Anadolujet Baggage Policy: Fees, Limits and Allowances

AnadoluJet (now rebranded as AJet) allows 8 kg of cabin baggage and between 15–25 kg of checked baggage on domestic flights, depending on your fare package. Excess baggage costs 260 TL/kg online for domestic routes. International allowances vary by package, with Basic fares including zero free baggage.

AJet the airline formerly known as AnadoluJet is one of Türkiye’s most widely used low-cost carriers, operating an extensive network of domestic and international routes out of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW). The rebrand from AnadoluJet to AJet was completed in 2023, yet millions of travelers still search for “AnadoluJet baggage policy” when planning their trips.

What Is AnadoluJet’s Checked Baggage Allowance in 2026?

AJet’s checked baggage allowance depends entirely on your fare package and route. Domestic flights offer the most generous free allowance, while international Basic fares include zero checked baggage. Every single piece of checked baggage is capped at 32 kg, with a maximum total dimension (length + width + height) of 158 cm.

AnadoluJet Domestic Flight Baggage Allowance

AnadoluJet International Flight Baggage Allowance

Important edge case: Infant passengers receive a flat 10 kg checked baggage allowance on both domestic and international flights, regardless of fare package. No cabin baggage allowance applies separately for infants.

Practical example: If you book a Basic international fare from Berlin (BER) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), you have zero free checked baggage and zero cabin baggage only your 4 kg underseat personal item. Adding baggage at the booking stage is significantly cheaper than paying at the airport.

What Are AnadoluJet’s Hand Luggage / Carry-On Rules?

AJet permits one carry-on bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm and 8 kg, plus one underseat personal item no larger than 40 × 30 × 15 cm and 4 kg. Duty-free purchases made at airport shops are excluded from these limits and can be brought on board in addition to your allowance.

What personal items does AnadoluJet allow free of charge?

The following items qualify as a free personal item alongside your carry-on:

• Small handbag or man bag
• Compact photo or video camera
• Tablet or laptop
• Foldable baby stroller
• Umbrella (non-sharp-pointed)

Label requirement (often missed by other guides): AJet requires name and address labels to be attached to both the inside and outside of every carry-on bag. If you check in online or at a self-service kiosk, you must visit an AJet staff member at the boarding gate to have your cabin bag checked and labeled. Bags without labels will not be permitted in the cabin.

Suit covers measuring up to 114 × 60 × 11 cm are counted as cabin baggage and included within your allowance.

What happens if your carry-on exceeds AnadoluJet’s limits?

This is one of the most important gaps other guides overlook. AJet charges an Inappropriate Cabin Baggage Fee of 50 EUR at the boarding gate if your bag does not comply with the size or weight limits. There is no warning the charge is applied on the spot.

• If the bag exceeds the weight limit only: the excess baggage fee applies to the difference (actual weight minus 8 kg), and the bag is moved to the cargo hold.
• If the bag exceeds the size limit: the full actual weight of the bag is charged as excess baggage, and the bag is checked into the hold.

The clear lesson: measure and weigh your carry-on before arriving at the airport. The gate fee is substantially more expensive than pre-purchasing excess baggage online.

What Are AnadoluJet’s Excess Baggage Fees?

AJet’s excess baggage fees vary by route type and the channel through which you purchase. Buying online or via the mobile app is always cheaper than paying at the airport or calling the contact center.

Domestic and Northern Cyprus (Per-Kilogram) Fees

Cost example: A traveler on a domestic Basic fare who arrives with 20 kg of checked baggage (5 kg over the 15 kg limit) would pay 5 × 260 TL = 1,300 TL if purchased online in advance.

International Flights Connecting to Domestic (e.g., Berlin  Istanbul  Izmir)

When your journey includes an international leg connecting to a domestic Turkish flight, a separate fee structure applies. AJet calculates the excess baggage charge for each flight segment independently.

Basic Package:

• First 0–20 kg over the allowance: flat 400 TL (web/mobile/agency or airport)
• Each additional 5 kg beyond that: 1,300 TL (web/mobile/agency) or 1,400 TL (call center/airport)

EcoJet and Flex Package (current allowance 25 kg):

• Each additional 5 kg: 1,300 TL (online) or 1,400 TL (airport/call center)

Premium Package (current allowance 30 kg):

• Each additional 5 kg: 1,300 TL (online) or 1,400 TL (airport/call center)

Key rule: Excess baggage allowance purchased online can be refunded and exchanged up until flight time if unused. However, in connecting flights, no refund is given if the allowance was used on one segment but not the other.

Ercan (Northern Cyprus) Direct and International Connecting Flights

Ercan Airport operates under its own fee schedule:

• Basic, 0–10 kg excess: 300 TL (web) / 350 TL (airport) / 500 TL (call center)
• Basic, 11–20 kg excess: 400 TL / 450 TL / 650 TL
• Each additional 5 kg (all packages): 750 TL / 850 TL / 1,000 TL

What Prohibited and Restricted Items Apply to AnadoluJet Flights?

