Green Africa Baggage Policy: Fees, Limits and Allowances 2026 

Green Africa allows all passengers 7 kg of cabin baggage (55 x 40 x 24 cm). Checked baggage depends on your fare: gSaver includes none, gClassic includes 15 kg, and gFlex includes 23 kg. Excess baggage costs about NGN 420 per kg online or NGN 500 per kg at the airport.

Green Africa Airways is a Nigerian ultra-low-cost carrier known for making domestic flights affordable and transparent. Founded by Babawande Afolabi, the airline began commercial operations in August 2021 and now connects several Nigerian cities using its fleet of ATR 72-600 aircraft.

What is the Green Africa baggage allowance?

Green Africa’s baggage allowance depends entirely on your fare bundle. Every passenger gets 7 kg of cabin baggage. Checked baggage varies: gSaver includes 0 kg, gClassic includes one bag up to 15 kg, and gFlex includes one bag up to 23 kg. You can add extra weight to any fare for a per-kilogram fee.

Green Africa uses three fare bundles, each with a different baggage entitlement:

The key takeaway: if you book the cheapest gSaver fare and plan to check a bag, budget for baggage separately. For many travelers, paying slightly more for gClassic or gFlex works out cheaper than adding checked weight to a gSaver ticket.

How much does Green Africa hand baggage weigh?

Green Africa allows 7 kg of hand (cabin) baggage for every fare-paying passenger. This is an all-inclusive limit, meaning your carry-on bag, laptop, handbag, and personal items together must not exceed 7 kg. Infants are permitted one carry-on item weighing up to 5 kg.

Many travelers assume a laptop bag or purse sits outside the weight limit. With Green Africa, it doesn’t. The 7 kg cap covers everything you bring into the cabin trolley bag, backpack, purse, and laptop combined.

Real-world example: If your carry-on suitcase weighs 5.5 kg and your laptop bag weighs 2 kg, you’re already at 7.5 kg over the limit. You’d need to move items into checked baggage or remove them before boarding.

What is the Green Africa carry-on size?

Green Africa’s maximum carry-on size is 55 cm x 40 cm x 24 cm. These dimensions apply to all items carried into the cabin, including trolley bags, backpacks, laptop bags, and handbags combined. Any bag exceeding these measurements may be refused at the gate or checked into the hold.

Here’s a quick reference for cabin baggage rules:

• Maximum weight: 7 kg (all items combined)
• Maximum dimensions: 55 cm x 40 cm x 24 cm
• Personal items: Included within the 7 kg limit
• Prohibited items: Liquids over 100 ml, sharp objects, flammable materials, and other restricted goods per aviation security rules

Packing tip: Keep liquids in containers under 100 ml, placed in a clear plastic bag for security screening. Bulky jackets and heavier items can be worn rather than packed to stay within your weight limit.

What are the Green Africa checked baggage rules?

Green Africa checked baggage depends on your fare. gClassic includes one bag up to 15 kg, gFlex includes one bag up to 23 kg, and gSaver includes none. No single checked bag may exceed 32 kg anything heavier must be shipped as cargo. Passengers traveling with an infant get an extra 5 kg checked allowance.

Important checked baggage points:

• gSaver: No free checked baggage; purchase weight as needed
• gClassic: One bag, up to 15 kg
• gFlex: One bag, up to 23 kg
• Infant allowance: One checked bag up to 5 kg
• Maximum single piece: 32 kg (over this is treated as cargo)
• Non-refundable: Unused excess baggage fees, full or partial, are not refunded

If you need more weight than your bundle includes, you can top up your allowance per kilogram, either online or at the airport.

What are the Green Africa baggage fees?

Green Africa’s main baggage fee is for excess or additional checked weight. Extra baggage costs roughly NGN 420 per kilogram when purchased online in advance, or NGN 500 per kilogram at the airport. An infant traveling on an adult’s lap costs NGN 20,000. Booking baggage online is always cheaper.

The airline has noted periodic price adjustments to its excess baggage rates, so treat these figures as a guide and confirm the live rate during booking.

How much are Green Africa excess baggage charges?

