Kenya Airways Baggage Policy
IATA : KQ
ICAO : KQA
CallSign : KENYA
Founded : 1977
Key people : Michael Joseph (chairman), Allan Kilavuka (managing director and CEO)
Country : Kenya
Office Address : Airport North Road, PO Box 19002 – 00501
City : Nairobi
State :
Carry-on Baggage
Kenya Airways permits passengers to carry baggage in the cabin with them. Moreover, business class passengers can carry two pieces of hand baggage. This can weigh 18kgs with 55 x 25 x 35cm dimensions. Furthermore, economy class passengers can carry one piece of hand baggage. This can weigh a maximum of 12kgs with 55 x 25 x 35cm dimensions. In addition to this, all passengers can also carry a personal item. This item may be a handbag, backpack, briefcase, camera, laptop, or duty-free shopping bag. Lastly, the baggage allowance for infants older than two years is one hand luggage maximum of 12kg.
Baggage Allowance
(baggage-information/baggage-allowance)
| ROUTING (<-> FROM/TO) |
BUSINESS CLASS |
ECONOMY |
|---|---|---|
| Africa <-> America/Europe | 2PC 32kg/70lbs max each |
2PC 23kg/50lbs max each |
|
Africa <->Middle East /Asia (incl Bangkok-Guangzhou) |
2PC 32kg/70lbs max each | 2PC 23kg/50lbs max each |
|
Africa <->Africa |
2PC 32kg/70lbs max each | 2 PC 23kg/50lbs max each |
|
Domestic |
1PC 32kg/70lbs max each | 1 PC 23kg/50lbs max each |
| FREQUENT FLYER MEMBERS | ||
|
Sky Team Elite Plus & Elite (All routes) |
+01 PC EXTRA 32kg/70lbs max each | +01 PC EXTRA 23kg/50lbs max each |
Excess Baggage
If passengers' baggage exceeds the allowance, they can prepay for excess baggage or buy the excess baggage at the airport. Refer below to the tables for the excess baggage fee applicable-
ROUTING |
EXTRA PIECE AT 23KGS |
| Africa-America/Europe | 200 |
| Africa-Middle East/Asia (except India) | 225 |
| Africa to 5th Freedom sectors | 50 |
| Intra Africa | 100 |
| Intra Domestic | 25/50
(1st piece $25, 2nd piece and above $50) |
Heavy Baggage charges:
|
ROUTING |
NAIROBI HUB |
ALL POINTS |
|
Europe |
75 |
100 |
|
America |
75 |
100 |
|
Asia (Except India) |
50 |
75 |
|
Middle East |
50 |
75 |
|
Africa |
50 |
60 |
|
Domestic |
25 |
25 |
Lastly, if passengers purchase excess baggage and their baggage is heavy, an extra bag + heavy bag fee is applicable.
Prohibited items
Passengers cannot carry the following items in the cabin or hold the aircraft:
- Explosives, munitions, fireworks, and flares
- Security-type cases/boxes incorporating goods such as lithium batteries or pyrotechnics
- Compressed gases (flammable, non-flammable, or poisonous)
- Oxidizing substances such as bleaching powder and peroxides
- Flammable liquids such as paints and adhesives
- Disabling devices such as mace or pepper sprays with irritant properties
- Poisons such as arsenic, cyanides, or insecticides
- Radioactive materials
- Corrosive materials such as mercury, acids, alkalis, and wet-cell batteries
- Any other substances which present a danger not covered above, such as magnetized, offensive, or irritating materials
- Lighters (butane, absorbed fuel, electric, battery-powered, and novelty lighters)
Kenya Airways Baggage Policy FAQ's
You can measure your baggage dimension by adding up length, width and height (length + width + height)
The excess baggage fee for Kenya Airways varies based on your destination and fare class. Make sure to check Kenya Airways' website or contact their customer service for the latest information and guidelines on excess baggage fees.
Kenya Airways prohibits certain items from being transported on its flights, including explosives, flammable materials, and dangerous goods. Make sure to check Kenya Airways' website for the complete list of prohibited items.
