✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Book the cheapest Marabu fare — Economy Zero — and you get exactly one thing in the hold: nothing. Zero is the leisure-carrier basic fare: one small personal item only, max 40 x 30 x 15 cm, that has to slide under the seat in front of you. No overhead carry-on, no checked bag. Marabu flies Condor’s holiday network on A320neo and A330neo metal — Mediterranean and Canary-island hops plus a few longer leisure routes — and everyone’s bringing a real suitcase. On Zero, every kilo of it costs extra.
Step up to Economy Classic (or Green/Flex) and you unlock a proper 8 kg cabin bag (55 x 40 x 23 cm) plus a 20 kg checked bag — the combination most people actually need for a week away. Business fares carry two cabin pieces totalling 16 kg and a 30 kg checked bag. The bag rules are set by fare, not by route: there’s no long-haul exception, so a cheap Zero seat to a far holiday destination still arrives with zero hold luggage unless you pay to add it. The only thing the route (Zone 1 vs Zone 2) changes is how much the per-kg excess and priority fees cost — not what’s included.
Quick facts
| Free personal item | 40 x 30 x 15 cm, under the seat |
| Cabin bag | 55 x 40 x 23 cm, 8 kg — Classic/Green/Flex only |
| Cabin bag on Economy Zero | Not included, from €9.99 (€30 at check-in, €75 at gate) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 1 x 20 kg, Classic/Green/Flex |
| Checked bag (Business) | 1 x 30 kg + sports item |
| Checked bag (Economy Zero) | Not included — add-on only |
| Excess baggage | €12/kg (Zone 1), €15/kg (Zone 2) |
| Max checked piece | 32 kg, 158 cm total (any fare) |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item (all fares incl. Zero) | 40 x 30 x 15 cm, fits under the seat — free |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | 55 x 40 x 23 cm, 8 kg (Economy) — included on Classic/Green/Flex; on Zero from €9.99 online, €30 at check-in, €75 at the gate; single piece max 10 kg |
| Business cabin allowance | 2 pieces, 16 kg total (no single piece over 10 kg) |
Checked baggage & fees
| Economy Zero | Not included — must be added as a paid extra |
| Economy Classic / Green / Flex | 1 x 20 kg included |
| Business Classic / Green / Flex | 1 x 30 kg included, plus one sports-equipment item |
| Infant (under 2) | 10 kg (Classic/Flex fares; not on Zero) |
| Per-piece weight cap | 32 kg maximum on any fare, regardless of allowance |
| Size limit | 158 cm total (length + width + height) |
| Excess / oversized fees | Excess €12/kg (Zone 1) or €15/kg (Zone 2); bulky item €100; sports item €120 |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Zero | 1 (under-seat) | No (from €9.99) | No |
| Economy Classic/Green/Flex | 1 (under-seat) | 1 x 8 kg | 1 x 20 kg |
| Business Classic/Green/Flex | 1 (under-seat) | 2 x 16 kg total | 1 x 30 kg + sports |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually get on a cheap Marabu deal fare: almost certainly Economy Zero, which means one under-seat personal item (40 x 30 x 15 cm) and nothing else. No overhead bag, no hold bag. For a beach week that’s not enough, so budget two add-ons: the cabin bag from €9.99 and a checked bag whose price swings by route and how early you book.
The play: add bags online during or right after booking — airport rates are the worst on the menu. Leave the cabin bag to check-in and it’s €30; leave it to the gate and it’s €75. Excess weight is billed per kilo (€12–€15 depending on zone), so don’t try to game it by overstuffing one bag. If you genuinely need 20 kg in the hold, price the Zero-plus-bags total against an Economy Classic seat before you click — Classic bundles the 8 kg cabin bag and 20 kg checked bag and often lands close to (or under) Zero-plus-extras once the add-ons stack up.
Oversize, sports & special items
Sports gear and special items: sports equipment (max 30 kg per item) is €120 per item, booked online in advance; bicycles, golf bags and ski/snowboard bags count here. Bulky/oversized items are €100 per item. Business fares already include one sports item with the 30 kg checked allowance. Strollers, buggies, baby beds and car seats fly free (max two per child; jogging strollers and bicycle trailers excluded). Firearms and ammunition need a declaration filed with the airline well ahead of departure.
2025/2026 note: Marabu’s free personal item (40 x 30 x 15 cm) and 8 kg cabin bag sit in line with the EU’s evolving cabin-bag baseline — but only the personal item is guaranteed on the cheapest Zero fare, so don’t assume the EU debate means a free trolley bag here. The Zone 1 / Zone 2 split affects fee amounts (excess per-kg, priority €15–€17, late check-in), not what each fare includes. Every checked piece is hard-capped at 32 kg and 158 cm total regardless of your booked allowance.
Frequently asked questions
Does Marabu's cheapest fare include a checked bag?
No. Economy Zero, the cheapest fare, includes only one under-seat personal item (40 x 30 x 15 cm). There’s no cabin bag and no checked bag — both must be added as paid extras.
What is Marabu's free personal item size?
One personal item up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm that fits under the seat in front of you. This is included on every fare, including Economy Zero.
How big and heavy can a Marabu cabin bag be?
Up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg in Economy. It’s included on Economy Classic, Green and Flex; on Economy Zero you add it from €9.99 online (€30 at check-in, €75 at the gate). Business fares get two pieces totalling 16 kg, no single piece over 10 kg.
Does the checked-bag rule change on Marabu's long-haul routes?
No. Marabu’s allowance is set by your fare, not by the route. An Economy Zero ticket arrives with no hold luggage whether it’s a short Med hop or a longer A330neo leisure route. Only the fee amounts vary by zone.
How much does it cost to add a bag to Economy Zero?
The cabin bag starts from €9.99 online. Checked-bag pricing varies by route, date and channel — pre-book online, since airport rates are higher. Excess weight is €12/kg in Zone 1 and €15/kg in Zone 2.
What is the maximum weight for a single Marabu checked bag?
32 kg per piece, and 158 cm total (length + width + height). This hard cap applies on every fare, even if your allowance is lower.
Can I bring sports equipment on Marabu?
Yes. Sports equipment up to 30 kg is €120 per item, booked online in advance. Business fares include one sports item alongside the 30 kg checked allowance.
Is it cheaper to buy Economy Classic or add bags to Economy Zero?
It depends on route and timing. Once you add an 8 kg cabin bag and a 20 kg checked bag to Zero, the total often approaches an Economy Classic fare, which bundles both — compare the two before booking.
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