Garuda Indonesia Baggage Fees & Tips to Cover the Expenses

- UPDATED: April 26, 2021 |

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Garuda Indonesia has a very generous free checked luggage allowance across all cabin classes, right up to 110 pounds (50 kg) for first class passengers.

For most destinations, they work on a weight system, so you can take as many bags as you like as long as they don’t exceed the maximum weight allowance combined.

However, U.S. routes work on a “piece system” for economy and business class (allowing 2 pieces of luggage) and the standard weight system for first class passengers. If you need to take even more luggage, you can save 15% by booking online or with their call center in advance.

Table of contents

Garuda Indonesia Carry-on Allowance
Garuda Indonesia Checked Baggage Allowance
Additional/Excess Baggage Fees
Can I Pre-pay for Baggage?
Rewards Cards That Reimburse You For Checked Bag Expenses (or ANY Travel Expense)
Exclusions & Waivers

Table of Contents

Garuda Indonesia Carry-on Allowance
Garuda Indonesia Checked Baggage Allowance
Additional/Excess Baggage Fees
Can I Pre-pay for Baggage?
Rewards Cards That Reimburse You For Checked Bag Expenses (or ANY Travel Expense)
Exclusions & Waivers

Garuda Indonesia Carry-on Allowance

1 personal item: Undisclosed
1 standard carry-on bag: FREE

Size and Weight Restrictions

Personal: Undisclosed
Standard: 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm) not exceeding total measurements of 45 inches (115 cm). Excluding Economy class on CRJ and ATR aircraft: 16 x 13.3 x 6.7 inches (41 cm x 34 cm x 17 cm) not exceeding total measurements of 36 inches (92 cm) and weight of 15 pounds (7 kg).

Lap Infant Carry-on Policy

When traveling with a lap infant, a collapsible stroller, carrying basket, or car seat can be taken into the cabin with a maximum weight of 22 pounds (10 kg).

Stroller Gate Check Policy

A stroller can be checked into the hold at the gate in addition to your standard checked luggage allowance.

Garuda Indonesia Checked Baggage Allowance

Garuda Indonesia has a weight allowance system for most destinations (apart from the U.S.), so you are not limited to how many pieces you can take as checked luggage — though each piece cannot exceed 70 pounds (32 kg).

Domestic journeys

First Class: 88 pounds (40 kg)
Business: 66 pounds (30 kg)
Economy: 44 pounds (20 kg)

An infant without a seat can check 22 pounds (10 kg) of luggage when traveling in economy or business, and 44 pounds (20 kg) of luggage when traveling in first class.

International journeys

Destination	Economy Class	Business Class	First Class
All destinations excluding Saudi Arabia, Japan and U.S.	66 pounds (30 kg)	88 pounds (40 kg)	110 pounds (50 kg)
Saudi Arabia	Tickets issued in Saudia Arabia: 80 pounds (40 kg) + 5 liters Zamzam water	80 pounds (40 kg) + 5 liters Zamzam water	110 pounds (50 kg) + 5 liters Zamzam water
Saudi Arabia	Tickets issued elsewhere: 66 pounds (30 kg) + 5 liters Zamzam water	80 pounds (40 kg) + 5 liters Zamzam water	110 pounds (50 kg) + 5 liters Zamzam water
Japan	101 pounds (46 kg)	101 pounds (46 kg)	101 pounds (46 kg)
U.S.	Piece system – 2 x 50 pounds/23 kg (must not exceed total dimensions 62 inches/158 cm)	Piece system – 2 x 70 pounds/32 kg (must not exceed total dimensions 62 inches/158 cm)	110 pounds (50 kg)

Additional/Excess Baggage Fees

Domestic routes

Please refer to Garuda Indonesia’s excess baggage table for domestic routes.

International routes charged per one-way route, per kilogram

Please refer to Garuda Indonesia’s excess baggage table for international routes.

Can I Pre-pay for Baggage?

Garuda Indonesia does allow passengers the ability to pre-pay for luggage online, via the mobile app or by contacting their ticket office.

