Kenya Airways economy includes 2 checked pieces of 23 kg (50 lbs) each between Africa and Europe, America, the Middle East or Asia, and within Africa, but 1 piece on domestic flights. Business gets the same piece count at 32 kg (70 lbs). Cabin bags max out at 55 x 25 x 35 cm, and pets travel only as cargo.
Economy includes 2 checked pieces of 23 kg (50 lbs) each between Africa and Europe, America, the Middle East or Asia, and on flights within Africa. Domestic Kenya, Nairobi to Mumbai and Bangkok to Guangzhou drop to 1 piece. Business follows the same piece count at 32 kg (70 lbs) per piece. The carrier publishes no Premium Economy column.
Bangkok to Guangzhou is the only listed route between two non-African points, and it carries 1 piece while Africa to Asia carries 2.
| ROUTE | ECONOMY | BUSINESS |
|---|---|---|
| Africa to America / Europe | 2 x 23 kg | 2 x 32 kg |
| Africa to Middle East / Asia | 2 x 23 kg | 2 x 32 kg |
| Within Africa | 2 x 23 kg | 2 x 32 kg |
| Nairobi to Mumbai | 1 x 23 kg | 1 x 32 kg |
| Bangkok to Guangzhou | 1 x 23 kg | 1 x 32 kg |
| Domestic | 1 x 23 kg | 1 x 32 kg |
Cabin bags can measure up to 55 x 25 x 35 cm (22 x 10 x 14 in). Economy passengers bring 1 such piece plus 1 accessory, and Business passengers bring 2 pieces plus 1 accessory. KQ does not say whether wheels and handles count, so measure the whole bag. Each cabin piece needs an approved KQ cabin luggage label.
Cabin bags must carry an approved KQ cabin luggage label before boarding.
In economy the cap is 12 kg (26 lbs) on EU, US and UK routes and 10 kg (22 lbs) everywhere else. That figure is a combined total for the bag and the accessory. Business allows 18 kg (39 lbs) across both pieces and the accessory on every route.
An accessory can measure up to 40 x 15 x 30 cm (16 x 6 x 12 in). Kenya Airways lists a handbag, backpack, briefcase, camera, laptop, or 1 duty free shopping bag. The accessory has no separate weight limit; it counts toward the cabin weight total for your cabin and route.
Each economy piece can weigh up to 23 kg (50 lbs) and measure up to 158 cm (62 in) in length, width and height combined. Business pieces may weigh 32 kg (70 lbs). The website does not say whether heavier pieces are accepted for a fee, and it lets families and groups pool pieces but not the weight per piece.
Not published: the baggage pages list allowances only by Business Class and Economy, with no fare brand split. Treat the cabin and route table as your allowance, and check the baggage line on your e-ticket for the fare you bought. Extra seats booked for cabin baggage or comfort (EXST) receive the normal checked allowance too.
Pieces beyond your allowance are charged by route zone, at about USD 100 within Africa and up to about USD 200 to Europe, America and Asia. An economy piece between 23 and 32 kg pays an overweight charge from about USD 50. Kenya Airways shows the exact fee for your route on the optional fees page and at booking, so check it before you pay at the airport.
Asante Rewards Silver, Gold and Platinum members get 1 additional piece: 23 kg in economy or 32 kg in Business. Infants get 1 collapsible stroller plus 1 car seat free, and passengers with reduced mobility can bring 1 wheelchair or mobility device at no charge.
A lap infant under 2 gets 1 cabin piece of up to 12 kg within 55 x 25 x 35 cm. On top of that, KQ carries 1 collapsible stroller and 1 car seat free. The allowance page does not list a separate checked bag allowance for infants.
No. Kenya Airways carries 0 pets in the cabin or the hold; live animals travel only as cargo through KQ Cargo. Trained service dogs assisting a person with a disability fly in the cabin free, harnessed and without a kennel, with an ESAN reservation made in advance. Emotional support dogs no longer count as service animals.
Service dog passengers can sit in any cabin seat except exit rows, with the dog at their feet.
| OPTION | ACCEPTED | FEE |
|---|---|---|
| Pet in cabin | No | n/a |
| Pet in hold | No | n/a |
| Cargo (KQ Cargo) | Yes | Not published |
| Trained service dog | Yes, in cabin | Free |
| Emotional support dog | No | n/a |
Golf clubs, baseball and cricket bats, hockey sticks and billiard cues are restricted from the cabin and must be checked. Kenya Airways treats bulky items as special baggage accepted only under conditions. Sports gear normally counts as one checked piece of your free allowance, with the extra piece rate charged beyond it, so contact the airline before travel.
You have 7 days after arrival to send a written compensation claim. Report the problem at the Kenya Airways airport desk first, where staff open a file and give you a reference number for tracking and claims. Delayed bags are delivered to your local address when they arrive.
23 kg (50 lbs) per piece in economy and 32 kg (70 lbs) per piece in Business. The number of pieces, 1 or 2, depends on your route, not your cabin.
Two pieces. Routes between Africa and Europe include 2 checked pieces of 23 kg each in economy and 2 of 32 kg each in Business.
Yes. A backpack counts as your accessory if it fits 40 x 15 x 30 cm, and it travels with your 55 x 25 x 35 cm cabin bag. Both share one weight total, 10 kg or 12 kg in economy depending on route.
No, unless it is a trained service dog assisting a passenger with a disability. Pets cannot fly in the cabin or the hold and must be shipped as cargo.
One checked piece: 23 kg (50 lbs) in economy or 32 kg (70 lbs) in Business. Cabin baggage on domestic routes follows the 10 kg economy limit.
Verified October 3, 2026 by BaggageLimits editors. Rules change often; confirm with the airline before you fly.