Lion Air Baggage Policy (2026) — Fees, Limits & Rules
Lion Air allows 1 carry-on bag (7 kg) and 1 personal item for free. All passengers receive 10 kg of free checked baggage, with strict dimension limits of 35 x 35 x 30 cm for standard handling.
Baggage Allowance Summary
| Airline | Lion Air (JT) |
|---|---|
| Carry-On | 40 x 30 x 20 cm, 7 kg max |
| Personal Item | 1 personal item allowed. Must fit under the seat. |
| Checked Bag Allowance | Economy: 10 kg free checked baggage on all domestic and international flights (starting July 17, 2025). Business: 30 kg free checked baggage. Propeller aircraft: 0 kg free checked baggage. |
| First Bag Fee | From IDR 14,000 to IDR 87,000 domestic prepaid, USD 3 to USD 8 international prepaid |
| Second Bag Fee | Same as first bag fee (charged per kg as prepaid or excess baggage) |
| Overweight Fee | From IDR 18,000 to IDR 114,000 per kg domestic, USD 5 to USD 12 per kg international |
| Oversized Fee | Items exceeding 35 x 35 x 30 cm are charged an extra fee as excess baggage with a minimum payment of 5kg, or recommended for cargo services. |
| Max Weight | 32 kg |
| Max Dimensions | 35 x 35 x 30 cm (items exceeding this are subject to excess baggage fees or cargo shipment) |
| Free Bag in Economy | Yes |
Special Items
Sports Equipment
Accepted as checked baggage within permitted allowance. Surfboards and bicycles are not included in prepaid baggage and require separate handling fees (e.g., ~IDR 200,000 per surfboard per flight).
Musical Instruments
Small instruments (guitar, violin, saxophone) allowed as carry-on if within size/weight limits. Bulky/heavy instruments placed under LIMITED RELEASE TAG as checked baggage.
International Rules
International flights also receive 10 kg free checked baggage. Prepaid baggage rates range from USD 3 to USD 8, and excess baggage rates range from USD 5 to USD 12.
Tips to Avoid Fees
1. Purchase prepaid baggage up to 6 hours before departure to save 35-40%. 2. Ensure checked bags do not exceed 35 x 35 x 30 cm to avoid oversized fees. 3. Use Lion Parcel Cargo Services for large items like cardboard boxes or styrofoam. 4. Pack within the 10 kg free allowance.
Unique Nuances
Lion Air has a very strict checked baggage dimension limit of 35 x 35 x 30 cm; items exceeding this or packed in cardboard/styrofoam/sacks incur excess fees or must be shipped via cargo. Propeller aircraft flights have zero free checked baggage allowance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does Lion Air charge for checked bags?
- Lion Air charges From IDR 14,000 to IDR 87,000 domestic prepaid, USD 3 to USD 8 international prepaid for the first checked bag and Same as first bag fee (charged per kg as prepaid or excess baggage) for the second bag.
- What is Lion Air's carry-on bag size limit?
- Lion Air carry-on allowance: 40 x 30 x 20 cm, 7 kg max. 1 personal item allowed. Must fit under the seat.
- Does Lion Air include free checked bags in economy?
- Yes, Lion Air includes at least one free checked bag in economy class. Economy: 10 kg free checked baggage on all domestic and international flights (starting July 17, 2025). Business: 30 kg free checked baggage. Propeller aircraft: 0 kg free checked baggage.
- What is Lion Air's overweight baggage fee?
- From IDR 18,000 to IDR 114,000 per kg domestic, USD 5 to USD 12 per kg international
- Can I bring sports equipment on Lion Air?
- Accepted as checked baggage within permitted allowance. Surfboards and bicycles are not included in prepaid baggage and require separate handling fees (e.g., ~IDR 200,000 per surfboard per flight).
- What are Lion Air baggage fees?
- Lion Air baggage fees are From IDR 14,000 to IDR 87,000 domestic prepaid, USD 3 to USD 8 international prepaid for the first checked bag and Same as first bag fee (charged per kg as prepaid or excess baggage) for the second. Overweight bags (over 50 lbs) incur an additional fee of From IDR 18,000 to IDR 114,000 per kg domestic, USD 5 to USD 12 per kg international. International flights also receive 10 kg free checked baggage. Prepaid baggage rates range from USD 3 to USD 8, and excess baggage rates range from USD 5 to USD 12.