Avia Traffic Company Baggage Policy: Allowances, Size & Fees

Avia Traffic Company Baggage Policy

Avia Traffic Company allows passengers one piece of cabin baggage weighing up to 5 kg with maximum dimensions of 55 × 40 × 20 cm, plus standard personal items. Checked baggage follows a weight-concept system, granting 15 kg on domestic Kyrgyz routes and 20 kg on international flights to Russia and the CIS. Excess baggage is billed per kilogram at airport check-in counters.

At a glance

Baggage Allowance Snapshot

Avia Traffic Company uses a weight-concept system for checked bags and enforces a strict 5 kg limit on carry-on luggage. Your exact hold allowance is printed on your flight ticket as 15K or 20K.

Carry-on allowance 1 piece up to 5 kg Economy class standard

Carry-on dimensions 55 × 40 × 20 cm 115 cm linear sum total

Personal item 1 small item permitted Handbag, coat, or infant food

Domestic checked bag 15 kg Routes within Kyrgyzstan (e.g., Bishkek–Osh)

International checked bag 20 kg Standard flights to Russia and CIS

Checked bag size Up to 203 cm Sum of length + width + height

Infant allowance 10 kg + 1 stroller Infant under 2 without separate seat

Maximum bag weight 32 kg per piece Strict airport safety limit

Excess baggage billing Per-kilogram rate Paid at airport check-in desk

What can change: Checked baggage weight depends on the route, seasonal promotional fares, and individual ticket codes. Always inspect the baggage box on your ticket receipt.

Measurement guide

Baggage Size Visual

Measurements follow the airline's published length, width, and depth standards for narrowbody aircraft overhead lockers.

55 cm 40 cm 20 cm

Visual guide - not to scale. Use the published numerical limit as the controlling rule.

Source check

Official Source Verification

Baggage rules can vary by fare, cabin, route, operating carrier, traveler status, and purchase channel. BaggageBase separates published rules from practical guidance.

Official source Official verification required

Source type Airline conditions of carriage and station tariff rules

Policy scope Avia Traffic Company scheduled domestic and international network

Last checked March 2025

Confidence High

Important caveat Excess baggage fees per kilogram are set at local airport cashier desks in departure currencies and are not pre-bookable online.

How BaggageBase Checks This Information

BaggageBase tracks regional airline policies using verified regulatory sources rather than automated scrapers. Central Asian carriers often run ticketing frameworks that differ from standard Western European piece policies.

Our team analyzes Avia Traffic Company baggage rules by cross-referencing:

• Operational guidelines registered with the Civil Aviation Agency of the Kyrgyz Republic.
• Ground handling directives at Manas International Airport (FRU) in Bishkek and Osh International Airport (OSS).
• Departure terminal rules at Russian regional gateway airports, such as Moscow Domodedovo, Saint Petersburg Pulkovo, Novosibirsk Tolmachevo, and Yekaterinburg Koltsovo.
• Ticketed fare metrics printed directly on passenger electronic receipts (such as 0K, 15K, and 20K indicators).

When local airport cash desks determine exchange rates or per-kilogram surcharges, we label those fees clearly so you know what to expect at the terminal.

Cabin Baggage Allowance and Rules

Avia Traffic Company operates a fleet made up primarily of Boeing 737 aircraft configured in single-class economy cabins. Because overhead storage on regional flights fills up quickly, the airline enforces strict weight and size standards for all hand luggage.

Hand Luggage Weight and Size Limits

Every passenger holding a standard adult or child ticket is entitled to one piece of free carry-on hand luggage.

• Maximum Weight: 5 kg (11 lbs).
• Maximum Dimensions: 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 inches), or a total linear sum of three dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 115 cm.
• Storage Location: Your bag must fit easily into the overhead bin or underneath the seat in front of you.

