✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Qanot Sharq, Uzbekistan’s private carrier (IATA code HH), sells its cheapest seats under an XS fare — and on XS you get no checked bag at all. What you carry on is a single small cabin piece (the airline’s own conditions cap hand luggage low, around 5 kg, though booking channels and aggregators often quote 8–10 kg) plus a free personal item up to about 2 kg, and that’s it. If you’re booking one of the rock-bottom Tashkent or Samarkand deal fares, assume you’re flying hand-luggage-only unless the fare rules in front of you say otherwise.
Step up to the standard Economy fare and you get the normal Soviet-legacy allowance: one checked bag up to 20 kg, with the three dimensions adding up to no more than 158 cm. There are no Western-style “Light/Plus/Flex” bundle names to memorise here — the meaningful split is simply XS (no bag) versus everything above it (one 20 kg bag). Always confirm the bag on your actual ticket, because Qanot Sharq explicitly says allowances can vary by route and by fare.
Quick facts
| Cheapest fare | XS — no checked bag included |
| Free personal item | Small bag/laptop/briefcase, up to ~2 kg |
| Cabin bag | 1 piece, ~5 kg (8–10 kg quoted by some channels) |
| Cabin bag size | approx 55 x 40 x 20–25 cm |
| Standard checked bag | 1 x 20 kg (not on XS) |
| Checked size limit | 158 cm total (L+W+H) |
| Heavy-bag threshold | Over 30 kg = excess; over 50 kg = cargo |
| Currency | UZS / USD, varies by route & channel |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | Handbag, laptop bag, briefcase or backpack up to ~2 kg, under the seat — free on all fares (outerwear, medication, baby food and mobility aids also carried free) |
| Cabin / hand baggage | 1 piece, official limit ~5 kg (some channels list 8–10 kg); approx 55 x 40 x 20–25 cm. Infants under 2 get no separate cabin piece except on XS |
Checked baggage & fees
| XS fare | No free checked baggage — bag must be added/paid |
| Standard Economy | 1 piece up to 20 kg |
| Size limit | Three dimensions must total no more than 158 cm |
| Oversize | Over 158 cm total is treated as oversized and surcharged |
| Overweight | Over 30 kg per piece = excess charge; over 50 kg handled as cargo, not baggage |
| Excess / extra bags | Charged at excess-baggage rates that vary by route, date and channel — confirm the price at booking |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | Up to ~2 kg | 1 pc ~5 kg | Not included |
| Economy (standard) | Up to ~2 kg | 1 pc ~5 kg | 1 x 20 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
On a cheap Qanot Sharq deal fare you are almost certainly on the XS tier, which means hand luggage only. You get a single cabin bag (plan for the conservative ~5 kg the airline’s own rules state, not the 10 kg some aggregators advertise — gate weigh-ins on Central Asian routes are real) plus a small personal item. No hold bag, full stop.
If you need to check a bag, the cheapest route is to upgrade from XS to the standard Economy fare, which folds in a 20 kg checked piece — usually cheaper than buying a bag onto an XS ticket after the fact. Add-on excess and extra-bag fees aren’t published as a flat table; they vary by route and booking channel, so price the bag during booking before you commit, and pad your budget for it on top of the headline deal price.
Oversize, sports & special items
Sports gear, instruments and other oversized items follow the standard rules rather than getting a dedicated bundle: anything over 158 cm in total dimensions is surcharged as oversized, and any single piece over 30 kg attracts an excess charge (over 50 kg won’t fly as baggage at all and must go as cargo). Wheelchairs, crutches, walkers and similar mobility aids travel free and don’t count against your allowance.
Reflecting the wider 2025/2026 shift toward stricter cabin limits, Qanot Sharq’s published hand-luggage cap is notably low (~5 kg) compared with the 8–10 kg figures floating around third-party sites. There is no separate “EU 40 x 30 x 20” personal-item standard here; the personal item is simply capped by weight (~2 kg).
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Qanot Sharq fare include a checked bag?
No. The cheapest tier is the XS fare, which is explicitly excluded from the standard checked-baggage allowance — you fly hand-luggage only unless you add and pay for a bag.
How much checked baggage does standard Economy include?
One piece up to 20 kg, with the three dimensions totalling no more than 158 cm. This applies to standard fares but not to XS.
What is the Qanot Sharq cabin baggage allowance?
One cabin piece. The airline’s own conditions point to roughly 5 kg, while some booking channels quote 8–10 kg at around 55 x 40 x 20–25 cm.
Can I bring a personal item for free?
Yes. A small handbag, laptop bag, briefcase or backpack up to about 2 kg is carried free on all fares, along with outerwear, medication, baby food and mobility aids.
What does XS mean on a Qanot Sharq ticket?
XS is the lowest, most restrictive fare. It strips the standard checked-bag allowance, so you only get a cabin bag and a personal item. Deal fares are typically XS.
How do I add a checked bag to a cheap Qanot Sharq fare?
Often the cheapest route is to book the standard Economy fare instead of XS, which already includes a 20 kg bag. Otherwise buy excess/extra baggage at booking — rates vary by route and channel.
What happens if my bag is overweight?
A single piece over 30 kg is charged as excess (heavy) baggage. Anything over 50 kg cannot travel as baggage and must be sent as cargo.
Are baggage fees the same on every route?
No. Qanot Sharq states that allowances and exceptions can vary by destination and fare, and excess fees differ by route, date and booking channel.