Air New Zealand Baggage Policy Fees & Allowance. Flying with Air New Zealand? Discover everything you need to know about Air New Zealand baggage allowance, restrictions, fees and charges.
Air New Zealand has a fairly standard baggage policy, with reasonable charges for extra checked luggage booked online up to 90 minutes before departure for international flights.
It’s worth planning ahead, as excess baggage charges at check-in are more than double the cost of adding a bag in advance — so be sure to take advantage of this!
Air New Zealand Carry-On Baggage Allowance
Your carry-on baggage allowance is determined by your class of service.
Economy passengers are permitted to carry one piece of carry-on baggage, which must not exceed 7kg, plus one small item, such as a handbag or thin/small laptop.
Premium Economy, Business and connecting Business passengers, plus Airpoints Gold, Elite and Star Alliance Gold members are permitted to carry up to two pieces of carry-on baggage, weighing up to 14kg total with one item up to 10kg, plus one small item.
The total dimensions for any carry-on bag must not exceed 118cm.
If your carry-on baggage exceeds the allowance, it will need to be checked into the hold.
| Class of Service | Size Restrictions | Weight Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | 118cm total | 7kg |
| Premium Economy | 118cm total | Up to 14kg total |
| Business | 118cm total | Up to 14kg total |
| Connecting Business | 118cm total | Up to 14kg total |
| Airpoints Gold members | 118cm total | Up to 14kg total |
| Elite members | 118cm total | Up to 14kg total |
| Star Alliance Gold members | 118cm total | Up to 14kg total |
Air New Zealand Checked Baggage Allowance
Passengers traveling within New Zealand must adhere to the below weight requirements:
- Smart Saver: One checked luggage – 50 lb/23 kg
- Flexi Plus*: Two pieces of checked luggage – 50 lb/23 kg each
- Star Alliance Gold Members (including Airpoints Gold and Gold Elite) Members are allowed three pieces of checked luggage, each weighing a maximum of 50 lb/23 kg.
*For more Domestic Fare Information please visit Air New Zealand Air’s website here
Passengers traveling to Australia, the Pacific Islands or Bali must adhere to the below weight requirements:
- Economy Class: One checked luggage – 50 lb/23 kg
- Premium Economy Class: Two pieces of checked luggage – 50 lb/23 kg each
- Business Class: Three pieces of checked luggage – 50 lb/23 kg each
- Star Alliance Gold Members (including Airpoints Gold and Gold Elite) Members in Economy Class are allowed two pieces of checked luggage and those in Premium Economy or Business are allowed three pieces of checked luggage, each weighing a maximum of 50 lb/23 kg.
Passengers traveling internationally, with our without a connection in the U.S., must adhere to the below requirements:
- Economy Class: One piece of checked luggage – 50 lb/23kg combined
- Premium Economy Class: Two pieces of checked luggage – 50 lb/23 kg each
- Business Class: Three pieces of checked luggage – 50 lb/23 kg each
- Star Alliance Gold Members (including Airpoints Gold and Gold Elite) are allowed two pieces in Economy Class and three pieces in Premium Economy and Business Classes meeting the same requirements.
Passengers traveling internationally to the U.S., must adhere to the first carrier on their ticketed journey’s requirements when traveling with multiple carriers.
Air New Zealand’s Pacific Premium Economy baggage allowance is not recognized by other carriers.
Through check-in or baggage interlining on another carrier, the customer is only permitted the economy class baggage allowance through to their final destination.
Air New Zealand Gold, Gold Elites, and Star Gold customers are eligible for the Star Alliance Priority baggage tag.
Air New Zealand’s Koru and Pacific Premium Economy New Zealand customers are required to have the Koru Priority tag on their baggage.
Air New Zealand Excess Baggage Policy
Air New Zealand allows up to 23kg (50lb) per item before they incur extra costs.
If your luggage exceeds this allowance, you can either purchase a prepaid extra bag or pay the fees for excess baggage at the airport.
Prepaid extra bags can be purchased with your ticket, or up to 30 minutes before a domestic flight and 90 minutes before an international flight.
Excess baggage fees can be paid at the airport on the day of your flight.
You can see a breakdown of Air New Zealand’s fees for excess baggage on this page, which vary depending on your departure location and destination.
If your item exceeds 32kg, you have the option to send your luggage as unaccompanied baggage.
More information about this and the cost can be found on this page.
This is a cheaper option than paying for excess baggage at the airport, but means that your luggage will not travel on the same flight as you.
Please be aware that this option is not available for all destinations due to restrictions in certain countries.
Air New Zealand Sports Equipment
Sports equipment that is less than 2m long and weighs less than 23kg counts as a standard bag.
This includes:
- Bikes (see here for instructions on correct bike packing)
- Skis
- Snowboard
- Surfboard(s)
- Golf bag
- Hang glider
- Windsurfer
If your item exceeds standard bag size and weight, excess baggage charges will apply.
If you wish to travel with an item that exceeds these dimensions, you will need to contact the airline directly.
Air New Zealand Musical Instruments
All musical instruments 1m or less in length count as a standard bag.
If your instrument exceeds this length, oversized baggage charges will apply.
You may also wish to consider booking a seat for your instrument if it is particularly fragile or sensitive to temperature.
CPAP Device:
If you wish to use your CPAP device during the flight it must meet the following requirements:
It must be an Air New Zealand approved model or meet FAA approval and have a manufacturer’s label that indicates it meets those requirements
The device must be able to be stowed in the cabin in a way that meets safety and security regulations.
Maximum combined dimensions are: maximum weight of 7kg (15lbs) and maximum total dimensions (length + width + height) of 115cm (45″)
You must provide us with a minimum of 48 hours notice if you wish to use your device on-board and check in 1 hour prior to general check in.
Air New Zealand MEDA form Part 1 must be completed for anyone wishing to use a CPAP on-board, if your device is not listed Part 1 must still be completed.
Please note that aircraft power is not available on domestic flights please refer to the seat map to check if your aircraft type has in-seat power
What is the baggage allowance for Air New Zealand?
Air New Zealand’s checked baggage allowance is 1 piece of 23 kg for all domestic flights (excluding the flexidate fare which allows 2 pieces).
For international flights, 1 piece is allowed for seat+bag, theworks and economy, 2 pieces for worksdeluxe and premium economy, and 3 pieces for Business Premier.
Each item must adhere to maximum linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm).
How many carry-on bags are allowed for Air New Zealand?
Air New Zealand allows customers to bring 1 personal item for free in addition to 1 standard carry-on piece for economy passengers.
For premium economy, Business Premier, connecting Business Premier, and Airpoints Gold, Elite, and Star Alliance Gold members, the standard carry-on allowance is 2 pieces.
How much is it to add a bag on Air NZ?
The cost of adding a bag to your Air New Zealand flight depends on the flight route.
If added online, the first bag charges are $30 for domestic flights within New Zealand, $55 for select flights to/from Australia and the Pacific, and $90 for all other long-haul flights.
For U.S. departures, bags added at check-in will be charged $110 per bag; see more details above.
What is the baggage weight limit for Air New Zealand?
For carry-on bags, the personal item’s weight is not disclosed, but the standard carry-on can weigh 15 pounds (7 kg) for economy passengers and 30 pounds (14 kg) total, with 1 item weighing up to 22 pounds (10 kg), for all other cabin classes.
All checked bags must adhere to a max weight of 50 pounds (23 kg) and max linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm).