Thai Airways Baggage Allowance Summary
Last verified: 13 June 2026 · Official policy: https://www.thaiairways.com/en/fly_with_us/baggage_allowance.page
| Baggage type | Allowance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| International checked baggage | India ↔ Bangkok, new tickets (piece concept): Economy Saver & Standard 1 × 23 kg · Economy Flexi & Full Flex 2 × 23 kg • Premium Economy 2 × 23 kg • Royal Silk (Business) 2 × 32 kg • Royal First 3 × 32 kg | Thai Airways moved to a PIECE concept for tickets issued on/after 25 Nov 2025 with travel from 2 Mar 2026 — all new bookings: Economy Saver/Standard get 1 × 23 kg, Economy Flexi/Full Flex 2 × 23 kg, Premium Economy 2 × 23 kg, Royal Silk 2 × 32 kg, Royal First 3 × 32 kg (pieces ≤158 cm). Older tickets keep the legacy weight allowance (Economy 23–30 kg, Royal Silk 40 kg). Royal Orchid Plus Silver/Gold +1 piece, Platinum +2. |
| Cabin bag (hand luggage) | 7 kg (1 piece, all cabins) + 1 personal item up to 1.5 kg | Dimensions: Cabin bag max 56 × 45 × 25 cm including wheels/handles; personal item 37.5 × 25 × 12.5 cm. |
| Excess baggage rate | Chargeable | Piece-era rates (new tickets): extra piece ex-India USD 95 prepaid (24+ hrs ahead) / USD 115 at the airport; ex-Bangkok THB 3,335 prepaid / THB 4,000 airport. A 3rd extra piece doubles. Overweight 23–32 kg or oversize 158–200 cm: one extra zone fee. Legacy weight tickets: USD 15/kg India–Thailand. |
| Infant baggage (under 2 years) | See details | Lap infants on new (piece) tickets get 1 checked piece — 23 kg in Economy/Premium Economy, 32 kg in Royal Silk/First — plus a foldable stroller free. Legacy weight tickets: +10 kg. |
| Sports / special equipment | Chargeable | Sports equipment travels within the piece allowance; extra/oversize items at the zone piece rates. Confirm large items with Thai Airways before flying. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thai Airways's checked baggage allowance for international flights?
India ↔ Bangkok, new tickets (piece concept): Economy Saver & Standard 1 × 23 kg · Economy Flexi & Full Flex 2 × 23 kg • Premium Economy 2 × 23 kg • Royal Silk (Business) 2 × 32 kg • Royal First 3 × 32 kg. Thai Airways moved to a PIECE concept for tickets issued on/after 25 Nov 2025 with travel from 2 Mar 2026 — all new bookings: Economy Saver/Standard get 1 × 23 kg, Economy Flexi/Full Flex 2 × 23 kg, Premium Economy 2 × 23 kg, Royal Silk 2 × 32 kg, Royal First 3 × 32 kg (pieces ≤158 cm). Older tickets keep the legacy weight allowance (Economy 23–30 kg, Royal Silk 40 kg). Royal Orchid Plus Silver/Gold +1 piece, Platinum +2. Always confirm at https://www.thaiairways.com/en/fly_with_us/baggage_allowance.page before flying.
What is the cabin bag (hand luggage) limit for Thai Airways?
7 kg (1 piece, all cabins) + 1 personal item up to 1.5 kg. Dimensions: Cabin bag max 56 × 45 × 25 cm including wheels/handles; personal item 37.5 × 25 × 12.5 cm. Always verify your specific allowance on https://www.thaiairways.com/en/fly_with_us/baggage_allowance.page before flying — airlines can change these limits without prior notice.
What are Thai Airways's excess baggage charges?
Piece-era rates (new tickets): extra piece ex-India USD 95 prepaid (24+ hrs ahead) / USD 115 at the airport; ex-Bangkok THB 3,335 prepaid / THB 4,000 airport. A 3rd extra piece doubles. Overweight 23–32 kg or oversize 158–200 cm: one extra zone fee. Legacy weight tickets: USD 15/kg India–Thailand. Excess baggage rates change frequently — confirm the current rate on https://www.thaiairways.com/en/fly_with_us/baggage_allowance.page. To avoid excess charges, pre-purchase additional baggage online through "Manage Booking" — it is typically 20–30% cheaper than paying at the airport counter.
What is Thai Airways's baggage allowance for infants?
Lap infants on new (piece) tickets get 1 checked piece — 23 kg in Economy/Premium Economy, 32 kg in Royal Silk/First — plus a foldable stroller free. Legacy weight tickets: +10 kg. Confirm current infant baggage policy at https://www.thaiairways.com/en/fly_with_us/baggage_allowance.page.
What about sports equipment and special items?
Sports equipment travels within the piece allowance; extra/oversize items at the zone piece rates. Confirm large items with Thai Airways before flying.
