✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Here’s the rare good-news baggage guide: on Fuji Dream Airlines, even the cheapest fare includes a free 20 kg checked bag. FDA is a domestic-Japan-only regional carrier — it flies nowhere internationally — and unlike the European and Asian budget airlines aifly readers usually wrestle with, it has no stripped-down ‘Basic’ or ‘Light’ fare that yanks the hold bag out. Buy the lowest published JH fare on any route and you still walk on with 20 kg checked, a 10 kg carry-on, and a personal item, no add-on, no surcharge.
The allowance is identical across every route in FDA’s network and on JAL codeshare flights operated by FDA, so there’s no region trap to watch for — what you see on a Nagoya–Fukuoka ticket is what you get on Shizuoka–Sapporo. The only money question is excess weight: go over 20 kg and you pay ¥600 per extra kilogram, same flat rate on all routes. For a deal-fare hunter, FDA is about as honest as Japanese domestic flying gets.
Quick facts
| Free personal item | Handbag/camera/umbrella, under seat |
| Carry-on bag | 45 x 35 x 20 cm, up to 10 kg |
| Free checked allowance | 20 kg, all fares |
| Max per checked piece | 32 kg, 50 x 60 x 120 cm |
| Total checked limit | 100 kg per passenger |
| Excess baggage fee | ¥600 per kg, all routes |
| Network | Domestic Japan only (no international) |
| Cheapest fare includes bag? | Yes — 20 kg, every route |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | One handbag, camera, umbrella or similar — under seat, included on every fare |
| Carry-on bag | One piece, 45 x 35 x 20 cm (total within 100 cm), up to 10 kg — included on every fare |
Checked baggage & fees
| Free allowance | 20 kg per passenger, all fares and routes |
| Pieces | No piece limit while within 20 kg total and per-piece caps |
| Max per piece | 32 kg, dimensions within 50 x 60 x 120 cm |
| Total checked cap | 100 kg per passenger (cannot accept above this) |
| Excess weight fee | ¥600 per kg over 20 kg, flat on all routes |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually get on a cheap Fuji Dream Airlines deal fare: nothing is stripped. There is no fare tier below the standard one that removes the checked bag — the 20 kg hold allowance and 10 kg carry-on are baked into the lowest price FDA sells. That’s the opposite of the Ryanair/Wizz/Light-fare model aifly readers brace for, so on an FDA ticket you do not need to budget anything extra for a bag, on any route, as long as you stay under 20 kg.
The only realistic add-on cost is overweight: at ¥600 per kg, a bag that lands at 25 kg costs ¥3,000 in excess on top of your fare. If you’re routinely heavy, pack to the 20 kg line or split across two pieces (each piece can hit 32 kg, but it’s the 20 kg total that’s free). Sports gear and instruments travel fine but may carry their own handling fee — see below.
Oversize, sports & special items
Sports equipment such as skis or surfboards is accepted as checked baggage provided it loads into the hold (max length 250 cm) and counts toward your 20 kg allowance. Large musical instruments brought into the cabin require advance notice and an additional special-passenger seat fee — call FDA on 0570-55-0489 before travel. Wheelchairs, folding strollers, portable cradles and child seats are carried free and don’t count against your allowance.
FDA remains a small regional operator flying Embraer E-Jets on domestic routes only, with JAL codeshares on many flights; the 20 kg free checked allowance has held steady through 2025 into 2026 with no Basic-fare baggage cut introduced.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Fuji Dream Airlines fare include a checked bag?
Yes. FDA has no stripped ‘Basic’ or ‘Light’ fare — every fare, including the lowest published price, includes a free 20 kg checked allowance plus a 10 kg carry-on and a personal item, on every route.
How much checked baggage is free on Fuji Dream Airlines?
20 kg per passenger, free of charge, on all fares and all routes. Any single piece can weigh up to 32 kg, but it’s the 20 kg total that’s complimentary.
What does it cost to go over the 20 kg checked limit?
¥600 per kilogram over 20 kg, a flat rate on all FDA routes. A 25 kg bag would cost ¥3,000 in excess. FDA cannot accept more than 100 kg total per passenger.
What are the carry-on rules on Fuji Dream Airlines?
One carry-on bag up to 45 x 35 x 20 cm (total within 100 cm) and up to 10 kg, plus one personal item such as a handbag, camera or umbrella. Both are included on every fare.
Does baggage allowance differ by route or region on FDA?
No. FDA flies domestic Japan routes only, and the 20 kg free checked allowance is identical across the whole network — including JAL codeshare flights operated by FDA.
Can I bring sports equipment or a musical instrument?
Skis, surfboards and similar gear travel in the hold (max 250 cm) within your 20 kg allowance. Large instruments carried in-cabin need advance booking and a special-passenger seat fee — call FDA on 0570-55-0489.
Is the baggage allowance the same on JAL codeshare FDA flights?
Yes. On JAL codeshare flights operated by Fuji Dream Airlines, the free checked allowance is 20 kg per passenger, matching FDA’s own policy.
Did Fuji Dream Airlines change its baggage policy for 2026?
No material change. The 20 kg free checked allowance and 10 kg carry-on have carried through 2025 into 2026, with no Basic-fare baggage cut introduced.