Buy Extra Baggage
Updated Aug 3, 2026
Steps
- Go to the TAAG website (taag.com, which opens flytaag.com) and open 'Excess luggage' under 'Plan > Luggage' (or 'Add Luggage' under 'Manage Bookings') to review the excess luggage rules and starting fares.
- When making a new booking, buy an additional luggage item during the booking process and pay the applicable fare.
- If your luggage goes beyond the allowed limits after booking, add an extra item at the check-in moment by paying the appropriate fare.
- On Angola domestic routes and on HAV (Havana) and TMS (São Tomé) routes, buy extra baggage at the airport.
Prices
Extra checked bags
Excess luggage covers both additional pieces and extra weight, and is charged per route group with published starting fares. The exact amount depends on the market, travel season, advance purchase, baggage weight, number of pieces and purchase channel, and is subject to currency exchange fluctuations.
| Label | Amount |
|---|---|
| Domestic flights in Angola | from USD 35 |
| Flights within Africa from/to Luanda (LAD) | from USD 90 |
| International flights from/to Luanda & flights within Africa connecting in Luanda | from USD 170 |
| International flights connecting in Luanda | from USD 205 |
Overweight bags
No fixed per-kg overweight rate is published; excess weight is charged as excess luggage at check-in.
- Excess weight at check-inSee official pricing
- Luggage is weighed when delivered at check-in; you can pay the excess luggage fare on the spot or choose not to send all of your luggage.
- The fee depends on market, baggage weight, time of purchase, number of pieces and purchase channel — check official TAAG channels for the exact amount.
Special baggage
Special luggage costs nothing extra while it stays within the baggage allowance; special transportation fares apply only when special conditions are required.
- General ruleSee official pricing
Advance purchase vs airport
Buying the extra baggage service in advance gives more competitive prices; on some routes extra baggage is only sold at the airport.
- Advance purchase discountSee official pricing
- Prepaying extra baggage also saves on overweight luggage charges at the airport.
FAQ
Can I buy extra baggage online?
Yes. You can buy an additional luggage item when making your booking on the TAAG website, and you can prepay the extra baggage service in advance through official TAAG channels for lower prices. On Angola domestic, HAV (Havana) and TMS (São Tomé) routes, extra baggage is only sold at the airport.
Where do I buy extra baggage?
Buy an additional luggage item while making your booking on the TAAG website, or add an extra item at check-in by paying the applicable fare. On domestic, HAV (Havana) and TMS (São Tomé) routes, extra baggage can only be purchased at the airport.
When should I buy extra baggage?
Buy in advance for more competitive prices, as purchasing the extra baggage service in advance gives lower fares. Otherwise you can still add an extra item at check-in and pay the fare at that moment.
How does TAAG calculate extra luggage charges?
The amount depends on the market, baggage weight, time of purchase, number of pieces and purchase channel, and is subject to currency exchange fluctuations. Published starting fares: USD 35 for Angola domestic flights, USD 90 for flights within Africa from/to Luanda, USD 170 for international flights from/to Luanda and flights within Africa connecting in Luanda, and USD 205 for international flights connecting in Luanda.
What is the baggage allowance on TAAG flights?
TAAG uses a piece concept: on intercontinental and regional flights, Economy includes 2 hold items of 23 kg each plus 1 hand item of 8 kg; Business includes 2 items of 32 kg each (2 hand items in Flexi fares); First (Deluxe) includes 3 items of 32 kg each. On domestic flights, Economy includes 1 item of 23 kg and Business 1 item of 32 kg. Hand luggage must not exceed 8 kg (10 kg on flights to/from Brazil) and 121 cm in total dimensions.
Is it cheaper to buy extra luggage in advance?
Yes — purchasing the extra baggage service in advance gets you more competitive prices, and prepaying extra baggage saves on overweight luggage charges at the airport.
What happens if my luggage is overweight?
Luggage is weighed when delivered at check-in; you can pay the excess luggage fare on the spot or choose not to send all of your luggage. No fixed overweight rate is published — the fee depends on market, baggage weight, time of purchase, number of pieces and purchase channel.
Are there route exceptions for extra baggage?
Due to capacity limits, on Angola domestic routes and on HAV (Havana) and TMS (São Tomé) routes TAAG only sells extra baggage at the airport.