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Check out Oman Air Baggage Policy

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there are number of repatriation flights to the Philippines since June 2020.

Since most of the passengers of the said repatriation flights are our kababayans who are going home for good and wanted to bring their belonging as much as they could.

Here is a quick guide so that you can plan to prepare your baggage the right way and avoid the hassle and extra cost in the airport.

Book and fly to all destinations with Oman Air and enjoy its generous baggage allowances

First Class Business Class Economy Class
Total Weight:
50 KGs
Total Weight:
50 KGs
Total Weight:
30 KGs
Up to: 2 Pieces Up to: 2 Pieces Up to: 2 Pieces

Baggage allowances for guests holding valid Gold or Silver Sindbad Cards



Standard size and weight of each bag

Linear dimension: 158 cm/62 in (width + height + length)

Weight: No one single bag should weigh more than 32Kg.

Baggage that exceeds the standard dimensions and weight restrictions are subject to applicable fees.

Effective July 21, 2019, Oman Air starts charging for the extra luggage based on below types:

For Domestic Routes

Rate Per 1 Piece of Baggage Up to 20 KGs
From TO
Oman Oman
OMR 20

For International Routes out of Oman

Rate Per 1 Piece of Baggage Up to 20 KGs
FROM TO
Oman Gulf Cooperation Council Middle East & North Africa Indian Sub-Continent Europe & Asia Pacific
OMR 40 OMR 50 OMR 40 OMR 60

From Worldwide to Worldwide

Rate Per 1 Piece of Baggage Up to 20 KGs
FROM TO
Gulf Cooperation Council Middle East & North Africa Indian Sub-Continent Europe & Asia Pacific
Gulf Cooperation Council USD 100 USD 130 USD 100 USD 150
Middle East & North Africa USD 130 USD 130 USD 130 USD 150
Indian Sub-Continent USD 100 USD 130 USD 100 USD 150
Europe & Asia Pacific USD 150 USD 150 USD 150 USD 150

Additional baggage can be purchased here at a 20% discount.

Please note: Your free baggage allowance will remain as per your ticket rules. For clarity, and for information on excess baggage, please read the below:

Frequently asked questions

What are the dimensions restrictions?

All pieces of Checked-In baggage will have a maximum linear dimension of 158 centimeters or 62 inches. The items may include Cricket Bat, Badminton racket & Carom board.

Any item outside of these dimensions may be accepted by Oman Air as Specialist Baggage or Cargo, check here for latest Specialist or Cargo rates. Sports baggage to an additional allowance of 23kg or 32kg and relevant dimensions for Sporting Item.

What is considered Specialist Luggage?

Any additional pieces above 20kg or 158cms is considered Specialist Baggage and will charged accordingly.

All Sporting Equipment is available through Manage Booking

Any additional pieces above 20KG or 158cms is considered Specialist Baggage or items listed below and will be charged accordingly.

Guest traveling to/from Muscat will be entitled one Golf Bag in addition to their Free Baggage Allowance.



Guest traveling to all other destinations on Oman Air Network can identify their golf bag as 1 bag within their baggage allowance

All Pets & Sporting Equipment will be checked as Specialist Equipment with set rates. In any instances where the weight or dimensions exceed, guests can still avail and purchase item and will be charged for the relative item.

Examples include:

  • Golfing equipment – this is considered as specialist equipment and can be considered within Free Baggage Allowance
  • Live Animals – see specific charge
  • TV with a screen size up to 42” or 158cm linear length may be considered as part of Free Baggage Allowance. TV with a screen size exceeding 42” or linear length 158cm must be considered as Special Baggage and charged accordingly. All TVs must be accepted only after signing Limited Release Tags.
  • Musical instrument – see specific charge (Guitars can be considered within Free Baggage Allowance)
  • Hunting rifles
  • Snow skiing equipment style
  • Bowling equipment
  • Wind surfer equipment
  • Saddles
  • Paddle Skis
  • Film equipment
  • Hiking equipment
  • Surfing equipment
  • Scuba equipment
  • Bicycle
  • Vaulting poles
  • Fishing equipment
  • Paddle Skis, Scuba, Film, Surfing Equipment & Vaulting Poles will be considered as Large Equipment while all other will be considered as Medium Size and charged accordingly.
  • Live Animals will be charged as Pet in Hold
  • Guest purchasing a seat for their musical equipment are not obliged to purchase excess baggage

For more info, visit: https://www.omanair.com/om/en/travel-info/baggage-services/baggage-allowance/oman-air-baggage-policy

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