The 5 kg weight limit is lower than the 8 kg or 10 kg allowances found on many global airlines. At airports like Bishkek, Osh, and Moscow, check-in agents frequently place carry-on bags on the scale before issuing a cabin bag tag. If your hand luggage weighs more than 5 kg, staff will require you to check the bag into the aircraft hold. To see how these dimensions compare with other carriers worldwide, check our international carry-on size guide.

Permitted Personal Items

Along with your 5 kg carry-on bag, Avia Traffic Company permits several small personal items in the passenger cabin at no extra charge. These items do not need to be packed inside your primary carry-on, but security and gate staff may inspect them:

• One handbag, purse, or small clutch.
• One briefcase or document folder.
• An overcoat, jacket, or travel wrap.
• An umbrella or walking cane.
• Reading material for the flight.
• Infant nutrition needed during the journey, plus a small carrying basket or portable baby seat that fits safely in the cabin.
• Mobility equipment, such as crutches or a folding walking aid needed by the traveler.
• One sealed bag of airport duty-free items purchased on your travel day.

Large backpacks, heavy camera packs, and rolling office bags do not count as personal items. If you bring one of these alongside a standard carry-on, ground staff will ask you to check one of the bags.

Cabin Baggage Permitted and Prohibited Items

Checked Baggage Allowance and Weight Rules

Avia Traffic Company relies primarily on the weight concept for checked baggage. Under this framework, your total combined baggage weight matters more than the individual number of suitcases, provided you do not exceed your ticketed weight limit or the single-bag safety threshold.

Free Baggage Allowance by Route and Fare

The specific allowance for your flight is printed on your electronic ticket under the baggage box. Always review this indicator before packing.

Linear dimensions equal the sum of Length + Width + Height.

Connecting Flights with Partner Airlines

If your itinerary includes flights with other airlines connecting through Moscow, Novosibirsk, or Istanbul, your baggage allowance might change between flights. For connecting travel on major Russian carriers, review the Aeroflot baggage policy and the S7 Airlines baggage policy. Different airlines often apply piece-concept limits instead of weight-concept rules.

Baggage Pooling for Groups and Families

Passengers traveling together on the same flight can pool their checked baggage under certain conditions:

1. Same Booking or Check-in: Travelers must share the same booking reservation code (PNR) or check in together at the airport counter at the same time.
2. Same Itinerary: All passengers must travel to the exact same final destination on the same flight segments.
3. The 32 kg Hard Safety Limit: Even when pooling baggage allowances, no single piece of luggage may weigh more than 32 kg. For example, two passengers with 20 kg each have 40 kg total, but they cannot bring one 35 kg bag and one 5 kg bag. The heavier bag must be repacked below 32 kg to protect baggage handlers from injury.

Excess, Overweight, and Oversized Baggage Fees

When your checked bags exceed the free weight allowance on your ticket, you must pay excess baggage fees. Avia Traffic Company manages excess baggage transactions at airport check-in counters; you cannot pre-purchase extra weight through online booking tools.

Excess Weight Calculation and Airport Payment Steps

Excess baggage is billed on a per-kilogram basis. The exact price per extra kilogram depends on your departure airport, destination route, and local currency rates.

Note: Per-kilogram rates vary by station based on operational costs. Official verification required at departure counters.

The Airport Payment Process

Paying for excess weight on Avia Traffic Company involves a specific counter procedure:

1. Bag Weighing: The check-in agent places your bags on the counter scale.
2. Excess Calculation: If your ticket allows 20 kg (20K) and your suitcase weighs 25 kg, the agent logs 5 kg of excess weight.
3. Voucher Issuance: The agent prints an excess baggage voucher or payment slip showing the exact kilogram overage.
4. Cashier Payment: You take the voucher to the airport airline cash desk or service counter, located near the check-in area, and pay the required fee in cash or by local debit card.
5. Boarding Pass Collection: You return to the check-in agent with your stamped payment receipt to collect your boarding pass and baggage claim tags.

