Air Peace allows 20kg checked baggage in Economy on domestic routes (updated April 14, 2026), 30kg in domestic Business, and 2 x 23kg on most international routes. Carry-on is capped at 6kg domestically and 10kg internationally. Excess baggage starts at ₦1,000 per kg on domestic flights.

Booking a flight with Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline by fleet size? Before you zip up your suitcase, it pays to know exactly what you can bring and what it’ll cost if you go over.

Air Peace connects cities across Nigeria and flies international routes to London, Dubai, Johannesburg, Mumbai, and several West African capitals. Each of these routes carries its own baggage rules, and the airline updated its domestic allowance in April 2026. Getting caught out at check-in can mean surprise fees or repacking in the terminal.

What is the Air Peace baggage policy?

The Air Peace baggage policy sets weight and piece limits for carry-on and checked bags based on your cabin class and route. Domestic flights use a weight concept, while international routes use a piece concept. Allowances range from 20kg in domestic Economy to 3 x 32kg in International First Class.

Air Peace splits its rules into three route types, and each works differently:

• Domestic flights (within Nigeria): weight-based, measured in kilograms per passenger.
• Regional flights (West Africa): piece-based, with a set number of bags per traveler.
• International flights (London, Dubai, etc.): piece-based, with cabin-specific allowances.

Knowing which category your flight falls into is the first step to avoiding excess charges.

What is the Air Peace baggage allowance in 2026?

As of April 14, 2026, Air Peace increased its domestic Economy allowance from 15kg to 20kg per passenger. Domestic Business remains 30kg. International and regional allowances stay piece-based, with Economy travelers typically getting 2 x 23kg and Business getting 2 x 32kg on most routes.

Here’s the full checked baggage allowance by route and cabin:

Note: The Lagos–Dakar–Lagos route allows 46kg in Economy and 64kg in Business. No single bag may exceed 32kg (70lbs) in any cabin.

What is the Air Peace checked baggage policy?

Air Peace checked baggage must be locked and labeled with your name and address, both inside and outside the bag. Each bag has a maximum weight of 32kg (70lbs) across all cabins. Fragile items, electronics, cash, and valuables should never be placed in checked luggage the airline is not liable for these.

A few checked baggage rules that catch travelers off guard:

• Piece concept on international routes: Per-kilogram charges don’t apply. If you exceed your bag count, you pay for a whole extra bag.
• “Ghana Must Go” bags: Polypropylene bags must be bubble-wrapped after acceptance at the check-in counter.
• Connecting flights: Bags are tagged only to your first arrival point. You’ll need to claim and re-check them for onward travel.
• Through-fare rule: If your ticket combines domestic and international segments and the connection is under 30 hours, the international allowance applies to your whole journey.

What is the Air Peace carry-on baggage allowance?

Air Peace allows one carry-on bag plus one personal item per passenger. Domestic and regional Economy travelers get 6kg; Business gets 10kg. International Economy allows 10kg, while International Business and First Class allow 14kg. The carry-on bag must not exceed 45 x 33 x 20cm in size.

Air Peace carry-on weight and size by route:

The maximum carry-on dimension is 45 x 33 x 20cm. If the crew believes your bag won’t fit in the overhead bin, they can ask you to check it so remove valuables first.

What are the Air Peace baggage fees for excess luggage?

Air Peace excess baggage fees depend on your route. Domestic overweight bags cost ₦1,000 per kg, paid at the airport before check-in. Regional excess runs $15 per kg for 1–9kg. International extra bags start at USD 100 in Economy and USD 130 in Business, with each additional bag adding USD 50.

Air Peace excess baggage rates at a glance:

London route excess:

• Extra kg (Economy only): USD 20/kg from Lagos/Abuja to London; GBP 15/kg on the return leg
• Extra bag online (6+ hours before departure): USD 150 (outbound), GBP 100 (return)
• Extra bag at airport: USD 200 (outbound), GBP 150 (return)

How does Air Peace’s progressive pricing for extra bags work?

Air Peace uses an arithmetic progression model for international extra bags. Each additional bag costs USD 50 more than the previous one, on top of your cabin’s starting rate. In Economy, the first bag is USD 100, the second is USD 150, and the third is USD 200 so three extra bags total USD 450.

