✓ Policy web-verified 2026-07-06
Ceiba Intercontinental is Equatorial Guinea’s flag carrier, flying out of Malabo and Bata across a small Central and West African network — Cotonou, Lomé — plus a single European toehold in Madrid. Its baggage policy is refreshingly generous on paper and refreshingly thin on detail everywhere else, so this guide sticks to what the airline actually publishes and flags the rest honestly.
The headline is good news: Ceiba runs a piece-concept allowance, and Economy gets two checked bags of 23 kg each as standard. There is no visible “basic” or hand-only fare stripping that back. The catch isn’t the bag rule — it’s everything Ceiba doesn’t put in writing, and the EU safety ban that shapes how (and whether) you can actually fly it to Europe.
Quick facts
| Concept | Piece — counted per bag, not by total weight |
| Cheapest fare (Economy) | 2 × 23 kg checked included |
| Business | 2 × 32 kg checked |
| Cabin bag | Allowed — sized at check-in; weight/dimensions not published |
| Personal item | Not separately published |
| Excess bags | Priced per route; 10% off if bought ≥72 h ahead |
| EU status | Equatorial Guinea carriers are EU-banned; Madrid runs via a wet-leased operator |
| Infant items | Cot/diapers/food free up to 12 kg total |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | Not separately published by Ceiba — assume one small item plus your cabin bag, and don't count on it |
| Cabin / overhead bag | Allowed on every fare, but Ceiba publishes no fixed weight or dimensions — size and weight are checked against the airline's own baggage sizers at the airport. Pack to a normal 55×40×20 cm / ~7–10 kg carry-on and you'll be fine; anything ambiguous, confirm at booking |
Checked baggage & fees
| Economy — all routes | 2 pieces × 23 kg each (46 kg over two separate bags) |
| Business — all routes | 2 pieces × 32 kg each |
| Infant travel items | Bassinet, bedding, diapers, bottles and food carried free up to 12 kg total |
| Extra / excess bags | Charged, and the fee “varies from one destination to another” — no fixed figure is published. Buy ≥72 hours before departure for a 10% discount |
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 Equatorial Guinea (Malabo–Bata–Mengomeyén) | 2 × 23 kg Economy — same flat piece allowance |
| Regional (Cotonou, Lomé) | 2 × 23 kg Economy |
| Europe (Madrid) | 2 × 23 kg Economy — but note the flight is operated on a wet-leased EU aircraft, so confirm the allowance on your specific ticket |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
Here’s what makes Ceiba unusual among the airlines we track: it applies the piece concept to every route, including short domestic hops. Most carriers reserve two-bag piece rules for long-haul and drop to a single weight allowance regionally. Ceiba doesn’t publish any such split — the policy page states a single flat 2 × 23 kg Economy figure with no route or fare tiers. Piece means the two bags are counted separately: each must come in at or under 23 kg on its own. You cannot pool them into one 46 kg monster — that bag gets rejected or charged as overweight even though your total is legal.
The honest weakness is everything the airline leaves blank. There is no published carry-on weight or dimension, no personal-item figure, and — critically — no excess-baggage price list. Ceiba simply says extra bags cost money and the amount depends on the route. So budget an unknown, and pre-purchase online at least 72 hours out to claim the 10% discount the airline does advertise.
Oversize, sports & special items
The single most important thing to know before booking Ceiba to Europe: every Equatorial Guinea carrier, Ceiba included, sits on the EU Air Safety List and cannot operate its own aircraft into EU airspace. The Malabo–Madrid service exists only because it is flown on a wet-leased aircraft and crew from an EU-approved operator. That’s not a baggage issue in itself, but it means your Madrid flight may run under a different operating carrier’s conditions of carriage — so verify the exact allowance, cabin-bag rule and any fees on your specific ticket rather than assuming Ceiba’s published policy carries over.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Ceiba fare include a checked bag?
Yes. Ceiba publishes a single Economy allowance of 2 pieces × 23 kg with no visible “basic” or hand-only fare that strips it out. Every Economy ticket the airline sells directly carries two checked bags.
Is Ceiba baggage weight-based or piece-based?
Piece-based. Economy gets two separate bags of up to 23 kg each; Business gets two of up to 32 kg. The two bags are counted individually — you can’t merge them into one heavier bag.
What is Ceiba's carry-on allowance?
Ceiba confirms a cabin bag is allowed and sized against its own baggage moulds at check-in, but it does not publish a fixed weight or dimension. Pack to a standard carry-on (around 55×40×20 cm and 7–10 kg) and confirm at the airport if you’re close to the limit.
How much does an extra bag cost on Ceiba?
Ceiba does not publish a fixed excess-baggage fee — it states the charge varies by destination. There is a 10% discount if you pay for extra baggage at least 72 hours before departure. Confirm the exact figure at booking; Ceiba does not print one.
Can I fly Ceiba to Europe?
Only to Madrid, and only on a wet-leased EU aircraft — because all Equatorial Guinea airlines are on the EU Air Safety List and can’t operate their own planes into the EU. Check the baggage rules on your specific ticket, as the operating carrier’s conditions may apply.
What can I bring free for a baby?
Ceiba carries infant items — bassinet, bedding, diapers, bottles and food — free of charge up to a combined 12 kg.
Does Business class get more baggage?
Yes. Business gets 2 pieces × 32 kg versus Economy’s 2 × 23 kg — the same two-bag count, but a higher weight ceiling per bag.