FlySafair Baggage Allowance 2026, Carry-on & Checked Bag Fees, Size & Weight Rules
FlySafair Standard fare includes 1 carry-on bag (7kg, 56 × 36 × 23 cm) plus 1 personal item (40 × 20 × 15 cm) and 1 checked bag (20kg). Lite fare includes only carry-on with no checked bag. Business Class includes 2 checked bags (23kg each). Save money by pre-booking bags online before your flight.
Published on August 7, 2025 by Luggage Validator
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FlySafair Baggage Policy Strictness
Strict
Overview
Standard baggage allowance for your selected route and fare class. All dimensions include wheels and handles.
Carry-on Bag
56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
Overhead bin · 7 kg (15 lbs)
Personal Item
40 × 20 × 15 cm (15.7 × 7.9 × 5.9 in)
Under seat ·Not specified
Checked Baggage
≤ 208 cm (81.9 in)
1 free pc · 20 kg (44 lbs)/pc
Free Special Items
Items you can bring for free that do not count toward your standard baggage allowance on FlySafair.
Collapsible stroller or pram
Infant car seat
Wheelchairs and mobility aids
Service dogs
Guide/assistance dogs only, must be pre-booked 48hrs in advance
Standard Economy Allowance
Quick reference for your selected route type. See below for full cabin class comparison.
| Baggage Type | Free | Max Size | Weight Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on Bag Overhead bin · per piece | 1 pc | 56×36×23cm 22×14.2×9.1in | 7 kg 15 lbs |
| Personal Item Under seat · per piece | 1 pc | 40×20×15cm 15.7×7.9×5.9in | Not specified |
| Checked Baggage Cargo hold · piece system | 1 pc free | ≤ 208 cm 81.9 in | 20 kg 44 lbs |
Full Cabin Class Comparison
Compare allowances across all fare types and cabin classes for your selected route.
| Item | Lite | Standard | Business Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Item Under seat | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc |
| Personal Item Size L × W × H | 40×20×15cm 15.7×7.9×5.9in | 40×20×15cm 15.7×7.9×5.9in | 40×20×15cm 15.7×7.9×5.9in |
| Carry-on Pieces Overhead bin access | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc |
| Carry-on Size L × W × H | 56×36×23cm 22×14.2×9.1in | 56×36×23cm 22×14.2×9.1in | 56×36×23cm 22×14.2×9.1in |
| Carry-on Weight Per piece | 7 kg 15 lbs | 7 kg 15 lbs | 7 kg 15 lbs |
| Free Checked Bags Piece system | No | 1 pc | 2 pc |
| Checked Bag Size Max per piece | - | ≤ 208 cm 81.9 in | ≤ 208 cm 81.9 in |
| Checked Bag Weight Per piece max | - | 20 kg 44 lbs | 23 kg 50 lbs |
Recent Traveller Feedback
Travelled with my 10-month-old baby from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. I was worried I'd have to pay extra for our stroller, but FlySafair let us check the collapsible stroller for free at the gate. The staff were really helpful and brought it back to us right after we landed. Made travelling with a baby so much easier.
I was flying from Durban to Johannesburg with a 9kg carry-on, thinking no one would check the weight. But FlySafair weighed it at the gate and told me it was 2kg over the 7kg limit. They charged me an extra R350 at the airport. Now I always pack lighter and weigh my bag before leaving for the airport.
350 ZAR
I flew from Johannesburg to Cape Town on FlySafair and my checked bag came in at 22kg, just over the 20kg limit. The check-in agent charged me a R250 heavy bag fee right there at the counter. I wish I had weighed my bag at home — I could have either packed lighter or pre-booked an extra bag online for less.
250 ZAR
Common Luggage Compatibility
Based on FlySafair · Economy class. Compare luggage compatibility across all fare types and cabin classes using the filters above.
| Luggage | Personal Item | Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
Regular Backpack | Over Limit | OK | OK |
16" Under-seat Briefcase | Over Limit | OK | OK |
18" Cabin Suitcase | Over Limit | OK | OK |
Standard 20" Carry-on | Over Limit | OK | OK |
22" North American Carry-on | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
24" Medium Checked Suitcase | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
26" Mid-size Checked Suitcase | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
28" Large Checked Suitcase (IATA Standard) | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FlySafair's carry-on baggage policy?
Every passenger gets 1 carry-on bag free on all fares, weighing up to 7 kg and measuring up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm.
In addition, you may bring one personal item — either a slimline laptop bag or a handbag, but not both — measuring up to 40 × 20 × 15 cm that fits under the seat.
Carry-on bags weighing over 7 kg incur an extra fee at the airport.
FlySafair may check bag sizes and weights at the gate, so weigh and measure your bag before you travel.
What does each FlySafair fare include for baggage?
Lite fare includes 1 carry-on bag of 7 kg plus 1 personal item, with no checked baggage included.
Standard fare includes 1 carry-on bag of 7 kg, 1 personal item, and 1 checked bag of 20 kg.
Business Class includes 1 carry-on bag of 7 kg, 1 personal item, and 2 checked bags of 23 kg each, plus 1 piece of special equipment up to 32 kg.
All fares follow the same carry-on size and weight limits across domestic and regional routes.
How much does checked baggage cost on FlySafair?
The first checked bag (20 kg) costs R155 when booked online, and R350 when purchased at the airport.
A second checked bag (20 kg) costs R250 when added online or at the airport.
Pre-booking your bags online is significantly cheaper than paying at the airport counter.
Each checked bag must not exceed maximum dimensions of 90 × 75 × 43 cm.
What is the overweight baggage fee on FlySafair?
Checked bags weighing over 20 kg but under 32 kg incur a heavy bag fee of R250, paid at the airport.
No single piece of checked luggage may exceed 32 kg due to health and safety regulations.
Bags over 32 kg must be shipped as cargo and will not be accepted as regular checked baggage.
Weighing your bags at home before leaving for the airport helps avoid unexpected overweight charges.
What baby items can I bring for free when flying with an infant?
Passengers travelling with an infant may check a collapsible stroller or pram free of charge.
An infant car seat may also be checked in at no extra cost.
Essential in-flight items for the baby may be carried on board.
Infants under 2 years old sit on an adult's lap and do not receive their own baggage allowance.
How much does sports equipment cost on FlySafair?
Sports equipment costs R285 per item per flight, with a maximum weight of 32 kg per piece.
Business Class passengers receive one piece of special equipment included free of charge.
Maximum dimensions for sporting equipment are 190 × 75 × 65 cm.
Items such as golf bags, bicycles and surfboards are classified as special equipment.
Do baggage rules differ between domestic and international FlySafair flights?
Baggage allowances for carry-on and checked bags are the same across all FlySafair routes, both domestic and regional.
The Lite, Standard and Business Class fare structure applies uniformly to all destinations.
Liquid restrictions may differ on regional international routes compared to domestic flights.
Always check the specific rules for your departure and arrival airports before packing.
All baggage rules on this page are from the official FlySafair website. Last updated August 7, 2025. Before you fly, please check the official site again to make sure nothing has changed.
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