✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Good news if you booked the cheapest seat: Yeti Airlines is a Nepali domestic carrier flying ATR 72 turboprops, and even its lowest Saver fare includes a real checked bag — typically 20 kg of hold baggage plus 5 kg of hand carry. This is not a European strip-it LCC; on a normal trunk route (Kathmandu–Pokhara, Kathmandu–Biratnagar, Bhairahawa, etc.) a cheap ticket already gets you a bag. The thing to watch is not whether you get a bag, but how much it weighs — and that changes dramatically by route and by which fare currency you bought in.
The two big asterisks: the high-altitude STOL sectors — Lukla (the Everest gateway) and Jomsom — cap checked baggage at just 10 kg + 5 kg hand carry, weight-restricted by the short mountain airstrips, not by your fare. And USD-priced fares carry more weight than equivalent NPR fares: a USD ticket can include 30 kg on the top bundle versus 25 kg on the NPR side. The rock-bottom Promotional fare strips you down to 10 kg + 5 kg even on a normal route, so read the fare name, not just the price.
Quick facts
| Cheapest fare (Saver) checked | 20 kg included (normal routes) |
| Free hand carry | 5 kg, approx 55 x 40 x 20 cm |
| Lukla / Jomsom limit | 10 kg checked + 5 kg hand |
| Promotional fare | 10 kg checked + 5 kg hand |
| USD fares | 20 / 25 / 30 kg by bundle |
| NPR fares | 20 / 25 kg by bundle |
| Excess baggage | approx NPR 75-195/kg (~USD 1/kg) |
| Aircraft | ATR 72 turboprop, domestic Nepal only |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Hand carry / cabin bag | 5 kg, approx 55 x 40 x 20 cm — included on every fare, all routes |
| Personal item | Small under-seat item allowed within the 5 kg hand-carry limit; Yeti does not publish a separate free personal item |
Checked baggage & fees
| Saver / cheapest fare (normal route) | 20 kg checked + 5 kg hand carry |
| Lukla & Jomsom (all fares) | 10 kg checked + 5 kg hand carry |
| Promotional fare | 10 kg checked + 5 kg hand carry |
| Weight limit per piece | Hold bag generally 20 kg max on standard routes; mountain sectors lower |
| Excess baggage fee | Charged per kg by sector, roughly NPR 75-195/kg (about USD 1/kg) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Standard domestic routes (Pokhara, Biratnagar, Bhairahawa, etc.) | 20 kg checked included (Saver), 5 kg hand |
| Lukla & Jomsom mountain sectors | 10 kg checked included + 5 kg hand (airstrip-limited) |
| Promotional fare (any route) | 10 kg checked included + 5 kg hand |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Flexi (N) – USD | 5 kg | included | 30 kg |
| Flexi (Y) – USD | 5 kg | included | 25 kg |
| Flexi (G) – USD | 5 kg | included | 20 kg |
| Super Flexi (N) – NPR | 5 kg | included | 25 kg (20 kg Janakpur/Simara) |
| Flexi (Y/G) – NPR | 5 kg | included | 20 kg |
| Saver (F/S/H/E) – NPR | 5 kg | included | 20 kg |
| Promotional | 5 kg | included | 10 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually get on a cheap Yeti deal fare: unlike a budget European carrier, Yeti’s cheap Saver ticket on a normal domestic route already includes 20 kg of checked baggage plus 5 kg of hand carry — you almost never need to buy a bag separately. The trap is the Promotional fare, which looks identical in price terms but drops you to 10 kg checked. If you bought one of those and need more, you’ll pay excess at roughly NPR 75-195 per kg (about USD 1/kg) at check-in — cheap by global standards, but pay it at the counter and bring rupees.
The real budgeting issue is the mountain routes. Heading to Lukla or Jomsom for a trek? You are hard-capped at 10 kg checked + 5 kg hand regardless of how much you paid, because the short high-altitude airstrips dictate it. Trekkers routinely exceed this — plan to pay per-kg excess, stash gear in Kathmandu, or use a porter/cargo arrangement. If weight matters for your trip, a USD-priced Super Flexi fare (30 kg) buys you the most allowance on the routes where it applies.
Oversize, sports & special items
Oversize, sports and trekking gear: Yeti carries standard trekking equipment as part of your weight allowance — there is no separate sports-gear bundle, so a backpack, duffel and trekking poles all count toward your kg limit, and on Lukla/Jomsom that 10 kg ceiling fills fast. Oversize or excess items are accepted subject to space and the per-kg excess charge; very heavy or bulky cargo may be shipped separately. Lithium batteries, power banks and trekking stove fuel follow standard aviation dangerous-goods rules.
2025/2026 notes: Yeti continues to operate an all-ATR 72 turboprop domestic network across Nepal. The fare-bundle structure (Super Flexi / Flexi / Saver / Promotional, split between NPR and USD pricing) and the Lukla/Jomsom 10 kg cap remain in force. Allowances and excess rates vary by route, sector and booking channel.
Frequently asked questions
Does Yeti Airlines' cheapest fare include a checked bag?
Yes. On standard domestic routes, even the cheapest Saver fare includes 20 kg of checked baggage plus 5 kg of hand carry. The exception is the Promotional fare, which includes only 10 kg checked, and the Lukla/Jomsom mountain routes, which are capped at 10 kg checked on every fare.
How much hand baggage can I take on Yeti Airlines?
5 kg of hand carry is included on every fare and every route, with maximum dimensions around 55 x 40 x 20 cm. This is consistent across all fare bundles — the differences are all in checked allowance.
What is the baggage limit for Lukla and Jomsom flights?
Both Lukla (the Everest gateway) and Jomsom are limited to 10 kg of checked baggage plus 5 kg of hand carry, regardless of which fare you bought. The short, high-altitude STOL airstrips dictate this — it is not a fare restriction.
Why do USD fares have more baggage than NPR fares?
Yeti prices fares in both NPR (for Nepali residents/SAARC) and USD (often for foreign tourists), and the USD bundles carry higher allowances — up to 30 kg on Super Flexi versus 25 kg on the NPR equivalent. Check which currency and bundle you booked.
How much does excess baggage cost on Yeti Airlines?
Excess is charged per kg by sector, roughly NPR 75 to 195 per kg (about USD 1 per kg). It is inexpensive by global standards but is paid at the check-in counter — carry Nepali rupees.
Can I bring trekking gear and a backpack?
Yes, but it all counts toward your weight allowance — there is no separate sports or trekking-gear bundle. On Lukla and Jomsom flights, the 10 kg ceiling fills quickly with a full pack, so plan for excess fees, leave gear in Kathmandu, or arrange a porter/cargo solution.
What is the Promotional fare's baggage allowance?
Promotional fares include only 10 kg checked plus 5 kg hand carry — the lowest allowance Yeti offers on a normal route. If you need more, you will pay per-kg excess at check-in.
Does Yeti Airlines fly international routes?
No. Yeti Airlines operates domestic flights within Nepal only, on ATR 72 turboprops. There are no intercontinental or transborder routes, so the baggage rules are purely domestic and route/altitude-driven.