Kuwait Airways Baggage Allowance 2026

Economy passengers on a standard fare check 2 pieces of 23 kg each. Business raises that to 2 pieces of 32 kg, while First and Royal Class get 3 pieces of 32 kg. Every class works on the piece concept, so the count of bags matters as much as the weight. Discounted Economy Saver and Economy Zero Bag fares carry less, as the fare table shows.

Royal Class gets the same 3 x 32 kg allowance and 250 cm size limit as First Class.

Kuwait Airways sells Economy Zero Bag, Economy Saver and standard Economy, plus Business and First. Economy Zero Bag includes 0 checked bags for travel on or after September 3, 2025, except on New York JFK, Manila and Guangzhou routes. Economy Saver includes 1 piece of 32 kg, or 2 pieces to and from New York. Standard Economy includes 2 x 23 kg. All Economy fares keep the 7 kg cabin bag.

The Saver piece is listed at 32 kg, heavier than the 23 kg per piece on the standard Economy fare.

One cabin bag up to 56 x 46 x 25 cm (22 x 18 x 10 in) is allowed in every class. In Economy it can weigh 7 kg; Business, First and Royal Class passengers get 11 kg. The page does not say whether wheels and handles count toward the size.

On flights to the UK and USA, Kuwait Airways asks that laptops, tablets and phones in hand luggage be switched on for security checks.

One extra item is allowed alongside the cabin bag, chosen from a fixed list. That list covers a ladies handbag, a briefcase, a coat or blanket, an umbrella, binoculars or a small camera, crutches or a walking stick, or one duty free purchase made on the day you fly. No size or weight is published for it.

Business and Economy bags can total 158 cm (62 in) in length, width and height. Royal and First Class pieces may reach 250 cm (98 in). Weight per piece is 23 kg in Economy and 32 kg in the premium cabins. The excess rates page caps any piece at 110 x 65 x 75 cm. The same free baggage row also lists 90 x 65 x 75 cm for Business and Economy, which adds up to more than 158 cm, so we flag it as a conflict.

From Kuwait, an extra piece costs KWD 25 to the GCC, KWD 30 to the Middle East, KWD 40 to the Indian Subcontinent, KWD 45 to Europe, KWD 55 to the Far East and KWD 65 to the USA. The top rate is KWD 95 between Europe and the USA. Buying online cuts 15% off airport rates, up to 24 hours before departure.

Fees are set in Kuwaiti dinars and converted to local currency at the daily rate.

A piece that is oversize or overweight costs KWD 10 to KWD 26 per piece from Kuwait, depending on region. A piece that is both pays KWD 20 to KWD 52. Kuwait Airways does not publish the kg or cm bands that trigger these charges, and the 15% online discount does not apply to them.

Yes: Oasis Club Silver, Gold and Platinum members each get 1 extra piece. Silver adds 23 kg in any class. Gold adds 23 kg and Platinum 32 kg. In Economy, Gold and Platinum members can take a 9 kg overweight waiver on up to 2 pieces instead of the extra piece.

No pets travel in the cabin. They fly in the hold and are charged as excess baggage at check-in: KWD 25 from Kuwait to the GCC, KWD 30 to the Middle East, KWD 45 to Europe and KWD 65 to the USA. The pet container may weigh up to 72 kg. Trained service dogs, up to 2 per passenger, ride free in the cabin on KU117 and KU118 to and from the USA.

Service dogs on the USA flights need completed DOT forms at check-in and 48 hours' notice.

Yes, sports equipment counts as 1 of your free pieces in the class you fly. If it exceeds the allowance, piece and size fees apply from KWD 25, and sports items are excluded from the 15% prepaid discount.