✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Here is the rare good-news baggage guide. Cambodia Angkor Air — now flying as Air Cambodia (K6) since its January 2025 rebrand — bundles a 23kg checked bag into every single fare it sells, right down to the cheapest “Promotion” and “Low Budget” tickets. That is not a typo and it is not region-dependent: domestic Phnom Penh–Siem Reap hops, Cambodia–Vietnam shuttles, the China routes and the new longer Asian services all carry the same allowance on the lowest bucket. While Ryanair-style carriers and most of Europe’s full-service airlines now strip the hold bag out of their basement fares, Cambodia’s flag carrier still treats one checked bag as standard kit.
On top of that 23kg piece you get a proper 7kg cabin bag (max 115cm total, i.e. 56 x 36 x 23cm) plus a small personal item — handbag, laptop bag or jacket bag. The catch, such as it is, lives in the excess-baggage column: go over 23kg or want a second bag and the fees climb steeply once you leave the domestic and Vietnam corridors, hitting USD 150–200 per piece on the China routes. Pack to the allowance and a K6 deal fare is genuinely all-in; overpack and the desk will make you pay.
Quick facts
| Cheapest fare checked bag | 1 x 23kg INCLUDED (all routes, all fares) |
| Carry-on bag | 7kg, 56 x 36 x 23cm (115cm total) |
| Free personal item | Yes — handbag, laptop bag or jacket bag |
| Economy/Promotion/Low Budget checked | 1 x 23kg, 158cm total |
| Premium Economy checked | 1 x 32kg, 158cm total |
| Business checked | 2 x 32kg, 158cm each |
| Cabin upgrade to 10kg | USD 20 at the airport (all routes) |
| Max single bag weight | 32kg (heavier not accepted) |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | One small handbag (30 x 20 x 10cm), laptop bag (40 x 30 x 10cm) or jacket bag (114 x 60 x 11cm). Free on every fare. |
| Carry-on bag | 1 piece, 7kg, max 115cm total (56 x 36 x 23cm). Included on every fare. Pay USD 20 at the airport to bump it to 10kg. |
Checked baggage & fees
| Promotion / Low Budget / Economy | 1 x 23kg, 158cm total dimensions — included free |
| Premium Economy | 1 x 32kg, 158cm total — included free |
| Business | 2 x 32kg pieces, 158cm each — included free |
| Excess (domestic) | approx. USD 69 for a 23kg piece, USD 96 for 32kg |
| Excess (Cambodia–Vietnam) | approx. USD 69 (23kg) to USD 85 (32kg) |
| Excess (other international) | approx. USD 100–130 per piece, varies by route |
| Excess (China routes) | approx. USD 150–200 per piece |
| Oversize (over 119cm one side) | USD 80 domestic / USD 100 international per piece |
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 |
|---|---|
| Domestic (within Cambodia) | 1 x 23kg checked included |
| Cambodia–Vietnam | 1 x 23kg checked included |
| Other international / China / longer Asia | 1 x 23kg checked included |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promotion / Low Budget | Yes | 7kg | 1 x 23kg |
| Economy | Yes | 7kg | 1 x 23kg |
| Premium Economy | Yes | 7kg | 1 x 32kg |
| Business | Yes | 7kg | 2 x 32kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
On a cheap Cambodia Angkor Air / Air Cambodia deal fare you actually get the full kit: a 7kg cabin bag, a free personal item, and one 23kg checked bag — no matter whether the deal is a domestic Promotion ticket or a Low Budget seat to China. There is no “Basic, bag-stripped” trap here, which is unusual enough that you should not assume the worst when you see a low K6 price. The bag you need is already in the fare.
The money you might still spend is on excess, not inclusion. If your one bag will tip over 23kg, budget roughly USD 69–96 domestically, but USD 150–200 per extra/overweight piece on the China services — those add up fast and are far cheaper pre-paid online than at the desk. A useful cheap hedge: the USD 20 airport upgrade that lifts your cabin bag from 7kg to 10kg, which can keep a slightly heavy carry-on out of the hold-fee bracket entirely.
Oversize, sports & special items
Any single bag over 32kg is simply refused as checked baggage — split it or ship it. Total dimensions are capped at 320cm, and anything over 119cm on a single side triggers the oversize fee (USD 80 domestic, USD 100 international) on top of weight. Sports equipment, musical instruments and similar bulky items travel as checked baggage within these limits; an instrument too valuable or fragile for the hold should be bought a seat or kept within the 7kg cabin allowance. Liquids in carry-on follow the standard 100ml-container rule.
2025/2026 note: the airline rebranded from Cambodia Angkor Air to Air Cambodia on 1 January 2025, with a new Giant Ibis logo and livery, and is expanding its A320/A321 and ATR 72-600 fleet on new China, Japan and Thailand routes. The baggage rules above are unchanged through 2026 and apply under both the old and new names — your booking may still show “Cambodia Angkor Air” or “K6”.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Cambodia Angkor Air fare include a checked bag?
Yes. The lowest Promotion and Low Budget fares include one free 23kg checked bag (158cm total dimensions) on every route — domestic, Cambodia–Vietnam and international alike. This is unusually generous compared with most budget and European full-service carriers.
Does checked-bag inclusion change between domestic and international routes?
No. Unlike many carriers, Air Cambodia (K6) includes the same 1 x 23kg checked allowance on the cheapest fare for domestic flights, Cambodia–Vietnam services and longer international routes including China and Japan. Only the excess-baggage fees differ by region.
What is the carry-on allowance?
One cabin bag up to 7kg and 115cm total (56 x 36 x 23cm), plus one free personal item such as a handbag, laptop bag or jacket bag. You can upgrade the cabin bag to 10kg for USD 20 at the airport on any route.
How much is an extra or overweight bag?
It depends on the route. Roughly USD 69–96 per piece domestically, USD 69–85 to Vietnam, USD 100–130 on other international routes, and USD 150–200 per piece on China services. Pre-paying online is cheaper than at the airport desk.
Is Cambodia Angkor Air the same as Air Cambodia?
Yes. Cambodia Angkor Air rebranded to Air Cambodia (still flight code K6) on 1 January 2025, with a new logo and livery. The baggage policy is identical under both names, and bookings may still display either name.
What does Premium Economy or Business get for baggage?
Premium Economy includes one 32kg checked bag (158cm total). Business includes two pieces at 32kg each. Both still carry the standard 7kg cabin bag and free personal item.
What is the maximum weight for a single checked bag?
32kg. Any single piece heavier than 32kg is not accepted as checked baggage and must be split or shipped as cargo. Total bag dimensions are capped at 320cm.
Are oversize or sports items allowed?
Yes, within limits. Bags exceeding 119cm on one dimension incur an oversize fee of USD 80 domestic or USD 100 international, on top of any weight excess. Nothing over 32kg or 320cm total is accepted.