Garuda Indonesia baggage allowance: everything you need to know

Are you planning to travel with Garuda Indonesia? Are you confused about their baggage policies? Then look no further because CabinZero has compiled the most important and updated information about cabin and checked baggage just for you. You will be informed about the types of luggage allowed on the plane and the specific regulations on fees to be paid, if any. There will also be guides on how to book tickets and check in conveniently and on time efficiently. Now, let’s jump right in!

Garuda Indonesia’s Baggage Policy - An Overview

GA Carry-on Baggage Allowance

• Carry-on on all flights: 56 x 36 x 23 cm / 22 x 14 x 9 in

• Carry-on on Economy class CRJ and ATR: 41 x 34 x 17 cm / 16 x 14 x 6 in

• Allowance: one free handbag plus one personal item.

• Weight: 7kg / 15lb.

GA Checked Baggage Allowance

Dosmetic Routes - Adult and Children/Infant with seat

Dosmetic Routes - Infant Without Seat

• Can carry a fully collapsible stroller/pushchair/carrying basket/car seat for free.

Most International Routes - Adult and Children/Infant with Seat

Most International Routes - Infant Without Seat

• Can carry a fully collapsible stroller/pushchair/carrying basket/car seat for free

Fly From Japan - Adult and Children/Infant with Seat

Fly From US - Adult and Children/Infant with Seat

Fly From US - Infant Without Seat

• Can carry a fully collapsible stroller/pushchair/carrying basket/car seat for free

Fly From LHR - Adult and Children/Infant with Seat

Fly From JED/MED - Adult and Children/Infant with Seat

GA Excess Baggage Rate

GA Additional Baggage Rate

You may purchase up to 6 hours prior to departure

How Much Luggage Can I Take On Garuda?

As with every airline, passengers’ baggage must comply with size and weight restrictions to ensure safety during the flight. Therefore, to avoid any hassle before and during boarding, check if your handbags abide by the following rules:

• Within dimensions of 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14 x 9 in);  wheels, handles, side-pockets included

• Weight less than 7 kg (15 lbs).

Please note that there’s an exception for the Economy cabin on CRJ and ATR aircraft. Due to limited interior space, your handbag should be:

• Within dimensions of 41 x 34 x 17 cm (16 x 13 x 7 in);  wheels, handles, and side pockets included

• Weight less than 7 kg (15 lbs).

In addition to the free cabin baggage allowance, you are also entitled to a free personal item, such as:

• Laptop bag, handbag, purse, or pocketbook

• An Overcoat, wrap, or blanket

• Cabin-size baby stroller or infant-carrying basket

• Specialised equipment to support incapacitated passengers.

*For an extensive list of the special and banned items, please refer to the airline's main website or contact their information centre.

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Garuda Indonesia’s Checked Baggage Policy

Checked baggage, also known as registered baggage, is transported in a separate hold and is not accessible to passengers during flights. The free checked bag allowance varies based on the fare type and destination/departure.

Generally, no bags are allowed to be heavier than 32 kg (70 lbs). Two or more passengers travelling together as one party can share their baggage allowance.

For international flights, passengers are entitled to:

• Economy: 30 kg (66 lbs)

• Business: 40 kg (88 lbs)

• First class: 50 kg (110 lbs).

Economy Comfort and Economy Premium tickets get a free baggage allowance of 40 kg (88 lbs) for flights between LHR airport and all international destinations.

Children and infants with seats get the same baggage allowance as adults. Children and infants without seats are allowed 10 kg (22 lbs) free bags. In addition, adults travelling with them can bring one fully collapsible stroller/pushchair, infant carrying basket or infant car seat free of charge.

Note: The above allowance applies to specific routes only. For information about other destinations, please access the airline’s main website.

How much does Garuda charge for extra baggage?

Per the airline’s rules and regulations, any baggage that exceeds the size and weight restrictions will incur a fee. The amount varies based on the destinations you are travelling to/from.

For flights from London to certain places, the cost is between GBP 14-44 (the average rate is about GBP 28). This rate only applies to flights operated by Garuda Indonesia.

How do I add baggage to my Garuda flight?

You can purchase Prepaid Excess Baggage in advance if you want to carry more goods and avoid paying the excess fee. You can do so via the Garuda Indonesia Ticketing Office, website, and mobile app (at least 24 hours before departure time).

These come in eight packages for passengers to choose from. Each person is subjected to one package per sector only. They range from 5 kg (11 lbs) to 40 kg (88 lbs), with an incentive of 5 kg (11 lbs) per package.

Sports equipment & CPAP

See if you can bring your favourite equipment on board.

Sports equipment

There’s a special rule for carrying sports equipment.

• You can bring one piece of sports equipment free of charge (it is counted as special baggage).

• They will be calculated into the free baggage allowance from the second piece onwards.

• Sports equipment exceeding 32 kg (70 lbs) and 200 cm (78 in) linear dimensions will be transported as cargo.

The additional free special baggage is as follows:

• Bicycle: ≤ 30 kg (66 lbs)

• Surfing Board: ≤ 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Diving Equipment: ≤ 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Golf Bags: ≤ 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Skis, Water Skis & Snowboard: ≤ 23 kg (50 lbs).

Please refer to their main website for the full list of allowed special baggage.

CPAP

Passengers must notify the airline at least 48 hours before departure that they will be bringing a CPAP device on board.

When boarding, there are certain rules that passengers must follow:

• The device must not interfere with the electrical, navigation, or communication equipment on the aircraft.

