✓ Policy web-verified 2026-07-06
Green Africa is a young Nigerian low-cost carrier flying a fleet of ATR 72-600 turboprops across a compact domestic network out of Lagos, and its baggage rules are refreshingly simple once you know which fare you bought. On the cheapest ticket — the gSaver fare — you get carry-on only: one 7 kg cabin bag plus a small personal item. No checked bag is included, and no checked bag is bundled in. If your whole trip fits in 7 kg, gSaver is the fare, and it’s genuinely cheap.
Step up a tier and the hold luggage appears. gClassic adds 15 kg checked, and gFlex gives you 23 kg checked plus more flexibility to change your flight. That’s the whole ladder — three fares, a clear jump in allowance at each step. Because these are short domestic hops on turboprops, there’s no international-versus-domestic complication to trip over: what you see is what you fly with.
The one thing to respect is that this is an ATR 72, not a widebody. Overhead space is tight and the aircraft is weight-sensitive, so Green Africa enforces the 7 kg cabin limit and the 55 x 40 x 24 cm size more strictly than a big jet operator might. If your bag is borderline, expect it to be weighed — and if you’re on gSaver with a bag that won’t fit under the seat or in the small overhead, you’ll be buying an allowance at the airport, which is always the dearest option.
Quick facts
| Cheapest fare (gSaver) | Carry-on only — 7 kg cabin bag + personal item, NO checked bag |
| Cabin bag | 1 x 7 kg, max 55 x 40 x 24 cm |
| Personal item | One small item (handbag, laptop bag, small backpack) under the seat |
| gClassic checked | 15 kg included |
| gFlex checked | 23 kg included |
| Checked size limit | 158 cm total (length + width + height) |
| Extra / excess bag | Charged per kg; far cheaper pre-purchased online than at the airport |
| Aircraft | ATR 72-600 turboprop — cabin limits strictly enforced |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | One small item — handbag, purse, laptop bag or small backpack — that fits under the seat in front of you. Included on every fare, gSaver included. |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | One piece up to 7 kg, max 55 x 40 x 24 cm. Included on every fare. On the ATR 72 this limit is enforced — oversized or overweight cabin bags get gate-checked for a fee. |
Checked baggage & fees
| gSaver (cheapest) | No checked bag included. Add an allowance for a fee, cheapest online before travel. |
| gClassic | 15 kg checked included, one piece. |
| gFlex | 23 kg checked included, one piece, plus greater change flexibility. |
| Size limit | 158 cm total dimensions (length + width + height) per checked piece. |
| Extra / excess weight | Charged per kilogram. Pre-purchasing online is materially cheaper than paying excess at the check-in counter. |
| Additional pieces | Extra checked bags can be added for a per-bag fee that rises with each additional piece. |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
Match the fare to your bag before you book — that’s the entire game on Green Africa. If you can travel with 7 kg of cabin baggage, gSaver is the cheapest way to fly its network and you’ll pay nothing extra. The moment you know you need to check a bag, buy gClassic (15 kg) or gFlex (23 kg) at the point of booking rather than turning up on a gSaver ticket and paying airport excess per kilo — on a Nigerian domestic fare those per-kg airport charges add up fast relative to the ticket price.
Concrete numbers in naira move constantly and Green Africa prices excess partly at the airport, so treat any figure you read secondhand with caution and confirm on your own booking. What stays true: the online, pre-purchased allowance is always the best price; the ATR 72’s cabin is weight- and space-limited so the 7 kg / 55 x 40 x 24 cm cabin rule is real, not decorative; and the checked ladder is a clean 0 / 15 / 23 kg across gSaver, gClassic and gFlex. Pick the tier that carries your luggage and you’ll never meet the excess counter.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Green Africa fare include a checked bag?
No. The cheapest fare, gSaver, is carry-on only: one 7 kg cabin bag plus a small personal item, with no checked baggage. To include hold luggage you book gClassic (15 kg) or gFlex (23 kg).
How much carry-on can I bring on Green Africa?
One cabin bag up to 7 kg, maximum 55 x 40 x 24 cm, plus one small personal item such as a handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat. This applies on every fare including gSaver.
What checked baggage does each Green Africa fare include?
gSaver: none (carry-on only). gClassic: 15 kg checked. gFlex: 23 kg checked plus more change flexibility. All checked pieces are limited to 158 cm total dimensions.
Are the cabin baggage limits strict on Green Africa?
Yes — more so than on a large jet. Green Africa flies ATR 72-600 turboprops, which are weight-sensitive with limited overhead space, so the 7 kg cabin limit and 55 x 40 x 24 cm size are enforced. Borderline bags are weighed and may be gate-checked for a fee.
How much does an extra or overweight bag cost on Green Africa?
Excess and additional bags are charged per kilogram or per piece, and pricing is in naira that changes over time. Buying an allowance online before you travel is significantly cheaper than paying excess at the airport counter, so add what you need at booking.
Can I add a checked bag to a gSaver ticket?
Yes, you can add a checked allowance to a gSaver fare for a fee, but it is cheapest to do so online before travel. If you already know you need hold luggage, comparing gClassic or gFlex against gSaver plus a paid bag is often better value.
Is Green Africa still operating in 2026?
Yes. Green Africa is operating in 2026 as a Nigerian low-cost carrier based in Lagos, flying a domestic network on ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft. It remains a young airline focused on the Nigerian market.
Does Green Africa fly international routes?
As of 2026 Green Africa operates a domestic Nigerian network only, so its baggage rules are the same short-haul turboprop rules on every route — no separate international allowance to account for.