Because this payment process requires visiting two separate desks, arrive at the terminal at least 2.5 to 3 hours before departure when traveling with heavy luggage.

Oversized Luggage Rules

Any item whose sum of three dimensions exceeds 203 cm is classified as oversized.

• Acceptance depends entirely on available space inside the aircraft hold.
• Passengers must notify the airline or ticket agency at least 48 hours before the flight when bringing oversized items.
• Oversized items incur special handling surcharges on top of standard weight charges.

Sports Equipment, Musical Instruments, and Pets

Avia Traffic Company accepts sports gear, musical instruments, and household pets under defined carriage terms.

Winter Sports Equipment

Because Kyrgyzstan features popular winter sport destinations, Avia Traffic Company frequently handles ski and snowboard gear on flights between Bishkek and Russian cities:

• Inclusion in Allowance: One set of winter sports gear (one pair of skis or one snowboard, poles, boots, and helmet) can count toward your standard free checked baggage weight.
• Weight Calculation: If your regular suitcase weighs 14 kg and your ski bag weighs 8 kg, your total checked weight is 22 kg. On a 20 kg ticket, you only pay excess charges for the 2 kg difference.
• Packaging: All equipment must be securely packed in durable, padded protective travel bags.

Musical Instruments

Depending on size and weight, musical instruments can travel in the cabin or the cargo hold:

• Small Instruments in Cabin: Small items such as violins, flutes, or clarinets can replace your primary carry-on bag if they weigh 5 kg or less and fit within the 115 cm linear size limit.
• Instruments on a Purchased Seat (CBBG): Larger instruments like cellos or guitars can travel on a passenger seat. You must book and pay for an additional seat ticket in advance. The total packed weight of the instrument must not exceed 75 kg.
• Instruments as Checked Baggage: Heavy instruments packed in rigid flight cases can be checked into the hold as part of your standard weight allowance. Ground handlers will attach a fragile luggage tag.

Traveling with Household Pets

Avia Traffic Company allows the transport of small domestic dogs, cats, and birds. Pets are never included in the free baggage allowance and are always billed as special paid items.

• Pets in Cabin (PETC):
• Maximum combined weight of pet and carrier: Typically 8 kg.
• Carrier requirements: Clean, well-ventilated, waterproof bottom, and fits under the seat in front of you.
• Prior Approval: You must request space for your pet at least 48 hours before departure, as airlines limit the number of animals per cabin.
• Pets in Cargo Hold (AVIH):
• Animals weighing over 8 kg with carrier must travel in an IATA-approved rigid crate in the aircraft cargo hold.
• Veterinary Rules: You must present a valid veterinary passport, proof of microchip identification, and up-to-date rabies vaccinations at departure.

Traveling with Infants and Children

Avia Traffic Company offers specific baggage allowances to accommodate families traveling with young children.

Lap Infants (Under 2 Years Old)

• Ticket Type: Infants traveling without an allocated seat fly on an infant fare (INF).
• Checked Baggage Allowance: Up to 10 kg of hold luggage with dimensions up to 115 cm total linear sum.
• Stroller Transport: One fully collapsible baby stroller, pram, or infant travel cradle is checked free of charge.
• Gate Check Delivery: You can wheel your stroller through the airport to the aircraft boarding stairs. Ground staff will load it into the hold and return it upon arrival.

Children (Ages 2 to 12 Years)

Children traveling on child-fare tickets (CHD) occupy their own aircraft seat. They receive the full adult baggage allowance, including the standard 5 kg carry-on bag and the ticketed 15 kg or 20 kg checked weight allocation.

Damaged, Delayed, or Lost Luggage Procedures

If your baggage does not appear on the conveyor belt or arrives damaged, report the issue before exiting the customs arrivals hall.

Baggage Irregularity Deadlines

How to File a Baggage Claim

1. Find the Lost and Found Counter: Locate the baggage handling or "Lost & Found" counter inside the arrivals hall before passing through customs exit doors.
2. Complete the PIR: Fill out the Property Irregularity Report with the handling agent. You must show:

• Your boarding pass.
• The baggage claim tag sticker (attached to your boarding pass or passport).
• A physical description of your bag (color, brand, soft or hard shell, external straps).