How do I avoid excess baggage fees on Thai Airways?
The best way to avoid excess baggage fees on Thai Airways is to pre-purchase additional baggage allowance when booking on HappyFares or through the airline's "Manage Booking" portal before your flight — this is typically 20–30% cheaper than paying at the airport check-in counter. Also, weigh your bags at home before the airport. If you are travelling with a group, distribute weight across all passengers while staying within each individual limit. Codeshare flights may use the operating carrier's policy, not the marketing carrier's — confirm with both airlines.
How many bags does Thai Airways allow from India to Bangkok?
For tickets issued on/after 25 November 2025 (travel from 2 March 2026), Thai Airways switched India–Bangkok to a PIECE system: Economy Saver and Standard fares get 1 bag × 23 kg, Economy Flexi and Full Flex get 2 × 23 kg, Premium Economy 2 × 23 kg, Royal Silk (Business) 2 × 32 kg. Older tickets keep the legacy weight allowance (23–30 kg Economy). Check your ticket issue date — the old "30 kg on Thai" answer no longer applies to new Saver bookings.
What is the Thai Airways cabin (hand) baggage size limit in cm?
Cabin bag max 56 × 45 × 25 cm including wheels/handles; personal item 37.5 × 25 × 12.5 cm. The cabin baggage weight limit is 7 kg (1 piece, all cabins) + 1 personal item up to 1.5 kg. Size limits are checked at the gate — an oversized bag is moved to the hold and can attract a fee, so measure your trolley bag (wheels and handles included) before you fly. Confirm at https://www.thaiairways.com/en/fly_with_us/baggage_allowance.page.
How do I add extra baggage on Thai Airways after booking, and how much does it cost?
You can add prepaid extra baggage any time after booking through Thai Airways's "Manage Booking" on https://www.thaiairways.com/en/fly_with_us/baggage_allowance.page, or from HappyFares My Trips — buying it online is about 20–30% cheaper than paying at the airport counter. Piece-era rates (new tickets): extra piece ex-India USD 95 prepaid (24+ hrs ahead) / USD 115 at the airport; ex-Bangkok THB 3,335 prepaid / THB 4,000 airport. A 3rd extra piece doubles. Overweight 23–32 kg or oversize 158–200 cm: one extra zone fee. Legacy weight tickets: USD 15/kg India–Thailand. Add it before the online cut-off (usually a few hours before departure); after that you pay the higher per-kg rate at check-in.
What is the maximum weight for a single checked bag on Thai Airways?
A single checked bag must not exceed 32 kg on Thai Airways — a fixed baggage-handler safety limit that applies on virtually every airline. If your free allowance is higher, split it across two or more pieces, each 32 kg or under. A bag over your free limit but under 32 kg is accepted on payment of excess; a single piece over 32 kg is refused at check-in and must travel as cargo. Confirm piece rules at https://www.thaiairways.com/en/fly_with_us/baggage_allowance.page.
Can I carry a power bank in Thai Airways cabin baggage?
Yes — power banks are allowed ONLY in cabin baggage (never checked-in). Per DGCA's 11-November-2025 advisory, you may carry up to 2 power banks per passenger. Each must be ≤100 Wh for unrestricted carriage; 100-160 Wh requires airline approval; >160 Wh is banned. Store them in your seat pocket or under-seat personal item — NOT in overhead bins. In-flight use is banned, including charging from aircraft USB ports. A 20,000 mAh / 3.7V power bank equals 74 Wh, so it's permitted.
How many liquids can I carry in Thai Airways hand baggage?
Per BCAS rules, each liquid container must be 100ml or less, all containers combined fit in one transparent 1-litre resealable bag, and one bag per passenger. This applies to water, perfume, shampoo, gel, toothpaste, and cosmetics. Exceptions: baby food/milk in reasonable quantities; prescription medicine with prescription; duty-free liquids in a Sealed Tamper-Evident Bag (STEB) with receipt. Water bottles bought after security are allowed onboard.
Are keys allowed in hand luggage on Thai Airways?
Yes — house and car keys are allowed in both cabin (hand) baggage and checked baggage on Thai Airways and all Indian flights; they are not a restricted item. The only exception is a keychain multi-tool or keyring with a blade or sharp point longer than 6 cm, which must go in checked baggage, not the cabin.
What items are not allowed in Thai Airways hand (cabin) baggage?
Prohibited in cabin baggage on Indian flights (per BCAS): sharp objects with a blade or point over 6 cm (knives, scissors, box cutters), tools such as screwdrivers, hammers and wrenches, sporting bats and cue sticks, firearms and ammunition, flammable liquids and aerosols, and most lighters and matchboxes. Power banks are cabin-only (never checked-in); liquids must follow the 100 ml rule. When in doubt, pack the item in checked baggage — confirm the current list at https://www.thaiairways.com/en/fly_with_us/baggage_allowance.page.