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NovoAir’s cheapest fare is refreshingly honest for a budget domestic carrier. Buy the lowest ticket from Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram, Saidpur or anywhere else on the network and you still walk on with 20 kg in the hold and 7 kg in the cabin. There is no stripped hand-baggage-only fare here, no add-a-bag upsell at the booking page — the allowance is flat and the same for every adult ticket.
The catch isn’t the price, it’s the aircraft. NovoAir flies ATR 72 turboprops on Bangladesh’s short domestic hops, so that 20 kg is capped across a maximum of 2 pieces and weight is enforced far more strictly than on a widebody. And on its one cross-border route — Dhaka to Kolkata (DAC–CCU) — excess baggage is billed in a different currency each direction, so the outbound and return maths don’t match.
Quick facts
| Cheapest fare | 20 kg checked + 7 kg cabin already included |
| Free cabin bag | 7 kg, 1 piece |
| Checked (adult / child) | 20 kg, maximum 2 pieces |
| Infant allowance | 10 kg checked + a carry-on bag |
| Checked bag size | Max 100 x 60 x 40 cm per bag |
| Excess (domestic) | BDT 150 per extra kg (about EUR 1) |
| Excess (Dhaka-Kolkata) | BDT 350/kg outbound, INR 350/kg inbound |
| Aircraft | ATR 72 turboprop – weight strictly enforced |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | A small under-seat bag (laptop bag, handbag or small backpack) is accepted alongside the cabin bag. |
| Cabin / overhead bag | 1 piece, up to 7 kg. Official maximum dimensions are listed as 35 x 22 x 15 cm, but the binding limit passengers actually hit is the 7 kg weight on the turboprop cabin. |
Checked baggage & fees
| Adult / Child | 20 kg total, spread across a maximum of 2 pieces |
| Infant | 10 kg checked |
| Max size per bag | 100 x 60 x 40 cm |
| Excess – domestic (both directions) | BDT 150 per additional kg (roughly EUR 1) |
| Excess – international outbound (DAC-CCU) | BDT 350 per additional kg (about EUR 2.70) |
| Excess – international inbound (CCU-DAC) | INR 350 per additional kg (about EUR 3.80) |
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 network (Dhaka hub) | 20 kg checked + 7 kg cabin, every adult fare |
| International (Dhaka – Kolkata / DAC – CCU) | 20 kg checked; excess billed per kg and priced separately for each direction |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
On the cheapest NovoAir ticket you already get 20 kg checked plus a 7 kg cabin bag, which makes it one of the more generous domestic economy allowances in the region — there’s no fare tier below this that strips the hold bag out. The number to respect is not the allowance but the 2-piece cap and the turboprop weight limit: 20 kg is a total, so two half-full bags still count against the same 20 kg, and an overweight bag on an ATR gets repacked or charged, not waved through.
If you’re flying the international Dhaka–Kolkata route, price your excess before you pack. It’s BDT 350 per kg going out but INR 350 per kg coming back — two different currencies for the same overage, so don’t assume symmetry. Domestic excess is a flat and cheap BDT 150 per kg, but it’s still cheaper to pack to the allowance than to pay at the counter.
Oversize, sports & special items
Prohibited in the cabin: NovoAir’s carry-on ban list is longer than most and worth checking before you fly. Nail cutters and files, razor blades, knives and scissors, corkscrews, lighters, walking or hiking poles, sporting bats, a measuring tape, body spray, even loose fish or meat must all go in the hold, not your hand luggage — anything found at security is confiscated and not returned.
Infants and sports gear: an infant gets a 10 kg checked allowance plus a carry-on bag. Sports equipment and musical instruments travel as checked baggage within your 20 kg — anything over that is simply excess at the per-kg rate for your route, so there’s no separate sports-kit tariff to decode, just the weight.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest NovoAir fare include a checked bag?
Yes. Every adult ticket, including the lowest fare, includes 20 kg of checked baggage (max 2 pieces) plus a 7 kg cabin bag. There is no hand-baggage-only fare.
What is NovoAir's cabin baggage allowance?
One cabin bag up to 7 kg, plus a small personal item that fits under the seat. The official cabin size limit is listed as 35 x 22 x 15 cm, but the 7 kg weight is what’s actually enforced on the turboprop cabin.
How many checked bags can I take on NovoAir?
Up to 2 pieces, but they must total no more than 20 kg combined for an adult or child. An infant gets 10 kg.
How much is excess baggage on a domestic NovoAir flight?
BDT 150 per extra kilogram (roughly EUR 1), the same rate in both directions on domestic routes.
What is the excess baggage charge on the Dhaka-Kolkata route?
BDT 350 per kg on the outbound (DAC–CCU) and INR 350 per kg on the return (CCU–DAC). The currency differs by direction, so the two legs aren’t priced identically.
What is the infant baggage allowance on NovoAir?
An infant is allowed 10 kg of checked baggage plus a carry-on bag.
Can I put a razor or nail cutter in my NovoAir hand luggage?
No. Razor blades, nail cutters and files, knives, scissors, lighters and similar items must be packed in checked baggage. If found in hand luggage at security they are confiscated.
Is NovoAir strict about baggage weight?
Yes. NovoAir flies ATR 72 turboprops, where weight-and-balance limits are tight, so both the 20 kg checked and 7 kg cabin limits are enforced rather than treated as guidelines.
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