Posted on Thursday, May 5th, 2022 by Navneet Kaur 2 comments
It can be hard to part with our possessions, but when we travel, it’s often necessary to downsize so that we can fit everything into a single bag. Packing light is one of the best ways to make air travel less stressful. There are a lot of things to think about when you’re packing for a flight, and making sure you don’t go over your baggage allowance is one of them. With airlines increasing fares, it is important to know the weight and size restrictions. This guide will give you a comprehensive overview of the GoAir baggage allowance policy, along with some handy tips on how to stay within those limits.
GoAir, currently known as GoFirst, is an Indian ultra-low-cost airline established in 2005 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is owned by Wadia Group and is the fifth largest airline in India with an 8.4% passenger market share. GoAir Airline operates a network of 39 destinations including 29 domestic and 10 international routes. It has a total of 325 daily flights and over 2200 weekly flights. GoAir flights are also known for their services and minimum baggage allowance, with an aim to make air travel affordable and accessible to the general public.
GoAir offers a generous baggage allowance to its passengers, allowing them to check in one piece of baggage and passengers are also allowed to carry one cabin bag. In addition, passengers are also advised to arrive at the airport well in advance of their flight so that they have time to check in their luggage. If passengers have excess baggage, they can choose to pay for it online or at the airport. With GoFirst’s generous baggage allowance, passengers can travel worry-free and with plenty of luggage.
Airlines’ baggage policies vary in terms of how much luggage a passenger is allowed to bring on board. GoAir has a policy that each passenger can carry a minimum of 7 kg, which includes a laptop and a duty-free shopping bag. As per the GoAir baggage allowance, the maximum size of your cabin baggage should not exceed 115 cm.
Flight | No Of Pieces | Maximum Weight | Dimensions (Size) |
Domestic Flights | 1 piece | 7 kg | 55cm+35cm+25cm totalling 115cms (45 inches) |
International Flights | 1 piece | 7 kg | 55cm+35cm+25cm totalling 115cms (45 inches) |
Passengers are allowed to bring certain items free of charge in addition to their baggage allowance, as long as they comply with applicable security regulations. These items include
Passengers are not allowed to carry anything on the aircraft that does not fit under the seat in front of them or in the attached storage compartment. If a passenger’s hand baggage is too large, heavy or unsafe, your baggage will be included as checked baggage.
Further, baggage which is not fit for transport in the cargo compartment, such as delicate musical instruments, as per the hand baggage allowance policy mentioned above, may be carried in the cabin compartment only if the passenger has given prior written notice to the airline and permitted by GoAir. Also, passengers may have to pay a separate charge for this service.
Passengers on domestic flights are allowed only 1 piece of check-in baggage, up to a maximum of 15 kgs. If your baggage exceeds this weight limit, you will be charged an excess baggage fee. Dimensions of the checked-in baggage should not exceed 158 cms (62 inches) in overall dimensions (L+W+H)
If you are flying internationally from India, your checked baggage will vary depending on your destination as per GoAir airline baggage allowance policy.
Checked-In Baggage | No Of Pieces | Maximum Weight |
India to Phuket | 1 piece | 20 kgs |
India to Bangkok | 1 piece | 20 kgs |
India to Abu Dhabi | 1 piece | 30 kgs |
India to Dubai | 1 piece | 30 kgs |
India to Sharjah | 1 piece | 30 kgs |
India to Doha | 1 piece | 30 kgs |
India to Muscat | 1 piece | 30 kgs |
India to Dammam | 1 piece | 30 kgs |
India to Kuwait | 1 piece | 30 kgs |
India to Dhaka | 1 piece | 20 kgs |
India to Male | 1 piece | 20 kgs |
India to Colombo | 1 piece | 30 kgs |
India to Singapore | 1 piece | 20 kgs |
As per GoAir policy, there is no check-in baggage allowance for infants. However, if you are travelling with an infant, you are allowed to carry an additional piece of cabin baggage weighing up to 7 kg and a maximum size not exceeding 115 cm, including baby food and other items, as well as a collapsible baby wrap or blanket.
If you are a retired defence, serving, or paramilitary personnel, you are allowed to carry one piece of cabin baggage up to 7kg and up to 25kg as checked baggage (15kg-standard allowance plus 10kg extra free). When checking in, defence personnel will need to present a valid photo ID and military ID card for verification. Their dependents must carry appropriate ID proofs. If passengers do not present their Defence Identity Card, they will be denied boarding and can purchase tickets at the current fares.
In accordance with GoFirst baggage allowance rules, Students flying with GoAir Airlines can carry up to 7 kgs as cabin baggage and a maximum of 25 kgs as checked baggage. It is mandatory for students to carry a valid ID card, which should be displayed at the airport at the time of check-in.
** As per the GoAir Baggage allowance policy, the airline is not responsible for any damages such as if your bag is not packed properly and you have perishable or fragile items in your bag. They are also not responsible for minor damage to the exterior of the goods, such as scratches, stains and dents. And finally, even if your luggage is water damaged and not waterproof, customers can’t blame the airline.
If you’re travelling with GoAir Airlines, it’s important to be familiar with the airline’s excess baggage allowance rates. The international airline GoAir offers excess baggage allowance rates for those travelling with more luggage than the standard allowable amount. The standard rates are based on the weight of the luggage and increase incrementally for each kilogram above the allowed weight.
The table below shows the GoAir excess baggage allowance rates.
