot be pre-paid online. No single piece may exceed 32 kg.

Can I get a refund or transfer extra baggage?

Pre-purchased extra baggage packages are non-refundable and non-transferable to other passengers. If SunExpress rebooks your flight due to schedule changes, pre-booked baggage is automatically transferred to the new flight.

Do partner-operated or tour operator bookings have different rules?

Yes. Extra baggage can only be added for bookings made directly through SunExpress channels. For tour operator bookings, you must use the Tour Operator tab in My Bookings and enter your tour operator reference number. Baggage rules may differ for partner-operated or codeshare flights.

Are there any important exceptions or restrictions?

Extra baggage packages cannot be booked for infants under 2 years. Infants have their own baggage allowance (20 kg international, 15 kg domestic). SunExpress does not accept any single piece over 32 kg. Pushchairs, travel cots, and car seats are carried free of charge.

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