Here are the ways you can pre-pay:

Select ‘My Trip’ on the Garuda Indonesia website and log in to your booking to add baggage.
Download the Garuda Indonesia app and add pre-paid baggage at the time of booking your flight. It is not possible to add baggage after booking using the app.
Contact their ticket office by calling (62-21) 23519999 or 0804 1 807 807.

Save up to 10% by purchasing additional baggage in advance and choose from weight allowances of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 kgs.

Rewards Cards That Reimburse You For Checked Bag Expenses (or ANY Travel Expense)

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card - This no annual fee card comes with a 20,000 bonus mile offer after spending $500 in the first 3 months. When you use your card for travel purchases (e.g. baggage fees), use your miles to pay off all, or part of, your statement balance! We've highlighted 30+ benefits of the card.

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card - The "big brother" card to the VentureOne with a 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months. This card is full of benefits and perks and you can redeem your miles on travel (flights, hotels, even paying for baggage fees etc) or transfer your miles to over 15+ travel loyalty programs.

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Exclusions & Waivers

Frequent flyer programs are permitted additional baggage allowances:

GarudaMiles:

Silver Card: Extra 11 pounds (5 kg)
Gold Card/EC Plus Card: Extra 33 pounds (15 kg)
Platinum Card/GIC Card: Extra 44 pounds (20 kg)

SkyTeam:

SkyTeam Elite: Extra 22 pounds/10 kg (weight system) or 1 extra piece (piece system)
SkyTeam Elite Plus: Extra 44 pounds/20 kg (weight system) or 1 extra piece (piece system)

Featured Image Credit: Shutterstock and Garuda Indonesia

Frequently asked questions

What is the baggage allowance for Garuda Airlines?

For all routes excluding flights to/from the U.S., Garuda Airlines works on a weight concept with no limit on bag numbers. Domestic flights have an allowance of 44 pounds (20 kg) for Economy, 66 pounds (30 kg) for Business and 88 pounds (40 kg) for First Class. For flights to/from the U.S., Economy is allowed 2 bags (50 pounds/23 kg), Business Class 2 bags (70 pounds/32 kg) and First Class a total weight allowance of 110 pounds(50 kg).

Does Garuda flights include baggage?

Yes, Garuda Airlines includes free baggage with all fare types. Garuda has a generous checked baggage allowance across all classes with 66-101 pounds (30-46 kg) for Economy, 88-141 pounds (40-64 kg) for Premium Economy and 110-141 pounds (50-64 kg) for First Class.