1. Save Your PIR File Code: Keep a copy of the reference code (e.g., FRUYK12345) to check the status of your baggage search.
2. Submit Your Written Claim: Send your formal claim letter and PIR copy to the airline's customer service department within the regulatory deadlines.
3. Excluded Items: The carrier does not accept liability for cash, jewelry, business contracts, passports, fragile electronics, or minor surface wear such as scuffs and broken zipper tags.

Before you fly

Avia Traffic Baggage Checklist

Use this pre-travel checklist before packing for flights out of Bishkek, Osh, or regional CIS airports.

• Check your ticket allowance code. Look for 15K or 20K on your ticket so you pack within your free limit.
• Weigh your carry-on bag at home. Ensure your cabin item does not exceed 5 kg, as counters frequently weigh hand luggage.
• Keep bags under 32 kg. Even when pooling luggage with family, no single suitcase can weigh over 32 kg.
• Pack power banks in your carry-on. Spare lithium batteries and portable chargers are strictly forbidden in checked hold luggage.
• Bring cash for excess fees. Some airport service cashiers charge in local currency and may have limited card terminal support.
• Arrive 3 hours early for heavy bags. Visiting the check-in desk and cashier counter to settle excess weight requires extra time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the carry-on baggage allowance on Avia Traffic Company?

Passengers are permitted one piece of cabin luggage weighing up to 5 kg with maximum dimensions of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (or 115 cm linear sum). In addition to this bag, you can bring one small personal accessory into the cabin, such as a handbag, small briefcase, walking cane, or baby food needed for the flight.

How much checked baggage can I bring on Avia Traffic flights?

Your free checked baggage allowance depends on the route and fare printed on your e-ticket receipt. Standard domestic flights within Kyrgyzstan include 15 kg of checked luggage (15K), while standard international flights to Russia and CIS destinations include 20 kg (20K). Promotional tickets may not include checked luggage (0K).

Can family members pool their baggage allowances together?

Yes, passengers traveling together on the same booking reservation to the same final destination can combine their checked baggage weight at check-in. However, airport safety rules strictly prohibit any individual bag from weighing more than 32 kg, even when pooling allowances.

How are excess baggage fees paid on Avia Traffic Company?

Excess baggage is charged on a per-kilogram basis at the airport check-in counter. When your bags weigh more than your ticketed allowance, the check-in agent issues a payment slip, which you pay at the airport airline cash desk before receiving your boarding pass.

Does Avia Traffic allow free carriage of baby strollers?

Yes, passengers flying with an infant under 2 years old can check one collapsible baby stroller, pram, or car seat free of charge. Lap infants also receive a dedicated checked baggage allowance of up to 10 kg.

Are skis and snowboards included in the baggage allowance?

Yes, ski and snowboard equipment can count toward your standard checked baggage weight allowance. If the combined weight of your suitcase and sports gear exceeds your ticketed limit (such as 15 kg or 20 kg), you must pay standard excess baggage rates for the extra kilograms.

What is the maximum weight allowed for a single piece of luggage?

The maximum weight for any single piece of checked luggage is 32 kg. Ground handling regulations prohibit heavier items to avoid injury to airport ramp workers. Any bag exceeding 32 kg must be repacked into separate suitcases or shipped as cargo.

Are laptop computers and power banks permitted in checked baggage?

No, loose lithium-ion batteries, portable power banks, and electronic cigarettes are forbidden inside checked luggage. These items must be carried inside your cabin hand luggage, while fragile laptops should also remain in the cabin to avoid damage.

Baggage policies and counter fees can vary depending on your specific route, seasonal fare class, and booking channel. The operating transport company's official conditions of carriage and ticket terms prevail on all flights.