✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Here’s the good news, and it’s better than most low-cost carriers will give you: even the cheapest Azul fare (the entry-level fare confusingly just called “Azul”) lets you bring a real cabin bag — one carry-on up to 10 kg at 55 x 35 x 25 cm, plus a personal item that slides under the seat. You don’t have to fight for overhead space or buy your way onto the plane with luggage. That alone puts Azul ahead of the Ryanair/Wizz school of pay-for-everything.
The catch is the hold. The cheapest Azul fare includes zero checked bags — if you’re flying with more than a carry-on, you’re paying. The fix is usually cheap: the Mais Azul fare bundles a 23 kg checked bag and is often only ~US$20 more than the bare fare, which beats buying the bag à la carte at the airport. Know which one you’re booking before you click, because adding the bag later — especially at the check-in desk — costs noticeably more.
Quick facts
| Cheapest fare includes | 1 cabin bag (10 kg) + 1 personal item, no checked bag |
| Personal item | Under-seat item, approx. 43 x 34 x 22 cm |
| Cabin/carry-on bag | 55 x 35 x 25 cm, up to 10 kg — included on ALL fares |
| First checked bag | Free on Mais Azul; paid add-on on the basic Azul fare |
| Checked bag weight | Up to 23 kg standard; 32 kg max per piece (excess fees apply) |
| Checked bag size | 158 cm total (L+W+H) |
| Add a bag (basic Azul fare) | From ~US$9.58 / €8.68 online, more at the airport |
| Cheapest bundle upgrade | Mais Azul often only ~US$20 more — beats à la carte |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | Approx. 43 x 34 x 22 cm — fits under the seat in front. Included on every fare. |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | 55 x 35 x 25 cm (155 cm total), up to 10 kg — included on every fare, even the cheapest Azul fare. |
Checked baggage & fees
| Cheapest 'Azul' fare | No checked bag included — add online from ~US$9.58 / €8.68, or ~US$28.73 / €26.05 at the airport |
| Mais Azul fare | 1 checked bag up to 23 kg included free |
| Standard weight limit | Up to 23 kg per piece; 32 kg absolute max (excess fee over 23 kg) |
| Size limit | 158 cm total dimensions (L+W+H) |
| 2nd checked bag | ~US$23.94 / €21.71 online; ~US$33.52 / €30.39 at airport |
| 3rd-5th checked bags | ~US$31.12 / €28.22 online; ~US$52.67 / €47.76 at airport |
| Brazil domestic extra bag | From ~R$12-R$30 per additional bag |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azul (basic) | Yes | Yes (10 kg) | Paid add-on |
| Mais Azul | Yes | Yes (10 kg) | 1 x 23 kg included |
| Azul Super / Premium Economy | Yes | Yes (10 kg) | 2 x 23 kg included |
| Business (international) | Yes | Yes (10 kg) | Up to 3 x 23 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually get on a cheap Azul deal fare: a 10 kg cabin bag and a personal item, full stop. No hold luggage. The 10 kg cabin allowance is genuinely useful — for a short trip you may never need the hold at all, which is rare on a deal fare. But the moment you need to check a bag, the cheapest Azul fare stops being the cheapest option.
Budget the bag before you book. Adding a 23 kg checked bag to the basic Azul fare runs from roughly US$9.58 / €8.68 online, climbing to ~US$28.73 / €26.05 if you wait until the airport. Better still, price the Mais Azul fare side by side — it folds in a 23 kg bag (plus free seat selection) and is frequently only ~US$20 above the bare fare. On most one-bag trips, Mais Azul is the smarter buy. Pay online and well ahead of departure either way; airport and last-minute prices are the worst you’ll see.
Oversize, sports & special items
Oversize, excess and sports gear: bags over 23 kg or over 158 cm trigger excess fees — roughly US$150 / R$627 on Brazil-USA / South America routes and €150 / R$691 on Brazil-Europe routes (a cheaper ~US$60 / R$250 band applies on shorter regional South American hops). Hard per-piece weight ceilings are around 45 kg on USA/South America routes and 32 kg on Europe routes. Sporting equipment and instruments are carried but count against your allowance and may attract handling/oversize charges — declare them in advance rather than at the gate.
Family note: children under 2 traveling as lap infants get one free stroller, car seat or carrying seat checked per child.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Azul fare include a carry-on bag?
Yes. Every Azul fare, including the basic ‘Azul’ fare, includes one cabin bag up to 10 kg (55 x 35 x 25 cm) plus a personal item under the seat. Only the checked bag is excluded on the cheapest fare.
How much is a checked bag on the basic Azul fare?
Adding a 23 kg checked bag starts at roughly US$9.58 / €8.68 if you pay online in advance, rising to about US$28.73 / €26.05 if you wait until the airport. Prices vary by route and date.
Which Azul fare includes a free checked bag?
The Mais Azul fare includes one 23 kg checked bag plus free seat selection. It’s often only about US$20 more than the basic Azul fare, so it usually undercuts buying the bag separately.
What is the checked baggage weight limit on Azul?
Standard checked allowance is up to 23 kg per piece. You can go heavier up to a hard limit (around 32 kg on Europe routes, up to ~45 kg on USA/South America routes) but anything over 23 kg incurs excess weight fees.
What size can my Azul carry-on be?
The cabin bag must fit 55 x 35 x 25 cm (155 cm total) and weigh up to 10 kg. The separate personal item should be small enough to slide under the seat in front of you, roughly 43 x 34 x 22 cm.
How many checked bags do I get in Premium Economy or Business?
The Azul Super / Premium Economy fare includes 2 checked bags of 23 kg each, and international Business class includes up to 3 checked bags of 23 kg each.
Is it cheaper to pay for an Azul bag online or at the airport?
Online and in advance, always. Airport and check-in-desk prices are significantly higher — paying ahead can roughly halve the fee. Buy at booking or before you reach the airport.
Does Azul charge for an oversize or overweight bag?
Yes. Bags over 23 kg or over 158 cm total dimensions trigger excess fees — around US$150 / R$627 on Brazil-USA / South America routes and €150 / R$691 on Brazil-Europe routes, with a cheaper band on short regional routes.