✓ Policy web-verified 2026-07-06
Air Burkina, the flag carrier of Burkina Faso, is a small regional airline — and it carries baggage the old-fashioned, generous way. There is no low-cost stripping here: the cheapest economy fare already includes 30 kg of checked baggage and a 10 kg cabin bag. Business class steps up to 40 kg. For a West African regional carrier flying short hops out of Ouagadougou, that is a comfortable allowance.
The airline was renationalised in 2026 and has been rebuilding its fleet and network, currently serving a compact list of regional destinations — Abidjan, Accra, Cotonou, Bamako, Niamey, Lomé — plus domestic Bobo-Dioulasso. The allowance is defined by weight, not pieces, so you can spread it across bags as you like. The one thing to watch is that a few routes carry their own higher figures, so check what is printed on your ticket.
Quick facts
| Free checked bag (economy) | 30 kg included |
| Business class checked | 40 kg (higher on some routes) |
| Free cabin bag | 10 kg, one piece |
| Infant allowance | 10 kg checked |
| System | Weight concept — spread across bags freely |
| Max per single piece | 32 kg (handler-safety limit) |
| Frequent flyer bonus | CeleStars Gold: +10 kg |
| Network | Regional West Africa + domestic; no Europe routes |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | In economy you are generally allowed one cabin bag plus one small personal item such as a handbag or laptop bag. Air Burkina does not publish a separate weight for it, so keep it modest and within the spirit of the 10 kg cabin limit. |
| Cabin / overhead bag | One bag up to 10 kg, around 56 cm in length (wheels and handles included). Standard liquids-in-cabin rules apply: containers of 100 ml or less. |
Checked baggage & fees
| Economy (base fare) | 30 kg included — no separate bag purchase needed |
| Business class | 40 kg included |
| Ouagadougou ↔ Abidjan (route-specific) | Higher figures apply on some sectors — up to 40 kg economy / 50 kg business have been cited; confirm on your ticket |
| Infant | 10 kg checked |
| CeleStars Gold members | 10 kg extra baggage plus lounge access |
| Max per single piece | 32 kg for baggage-handler safety |
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 Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou – Bobo-Dioulasso) | 30 kg checked + 10 kg cabin in economy |
| Regional West Africa (Abidjan, Accra, Cotonou, Bamako, Niamey, Lomé) | 30 kg economy / 40 kg business; some sectors carry higher route-specific allowances |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | One personal item | 10 kg | 30 kg |
| Business | One personal item | 10 kg | 40 kg (up to 50 kg on some routes) |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
The number that matters here is that 30 kg comes free in economy. That is a full-service allowance on an airline that flies short regional legs, and it is more than most European carriers give you on flights twice the distance. If you are moving between West African capitals, Air Burkina’s included baggage is one of its quiet advantages — you rarely need to buy anything extra.
The catch is consistency. Air Burkina’s allowance is defined by weight rather than by the piece concept European long-haul carriers use, and a handful of routes — Abidjan is the one usually cited — carry their own higher figures. Because the airline has been rebuilding its network and fleet through 2026, the safest move is to read the allowance printed on your specific ticket rather than assume a single network-wide number.
Oversize, sports & special items
No single checked bag may exceed 32 kg, the standard baggage-handler safety limit — so a 40 kg allowance means two bags, not one. Fragile or valuable items (money, jewellery, electronics of real value) should travel in the cabin, not the hold, and cabin liquids follow the usual 100 ml rule. Frequent flyers in the CeleStars Gold tier receive an extra 10 kg allowance and lounge access. For sports equipment or oversized items, arrange it with Air Burkina before you fly.
Frequently asked questions
Does Air Burkina's economy fare include a checked bag?
Yes. Economy includes 30 kg of checked baggage plus a 10 kg cabin bag as standard — there is no separate bag to buy on the base fare.
How much baggage does Air Burkina business class allow?
Business class includes 40 kg of checked baggage, rising to as much as 50 kg on certain routes such as Ouagadougou–Abidjan. Always confirm the figure printed on your ticket.
What is the Air Burkina cabin baggage allowance?
One cabin bag up to 10 kg, roughly 56 cm in length including wheels and handles, plus a small personal item in economy. Standard 100 ml liquid limits apply in the cabin.
Is the allowance measured by weight or by pieces?
By weight. Air Burkina uses the weight concept, so your 30 or 40 kg can be spread across bags as you like — but no single bag may exceed 32 kg for handler safety.
Do infants get a baggage allowance on Air Burkina?
Yes — an infant is allowed 10 kg of checked baggage, more generous than many carriers that give lap infants nothing.
Does Air Burkina fly to Europe?
No. Air Burkina is a regional carrier serving Burkina Faso and neighbouring West African countries — Abidjan, Accra, Cotonou, Bamako, Niamey and Lomé — from its Ouagadougou hub. There are no direct Europe routes, so you would connect onto another airline for onward travel.
Can frequent flyers carry extra baggage?
Yes. Members of the CeleStars Gold tier receive an extra 10 kg of baggage allowance along with VIP lounge access.