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Excess Baggage Charges — Airline Rates & How to Avoid Them

Updated June 25, 2026 | 4 min read

Excess baggage at the airport counter can cost ₹300-₹600 per kg. Pre-booking saves 40-60%. Here's every airline's rates and smart tricks.

Excess Baggage Rates

AirlineFree AllowancePre-Book/kgAirport/kg
IndiGo15 kg₹150-₹200₹400-₹600
Air India25 kg₹200₹500
SpiceJet15 kg₹150-₹250₹350-₹500
Akasa Air15 kg₹150₹400
Vistara20-25 kg₹200₹500

5 Tricks to Avoid Charges

  1. 📦 Pre-book extra kg: 40-60% cheaper than airport counter rates
  2. ⚖️ Weigh at home: Bathroom scale trick — stand with bag, subtract your weight
  3. 🎒 Maximize cabin bag: Wear heavy jacket, put books/laptop in cabin bag
  4. 👥 Pool with travel partner: Airlines check total group weight, not individual
  5. ✈️ Choose Air India: 25 kg free vs 15 kg on LCCs — save ₹2,000+