✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Here is the good news that most low-cost flyers never get to write: on Air Peace there is no stripped-out Basic fare that dumps you at the gate with only a backpack. The cheapest economy ticket already includes a free checked bag on every route Air Peace flies. Domestically inside Nigeria that means 20kg in the hold, and on international long-haul (Lagos/Abuja to London, Johannesburg, Mumbai, Dubai, Guangzhou) it jumps to two pieces of 23kg each in economy. There is no Saver-versus-Flex bundle game here — Air Peace is a full-service Nigerian carrier, and the bag is baked into the fare.
The catch is not whether you get a bag, it is how much bag you get, which depends entirely on the route. A domestic hop gets a single 20kg piece; cross-border regional and intercontinental routes get the generous 2-piece allowance; Dubai gets a slightly fatter 2x25kg; and London has its own per-kilo and per-bag excess pricing in USD and GBP. Cabin allowance is also unusually generous for international travel — 10kg of carry-on plus a personal item in economy, versus the stingy 6kg on domestic and regional flights.
Quick facts
| Cheapest fare checked bag | Always included (20kg domestic, 2x23kg intl) |
| Personal item | Handbag / laptop bag (2kg domestic, up to 4kg intl) |
| Cabin bag | 6kg domestic/regional, 10kg international (45x33x20 cm) |
| Checked – domestic | 1 x 20kg economy / 30kg business |
| Checked – international | 2 x 23kg economy / 2 x 32kg business |
| Dubai route | 2 x 25kg economy |
| Domestic excess | N1,000 per kg |
| International excess bag | From USD 100 per extra bag |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item (domestic/regional) | Handbag, purse or laptop bag, max 2kg |
| Personal item (international) | Small handbag, max 4kg |
| Cabin bag – Economy (domestic/regional) | 1 piece, 6kg, 45 x 33 x 20 cm |
| Cabin bag – Economy (international) | 1 piece, 10kg, 45 x 33 x 20 cm |
| Cabin bag – Business (domestic/regional) | 1 piece, 10kg, 45 x 33 x 20 cm |
| Cabin bag – Business/First (international) | 1 piece, 14kg + small handbag |
Checked baggage & fees
| Domestic Economy | 1 x 20kg included |
| Domestic Business | 1 x 30kg included |
| Regional Economy | 2 x 23kg included |
| International Economy (London/JNB/Mumbai) | 2 x 23kg included |
| International Economy (Dubai) | 2 x 25kg included |
| International Business | 2 x 32kg included |
| International First | 3 x 32kg included |
| Domestic excess weight | N1,000 per kg at the airport |
| Extra bag (regional/intl) | From USD 100 per piece |
| Extra bag online (Lagos/Abuja-London) | USD 150 per 23kg/32kg piece |
| Extra bag at airport (Lagos/Abuja-London) | USD 200 per 23kg/32kg piece |
| Mumbai excess bag | USD 220 per bag |
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 Nigeria) | 1 x 20kg checked included |
| Regional (West/Central Africa) | 2 x 23kg checked included |
| International – London / Johannesburg / Mumbai | 2 x 23kg checked included |
| International – Dubai | 2 x 25kg checked included |
| Business / First (all routes) | 2-3 x 32kg checked included |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
On a cheap Air Peace deal fare you are not getting robbed on baggage — that is the headline. Unlike a Wizz, Ryanair or even a transatlantic Basic Economy ticket, the lowest Air Peace economy fare still carries a real checked allowance. Book a deal Lagos-London and you walk on with two 23kg bags plus a 10kg cabin bag at no extra cost. That is a 56kg total allowance on the cheapest seat, which makes Air Peace one of the most luggage-friendly options out of Nigeria.
What you actually need to budget for is going over the allowance, not getting one in the first place. Domestically, anything past 20kg is charged at a brutal N1,000 per kilo at the airport, so weigh before you go. On London routes a third bag is USD 150-200 (or GBP 100-150 from the UK side), and Mumbai excess is the steepest at USD 220 a bag. If you are a heavy packer, buy the extra piece online before you fly — the airport price is consistently the punitive one.
Oversize, sports & special items
Sports equipment, musical instruments and other oversized items are accepted as checked baggage subject to weight limits and excess charges; large instruments may need their own seat. Valuables — electronics, money, jewellery, medication and travel documents — must travel in the cabin, never the hold, and Air Peace explicitly disclaims liability for them if checked. Traditional matted/woven bags (a common sight on West African routes) must be securely wrapped and clearly labelled with the passenger’s full name and booking reference or they will be refused.
The current baggage policy carries an effective date of 10 March 2026. The main route-specific quirk to watch is the Dubai allowance, which sits at 2x25kg in economy rather than the standard 2x23kg, and the London route’s separate per-kilo top-up pricing (up to 9 extra kg in economy at USD 20/kg outbound or GBP 15/kg from the UK).
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Air Peace fare include a checked bag?
Yes. Air Peace does not sell a no-bag Basic fare. Every economy ticket includes a free checked allowance — 20kg on domestic flights and two pieces of 23kg each on international routes.
How much checked baggage do I get Lagos to London in economy?
Two pieces of 23kg (50lbs) each, included in the fare, plus a 10kg cabin bag and a small personal item. Business gets 2x32kg and First 3x32kg.
What is the Air Peace domestic baggage allowance?
20kg checked in Economy and 30kg in Business on flights within Nigeria, plus a 6kg cabin bag. Excess weight is charged at N1,000 per kilogram at the airport.
How big can my Air Peace carry-on be?
Cabin bags must fit 45 x 33 x 20 cm. Weight is 6kg in economy on domestic/regional flights but 10kg in economy on international flights, plus a personal item.
What does an extra checked bag cost on Air Peace?
From USD 100 per piece on most international/regional routes. On Lagos/Abuja-London it is USD 150 online or USD 200 at the airport; Mumbai excess bags are USD 220 each.
Is the Dubai baggage allowance different?
Yes. The Dubai route gives a slightly higher 2x25kg in economy, versus the standard 2x23kg on London, Johannesburg and Mumbai routes. Business stays at 2x32kg.
Can I add extra kilos instead of a whole extra bag?
On the London route economy passengers can buy up to 9 extra kilos at USD 20/kg (Lagos/Abuja-London) or GBP 15/kg (London-Lagos/Abuja). Other routes charge per extra bag, not per kilo.
How much does an infant get?
Infants are allowed a maximum of 10kg of checked luggage in either Economy or Business Class.