✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
FlyArystan is Kazakhstan’s first ultra-low-cost carrier — Air Astana’s no-frills arm — and its cheapest ticket is exactly that: a randomly assigned seat and one piece of hand baggage, nothing more. There is no checked bag in the base fare, and that holds on every route the airline flies, from a hop across Kazakhstan to its international runs into the CIS, Turkey, the UAE and the Caucasus. The good news for 2026: from 1 March 2026 the free carry-on allowance rose from 5 kg to 7 kg (dimensions unchanged at 56 x 23 x 36 cm), so the cheapest fare now carries a bit more without paying a tenge extra.
FlyArystan runs a strict one-piece carry-on concept: one bag only, and it has to meet the size and weight limit. If you need a checked bag you buy it as a paid add-on or step up to a bundle — there is no region or long-haul loophole here, because FlyArystan simply doesn’t operate long-haul. Budget for the bag before you book; it is almost always cheaper online than at the airport.
Quick facts
| Free carry-on | 7 kg, 56 x 23 x 36 cm (1 piece, from 1 Mar 2026) |
| Carry-on before 1 Mar 2026 | 5 kg, same dimensions |
| Hand Baggage Plus | Upgrade single carry-on to 10 kg (fee) |
| Checked bag in base fare | No — not on any route |
| Checked bag weight | Up to 32 kg per piece, max 158 cm total |
| Max checked per passenger | 62 kg total |
| Comfort bundle | 20 kg checked included |
| Comfort Plus bundle | 32 kg checked + 10 kg carry-on |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | No separate free personal item — FlyArystan allows one carry-on piece only |
| Carry-on bag | 7 kg (5 kg before 1 Mar 2026), 56 x 23 x 36 cm, included on every fare; upgrade to 10 kg via Hand Baggage Plus or Standard Plus/Comfort Plus bundle |
Checked baggage & fees
| Base fare allowance | None — buy a bag or a bundle |
| Weight per piece | Up to 32 kg, max 158 cm (sum of 3 dimensions) |
| Max total per passenger | 62 kg across all paid pieces |
| Typical added bag | Prepaid online (varies by route, date and weight — cheaper online than at the airport, charged in KZT/local currency) |
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 Kazakhstan) | No checked bag |
| International (CIS, Turkey, UAE, Caucasus) | No checked bag |
What each fare includes
| Bundle | Carry-on | Seat | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 7 kg carry-on | Random seat | None |
| Standard Plus | 10 kg carry-on | Seat choice | None |
| Comfort | 7 kg carry-on | Seat choice | 20 kg |
| Comfort Plus | 10 kg carry-on | Any seat + free date change/cancel | 32 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually get on a cheap FlyArystan deal fare: a seat, a 7 kg bag, and that’s the lot. Unlike full-service or even some long-haul carriers, there is no region where the cheapest FlyArystan fare quietly includes a checked bag — the airline flies short and medium routes only, so the same stripped-back deal applies whether you’re flying Almaty to Astana or Almaty to Istanbul.
If 7 kg won’t cut it, you have two moves: add Hand Baggage Plus to push your single carry-on to 10 kg, or buy checked baggage outright. Cheapest of all is to compare the standalone bag price against the Comfort bundle (20 kg) or Comfort Plus (32 kg) at booking — bundles usually undercut buying each service à la carte, and always beat paying at the airport counter.
Oversize, sports & special items
Each checked piece must stay under 32 kg and 158 cm total (length + width + height); a single passenger can carry no more than 62 kg of paid checked baggage in total. Oversize, sports equipment and musical instruments are handled as special/excess baggage and should be arranged in advance through the website, app or contact centre rather than sprung on the gate agent.
2026 change: effective 1 March 2026, FlyArystan raised the free hand-baggage allowance from 5 kg to 7 kg while keeping the one-piece concept and the 56 x 23 x 36 cm size limit — a rare allowance increase for a ULCC, and it costs nothing extra on the base fare.
Frequently asked questions
Does FlyArystan's cheapest fare include a checked bag?
No. The base (Standard) fare includes only a randomly assigned seat and one carry-on of up to 7 kg. A checked bag is never bundled into the cheapest fare on any FlyArystan route — you buy it separately or pick a Comfort/Comfort Plus bundle.
How much free carry-on can I bring in 2026?
From 1 March 2026 the free hand-baggage allowance is 7 kg (up from 5 kg), in one piece sized up to 56 x 23 x 36 cm. FlyArystan allows only one carry-on item, so it must fit both the size and weight limit.
What is Hand Baggage Plus?
A paid add-on that raises the weight limit of your single carry-on bag to 10 kg. It does not add a second piece — FlyArystan keeps a strict one-bag carry-on rule.
How heavy can a checked bag be?
Each checked piece can weigh up to 32 kg and must not exceed 158 cm in total dimensions. One passenger may carry a maximum of 62 kg of checked baggage across all paid pieces.
Which FlyArystan bundle includes a checked bag?
Comfort includes 20 kg of checked baggage; Comfort Plus includes 32 kg checked plus a 10 kg carry-on, any seat, and free date changes/cancellation. The Standard and Standard Plus bundles include no checked bag.
Is it cheaper to add a bag online or at the airport?
Online, every time. FlyArystan requires baggage to be purchased in advance via the website, app, contact centre or an agency, and airport-counter prices are higher. Compare the standalone bag price against a Comfort/Comfort Plus bundle before paying.
Does the checked-bag rule differ on international flights?
No. FlyArystan flies only domestic and short/medium international routes (CIS, Turkey, UAE, Caucasus), and none of them include a checked bag in the cheapest fare. International prices can shift with the currency exchange rate, but the inclusion is the same as domestic.
Can I bring a separate personal item like a laptop bag for free?
FlyArystan’s one-piece concept means a separate free personal item is not guaranteed — you get one carry-on within the 7 kg / 56 x 23 x 36 cm limit. Pack a small bag inside or under your single allowed piece.