✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Here’s the good news Air Albania almost never gets credit for: even the cheapest Economy Promo fare ships with a real, full-size 30 kg checked bag — on every route, including the bargain Tirana-to-Italy and Tirana-to-Turkey deals. That makes it a genuine outlier. Where Ryanair, Wizz and easyJet sell you a seat and nothing else, and where Lufthansa or ITA Basic strip the hold bag on those same short-haul legs, the Albanian flag carrier still hands you 30 kg in the base price. No “bundle,” no upsell screen, no surprise at the gate.
On top of the checked bag you get one cabin bag up to 8 kg (roughly 55 x 40 x 23 cm). The catch worth knowing: some sources describe the cabin rule as one piece only — everything in the main case, no separate handbag or backpack counted as a free personal item. Treat the 8 kg cabin bag as your single carry-on and don’t assume a guaranteed second under-seat item. The real money question on Air Albania isn’t “do I get a bag” (you do) — it’s excess weight, which is charged steeply per kilo.
Quick facts
| Cheapest fare (Economy Promo) | 30 kg checked bag INCLUDED, all routes |
| Cabin bag | 1 x 8 kg, ~55 x 40 x 23 cm |
| Personal item | Not clearly separate — verify at booking |
| Economy checked | 30 kg |
| Business checked | 40 kg |
| Max weight per piece | 32 kg (158 cm total dims) |
| Excess baggage | ~EUR 4-10 per kg, varies by route |
| Max checked pieces | 5 per passenger |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | Not guaranteed as a separate free item — cabin policy is described as one piece. |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | 1 piece, up to 8 kg, approx. 55 x 40 x 23 cm (max ~118 cm total). Included on all fares. |
Checked baggage & fees
| Economy Promo (cheapest) | 30 kg included |
| Economy | 30 kg included |
| Business Promo / Business | 40 kg included |
| Max weight per piece | 32 kg |
| Max single piece dimensions | 158 cm (length + width + depth) |
| Max checked pieces | 5 per passenger |
| Excess / extra weight | Approx. EUR 4 per kg to Italy/Greece/Switzerland/Turkey; ~EUR 6-10 per kg on other routes (varies by route, date and channel) |
Baggage by region & route
Checked-bag inclusion on the cheapest fare can depend on where you fly, not just the fare name. Here is what the lowest fare includes by route:
| Route / region | Cheapest fare includes |
|---|---|
| All routes (Tirana to Italy, Greece, Turkey, Switzerland, UK, Germany, etc.) | 30 kg checked bag included on the cheapest Economy Promo fare |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Promo | Included* | 8 kg | 30 kg |
| Economy | Included* | 8 kg | 30 kg |
| Business Promo | Included* | 8 kg | 40 kg |
| Business | Included* | 8 kg | 40 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually get on a cheap Air Albania deal fare: a 30 kg checked bag and an 8 kg cabin bag — already in the price. This is the rare deal where the headline fare is the real fare and you don’t need to budget a single euro for a hold bag. If you’re packing for a normal trip, you’re done; 30 kg is more than most full-service carriers give you even at full price.
The one thing to actually watch is excess weight. Go over 30 kg and Air Albania charges per kilo, not a flat second-bag fee — roughly EUR 4/kg on its core Italy/Greece/Turkey/Switzerland routes and up to EUR 6-10/kg elsewhere (rates vary by route and channel. At those rates an over-stuffed bag gets expensive fast, so weigh before the airport. Also don’t bank on a separate free under-seat personal item: the cabin rule reads as one piece, so consolidate into the 8 kg bag rather than turning up with a backpack plus a handbag.
Oversize, sports & special items
Each checked piece is capped at 32 kg and 158 cm total dimensions — anything heavier or larger is handled as special/oversize baggage and must usually be arranged with the airline in advance, with extra charges. Air Albania allows up to 5 checked pieces per passenger; sports equipment and musical instruments aren’t spelled out in the public summary, so anything bulky (skis, bikes, a cello that needs its own seat) should be cleared with Air Albania directly before you fly rather than assumed.
No major 2025/2026 cut to the base allowance has surfaced — the 30 kg-included Economy Promo remains the standout feature, bucking the broader European trend of stripping the hold bag from cheapest fares. Always re-confirm the exact allowance and excess rates on your specific route at the time of booking, as fees and codeshare rules (operating-carrier baggage policy applies on partner flights) can differ.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Air Albania fare include a checked bag?
Yes. Even the lowest Economy Promo fare includes a 30 kg checked bag on all routes — unusual among budget-priced European tickets, where the hold bag is normally an extra.
How much checked baggage do I get on Air Albania?
Economy Promo and Economy fares include 30 kg of checked baggage. Business Promo and Business fares include 40 kg. The maximum weight for any single piece is 32 kg and the max dimensions are 158 cm (length + width + depth).
What is Air Albania's carry-on (cabin) allowance?
One cabin bag up to 8 kg, approximately 55 x 40 x 23 cm. It’s included on every fare. Note that the policy is often described as one cabin piece, so don’t assume a guaranteed separate free personal item.
Do I get a free personal item on Air Albania?
Air Albania’s cabin policy is described as a single piece, with some sources saying everything must go in the main 8 kg case and no separate handbag or backpack is counted free. Treat the 8 kg bag as your only carry-on unless you confirm otherwise when booking.
How much does excess baggage cost on Air Albania?
Excess is charged per kilo, not as a flat fee. Expect roughly EUR 4 per kg on core routes (Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Turkey) and around EUR 6-10 per kg on other routes. Rates vary by route, date and where you buy.
What's the maximum weight per checked bag?
32 kg per piece, with maximum dimensions of 158 cm total. Anything heavier or larger is treated as oversize/special baggage and needs to be arranged in advance.
How many checked bags can I bring on Air Albania?
Up to 5 checked pieces per passenger, subject to the per-piece 32 kg / 158 cm limits and your fare’s included weight allowance, with extra pieces charged as excess.
Can I bring skis, a bike or a musical instrument?
Air Albania doesn’t publish detailed sports-equipment or instrument rules, so anything bulky should be cleared with the airline before you fly. Oversize items above 32 kg / 158 cm are handled as special baggage with additional charges.