✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Georgian Airways sells its cheapest seats as the Economy LIGHT fare, and that fare gives you hand luggage only — one 8 kg cabin bag (115 cm total, the three sides added up) and nothing in the hold. There is no free checked bag on LIGHT, full stop. Step up to standard Economy and you get one 23 kg checked bag included; Business buys you two 32 kg bags plus two 12 kg cabin pieces. So the headline rule is simple: the cheap fare is cabin-only.
The good news is that Georgian Airways flies a short- and medium-haul European and regional network out of Tbilisi (Kutaisi too) — Tel Aviv, the Gulf, Western Europe — and not intercontinental long-haul, so there is no “long-haul includes a bag” twist here. Checked-bag inclusion is decided entirely by which fare you book, not where you fly. Pick LIGHT for the price, then add the hold bag separately and budget for it before you book.
Quick facts
| Cheapest fare (LIGHT) | Hand luggage only — no checked bag |
| Cabin bag | 8 kg, 115 cm total (e.g. 55 x 40 x 25 cm) |
| Economy checked bag | 1 x 23 kg included (standard Economy) |
| Business checked bag | 2 x 32 kg included |
| Business cabin bag | 2 x 12 kg |
| Excess weight | ~EUR 4 per kg over the limit |
| Extra checked piece | ~EUR 50 (up to 23 kg) |
| Inclusion varies by | Fare type, not route |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | No separate free personal item is defined — your allowance is the single cabin bag below, plus small extras like a coat, umbrella or camera |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | 1 x 8 kg, 115 cm total dimensions (around 55 x 40 x 25 cm). Included on every fare, LIGHT included. Business gets 2 x 12 kg. |
Checked baggage & fees
| LIGHT fare | No checked bag — buy in advance |
| Standard Economy | 1 piece up to 23 kg, 158 cm total |
| Business | 2 pieces up to 32 kg each, 158 cm total |
| Excess weight fee | ~EUR 4 per kg (paid at airport) |
| Extra bag (up to 23 kg) | ~EUR 50 per piece, varies by route/channel |
| Oversize (160-208 cm) | ~EUR 100 per piece |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIGHT | Cabin bag (8 kg) | 1 x 8 kg | None |
| Economy | Cabin bag (8 kg) | 1 x 8 kg | 1 x 23 kg |
| Business | Cabin bag | 2 x 12 kg | 2 x 32 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
On a cheap Georgian Airways deal fare you are almost certainly on LIGHT — that’s cabin-only. You get the 8 kg cabin bag and a personal extra or two (coat, camera, umbrella), and that’s the whole hold allowance: zero. If your trip needs anything more than a weekend’s worth of clothes, the price you see is not the price you pay.
Budget to add a hold bag before you fly, not at the gate. An extra checked piece runs around EUR 50 (up to 23 kg) bought in advance, and going over a weight limit is roughly EUR 4 per kg at the airport — the slow, expensive way to do it. On a return trip that’s an easy EUR 80-100 of bag fees on top of a LIGHT fare, so factor it in when you compare the deal against an Economy fare that already bundles the 23 kg.
Oversize, sports & special items
Sports equipment (skis/snowboard, golf clubs, bicycles, fishing gear) and musical instruments are each handled as special baggage at roughly EUR 50 per piece, with a 32 kg ceiling on sports items; a large instrument can instead travel in the cabin if you buy it its own seat. Oversized bags between 160 and 208 cm carry an extra fee of about EUR 100. All excess and special-service fees are non-refundable.
Georgian Airways relaunched scheduled operations in spring 2026 after a period of restructuring, so fare names and exact fees can still shift.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Georgian Airways fare include a checked bag?
No. The Economy LIGHT fare is hand-luggage only — an 8 kg cabin bag and nothing in the hold. You must buy any checked bag separately.
How big and heavy can my cabin bag be?
One cabin bag up to 8 kg and 115 cm in total dimensions (the three sides added together, roughly 55 x 40 x 25 cm). This is included on every fare, LIGHT included.
What checked allowance does standard Economy include?
Standard (non-LIGHT) Economy includes one checked bag up to 23 kg, with maximum total dimensions of 158 cm.
Does checked-bag inclusion depend on the route?
No. Georgian Airways flies short- and medium-haul European and regional routes, with no intercontinental long-haul, so a checked bag depends on the fare you book (LIGHT vs Economy vs Business), not the destination.
How much is an extra checked bag?
Roughly EUR 50 per piece for up to 23 kg when added in advance; heavier pieces and oversize bags cost more. Overweight is charged around EUR 4 per kg at the airport, so pre-pay where you can.
What does Business class include?
Business includes two checked bags up to 32 kg each (158 cm) plus two cabin pieces up to 12 kg each.
Can I bring skis, a bike or a musical instrument?
Yes, as special baggage — about EUR 50 per piece for sports equipment (up to 32 kg) or an instrument; a large instrument can fly in the cabin if you buy it a seat.
Is it cheaper to add a bag online or at the airport?
Online, in advance. Airport excess-weight charges (around EUR 4/kg) add up fast, and special and excess fees are non-refundable.