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26 comments

Dara Shanahan August 8, 2019
Hi, I am planning to travel from Bali to Lombok with you’re airline on the bigger plane (737-800), and wanted to check the maximum length for a surfboard. My board is 8 ft (2.44m) including bag. Thank you Dara
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- Catherine Luther August 9, 2019
  Hi Dara,
  Please be aware that we are not Garuda Airlines – we are UpgradedPoints.com, so we cannot confirm 100%. The information on the airline’s baggage page states that on larger planes, surfboards can measure up to 300cm/3 metres.
  Reply
- Fanny Lau December 4, 2020
  I will be traveling from Jakarta to Lombok, do you know if I can split the checked baggage of 20kgs into 2 pieces? Thx
  Reply
  - Catherine Luther December 5, 2020
    Hi Dara,
    Yes, this route would allow you to split the 20 kgs between 2 bags.
    Reply
Perry kuo August 22, 2019
We are scuba divers. For domestic Garuda flight, economy class, what’s the luggage allowance? Thanks
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- Catherine Luther August 23, 2019
  Hi Perry,
  Flying in Economy, passengers are permitted to bring 20 kg of luggage as their checked allowance. There is also a special additional allowance of 23 kg for passengers bringing sports equipment such as scuba equipment.
  Reply
Tanya warren September 14, 2019
I am travelling from Bali to Australia. How much does it cost per kg for extra luggage as I would like to bring an oversized piece back from here.
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- Catherine Luther September 14, 2019
  Hi Tanya,
  According to their baggage calculator, extra weight is charged at around $27 USD per kilogram from Bali to Australia.
  Reply
Ela September 24, 2019
The information that is provided on this website about extra luggage weight fees for domestic flights is incorrect and misleading. According to the information from this website, for 15kg extra weight on a flight from Bali to Jakarta with the ticket purchased at $70 I should pay for excess luggage $15.75, while I paid almost $80. On Garuda website they have charges list per destination. For DPS-SUB each extra 1kg costs roughly $5. Please update your website so other people will not be surprised at the counter as much as I was today.
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- Jarrod West September 29, 2019
  Hi Ela,
  Thank you for letting us know about these changes. We are in the process of getting this post updated.
  Thanks for reading!
  Reply
Charlie Jones October 31, 2019
Do you allow passengers to carry Apple Macbook Pro on your flights? In cabin baggage or hold baggage?
Reply
- Catherine Luther November 1, 2019
  Hi Charlie,
  Thai Airways reported that the affected laptops could not be brought on board at all, unless the battery had been replaced already. Please be aware that we are not Thai Airways so to confirm this, you will need to contact Thai Airways directly.
  Reply
Bush January 2, 2020
Hi,
We are flying back to UK and would like to know how much Garuda charges for oversized luggage as we would like to bring a piece of art/wood with us?
Many thanks
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- Catherine Luther January 3, 2020
  Hi Bush,
  Garuda does not disclose its oversized luggage charges so you will need to contact the airline directly to enquire.
  Reply
Amber February 28, 2020
I have a roller painting from Bali and I am flying to Australia. It is 120cm long and only weighs 3kg. Will it fit in the carryon overhead compartments in the plane?
Reply
- Jarrod West February 29, 2020
  Hi Amber,
  I cannot say definitively, but it might fit. You also might be subject to oversized baggage fees so keep that in mind as well.
  Reply
David Mansell September 4, 2020
My wife and daughter are looking to book a Garuda flight from Bali to Jakarta, but your baggage allowance is only 20kgs. They will have 30kgs each, so an extra 20kgs on top of the combined 40kgs allowance. What would be the extra cost of 20kg from Bali to Jakarta?
Reply
- Jarrod West September 9, 2020
  Hi David,
  According to this chart, the fee for this route is 127,600 IDR (about $8.63) per kg. So, for 20 extra kgs, would be $172.60.
  Thanks for reading!
  Reply
  - R W December 17, 2020
    What is the way to book this extra baggage? I’m flying Bali – Jakarta on Christmas day. I can’t seem to access this function after logging in details on the official Garuda website – pls help!! Thank you.
    Rachelle
    Reply
    - Catherine Luther December 17, 2020
      Hi Rachelle,
      If the website is not allowing you to add baggage when logged in to your booking, try contacting the airline’s ticket office by calling (62-21) 23519999 or 0804 1 807 807.
      Reply
Armando de Castro lat October 9, 2020
I am traveling from Batam to Jakarta, how much is excess baggage per kilo?
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- Jarrod West October 9, 2020
  Hi Armando,
  The excess baggage charge for that route is 135,000 IDR.
  Reply
Alejandro Lozano March 11, 2021
I’m traveling from Mexico with a stopover in Amsterdam and the first flight it says is operated by Aeromexico, so I want to know if I can bring 1 surfboard instead of one of the 23kg bag I have?
Reply
- Jarrod West March 11, 2021
  Hi Alejandro,
  According to the Aeromexico website, that would not be allowed, and you should expect to pay $150 to check your surfboard.
  Reply
ralph villarosa March 17, 2021
I’m flying from Batam to Jakarta in economy. I am a seafarer and I have 22kg and 16kg luggage, is it free of charge?
Reply
- Catherine Luther March 17, 2021
  Hi Ralph,
  Qatar Airways does not publish its policy on seafarer baggage, so you will need to contact the airline directly to inquire.
  Reply

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