Sector | Currency | Pre Purchase 5 kgs | Pre Purchase 10 kgs | Pre Purchase 15 kgs | Pre Purchase 30 kgs | Airport Rate Per Kg |
Domestic Routes (India) | INR | 2000 | 4000 | 6000 | 12000 | 500 |
India to Phuket | INR | 2495 | 4990 | 7480 | 14965 | 525 |
India to Bangkok | INR | 2495 | 4990 | 7480 | 14965 | 525 |
India to Abu Dhabi | INR | 2495 | 4990 | 7480 | 14965 | 525 |
India to Dubai | INR | 2495 | 4990 | 7480 | 14965 | 525 |
India to Sharjah | INR | 2495 | 4990 | 7480 | 14965 | 525 |
India to Doha | INR | 2495 | 4990 | 7480 | 14965 | 525 |
India to Muscat | INR | 2495 | 4990 | 7480 | 14965 | 525 |
India to Dammam | INR | 4750 | 9500 | 14250 | 28500 | 1000 |
India to Kuwait | INR | 4275 | 8550 | 12825 | 25650 | 900 |
India to Dhaka | INR | 2495 | 4990 | 7480 | 14965 | 525 |
India to Male | INR | 2495 | 4990 | 7480 | 14965 | 525 |
India to Colombo | INR | 3135 | 6270 | 9405 | 18810 | 660 |
India to Singapore | INR | 2495 | 4990 | 7480 | 14965 | 525 |
You can purchase excess baggage online, at airports, or through passenger Reservations at least 6 hours prior to your flight departure. The price for excess baggage will vary depending on the weight of your luggage and the airline you’re flying with.
Passengers travelling on GoAir domestic flights can purchase additional baggage at special rates. This applies to customers arriving from or connecting any international airline within 24 hours. You can avail of this by showing proof of your international travel at the airport check-in counter.
International Connection | Currency | Rate |
8 kgs | INR | 1,600 |
10 kgs | INR | 2,000 |
15 kgs | INR | 3,000 |
30 kgs | INR | 6,000 |
Passengers flying with GoAir are required to pay a fee for oversized or special baggage, such as sports equipment or large baggage that does not conform to the standard size requirements. This includes TVs, musical instruments, and other large and/or oddly shaped items. Be sure to measure the dimensions of your item to ensure that it does not exceed 158 cm in total.
There is an additional fee for special baggage, which is charged in addition to any excess baggage fees that may apply. This fee will be calculated per piece of baggage, per sector, and will include GST if applicable. The weight of the baggage will be included in the allowable baggage weight and standard excess baggage fees, if applicable, will be charged.
If you are travelling from a foreign country to an Indian city on GoAir and travelling on the same airline in the domestic region under the same PNR, you will not be charged extra or handling charges for special baggage at the transit station. Furthermore, all connecting passengers travelling from one foreign country to another under the same PNR on GoAir flights are not liable to pay any additional baggage or handling charges at the transit station. As per the GoAir baggage allowance policy, all passengers are required to collect and re-check in their bags at the international terminal.
LED/LCD TVs of size 39 inches and less are considered regular check-in baggage. A passenger can carry a maximum of two LCD/LED TVs as check-in baggage and you are charged for carrying both LCD/LED TVs. The maximum size of an airline-approved LED/LCD TV is 55 inches.
GoAir Special Allowance Rates:
Departure from | Amount |
Domestic | INR 1200 |
International (Ex-India) | INR 2500 |
Ex-Malé | USD 38 |
Ex-Phuket / Bangkok | THB 1150 |
Ex-Abu Dhabi / Dubai / Sharjah | AED 140 |
Ex-Muscat | OMR 14.3 |
Ex-Kuwait | KWD 11.3 |
Ex-Dammam | SAR 139 |
Ex-Singapore | SGD 52 |
Ex-Doha | QAR 137 |
Ex-Colombo | LKR 6370 |
Ex-Dhaka | BDT 3025 |
At the moment, Go First doesn’t allow passengers to bring stretchers, guide dogs, or pets on international flights.
GoAir has restrictions on the amount of alcohol you can bring with you for domestic flights. On your flight, you are allowed to carry up to five litres of alcohol with a maximum alcohol content of 24%. If your alcohol content exceeds 70%, it is not allowed in checked baggage. If you are travelling internationally, you are allowed to bring alcohol purchased from duty-free shops, if you have a receipt. Consumption of alcohol is prohibited on the plane.
Percentage | Quantity |
0-24% | Unlimited |
24% and 70% | 5 litres max. |
Above 70% | Not permitted |
For safety reasons, certain dangerous items must not be carried in the Customer’s baggage. This is important for both your safety and the safety of other passengers. This includes:
As per our policy, carrying such other items on GoAir flights is prohibited as per applicable laws.
If you’re a sportsperson who needs to travel with more than one firearm and/or more than 50 cartridges, you must follow the latest terms of carriage from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.
When choosing an airline to fly with, one of the most important factors is the baggage allowance. Different airlines have different rules about what passengers are allowed to bring onboard and how much they can check-in for free. We hope this blog will acquaint you with the GoAir baggage allowance policy before your travel. This will help you avoid any hassle during check-in at the airport.
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Navneet Kaur is a Professional Content Writer with 5+ years of experience, she started her career as a Content Writer. Apart from having good knowledge of marketing and business, she firmly believes in dreaming big and making them come true. She lives with a passion to explore and learn about adventure, destinations, history and live events happening around. Including her travel writing skills, she has also written about places, arts and entertainment, personal experiences, nature and its beauty, etc.
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Can I carry coconuts in my check in baggage?
Hello Padmakrishnarao Ji,
Coconuts are a big no and are not permitted on a plane due to their highly inflammable nature. So skip packing these in your check-in baggage to avoid further confusion at the airport.
Hope this helps!
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Team Travanya