Here’s a worked example for an Economy passenger with 3 extra bags:

For Business Class, the same USD 50 increment applies but starts at USD 130 (so USD 130, USD 180, USD 230). Buying online before departure is almost always cheaper than paying at the counter.

How do you add extra baggage on Air Peace?

You can add Air Peace extra baggage during booking or later through Manage Booking on flyairpeace.com. For international routes, complete your purchase at least 6 hours before departure to lock in the lower online rate. Purchases made after that deadline are charged at the higher airport rate.

Steps to buy online:

1. Book your flight (or open Manage Booking with your reference and last name).
2. Select the Additional Baggage option.
3. Choose the extra bag you need.
4. Complete secure payment and receive confirmation before departure.

Keep in mind: excess baggage is non-refundable and non-transferable. Baggage pooling is allowed, but only within the same booking reference.

What are the rules for special items and infants?

Air Peace does not accept dangerous goods such as explosives, compressed gases, corrosives, or flammable materials as baggage. Fragile and perishable items should be carried on board, not checked. Infants pay 10% of the adult fare and receive a 10kg allowance, which can be checked or carried on.

Items you should always carry on rather than check:

• Electronics (laptops, cameras, phones, power banks, spare lithium batteries)
• Money, jewelry, and precious metals
• Medication and medical equipment needed in-flight
• Passports and identity documents
• High-value or irreplaceable items

Air Peace is not liable for loss or damage to these items if they’re placed in checked baggage. If a bag is delayed, it’s presumed lost after 7 days on domestic flights and 21 days on international flights.

Tips to make the most of your Air Peace allowance

A little planning saves money and stress at the airport. Try these practical strategies:

• Weigh bags at home. Domestic excess at ₦1,000/kg adds up fast even 5kg over costs ₦5,000.
• Buy extra baggage online. On the London route, an extra bag costs USD 150 online versus USD 200 at the airport.
• Pool within your booking. Traveling with family on one reference? Combine your allowances to balance heavy and light bags.
• Book through-fares wisely. A connection under 30 hours means your international allowance covers domestic legs too.
• Beat the 6-hour deadline. For international extra bags, online rates vanish once you’re inside the 6-hour window.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Air Peace excess baggage on domestic flights?
Air Peace charges ₦1,000 per kilogram for excess baggage on domestic routes, paid at the airport before check-in. For example, a bag that’s 5kg overweight would cost ₦5,000.

What is the Air Peace baggage size limit for carry-on?
Carry-on bags must not exceed 45 x 33 x 20cm. Weight limits are 6kg for domestic/regional Economy, 10kg for domestic Business and international Economy, and 14kg for international Business and First Class.

Did Air Peace change its domestic baggage allowance in 2026?
Yes. Effective April 14, 2026, Air Peace increased the domestic Economy Class allowance from 15kg to 20kg per passenger. Domestic Business Class remains 30kg.

How much does an extra bag cost on the Air Peace London route?
An extra bag costs USD 150 online (Lagos/Abuja to London) or USD 200 at the airport. On the return leg, it’s GBP 100 online or GBP 150 at the airport.

Can I pool my baggage allowance with family on Air Peace?
Yes, baggage pooling is permitted, but only for passengers traveling under the same booking reference. Allowances cannot be shared across separate bookings.

What is the maximum weight for a single Air Peace bag?
No single bag may exceed 32kg (70lbs) in any cabin. In Economy, you can add a maximum of 9 extra kg to a 23kg bag before it reaches the 32kg limit.

Is Air Peace extra baggage refundable?
No. Air Peace excess baggage fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, except where operational changes apply on the airline’s side.

How much baggage does an infant get on Air Peace?
Infants pay 10% of the adult fare and receive a 10kg allowance in either Economy or Business Class. This can be used as checked or carry-on baggage.

When is Air Peace baggage considered lost?
Baggage not located within 7 days is presumed lost on domestic flights. On international flights, the period extends to 21 days.

How do I pay less for Air Peace extra baggage?
Buy extra baggage online during booking or through Manage Booking. For international routes, purchase at least 6 hours before departure to qualify for online rates, which are lower than airport prices.