✓ Policy web-verified 2026-07-06
Fly Jinnah is a low-cost carrier, a joint venture with Air Arabia, and it prices exactly like one: the fare on the screen buys you a seat and a 10 kg cabin bag, and nothing in the hold. If you turn up expecting a free checked bag because the airline calls itself full of Pakistani hospitality, you will be paying at the counter. Every kilo you put in the hold is bought separately.
The good news is that Fly Jinnah’s hold bags are cheap when you pre-book them online, and the airline sells them in generous 23, 30 and 46 kg blocks that suit the Gulf–Pakistan diaspora routes it flies. The trap is leaving it to the airport, where the price jumps and the only bag you can still buy is the smallest one. Sort your bag when you book, not when you check in.
Quick facts
| Free cabin bag | 10 kg, 55 × 40 × 20 cm |
| Free checked bag | None — every hold bag is paid |
| Cheapest pre-booked bag | 23 kg from PKR 800 (≈€3) each way |
| Checked options | 23, 30 or 46 kg |
| Max per single piece | 32 kg, 158 cm total (L+W+H) |
| At the airport | Only 23 kg sold; rest is excess-rate |
| Model | Air Arabia joint venture — buy-a-bag LCC |
| Best move | Add the bag online when you book |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | A small handbag or laptop bag that fits under the seat is generally accepted at the gate, but Fly Jinnah does not publish it as a guaranteed separate allowance — treat the 10 kg as your firm limit and keep the extra item small. |
| Cabin / overhead bag | One bag up to 10 kg, maximum 55 × 40 × 20 cm including handles, pockets and wheels. This is free on every fare. |
Checked baggage & fees
| Cheapest fare (no bag added) | Zero hold allowance — you fly with cabin bag only unless you buy checked |
| 23 kg (pre-booked online) | From PKR 800 (≈€3) per passenger, each way |
| 30 kg (pre-booked online) | From PKR 1,200 (≈€4) per passenger, each way |
| 46 kg (pre-booked online) | From PKR 1,500 (≈€5) per passenger, each way |
| Bought at the airport | Only the 23 kg allowance is available; anything heavier is charged at excess-baggage rates |
| Max per single piece | 32 kg and 158 cm total dimensions — a 46 kg allowance must be split across two bags |
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 Pakistan (Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, etc.) | Seat + 10 kg cabin only; add a hold bag online |
| Pakistan ↔ Gulf (Sharjah, Dubai, Muscat, Bahrain, Dammam) | Same buy-a-bag model — no free checked bag on the base fare, but the 30 and 46 kg blocks exist precisely for these diaspora routes |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base fare | See note | 10 kg | None |
| Fare + 23 kg add-on | See note | 10 kg | 23 kg |
| Fare + 30 kg add-on | See note | 10 kg | 30 kg |
| Fare + 46 kg add-on | See note | 10 kg | 46 kg (max 32 kg per piece) |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
The single most useful thing to know about Fly Jinnah is the size of the blocks. Most low-cost carriers make you buy 20 kg and then bleed you for every kilo over it. Fly Jinnah sells a 46 kg allowance outright — ideal if you are a worker heading home from the Gulf with a year’s worth of gifts — and it costs a few euros pre-booked. But that 46 kg is not one enormous bag: no single piece may exceed 32 kg, so you will be carrying two bags. Pack accordingly.
And pre-book. Every price above is the online rate. At the airport the airline will only sell you the 23 kg tier, and anything beyond it is charged at per-kilo excess rates that are far less friendly than the block price.
Oversize, sports & special items
Excess baggage — weight above what you have paid for — is charged per kilogram and varies by route; Fly Jinnah does not publish a single flat figure, so check the exact rate for your sector at booking. The maximum any one piece may weigh is 32 kg for handler safety, and total dimensions per piece must stay within 158 cm (length + width + height). For sports equipment or oversized items, contact Fly Jinnah before you travel rather than assuming it fits the standard allowance.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Fly Jinnah fare include a checked bag?
No. The base fare includes a 10 kg cabin bag and nothing in the hold. Every checked bag — 23, 30 or 46 kg — is bought separately.
How much is the cabin baggage allowance?
You get 10 kg free, up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm including handles, pockets and wheels. That measurement is enforced at the gate, so a bag that only just fits at home may not fit here.
What does a Fly Jinnah checked bag cost?
Pre-booked online: 23 kg from about PKR 800, 30 kg from PKR 1,200 and 46 kg from PKR 1,500 — roughly €3 to €5 each way. These are the discounted rates; leaving it to the airport costs more.
Can I buy extra baggage at the airport?
Only the 23 kg allowance is sold at the airport. Anything heavier is charged at per-kilo excess rates, which are far more expensive than the online block price. Always add your bag when you book.
Can one checked bag weigh 46 kg?
No. The 46 kg is a total allowance, but no single piece may exceed 32 kg or 158 cm in combined dimensions. A 46 kg allowance must be split across at least two bags.
Is a personal item allowed on top of the cabin bag?
A small handbag or laptop bag that fits under the seat is generally tolerated, but Fly Jinnah does not advertise a guaranteed separate personal-item allowance. Treat the 10 kg cabin bag as your firm limit and keep any extra item genuinely small.
Why buy the 30 or 46 kg block instead of paying excess?
Because per-kilo excess at the airport adds up fast. If you know you are travelling heavy — typical on the Gulf–Pakistan routes — the 30 or 46 kg pre-booked block is dramatically cheaper than paying for the same weight kilo by kilo at check-in.