Air Astana gives Economy passengers 1 checked bag of 23 kg on a Classic fare, and 2 bags of 32 kg each in Business. Basic fares carry no checked bag, while Plus includes 2 x 23 kg. Every ticket keeps one 56 x 45 x 25 cm cabin bag up to 8 kg, and no single bag may exceed 32 kg under Kazakhstan law.
Economy includes 1 checked bag of up to 23 kg, Economy Sleeper 2 x 23 kg and Business 2 bags of up to 32 kg each. Each bag must stay within 158 cm in total dimensions. Trips starting in Bishkek to Seoul, or between Istanbul and Kazakhstan, get 2 x 23 kg in Economy, but only when the journey begins in the named origin city.
The 32 kg ceiling per bag comes from Kazakhstan law, so heavier items must travel through Air Astana Cargo.
| CABIN OR ROUTE | FREE CHECKED BAGS | WEIGHT PER BAG |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | 1 | 23 kg |
| Economy Sleeper | 2 | 23 kg |
| Business | 2 | 32 kg |
| Economy, Bishkek-Seoul and Istanbul-Kazakhstan | 2 | 23 kg |
56 x 45 x 25 cm and 8 kg is the cabin bag limit on every Air Astana fare. Economy and Economy Sleeper passengers take 1 piece, Business passengers 2 pieces of up to 8 kg each. Staff check weight and count at check-in and again at boarding. A small handbag or laptop bag is normally allowed on top, though we could not confirm its size.
| ITEM | LIMIT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 56 x 45 x 25 cm | Verified |
| Weight | 8 kg per piece | Verified |
| Pieces | 1 Economy, 1 Economy Sleeper, 2 Business | Verified |
| Personal item | Small handbag or laptop bag | Estimate |
0 checked bags come with a Basic fare, which keeps only the 8 kg cabin bag. Classic adds 1 bag of 23 kg and Plus adds 2 bags of 23 kg each. Your ticket shows the exact allowance, and it can differ on codeshare flights, where the operating carrier's rules apply.
| FARE | CHECKED BAGS | CABIN BAG |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | None | 1 x 8 kg |
| Classic | 1 x 23 kg | 1 x 8 kg |
| Plus | 2 x 23 kg | 1 x 8 kg |
Up to 30% off applies when you buy MyBAGGAGE at least 36 hours before departure. Closer to the flight, extra bags cost the standard airport rate, which varies by departure city. You can add up to 10 extra pieces per booking, and no bag over 32 kg is accepted. Nomad Club Diamond, Gold and Silver members get extra allowance first.
Prepaid MyBAGGAGE cannot be used on interline or codeshare flights or moved to another passenger.
About 8 kg including the carrier is the usual limit for a cat, small dog or bird in the Air Astana cabin, and larger animals fly in the hold. Live animals count as special baggage, so you must get prior confirmation and pay the published route rate. The Carriage of Pets page did not load for us, so these limits are estimates.
| OPTION | RULE | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | About 8 kg with carrier | Estimate |
| Hold | Larger pets | Estimate |
| Booking | Prior confirmation and payment | Verified |
1 set of skis, a golf bag or a bike usually counts as one checked piece if it fits the 23 kg limit. Air Astana treats sports equipment as special baggage, so you need prior confirmation and pay published rates when it goes over your allowance. We could not open the Special Baggage page, so the counting rule is an estimate.
| ITEM | RULE | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| Skis, golf, bikes | Usually one checked piece | Estimate |
| Booking | Prior confirmation and payment | Verified |
23 kg per bag is the Economy limit, with 1 bag on Classic fares and 2 on Plus. No bag may weigh over 32 kg, even if you pay for extra weight.
Yes. Air Astana checks the weight and number of cabin bags at check-in and again at boarding. Each piece may weigh up to 8 kg and measure up to 56 x 45 x 25 cm.
Yes. Buying MyBAGGAGE at least 36 hours before departure saves up to 30%. After that point the standard airport rate applies, and prepaid bags cannot be used on codeshare flights.
Yes. The Basic fare includes no checked bag and only the 8 kg cabin bag. Classic adds 1 x 23 kg and Plus adds 2 x 23 kg.
158 cm in total (length plus width plus height) is the limit for each checked bag. Larger items need prior confirmation through the Help Centre and payment at published rates.
2 checked bags of up to 32 kg each, plus 2 cabin bags of up to 8 kg each. Economy Sleeper passengers get 2 checked bags of 23 kg.
Verified October 3, 2026 by BaggageLimits editors. Rules change often; confirm with the airline before you fly.