Garuda Indonesia Baggage Policy (2026)

Last updated: April 2026 · Source: Garuda Indonesia official website

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Quick Answer

Garuda Indonesia offers a generous weight-based baggage allowance, with Economy passengers getting 20 kg on domestic flights and 30 kg on most international flights for free. Carry-on is limited to one 7 kg bag plus a personal item.

Carry-On Baggage

Carry-On Size	56x36x23 cm (22x14x9 inches), 7 kg (15 lbs) max
Personal Item	1 personal item allowed (laptop bag, purse, overcoat, or small camera). Must fit under the seat.

Checked Baggage Fees

Item	Fee / Details
Included Bags	Economy: 20 kg domestic, 30 kg international. Business: 30 kg domestic, 40 kg international. First Class: 40 kg domestic, 50 kg international. US flights use piece concept (2 bags).
1st Checked Bag	Free (weight concept applies, up to 20kg domestic / 30kg international included)
2nd Checked Bag	Free as long as total weight is within the free baggage allowance (weight concept)
Overweight Fee	Domestic: IDR 17,000 - 400,000 per kg. International: IDR 66,000 - 242,000 per kg. US routes piece concept overweight fees apply.
Oversized Fee	Oversized items over 200 cm linear dimensions transported as cargo
Max Weight	32 kg per bag
Max Dimensions	158 cm linear (L+W+H) for piece concept routes (US)

✓ Free checked bag included in economy class

International Baggage Rules

Most international routes allow 30 kg in Economy. Flights to/from Japan allow 46 kg in Economy. Flights to/from US use piece concept: 2 bags up to 23 kg each in Economy. Flights to Saudi Arabia include 5 liters of Zamzam water.

Special Items

Sports Equipment

1 piece of sports equipment (up to 23 kg for golf/diving/surfboards, 30 kg for bicycles) flies free as special baggage. Additional items count towards standard weight allowance.

Musical Instruments

Small instruments (115 cm linear max, 7 kg max) allowed as carry-on. Large instruments (cellos) require purchased seat. Others can be checked within free baggage allowance.

Tips to Avoid Baggage Fees

1Pre-purchase excess baggage online or via app at least 24 hours before departure to save up to 10%.
2Join GarudaMiles for extra weight allowance (up to 20 kg extra for Platinum).
3Take advantage of the free 23 kg sports equipment allowance.

Did You Know?

Garuda uses a weight concept for most flights, meaning you can check as many bags as you want as long as the total weight is under your limit. They offer a free 23 kg allowance specifically for sports equipment. Flights to Saudi Arabia include an extra allowance for 5 liters of Zamzam water.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Garuda Indonesia charge for checked bags?▼

Garuda Indonesia charges Free (weight concept applies, up to 20kg domestic / 30kg international included) for the first checked bag and Free as long as total weight is within the free baggage allowance (weight concept) for the second bag.

What is Garuda Indonesia's carry-on bag size limit?▼

Garuda Indonesia carry-on allowance: 56x36x23 cm (22x14x9 inches), 7 kg (15 lbs) max. 1 personal item allowed (laptop bag, purse, overcoat, or small camera). Must fit under the seat.

Does Garuda Indonesia include free checked bags in economy?▼

Yes, Garuda Indonesia includes at least one free checked bag in economy class. Economy: 20 kg domestic, 30 kg international. Business: 30 kg domestic, 40 kg international. First Class: 40 kg domestic, 50 kg international. US flights use piece concept (2 bags).

What is Garuda Indonesia's overweight baggage fee?▼

Domestic: IDR 17,000 - 400,000 per kg. International: IDR 66,000 - 242,000 per kg. US routes piece concept overweight fees apply.

Can I bring sports equipment on Garuda Indonesia?▼

1 piece of sports equipment (up to 23 kg for golf/diving/surfboards, 30 kg for bicycles) flies free as special baggage. Additional items count towards standard weight allowance.

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Garuda Indonesia Baggage Policy (2026)

Quick Answer

Carry-On Baggage

Checked Baggage Fees

International Baggage Rules

Special Items

Sports Equipment

Musical Instruments

Tips to Avoid Baggage Fees

Did You Know?

Frequently Asked Questions

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