✓ Policy web-verified 2026-07-06
FLYONE is the low-cost carrier behind two operations that share one baggage policy and the IATA code 3F: FlyOne Moldova out of Chisinau and FLYONE Armenia out of Yerevan, plus a busy base in Bucharest. Like every ultra-low-cost airline, its headline fare is cheap because it has been stripped down to the seat. On the two cheapest fares the only thing that flies free is what you can fit in the overhead: no checked bag is included unless you pay for it or buy up to a higher bundle.
The good news is that the free cabin allowance is more generous than the Ryanair-style "handbag only" trap. Every FLYONE passenger, on every fare, keeps a full-size 40 x 30 x 20 cm cabin bag up to 8 kg. What you have to watch is the checked bag: buy it online with the ticket, never at the airport, where the same bag can cost roughly double.
Quick facts
| Airline code | 3F (FlyOne Moldova + FLYONE Armenia) |
| Free cabin bag | 40 x 30 x 20 cm, up to 8 kg |
| Personal item | Small under-seat item, free |
| Cheapest fare checked bag | None included |
| Checked bag from | ~35 EUR online (20 kg) |
| Bag included on | LOYAL (25 kg) and ADVANTAGE (30 kg) |
| Airport bag penalty | Roughly double the online price |
| Gate fee for oversize cabin bag | 105-316 EUR |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | A small under-seat item (handbag, small backpack, laptop bag). Free on every fare. |
| Cabin / overhead bag | 40 x 30 x 20 cm, up to 8 kg. Free on every fare, including the cheapest. A larger 50 x 40 x 25 cm bag up to 10 kg costs 20-60 EUR online. |
Checked baggage & fees
| LIGHT (cheapest) | No checked bag included |
| STANDARD | No checked bag included |
| LOYAL | 1 x 25 kg included |
| ADVANTAGE | 1 x 30 kg included |
| Add a bag (up to 20 kg) | 35-120 EUR online / 70-240 EUR at airport |
| Add a bag (up to 25 kg) | 40-136 EUR online / 80-272 EUR at airport |
| Add a bag (up to 30 kg) | 50-180 EUR online / 100-360 EUR at airport |
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 |
|---|---|
| Chisinau / Bucharest (FlyOne Moldova) | Cabin bag 40 x 30 x 20 cm, 8 kg. No checked bag on LIGHT or STANDARD. |
| Yerevan (FLYONE Armenia) | Same 3F policy: cabin bag 40 x 30 x 20 cm, 8 kg; checked bag only on LOYAL / ADVANTAGE or paid. |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIGHT | Included | 40 x 30 x 20 cm, 8 kg | Not included |
| STANDARD | Included | 40 x 30 x 20 cm, 8 kg | Not included |
| LOYAL | Included | 40 x 30 x 20 cm, 8 kg | 1 x 25 kg included |
| ADVANTAGE | Included | 40 x 30 x 20 cm, 8 kg | 1 x 30 kg included |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
FLYONE is a weight-based carrier, not a piece-based one. There is no "free two pieces" American-style allowance and no separate rule for long versus short routes: whatever kilos you buy is the number that matters, and the standard checked piece must keep its three dimensions under about 158 cm total. The fee ranges you see (35-120 EUR, 50-180 EUR and so on) are wide because the price scales with the route and how early you book, so a Chisinau hop and a longer Yerevan sector are not priced the same. The one constant: the airport counter always costs about twice the online price, so add the bag when you book. Skip the headline-price maths trap: on FlyOne the LOYAL fare (25 kg included) is often cheaper than a LIGHT fare plus a paid checked bag. If you’re travelling with a suitcase, price the bundled fare against Light-plus-bag before defaulting to the cheapest sticker price.
Oversize, sports & special items
Sports equipment (skis, a bike, golf clubs up to 30 kg) runs 60-180 EUR online and 120-360 EUR at the airport. A pet in the cabin is 70-210 EUR, a stroller for a small child flies free, and if your cabin bag is judged too big or heavy at the gate you can be hit with a 105-316 EUR penalty. Weigh and measure before you leave home.
Frequently asked questions
Is a checked bag included in FLYONE's cheapest fare?
No. The two cheapest fares, LIGHT and STANDARD, include only cabin baggage. A checked bag is included on the LOYAL fare (25 kg) and the ADVANTAGE fare (30 kg), or you can buy one from about 35 EUR online.
What can I bring for free on FLYONE?
Every fare includes one cabin bag of 40 x 30 x 20 cm up to 8 kg plus a small personal item that fits under the seat. That allowance is the same whether you buy the cheapest fare or the most expensive.
How much does a FLYONE checked bag cost?
Booked online with the ticket, a 20 kg bag is roughly 35-120 EUR, a 25 kg bag 40-136 EUR and a 30 kg bag 50-180 EUR, with the price depending on the route. At the airport the same bags cost roughly double.
Is FLYONE Armenia the same as FlyOne Moldova?
They are two operations under the same brand and IATA code 3F, one based in Chisinau (with a Bucharest base) and one in Yerevan. They share the same baggage policy, so the cabin and checked-bag rules here apply to both.
How strict is FLYONE on cabin baggage?
Strict enough that it is worth checking. If a cabin bag is oversized or overweight at the gate you can be charged 105-316 EUR. A larger cabin bag of 50 x 40 x 25 cm up to 10 kg can be bought in advance for 20-60 EUR to avoid that risk.
Can I carry sports equipment on FLYONE?
Yes, up to 30 kg for about 60-180 EUR when booked online, or 120-360 EUR if you leave it to the airport. Declare and pay for it in advance.
Does FLYONE charge more at the airport?
Yes, consistently. Checked bags, sports equipment and the large cabin-bag option all cost roughly twice as much when added at the airport instead of online, so add everything at the time of booking.