✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Book the cheapest Cyprus Airways fare — Economy Basic — and you get more than most low-cost carriers hand you: a 5kg personal item (35×20×20cm) under the seat and a full 10kg cabin bag (55×40×20cm) in the overhead bin, both free. What you do not get is anything in the hold. On a Basic ticket the checked allowance is zero unless you pay to add it.
Cyprus Airways is a short and medium-haul regional carrier flying out of Larnaca and Paphos to Europe, the Gulf and the eastern Mediterranean, so the rules are simple: checked-bag inclusion is set by fare bundle, not by route or region. There’s no long-haul network where the cheapest fare quietly bundles a bag — Basic is bag-free on every route it flies. Step up to Economy Flex and a 23kg checked bag is included; Business Flex adds two 32kg bags and a heavier 15kg cabin allowance.
Quick facts
| Free personal item | 5kg, 35 x 20 x 20 cm, under seat — all fares |
| Free cabin bag | 10kg, 55 x 40 x 20 cm (15kg on Business Flex) |
| Economy Basic checked bag | None — paid add-on |
| Add a checked bag (prepaid) | ~€10 (10kg) to ~€35 (23kg) per direction |
| Economy Flex checked | 1 x 23kg included |
| Business Flex checked | 2 x 32kg included |
| Gate fee (oversize cabin bag) | €50, bag sent to hold |
| Region variation | None — fare-based only |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | 5kg, 35 x 20 x 20 cm — under the seat, included on every fare |
| Cabin bag | 10kg, 55 x 40 x 20 cm — included on Economy Basic and Economy Flex; 15kg on Business Flex |
Checked baggage & fees
| Economy Basic | No checked bag included — must be purchased |
| Economy Flex | 1 x 23kg (max 203cm total dimensions) |
| Business Flex | 2 x 32kg each (max 203cm total dimensions) |
| Prepaid add-on (Basic) | ~€10 for 10kg, ~€35 for 23kg per direction; rises closer to departure and at the airport |
| Overweight 24-32kg bag | Charged at the higher weight tier (~€35 band) |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic | 5kg, 35x20x20cm | 10kg, 55x40x20cm | None (pay to add) |
| Economy Flex | 5kg, 35x20x20cm | 10kg, 55x40x20cm | 1 x 23kg |
| Business Flex | 5kg, 35x20x20cm | 15kg, 55x40x20cm | 2 x 32kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
On a cheap Cyprus Airways deal fare (Economy Basic) you fly with a personal item plus a 10kg cabin bag and nothing in the hold. That cabin allowance is genuinely good for the price — a real 55×40×20cm trolley, not a slim under-seat bag — so for a long weekend you may not need to spend another cent. The trap is the hold: there’s no checked bag on Basic, so budget the add-on the moment you book.
Adding a bag prepaid is cheap by airline standards: roughly €10 for a 10kg checked bag or €35 for the full 23kg, each direction. Buy it during booking or at least 48 hours out — prices climb in the final hours and again at the airport counter, and an oversize cabin bag stopped at the gate is a flat €50 to gate-check. If you know you need 23kg both ways, price Economy Flex against Basic-plus-bag; the Flex bundle often lands within a few euros once you’ve paid for the bag, and throws in flexibility too.
Oversize, sports & special items
Sports gear (golf clubs, bikes, skis, snowboards, diving kit, rackets, sticks) is accepted as checked baggage up to 32kg per item. Anything over 170cm on a side must be arranged through the Call Centre, and items over 200cm carry an extra ~€75 handling charge on top of the bag fee. A small musical instrument can replace your 10kg cabin bag at no charge.
The current setup reflects Cyprus Airways’ move to fully à-la-carte pricing: Economy Basic was stripped of checked baggage and repriced. Unlike the original 2019 change that left Basic with only a personal item, the cheapest fare now keeps a full 10kg cabin bag, in line with the EU cabin-bag baseline. Checked allowance, weights and fees can vary slightly by route, date and booking channel.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Cyprus Airways fare include a checked bag?
No. Economy Basic, the cheapest fare, includes a personal item and a 10kg cabin bag but no checked baggage. You must add a hold bag for a fee or book Economy Flex, which includes one 23kg checked bag.
Can I bring a full cabin bag on Economy Basic?
Yes. Every Cyprus Airways fare, including Economy Basic, includes a 10kg cabin bag up to 55 x 40 x 20 cm plus a 5kg personal item (35 x 20 x 20 cm) under the seat. Business Flex raises the cabin allowance to 15kg.
How much does it cost to add a checked bag?
Prepaid, roughly €10 for a 10kg checked bag or around €35 for a 23kg bag, each direction. Prices rise the closer you book to departure and are highest at the airport counter, so add it when you book.
Does checked-bag inclusion differ by route or region?
No. Cyprus Airways is a short and medium-haul regional carrier, so the cheapest fare carries no checked bag on any route. Inclusion is determined entirely by the fare bundle (Basic / Flex / Business), not by destination.
What does Economy Flex include?
Economy Flex includes a 5kg personal item, a 10kg cabin bag and one 23kg checked bag (within 203cm total dimensions), plus more booking flexibility than Basic.
What happens if my cabin bag is too big at the gate?
Oversize or overweight cabin baggage caught at the gate is placed in the hold and charged a flat €50 fee. Keep your trolley within 55 x 40 x 20 cm and 10kg to avoid it.
How much checked baggage does Business Flex allow?
Business Flex includes two checked bags of up to 32kg each (each within 203cm total dimensions), a 15kg cabin bag and a 5kg personal item.
Can I carry sports equipment or a musical instrument?
Yes. Sports gear is accepted as checked baggage up to 32kg per item; pieces over 170cm need Call Centre booking and over 200cm add roughly €75. A small instrument can replace your 10kg cabin bag free of charge.
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