FlySafair Luggage Policy
Our basic FlySafair fare, the Lite Fare, entitles you to one free carry-on bag which excludes any checked-in luggage. This free carry-on bag weighs up to 7kg.
When booked on this fare, any carry-on bag weighing above 7kg will be charged an extra R350 at the airport. We created our fares this way so that our customers would have the option to save money, by not taking checked-in luggage if they don't need it.
Many airlines claim that you get free checked luggage with their fares, but the price of that luggage is automatically built into the price of the fare. At FlySafair, we believe that you should only pay for what you need, so no checked luggage, no charge.
Our Fares
We structured our fares for flexibility and affordability, giving holiday goers and business people the option to customise their flight the way they want and only pay for what they want or need. Find out more about our fares here.
Luggage is Cheaper When Booked Online
A single 20kg checked-in bag will cost you R155 when purchased online, either during the booking process or if added on using our manage your booking portal. Checked bags can also be added at the airport for R350 per bag.
Hand Luggage
Your fare comes with two free carry-on bags. The larger of the two should not weigh more than 7kg. This bag must fit in the storage compartment in the cabin. The smaller of the two should not exceed 40cm x 15cm x 20cm, and must fit under the seat in front of you.
Max Weight: 7kg
Max Dimensions: 56 X 36 X 23 cm
Price Online: Included
Price at Airport: Included
Checked-In Luggage
Checked-in luggage can be purchased separately. Should you wish to add a 20kg bag to your flight, this can be selected on our Extra's page during the online flight booking process for R155. Alternatively, you can purchase a ticket for your bag through the call centre, or at the airport when you check-in for R350. For clarity, only one piece is allowed.
Max Weight: 20kg
Max Dimensions: 90 x 75 x 43 cm
Price Online: R155
Price at Airport: R350
Extra Luggage
Customers who need a little extra luggage are welcome to purchase an extra 20kg suitcase subject to a R350 charge, either when booking tickets online or after booking using our manage bookings portal.
Note: Only available if you already have checked-luggage in your basket or on your booking.
Max Weight: 20kg
Max Dimensions: 90 x 75 x 43 cm
Price Online: R250
Price at Airport: R350
Special Equipment
Sports equipment will be charged at R285.00 per item per person per flight and is limited to 32kg. Sporting equipment weighing in excess of 32kg will be transported as cargo at the passengers, own expense and may not be carried on the same flight with you. Maximum dimensions allowed for sporting equipment: 250 x 85 x 65 cm
Max Weight: 32kg
Max Dimensions:250 x 80 x 75 cm
Price Online: R285
Price at Airport: R350
Heavy Luggage: Our standard checked luggage allowance is 20kg. Bags that are over 20kgs will be charged a fixed heavy luggage fee of R350 per piece at the airport. For the sake of simplicity we charge a single flat fee, rather than a scaled fee. Any bag over 32kg will have to be transported as cargo.
Accepted Luggage Types
To prevent blockages and breakdowns in the baggage handling system caused by bags that do not have any flat surfaces or that have long straps or grips as per the International Air Transport Association (IATA) guidelines.
Bags that are round or do not have a flat surface of any kind are the largest source of jams in the baggage handling system.
These jams can shut down sections of the baggage handling system, delay baggage delivery to aircraft and inconvenience passengers and airlines.
The baggage rules are:
- Only regular-shaped bags will be allowed at check-in counters;
- This means that the bags must have at least one flat surface to be accepted on the check-in system;
- Round or irregular-shaped bags will not be allowed at check-in counters; and
- Bags with longs straps will not be allowed at check-in counters.
Passengers trying to check in bags that do not conform to these rules will be offered the option of having their baggage wrapped at an approved baggage wrapping station in the airport at an additional cost of ±R90 per bag, payable at the wrapping station in cash only.
Can I take my sports equipment with me?
With pleasure. Sports equipment will be charged at R285.00 per item per person and is limited to 32kg. Sporting equipment weighing in excess of 32kg will be transported as cargo at the passengers, own expense and may not be carried on the same flight with you. Maximum dimensions allowed for sporting equipment: 250 x 80 x 75 cm. Learn more about what you may take and the costs for each item here.
May I take my dog, cat, hamster, porcupine, lizard or snake?
Unfortunately we do not transport any live animals.
May I travel with a firearm?
No. Firearms of any nature are not allowed anywhere on our aircraft.
Dangerous Goods
Your security is always our Number 1 priority when flying aboard a FlySafair flight. To assist in a safe journey, please take a moment to go through the chart below, which details what goods are allowed on our flights, and which are strictly prohibited.
When you check-in for your flight, you will be required to answer the following questions:
- Did you pack your bags yourself?
- Have your bags been with you at all times?
- Have your bags been under your control at all times?
- Are you carrying any item given to you by someone else?
- Do you have any dangerous goods in your luggage?
If you have any concerns please advise your FlySafair check-in consultant at the airport.