Starlux Airlines Baggage Policy (2026) — Fees, Limits & Rules

Starlux Airlines includes at least 1 free checked bag (23 kg) and 1 carry-on (7 kg) plus a personal item on all flights. Overweight and extra bag fees vary by route, starting at $75 for short-haul overweight bags.

Baggage Allowance Summary

AirlineStarlux Airlines (JX)
Carry-On56x36x23 cm (22x14x9 inches) or total 115 cm (45 inches). Economy/Premium Economy: 1 piece, 7 kg (15 lbs) max. First/Business: 2 pieces, 14 kg (31 lbs) total, max 10 kg (22 lbs) per piece.
Personal Item1 personal item: 40x30x10 cm (16x12x4 inches) or total 80 cm (32 inches). Allowed for all classes.
Checked Bag AllowanceEconomy (Limited): 1 bag (23 kg). Economy (Saving/Basic/Full) & Premium Economy: 2 bags (23 kg each). Business: 2 bags (32 kg each). First: 3 bags (32 kg each).
First Bag FeeIncluded in all fares (1 bag up to 23 kg free in Economy Limited). Extra bag (overpiece) is $150 short-haul, $200 long-haul.
Second Bag FeeIncluded in Economy Saving/Basic/Full fares. If not included, overpiece fee is $150 short-haul, $200 long-haul.
Overweight Fee23-32 kg: $75 short-haul, $100 long-haul. 32-45 kg: $300 short-haul, $400 long-haul (requires prior approval).
Oversized Fee158-203 cm: $150 short-haul, $200 long-haul. 203-292 cm: $300 short-haul, $400 long-haul (requires prior approval).
Max Weight32 kg
Max Dimensions158 cm linear (L+W+H) recommended. Max 203 cm before requiring customer service approval.
Free Bag in EconomyYes

Special Items

Sports Equipment

Included in standard checked allowance. Oversized fee waived for dimensions up to 292 cm (115 in). Over 292 cm requires approval and costs $300 short-haul, $400 long-haul. Overweight/overpiece fees apply normally.

Musical Instruments

Small instruments (up to 100x36x23 cm, 7 kg) allowed as carry-on. Checked instruments must be in hard cases. Large instruments (bass/cello) require a purchased cabin seat baggage (CBBG) or must be checked.

International Rules

Short-haul (Asia/Guam) overpiece fee is $150, overweight (23-32kg) is $75. Long-haul (North America) overpiece fee is $200, overweight (23-32kg) is $100. Baggage allowance remains largely the same across routes.

Tips to Avoid Fees

1. Pre-purchase extra baggage online at least 3 hours before departure for a 20% discount. 2. Join COSMILE (Adventurer tier or higher) for 1 extra free checked bag. 3. Book Economy Saving/Basic/Full instead of Limited for a 2nd free checked bag. 4. Keep checked bags under 23 kg to avoid overweight fees starting at $75.

Unique Nuances

Starlux allows a maximum of 10 checked bags per passenger total. COSMILE elite members get an extra free checked bag across all classes. Pre-purchasing baggage online yields a 20% discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Starlux Airlines charge for checked bags?
Starlux Airlines charges Included in all fares (1 bag up to 23 kg free in Economy Limited). Extra bag (overpiece) is $150 short-haul, $200 long-haul. for the first checked bag and Included in Economy Saving/Basic/Full fares. If not included, overpiece fee is $150 short-haul, $200 long-haul. for the second bag.
What is Starlux Airlines's carry-on bag size limit?
Starlux Airlines carry-on allowance: 56x36x23 cm (22x14x9 inches) or total 115 cm (45 inches). Economy/Premium Economy: 1 piece, 7 kg (15 lbs) max. First/Business: 2 pieces, 14 kg (31 lbs) total, max 10 kg (22 lbs) per piece.. 1 personal item: 40x30x10 cm (16x12x4 inches) or total 80 cm (32 inches). Allowed for all classes.
Does Starlux Airlines include free checked bags in economy?
Yes, Starlux Airlines includes at least one free checked bag in economy class. Economy (Limited): 1 bag (23 kg). Economy (Saving/Basic/Full) & Premium Economy: 2 bags (23 kg each). Business: 2 bags (32 kg each). First: 3 bags (32 kg each).
What is Starlux Airlines's overweight baggage fee?
23-32 kg: $75 short-haul, $100 long-haul. 32-45 kg: $300 short-haul, $400 long-haul (requires prior approval).
Can I bring sports equipment on Starlux Airlines?
Included in standard checked allowance. Oversized fee waived for dimensions up to 292 cm (115 in). Over 292 cm requires approval and costs $300 short-haul, $400 long-haul. Overweight/overpiece fees apply normally.
What are Starlux Airlines baggage fees?
Starlux Airlines baggage fees are Included in all fares (1 bag up to 23 kg free in Economy Limited). Extra bag (overpiece) is $150 short-haul, $200 long-haul. for the first checked bag and Included in Economy Saving/Basic/Full fares. If not included, overpiece fee is $150 short-haul, $200 long-haul. for the second. Overweight bags (over 50 lbs) incur an additional fee of 23-32 kg: $75 short-haul, $100 long-haul. 32-45 kg: $300 short-haul, $400 long-haul (requires prior approval).. Short-haul (Asia/Guam) overpiece fee is $150, overweight (23-32kg) is $75. Long-haul (North America) overpiece fee is $200, overweight (23-32kg) is $100. Baggage allowance remains largely the same across routes.