• The device must be stowed in the seat in front of them or in a designated location so as not to obstruct the aisle.

• If used, the passenger must ensure that the device does not allow other passengers to access any required emergency or regular exit or the aisle.

Booking and Check-in Process

Booking

Passengers can book air tickets through the official website of Garuda Indonesia or their FlyGaruda app. The categories are designed very scientifically to make it easy to book tickets, so you can navigate yourself and fill in the required information, such as name, departure/arrival location, time, etc.

Check-in

There are 2 ways to check in:

• Web Check-in: Check-in from 48 to 2 hours before departure from all stations.

• Mobile Check-in: Check-in from 48 to 2 hours before departure from all stations.

Note: These 2 check-in options are not available if the passenger

• Does not have e-tickets.

• Infant under 2 years old without a separate seat.

• Pregnant passenger, child under 12 years old travelling alone, wheelchair user, tretcher case, or other special handling in the airport.

• Group ticket booking (more than 9 pax in 1 PNR)

Kiosk Check-in:

If the passenger departs from Jakarta, check-in is required between 8 and 1 hour before departure for domestic flights, and between 4 and 2 hours for international flights.

If the passenger does not depart from Jakarta, check-in is required between 4 and 1 hours before departure for domestic flights.

There will be no kiosk check-in option for international flights at the airport besides Jakarta.

Note: You cannot check in at the kiosk if you:

• Are a pregnant passenger, a child under 12 years old traveling alone, a person in a wheelchair, a tretcher case, or other special handling in the airport.

• Booked a group ticket (more than 9 pax in 1 PNR).

• Don’t have e-tickets.

In addition, passengers cannot print a boarding pass or collect baggage at the kiosk and must go to the check-in counter if flying internationally.

Visit the official website for a full list of airports that allow you to enjoy kiosk check-in.

Airport Check-in

If departing from Jakarta, passengers need to check in 120 to 45 minutes before departure for domestic flights and 180 to 60 minutes before departure for international flights.

If not departing from Jakarta, passengers need to check in 120 to 30 minutes before departure for domestic flights and 180 to 45 minutes before departure for international flights.

Overview of Garuda Indonesia

The airline was established following the Dutch–Indonesian Round Table Conference in 1949. Its first flight took off to bring President Soekarno to Jakarta after the Netherlands transferred sovereignty to the Republic of Indonesia.

Today, the aviation company operates flights to more than 90 destinations worldwide. The Jakarta-based airline is also proud of various prestigious awards, such as ranking 3rd in the World’s Best Airline Cabin Crew 2022.

With a fleet of 202 aircraft (with ages less than five years on average) and more than 600 flights per day, Garuda Indonesia provides its signature warm Indonesian Hospitality to thousands, if not millions, of passengers daily.

FAQ

1. Can I bring liquids on board?

Yes, you can carry liquids, aerosols, and gels on board, but you must comply with the following regulations:

• Each item must be in a container weighing no more than 100ml, and all must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag with a total weight of 1 liter.

• Each passenger is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.

• If purchased at a duty-free after screening points, they must also be in a transparent, sealed plastic bag with receipts.

• Passengers travelling to Canada and the US should consult with duty-free staff before purchasing these products.

2. Can I bring weapons on planes?

All items that are considered weapons and can cause injury will be kept in the Security Item Box and returned at the destination. These items include firearms, knives, knife-like objects, sharp objects or cutting implements, hypodermic needles, sporting goods, and offensive articles.

Note: 

• If passengers need to use medical syringes, they need documented proof of medical clearance, and it must be professionally packed and labelled.

• If passengers carry baggage in the form of Security Items of firearms and ammunition, they will be charged $6 per firearm & ammunition (excluding PPN 11%) and must have a firearm ownership license.

• The only cases where passengers do not need to pay the fee are if they are Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), Indonesian National Police (POLRI), the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia (PPNS), or other Indonesian government agencies on duty. 

• Details on procedures for carrying weapons on board can be accessed on the official Garuda Indonesia website.

3. Can I bring my pet on board?

Yes, but there are rules you have to be aware of:

• International Flights: Except for service animals (animals that have been trained to assist people with disabilities), other animals (except live mammals such as dogs and cats) can only be carried as checked baggage and not in the cabin. Live mammals can not be carried on international flights.

• Domestic Flights:

• Garuda Indonesia only accepts animals as checked baggage on direct flights of no more than 2 hours duration.

• Passengers must place their pets in a container/crate/kennel with a total weight of no more than 32kg (70lbs). If they are overweight, they will be transported as cargo.

• Passengers must report to the check-in counter at least 1 hour before STD if they wish to bring a live animal and are responsible for feeding, watering, and cleaning their pets and kennel.

• Visit the official website for the necessary documents before travelling with a live animal.

4. What items are prohibited on planes?

Prohibited items include: corrosive, explosive, oxidising, radioactive, or hazardous chemicals such as self-defence spray. Stunning devices and small lithium battery-powered vehicles are also allowed.

5. Can I bring my baby with me?

No, if your baby is less than 48 hours old. If your baby is less than 7 days old, a Medical Clearance (MEDIF) is required. MEDIF is not required if your baby is between 7 days and 2 years old.

Note: Garuda Indonesia flights offer a bassinet free of charge, but you need to book early as the number is limited. Infants should weigh no more than 9kg (19lbs) to fit in the bassinet.

Ky Duyen