Yeti Airlines offers a free checked baggage allowance of 20–30 kg depending on your fare class, plus a 5 kg hand carry on all domestic routes. Extra baggage is charged per kg and varies by sector, ranging from NPR 90 to NPR 250 per kg. Foreign nationals (USD fare) receive a higher free allowance than Nepali/Indian nationals (NPR fare) in the same fare class.

Packing for a Yeti Airlines flight without knowing the baggage rules is how unexpected airport fees happen. Nepal’s leading domestic carrier connects Kathmandu to destinations like Pokhara, Biratnagar, Nepalgunj, and Bhadrapur routes that trekkers, business travelers, and local commuters rely on daily. Each route, and each fare class, carries its own baggage rules.

What Is Yeti Airlines’ Free Checked Baggage Allowance?

Yeti Airlines’ free checked baggage allowance depends on your fare class and nationality. Passengers on USD fares (foreign nationals) receive a higher allowance than those on NPR fares (Nepali and Indian nationals) within the same fare tier. The standard free allowance ranges from 20 kg to 30 kg of checked baggage, plus 5 kg of hand carry across all fare categories.

Yeti Airlines Baggage Allowance by Fare Class (USD Fare  Foreign Nationals)

Yeti Airlines Baggage Allowance Domestic (NPR Fare  Nepali/Indian Nationals)

Important exception: On NPR Super Flexi tickets, the baggage allowance drops to 20 kg (instead of 25 kg) for flights to and from Janakpur and Simara. Most competitor guides overlook this entirely.

Promotional fare passengers are often the most surprised at the airport. This fare class only includes 10 kg of checked baggage and 5 kg of hand carry a total of 15 kg. If you’ve booked a promotional ticket and are traveling with standard luggage, budget for excess baggage fees before you arrive.

Children (ages 2–11): Receive 20 kg checked baggage + 5 kg hand carry across all fare categories.
Infants (below 2 years): Infant tickets do not include a free checked baggage allowance.

What Is the Yeti Airlines Hand Baggage Allowance?

All Yeti Airlines passengers are entitled to 5 kg of free hand carry (cabin baggage) on every route and in every fare class. This applies to adults, children, seniors, and differently abled passengers equally. The hand carry limit does not change based on fare class or nationality.

Yeti Airlines Cabin Baggage Size (Dimensions)

Your carry-on bag must fit within the following dimensions:

• Maximum size: 55 cm × 40 cm × 20 cm
• Maximum weight: 5 kg
• Number of items: One cabin bag per passenger

Your bag must fit in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you. Any carry-on that exceeds these size or weight limits will be re-tagged as checked baggage and may incur excess charges if your free allowance is already used.

How Much Is the Yeti Airlines Extra Baggage Charge Per Kg?

Yeti Airlines charges excess baggage on a per-kilogram basis, and the rate depends on which sector you’re flying. Extra baggage fees apply when your total checked baggage exceeds the free allowance for your fare class.

Yeti Airlines Extra Baggage Charge Per Kg by Sector (NPR)

(Source: Yeti Airlines official extra baggage charges page)

Cost breakdown examples:

• Traveling KTM  Pokhara with 5 kg excess: 5 × NPR 125 = NPR 625
• Traveling KTM  Nepalgunj with 8 kg excess: 8 × NPR 250 = NPR 2,000
• Traveling KTM  Biratnagar with 3 kg excess: 3 × NPR 200 = NPR 600

These charges apply at the airport. There is no option to pre-purchase excess baggage online through Yeti Airlines at this time, which means paying at the counter is the only route and surprises are more expensive when you’re rushing to make a flight.

What Are the Yeti Airlines Overweight and Oversized Baggage Rules?

Yeti Airlines operates ATR 72 aircraft on most of its domestic routes. These are smaller regional aircraft, which means there are practical weight restrictions beyond what your fare class permits. Any baggage that exceeds your free allowance will be charged at the per-kg excess rate for your sector. Items that are oversized meaning they cannot be loaded into the aircraft hold due to dimensions may be refused or rescheduled as cargo.

For trekking gear and sporting equipment: Items like trekking poles are generally accepted as checked baggage. However, given the smaller aircraft used on routes to mountain airstrips, passengers traveling to remote destinations should contact Yeti Airlines directly before assuming oversized gear will be accepted.

Hazardous and prohibited items (in both cabin and checked baggage) include:

• Compressed gases and flammable aerosols
• Explosives, fireworks, and easily ignited materials
• Corrosives such as acids and wet cell batteries
• Radioactive and magnetic materials
• Mercury

Do Discounted Passengers Get Different Baggage Allowances?

Senior citizens and differently abled passengers receive discounts on the ticket price itself not additional baggage. Their checked baggage allowance follows the same fare class rules as standard adult passengers.

