Garuda Indonesia Baggage Policy (2026) — Fees, Limits & Rules
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.
Baggage Allowance Summary
| Airline | Garuda Indonesia (GA) |
|---|---|
| Carry-On | 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 Bag Allowance | 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). |
| First Bag Fee | Free (weight concept applies, up to 20kg domestic / 30kg international included) |
| Second Bag Fee | 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 |
| Max Dimensions | 158 cm linear (L+W+H) for piece concept routes (US) |
| Free Bag in Economy | Yes |
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.
International 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.
Tips to Avoid Fees
1. Pre-purchase excess baggage online or via app at least 24 hours before departure to save up to 10%. 2. Join GarudaMiles for extra weight allowance (up to 20 kg extra for Platinum). 3. Take advantage of the free 23 kg sports equipment allowance.
Unique Nuances
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.