Green Africa excess baggage is charged per kilogram: about NGN 420 per kg if pre-purchased online, or NGN 500 per kg if bought at the airport. Buying online saves you roughly NGN 80 for every extra kilogram. Excess fees are non-refundable, even if you don’t use the full allowance.

Because you save on every kilogram, the difference adds up quickly for heavier loads. Here’s how the two options compare:

Cost-saving insight: If you know you’ll be over your limit, always add the weight during online booking or check-in. Waiting until the airport means paying the higher rate and risking longer queues.

How do I add Green Africa extra baggage?

You can add Green Africa extra baggage online when booking your ticket, during web check-in, or at the airport desk on travel day. Pre-purchasing online is cheaper (about NGN 420 per kg versus NGN 500 at the airport). Extra baggage is bought by weight in kilograms, not by piece.

Follow these steps to add extra baggage:

1. At booking: Select your fare, then add extra checked weight before payment.
2. During web check-in: Add weight while checking in online, before you reach the airport.
3. At the airport: Buy any additional weight at the check-in desk at the higher rate.

Remember that a single checked bag cannot weigh more than 32 kg. If your load exceeds that, split it across bags or arrange cargo shipping instead.

How can I avoid Green Africa baggage fees?

Avoid Green Africa baggage fees by packing within your fare’s included allowance, choosing the right bundle for your needs, and pre-purchasing any extra weight online rather than at the airport. Weighing your bags at home before you leave is the simplest way to dodge surprise charges.

Practical strategies to keep costs down:

• Match your fare to your bags. If you’ll check 20 kg, gFlex may cost less overall than gSaver plus paid baggage.
• Weigh bags at home. A cheap luggage scale prevents overweight surprises.
• Wear your heaviest items. Coats and boots worn onboard don’t count toward baggage weight.
• Buy weight online. Save roughly NGN 80 per kilogram by pre-booking.
• Split heavy loads. Keep each bag under 32 kg to avoid cargo handling.

What should I keep in my carry-on versus checked baggage?

Keep valuables, documents, medication, electronics, and anything fragile in your carry-on. Place clothing, toiletries, and non-essential items in checked baggage. Never check passports, cash, or irreplaceable items. Since Green Africa’s cabin limit is a strict 7 kg, prioritize small, high-value essentials for your carry-on.

A simple rule: if losing an item would ruin your trip, carry it with you.

• Carry-on: ID, boarding pass, phone, charger, medication, keys, jewelry, laptop
• Checked bag: Clothes, shoes, toiletries over 100 ml, gifts, non-fragile items

Frequently asked questions

Does Green Africa gSaver include any checked baggage?
No. The gSaver fare includes 0 kg of checked baggage. You must purchase any checked weight separately, either online or at the airport.

What is the maximum weight for a single Green Africa checked bag?
A single checked bag cannot exceed 32 kg. Anything heavier is treated as cargo and cannot be transported as standard checked baggage.

Is a laptop bag separate from the 7 kg carry-on limit?
No. Green Africa’s 7 kg cabin allowance is all-inclusive. Your laptop, handbag, and trolley bag together must stay under 7 kg.

How much does it cost to bring an infant on Green Africa?
An infant under 2 traveling on an adult’s lap costs NGN 20,000 per infant. This applies to one infant per adult.

Do infants get any baggage allowance?
Yes. Passengers traveling with an infant receive one checked baggage item up to 5 kg, plus one carry-on item up to 5 kg for the infant.

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online or at the airport?
Online. Extra baggage costs about NGN 420 per kg online versus NGN 500 per kg at the airport a saving of roughly NGN 80 per kilogram.

Are Green Africa excess baggage fees refundable?
No. Excess baggage fees, whether fully or partially used, are non-refundable, even if you don’t use all the weight you paid for.

What are Green Africa’s carry-on dimensions?
Cabin baggage must not exceed 55 cm x 40 cm x 24 cm, and the combined weight of all cabin items must stay under 7 kg.

Can I check baggage on a gFlex fare?
Yes. gFlex includes one checked bag up to 23 kg, the most generous allowance of Green Africa’s three fare bundles.

What happens if my checked bag is overweight?
If your bag exceeds its allowance, you pay per kilogram for the excess. If it exceeds 32 kg total, it cannot be checked and must be shipped as cargo.