• Senior citizens (Nepali nationals): Eligible for 50%–80% fare discounts depending on age (70+ = 50%, 75+ = 70%, 80+ = 80%), but the baggage allowance remains tied to their purchased fare class.
• Differently abled passengers: Entitled to a 50% fare discount but receive the same baggage allowance as their fare class dictates.
• Children (2–11 years): The 33% child discount applies to Super Flexi and Flexi (Y) fares only. Baggage remains fixed at 20 kg + 5 kg hand carry.

How Does Yeti Airlines Compare to Buddha Air on Baggage?

This is a content gap most blogs don’t address. Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines’ main domestic competitor, uses a similar per-kg excess charge system. Here’s a quick comparison on commonly flown routes:

Yeti Airlines charges less per kg on excess baggage on most of these routes. The cabin baggage dimensions and weight limit (5 kg, 55 × 40 × 20 cm) are identical between the two airlines.

What Happens If Your Baggage Is Lost or Delayed?

Yeti Airlines handles lost or delayed baggage through its lost and found process. If your luggage does not arrive at your destination, report it immediately at the airport to a Yeti Airlines representative before leaving the terminal. You can also submit a lost item report through the airline’s website at yetiairlines.com/lost-and-found.

For baggage-related inquiries, contact Yeti Airlines directly:

• Phone: +977-01-5970074 | +977 9704001010
• Email: cs@yetiairlines.com

Tips for Avoiding Extra Baggage Fees on Yeti Airlines

• Weigh your bag before leaving home. Airport scales may differ slightly, but knowing your bag’s weight prevents surprises.
• Choose your fare class carefully. If you’re carrying 22–25 kg, selecting NPR Super Flexi instead of Flexi (Y) gives you 5 extra kg free on most routes.
• Promotional fares are cheapest but costliest if you overpack. With only 10 kg of free checked baggage, a heavily packed suitcase on a KTM–Nepalgunj route can easily add NPR 1,500–2,500 at the counter.
• Wear your heaviest items on board. Layers, boots, and jackets don’t count toward baggage weight.
• Use a luggage scale, not guesswork. Even 1 kg over the limit adds to your bill at airports with strict enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much luggage is allowed on Yeti Airlines?
Yeti Airlines allows 20–30 kg of free checked baggage depending on your fare class and nationality, plus 5 kg of hand carry. Foreign nationals on Super Flexi fares receive up to 30 kg; Nepali/Indian nationals on the same fare receive 25 kg. Promotional fare tickets include only 10 kg of checked baggage.

What is the Yeti Airlines hand baggage size limit?
Yeti Airlines permits one carry-on bag per passenger with a maximum weight of 5 kg and dimensions not exceeding 55 × 40 × 20 cm. This limit applies to all fare classes and passenger types.

How much does Yeti Airlines charge per kg for extra baggage on the KTM–Pokhara route?
Yeti Airlines charges NPR 125 per kg for extra baggage on the Kathmandu to Pokhara route (and vice versa). If you’re 4 kg over your limit, the total excess charge would be NPR 500.

Do Yeti Airlines promotional fare tickets include checked baggage?
Yes, but only 10 kg of checked baggage and 5 kg of hand carry a total of 15 kg. This is significantly lower than standard fare allowances, making it the most expensive fare class for passengers with heavy luggage.

Is there a Yeti Airlines baggage exception for Janakpur and Simara routes?
Yes. On NPR Super Flexi tickets, the free checked baggage allowance for flights to and from Janakpur and Simara is capped at 20 kg instead of the standard 25 kg that applies on other routes.

What is the free baggage allowance for children on Yeti Airlines?
Children aged 2–11 years receive 20 kg of free checked baggage plus 5 kg hand carry across all fare categories, regardless of the adult baggage allowance for that fare class.

Does Yeti Airlines allow infants to check in baggage for free?
No. Infant tickets (below 2 years) do not include a free checked baggage allowance. Any baggage for an infant must be included within the accompanying adult’s free allowance or paid for as excess baggage.

Which Yeti Airlines route has the highest extra baggage charge per kg?
The Kathmandu–Nepalgunj (KEP) route carries the highest excess baggage rate at NPR 250 per kg. The lowest rate is NPR 90 per kg on the Kathmandu–Simara route.

Can I pre-purchase extra baggage online for Yeti Airlines flights?
As of the latest available information, Yeti Airlines does not offer an online pre-purchase option for excess baggage. Excess baggage fees are paid at the airport check-in counter on the day of travel.

What should I do if my baggage is lost on a Yeti Airlines flight?
Report lost baggage immediately to a Yeti Airlines representative at the airport before leaving the terminal. You can also file a report online at yetiairlines.com/lost-and-found or contact the airline at cs@yetiairlines.com or +977-01-5970074.