Understanding the baggage policy of Nepal Airlines before travelling is important because it helps passengers to avoid confusion at the airport. Nepal Airlines follows a weight-based baggage system for international flights. The baggage allowance depends on the route, travel class and fare type.
Because these rules are applied strictly, knowing them in advance saves time, money and stress. This guide explains every baggage rule clearly so passengers know exactly what to expect before reaching the airport.
Nepal Airlines provides passengers with a Free Baggage Allowance (FBA) which means a fixed weight of baggage can be carried without any extra charges. This allowance changes based on the destination and the cabin class. However, the baggage beyond the free limit is charged as excess baggage.
Nepal Airlines is known to be strict with baggage limits especially for cabin baggage and single-bag weight. Because of this passengers are advised to follow size and weight rules carefully.
Once baggage rules are understood then the next important part is knowing what can be carried inside the aircraft cabin and Flightsmojo is here to help you out with this.
Nepal Airlines allows only one piece of hand baggage per passenger. This rule is strictly followed at all airports in Nepal.
Standard hand baggage rules:
Hand baggage exceeding the weight limit is not allowed, even if the passenger is willing to pay with any extra weight must be checked in as checked baggage.
Additional items allowed free with hand baggage are:
These items must be reasonable in size and must remain under the passenger’s personal control, since cabin baggage is limited so passengers must depend mainly on checked baggage which leads us to the next section.
Checked baggage rules apply to all Nepal airlines international flights with regardless of the route.
Note: Nepal Airlines does not accept liability for damage caused by poor packing. Because checked baggage allowance differs by route and class, it is important to understand route-specific limits.
Free baggage allowance varies based on travel sector and cabin class, here is the break down.
India ↔ Nepal routes (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru)
Next, Middle East routes from Dubai to Kathmandu
Doha, Dammam, Hamad ↔ Kathmandu
Last, East and Southeast Asia routes
Narita ↔ Kathmandu
Hong Kong ↔ Kathmandu
Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur ↔ Kathmandu
Once free baggage limits are crossed then excess baggage charges apply which are explained later. Before that you should understand the infant baggage rules by Nepal Airlines.
Nepal Airlines provides a fixed baggage allowance for infant passengers.
Infant food is allowed in hand baggage so, this rule is consistent across all international sectors.
Excess baggage is charged per kilogram when the baggage exceeds the free allowance.
Common excess baggage rates:
Charges are calculated at the airport check-in counter and the availability depends on aircraft payload which means excess baggage may be refused if weight limits are reached as per Nepal baggage policy
Because airport excess baggage can be expensive so Nepal Airlines offers pre-paid excess baggage options while booking the ticket through Flightsmojo or by Nepal airline website.
Passengers can purchase excess baggage in advance from Nepal Airlines city offices.
Key rules for pre-paid excess baggage are important to know.
Refund is allowed only if the ticket is fully refundable or if the airline cancels the flight but in case of no-show then no amount is refundable.
Even with pre-paid baggage, then some certain special items have separate rules.
Televisions
Oversized baggage
Other special allowances
With baggage types explained then it is equally important to know what items are not allowed.
Prohibited and Restricted Items on Nepal Airline baggage policy
Nepal Airlines strictly prohibits these things
Valuable items such as gold, jewelry, money, laptops and mobile phones should never be placed in checked baggage. The airline does not accept liability for loss of valuables.
This leads to the final section which explains what happens if baggage is lost, delayed or damaged.
Delayed or lost baggage
Damaged baggage
Nepal Airlines is not liable for damage caused by overpacking, weather exposure, fragile items, normal wear and tear or poor-quality suitcases.
Nepal Airlines follows baggage rules strictly on all routes. You should check your ticket to know your free baggage allowance and plan extra baggage in advance. This helps you avoid delays and issues during check in at the airport.
When you book Nepal Airlines flights on Flightsmojo then you can see baggage details clearly during booking. Flightsmojo also offers flight booking discounts.
If your plan changes then Flightsmojo helps you with cancellation and refund support by add TripShield for better refund options, also provides visa assistance to help you understand visa requirements before travel
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1. How much hand baggage is allowed on Nepal Airlines international flights?
Nepal Airlines allows only one piece of hand baggage per passenger, with a maximum weight of 7 kg and size not exceeding 22 x 18 x 10 inches. Any bag above this limit must be checked in.
2. Can I pay extra to carry overweight hand baggage on Nepal Airlines?
No. Nepal Airlines does not allow overweight cabin baggage even with payment. Any excess weight must be moved to checked baggage.
3. What additional items can I carry free along with hand baggage?
Passengers may carry items like a handbag or purse, wallet, laptop, small camera, infant food, and walking sticks for elderly or disabled passengers, provided they are reasonable in size.
4. What is the maximum weight allowed for a single checked baggage piece?
The maximum permitted weight for one checked bag is 32 kg. Bags weighing more than 32 kg are not accepted by Nepal Airlines under any circumstances.
5. Does Nepal Airlines follow a piece system or weight system for baggage?
Nepal Airlines follows a weight-based baggage system, where passengers are allowed a total baggage weight depending on route and class, not a fixed number of bags.
6. What is the free baggage allowance on Nepal–India routes?
On India–Nepal routes, Economy Class passengers get 20 to 30 kg depending on fare type, while Business Class passengers receive 30 to 40 kg free baggage allowance.
7. How much free baggage is allowed on Middle East routes like Dubai or Doha?
On Dubai, Doha, Dammam, and Hamad routes, Economy Class allows 30 to 35 kg, while Business Class passengers can carry 40 to 45 kg free of charge.
8. What is the baggage allowance on East and Southeast Asia routes?
For routes like Narita–Kathmandu, Economy allows 35 kg and Business allows 45 kg. For Hong Kong, Economy gets 25 kg and Business 40 kg.
9. What baggage allowance is provided for infants on Nepal Airlines?
Infant passengers are allowed 10 kg of checked baggage only. There is no separate cabin baggage for infants, though infant food is permitted in hand baggage.
10. How much does Nepal Airlines charge for excess baggage at the airport?
Excess baggage charges vary by route, such as INR 160–375 per kg on India routes, AED 40 per kg on Dubai routes, and JPY 2000 per kg on Japan routes.
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