The official flynas baggage policy allows each passenger one free carry-on bag weighing up to 7 kg with maximum dimensions of 56 x 36 x 23 cm, plus one compact personal item. Checked baggage is not included on Light fares, while Value, Plus, and Premium fares include 20 kg to 30 kg depending on the route. Single checked bags must not exceed 158 linear centimeters or 32 kg.
Baggage Allowance Snapshot
flynas allows one free 7 kg carry-on bag and one small personal item across all ticket types. Checked baggage allowances depend entirely on your fare family, with Light fares including zero hold luggage.
What can change: Exact checked weight allowances and excess baggage fees vary based on whether your flight is domestic Saudi Arabia or an international route.
Baggage Size Visual
Use flynas' stated order of dimensions. Measurements must include all wheels, side grips, and exterior pockets to fit within the airport sizers.
Cabin Carry-On Bag
Published limit: 56 x 36 x 23 cm (max 7 kg)
All flynas fare classes and aircraft types
Standard Checked Suitcase
Published limit: Max 158 linear cm (up to 20 kg or 30 kg)
Value, Plus, and Premium ticket tiers
Visual guide - not to scale. Use the published numerical limit as the controlling rule.
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.
How BaggageBase Checks This Information
Our policy research follows strict standards across airline operations. For flynas, we review:
- The carrier's Conditions of Carriage to verify mandatory baggage size ceilings, restricted cargo items, and baggage liability conditions.
- Published fare family matrices (Light, Value, Plus, and Premium) across domestic routes inside Saudi Arabia and regional international routes.
- Civil aviation safety standards, such as the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) directives governing the transport of sacred Zamzam water from Saudi airports.
- Universal aviation handling rules, ensuring baggage weight limits do not exceed safe ramp limits.
Where excess baggage rates differ based on booking channel or destination airport, we flag these as variable rather than stating fixed numbers.
flynas Hand Baggage Policy: Carry-On and Personal Items
All flynas passengers are entitled to bring hand luggage into the cabin free of charge. Your allowance consists of one primary carry-on bag and one compact personal item.
Primary Cabin Bag
Your main carry-on suitcase must fit into the overhead storage bin without assistance.
- Maximum Dimensions: 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14 x 9 inches). These measurements include the wheels, trolley handles, and exterior side compartments.
- Maximum Weight: 7 kg (15 lbs). You can compare this limit to other carriers by reading our guide to the carry-on weight limit.
- Compliance Checks: Airport staff monitor carry-on bags at both check-in counters and boarding gates. Bags that do not fit into the sizing cages or that exceed 7 kg will be sent to the aircraft hold for a fee.
- Dimensional Context: To check how these cabin measurements compare to international air travel norms, see our resources on international carry-on size and the airline carry-on size comparison.
Personal Item Allowance
Passengers can also carry one small personal item at no extra charge. Acceptable personal items include:
- A handbag or purse.
- A slim laptop bag or computer sleeve.
- A small daypack or briefcase.
This personal item must fit under the seat in front of you. It cannot block the aisle or legroom. If you are seated in an emergency exit row, you must store all personal items in the overhead bins during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
flynas Checked Baggage Allowance by Fare Class
flynas organizes its checked baggage allowances through branded fare bundles. The amount of checked baggage included on your ticket depends on the fare class you choose when booking.
Checked bags must not exceed 158 linear centimeters (62 inches) in total dimensions (length + width + height), or individual dimensions of 75 x 50 x 33 cm.
| Fare Category | Included Carry-On Bag | Included Checked Baggage | Maximum Linear Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light | 1 piece (7 kg) + 1 personal item | 0 kg (None included) | Not applicable |
| Value | 1 piece (7 kg) + 1 personal item | 1 piece up to 20 kg (or 30 kg on select routes) | 158 cm / 75 x 50 x 33 cm |
| Plus | 1 piece (7 kg) + 1 personal item | 1 piece up to 30 kg (route-dependent) | 158 cm / 75 x 50 x 33 cm |
| Premium | 1 piece (7 kg) + 1 personal item | 1 to 2 pieces (up to 30–40 kg total) | 158 cm / 75 x 50 x 33 cm |
Note: Specific international long-haul routes may operate under a piece-concept rule rather than aggregate weight. Always review your booking confirmation to verify the exact allowances assigned to your ticket.
Excess, Overweight, and Oversized Baggage Fees
Exceeding your ticketed allowance on flynas leads to extra fees. Buying extra baggage at the airport is always more expensive than booking it in advance online.
1. Excess Weight Charges
If your suitcase weighs more than your ticket allows, flynas charges an excess baggage fee per kilogram at the airport desk.
- Advance Purchases: If you are traveling on a Light fare or know your bags will be heavy, buy extra weight online through the flynas website or mobile app before arriving at the airport. Purchasing baggage online can save you substantial money compared to airport desk rates.
- Airport Counter Fees: Excess weight paid at the check-in desk is billed on a per-kilogram basis. On domestic Saudi routes, fees generally start around SAR 25 to SAR 40 per extra kilogram. On international flights, per-kilogram fees range between SAR 50 and SAR 90+ (or the local currency equivalent), depending on the distance flown.
2. The 32 kg Health and Safety Limit
Under international airport labor regulations, no single piece of luggage can weigh more than 32 kg (70 lbs). This rule protects baggage handlers from injury. If a single suitcase weighs over 32 kg, flynas will refuse to accept it at check-in, even if you offer to pay excess fees. You must repack and split the contents into a second piece of luggage or ship the items via cargo.