AJet follows IATA and Turkish aviation authority regulations on hazardous and prohibited items. The following categories are banned from carry-on baggage:

• Firearms and non-firearms: All hot firearms, replicas, toy guns, and ammunition
• Bladed and sharp objects: Knives, scissors with blades over 6 cm, craft tools
• Explosive and flammable substances: Fireworks, lighter fluid, aerosols (beyond personal-use quantities)
• Incapacitating agents: Pepper spray, mace, and similar devices

Liquids in carry-on: Standard international rules apply each container must hold no more than 100 ml, and all containers must fit within a single 1-litre transparent, resealable bag.

Lithium batteries: Spare lithium batteries (power banks, camera batteries) must travel in cabin baggage only. They are not permitted in checked baggage. Each battery must be individually protected against short circuits.

How Does AnadoluJet Handle Special Baggage Categories?

Sports Equipment

AJet transports sports equipment as checked baggage, subject to excess baggage fees if the item pushes your total beyond the free allowance. Equipment must be properly packaged in hard, protective cases. Items like ski equipment, golf clubs, and surfboards require prior arrangement and may incur additional handling fees confirm with AJet directly at ajet.com before booking, as fees are subject to change.

Musical Instruments

Small musical instruments that fit within the carry-on dimensions (55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg) can travel in the cabin free of charge within your allowance. Larger instruments must travel in the cargo hold and are subject to excess baggage fees based on weight.

Pets

AJet’s pet travel policy is not publicly detailed within the baggage allowance pages. Passengers traveling with pets should contact AJet’s customer service directly before booking to confirm current acceptance conditions, carrier requirements, and any associated fees.

How Can You Avoid Surprise Baggage Charges on AnadoluJet?

Most unexpected airport charges come from three avoidable situations:

• Buying excess baggage at the airport instead of online. Online rates are consistently lower. Purchase through ajet.com or the AJet mobile app at the time of booking or any time before check-in closes.
• Ignoring the carry-on label requirement. AJet staff check for labels. Unlabeled bags are denied boarding in the cabin.
• Assuming your connecting flight baggage policy matches your ticket package. On international-to-domestic connections, excess baggage is calculated per segment. A 5 kg excess on a two-segment journey could cost you 2,600 TL online not 1,300 TL.

Three practical packing tips:

1. Use a luggage scale at home. The 32 kg single-piece maximum is firm, and airport repackaging is stressful.
2. Wear your heaviest items onto the plane if you’re close to the weight limit.
3. Check whether your fare package includes cabin baggage before assuming it does. International Basic fares include nothing beyond the underseat bag.

What Should You Do If Your AnadoluJet Baggage Is Delayed or Damaged?

If your checked baggage does not arrive or arrives damaged, file a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) at the airport baggage services desk before leaving the arrivals hall. AJet’s baggage tracing service is accessible via ajet.com. Claims submitted after leaving the airport are significantly harder to process. Keep your boarding pass and baggage tag receipts until your bags are confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AnadoluJet charge for cabin baggage on all fare types?
Yes, on international flights. The Basic package includes zero cabin baggage only a 4 kg underseat personal item. EcoJet, Flex, and Premium packages include one 8 kg cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm. On domestic flights, all packages include 8 kg of cabin baggage.

What is the excess baggage fee per kilogram on AnadoluJet domestic flights?
AJet charges 260 TL per kilogram when purchased through the website, mobile app, or an authorized agency. Paying at the airport or via the call center costs 280 TL per kilogram. These rates apply to domestic and Northern Cyprus routes.

Can I purchase excess baggage on AnadoluJet after check-in opens?
Yes. Excess baggage can be purchased online through ajet.com or the AJet mobile app up until the check-in process closes. Beyond that point, you must pay at an airport counter, where higher rates apply.

What is AnadoluJet’s penalty for oversized carry-on bags at the gate?
AJet charges a flat 50 EUR Inappropriate Cabin Baggage Fee at the boarding gate if your carry-on does not meet the required size or weight limits. The bag is then moved to the cargo hold, and additional excess baggage charges may also apply depending on the actual weight.

Does the AnadoluJet baggage allowance differ for connecting flights?
Yes, significantly. On international flights connecting to domestic Turkish routes, excess baggage is calculated per segment. A flat 400 TL fee covers the first 0–20 kg of excess on the Basic package for international-to-domestic connections, with 1,300 TL per additional 5 kg thereafter when purchased online.

How much checked baggage does an infant get on AnadoluJet?
Infants receive a flat 10 kg checked baggage allowance on both domestic and international AJet flights, regardless of fare package. No excess baggage allowance can be purchased for infant passengers.

Are duty-free purchases counted in AnadoluJet’s carry-on allowance?
No. Duty-free items purchased at airport shops are explicitly excluded from AJet’s cabin baggage regulations and can be carried on board in addition to your standard allowance.

What is the maximum weight for a single piece of checked baggage on AnadoluJet?
No single piece of checked baggage may exceed 32 kg. The maximum combined dimensions (length + width + height) are 158 cm. Bags exceeding these limits cannot be accepted as standard checked baggage.

Can I transfer my purchased excess baggage allowance to another passenger on AnadoluJet?
No. AJet’s policy explicitly states that purchased excess baggage allowance cannot be transferred to third parties. It is linked to the individual booking and passenger.

What happens to unused excess baggage I purchased on AnadoluJet?
Excess baggage purchased outside a fare package can be refunded or exchanged up until flight time if it has not been used. However, on connecting flights, no refund is issued for allowance used on one segment but unused on another even if your total checked weight ended up being less than purchased.