3. Irregular Luggage Packaging
flynas enforces luggage packaging rules at its hub airports (Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Medina). Items that are tied with loose rope, wrapped in loose plastic film, or shaped irregularly will not be accepted on automated baggage belts. Use rectangular suitcases, hard travel bags, or standard rectangular cardboard boxes.
Special Baggage: Pilgrimage (Zamzam), Strollers, and Sports Gear
flynas flies many passengers on religious pilgrimages and regional vacations, so the airline maintains clear policies for special items.
Holy Zamzam Water Policy
Passengers departing airports within Saudi Arabia (such as Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh, or Dammam) must follow specific rules when transporting holy Zamzam water:
- Approved Bottles Only: Zamzam water must be packaged in an official 5-liter bottle produced by the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Project for Zamzam Water. The bottle must be sealed in a leak-proof plastic wrap and packed inside an approved cardboard container. Homemade water jugs or open containers are forbidden.
- Pilgrim Visa Allowances: Passengers with valid Umrah or Hajj visas traveling on international flights are permitted one free 5-liter Zamzam bottle as checked luggage. This free bottle does not count against your standard ticket weight allowance.
- Standard Visitors: Travelers on standard tourist or business visas must fit their sealed 5-liter Zamzam bottle within their regular checked weight allowance.
- Cabin Luggage Ban: Zamzam water cannot be brought into the cabin as hand luggage due to international airport rules limiting liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAGs). It must always travel in the aircraft hold.
Infants and Children
- Collapsible Strollers: Parents traveling with an infant (under two years old) can check one fully collapsible stroller, pushchair, or carry-cot for free. Ground staff can tag your stroller at check-in, and you can hand it over at the boarding gate.
- Infant Weight Allowance: On select international routes, infant tickets include a 10 kg checked baggage allowance. Confirm your itinerary details during booking.
Sports Equipment and Musical Instruments
- Sports Gear: Items such as golf bags, bicycles, surfboards, diving gear, and skis do not count toward your standard checked weight allowance. These items require a flat sporting equipment fee, which can be booked online or paid at the airport. All equipment must be stored inside a protective travel case.
- Musical Instruments: Small instruments like violins or flutes can be carried into the cabin in place of your primary carry-on bag, as long as they fit within 56 x 36 x 23 cm and weigh 7 kg or less. Larger instruments require either a dedicated cargo case or an extra passenger seat booked specifically for the instrument.
flynas Departure Baggage Checklist
Follow these steps before heading to the airport to avoid surprise fees or repacking at the counter.
- Verify your fare class. Check your e-ticket to see if you have a Light, Value, Plus, or Premium fare so you know if checked bags are included.
- Weigh your cabin bag at home. Keep your primary carry-on within 7 kg and ensure it fits the 56 x 36 x 23 cm size limit, including handles and wheels.
- Add extra bags online early. Purchase additional baggage weight on the flynas app or website at least 6 hours before departure to secure lower rates.
- Pack lithium batteries in your hand luggage. Carry spare batteries, power banks, and essential medications in your cabin bag because they are banned from the hold.
- Use standard, rectangular suitcases. Avoid rounded packages or loose plastic bundles that airport sorting systems reject.
- Arrive early for international check-in. Check-in desks open 3 hours before international departures and close strictly 60 minutes before takeoff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the carry-on baggage allowance on flynas?
flynas allows one free carry-on bag weighing up to 7 kg with maximum dimensions of 56 x 36 x 23 cm. Passengers may also carry one small personal item, such as a laptop bag or purse, that fits beneath the seat in front of them.
Does the flynas Light fare include a checked suitcase?
No, the Light fare is a hand-luggage-only ticket that includes zero checked baggage. If you are flying on a Light fare and need hold luggage, you must purchase an allowance online or pay higher rates at the airport.
Can I carry Zamzam water on flynas?
Yes, eligible passengers departing Saudi Arabia on Umrah or Hajj visas may check one factory-sealed 5-liter bottle of Zamzam water for free. The water must be packed in the official, leak-proof container and travels in the cargo hold.
What is the maximum weight for a single checked bag on flynas?
No single checked bag can weigh more than 32 kg (70 lbs) on any flynas flight. Luggage that exceeds 32 kg will not be accepted at check-in due to airport safety regulations, requiring you to repack your items into two separate bags.
What happens if my carry-on bag exceeds 7 kg at the gate?
If airline staff find that your hand luggage exceeds 7 kg or does not fit in the baggage sizer, it will be checked into the cargo hold. You will be charged an airport gate handling fee, which is significantly more expensive than booking luggage online in advance.
Can traveling companions combine or pool baggage allowances on flynas?
Baggage pooling is generally allowed only for passengers listed on the exact same booking reference (PNR) who check in at the airport counter together. Even when pooling weight, no individual suitcase may exceed 32 kg.
Can I check a baby stroller for free on flynas?
Yes, passengers traveling with an infant can check one fully collapsible stroller, pushchair, or car seat free of charge. You can usually push the stroller through the airport and hand it to airline staff at the boarding gate.
Baggage rules can vary by route, service, and booking class, and the operating transport company's official conditions of carriage always prevail. Confirm your specific baggage allowances on your booking itinerary before you depart.
