✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
SalamAir is Oman’s low-cost carrier, and its cheapest fare — the Lite bundle — gives you exactly one thing: a single 5 kg under-seat bag measuring no more than 25 x 33 x 20 cm. That’s it. No wheeled cabin trolley, no checked bag, no seat choice. If your bag won’t fit under the seat in front of you or tips the scale past 5 kg, you’re buying an add-on at the gate, and gate prices are the most expensive way to do it.
Everything beyond that 5 kg is unbundled and sold separately. A proper 10 kg cabin trolley (56 x 45 x 25 cm) comes via the Priority add-on or the Saver bundle. Checked baggage is bought in 10/20/30/40 kg blocks. Pre-pay online and it’s far cheaper than at the airport — the counter penalty is real. Treat the Lite headline price as the cost of you and a backpack, then build from there.
Quick facts
| Free under-seat item | 5 kg, 25 x 33 x 20 cm |
| Cabin trolley | 10 kg, 56 x 45 x 25 cm (paid add-on / Saver+) |
| Cheapest fare (Lite) checked bag | None — buy separately |
| Checked bag blocks | 10 / 20 / 30 / 40 kg |
| Max weight per checked piece | 32 kg |
| Max size per checked piece | 160 cm (L+W+D) |
| Pieces | 1 piece up to 30 kg; 2 pieces at 40 kg |
| Currency | Omani Rial (OMR), varies by route |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Under-seat personal item | 1 x 5 kg, max 25 x 33 x 20 cm — included on ALL fares, including Lite |
| Cabin trolley bag | 1 x 10 kg, max 56 x 45 x 25 cm — only via Priority add-on or Saver/Flexi bundles, NOT on Lite |
Checked baggage & fees
| Lite fare checked allowance | None included — add 10/20/30/40 kg separately |
| Weight limit per piece | 32 kg maximum |
| Size limit per piece | 160 cm total (length + width + depth) |
| Piece rule | 1 piece for 10/20/30 kg allowances; 2 pieces for 40 kg |
| Typical extra-bag fee | Varies by route, weight block and channel; pre-booking online is meaningfully cheaper than the airport counter |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | 5 kg under-seat | Not included | Not included |
| Saver | 5 kg under-seat | 10 kg trolley | Not included |
| Value | 5 kg under-seat | Trolley included | Checked allowance included |
| Flexi | 5 kg under-seat | Trolley included | Higher checked allowance |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
On a cheap SalamAir deal fare (Lite), you get a person and a 5 kg under-seat bag — nothing more. No wheeled cabin bag, no hold luggage, no seat selection. This is a genuine ULCC: the fare is engineered to be low precisely because everything is stripped out. If you’re doing a Salalah weekend with a backpack, the Lite fare is perfect and you pay nothing extra.
If you need real luggage, budget for it up front. A 10 kg cabin trolley means buying Priority or stepping up to the Saver bundle; a hold bag means buying a 20 kg block (or moving to Value/Flexi). Add bags online during booking or via Manage Booking — never at the gate, where it costs the most. Price the bundle that already includes what you need and compare it against Lite-plus-add-ons; for one checked bag the Value/Flexi bundle is often the cleaner deal.
Oversize, sports & special items
Sports and outsize gear must be checked in a proper protective case and is charged separately — bats, golf clubs and hard balls are banned from the cabin. SalamAir publishes specific caps: surfboards up to 2.0 m and 32 kg, and TVs up to 55 inches. Anything over 32 kg or 160 cm per piece is treated as oversize/overweight and needs prior arrangement.
SalamAir runs an unbundled fare-bundle model (Lite / Saver / Value / Flexi) so allowances attach to the bundle, not a flat ticket. As across the wider 2025-26 low-cost market, the carrier monetises cabin space tightly — the free allowance is the 5 kg under-seat item only, and the 10 kg wheeled trolley is consistently a paid extra rather than a default.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest SalamAir (Lite) fare include a checked bag?
No. The Lite fare includes only one 5 kg under-seat bag (25 x 33 x 20 cm). Checked baggage is bought separately in 10, 20, 30 or 40 kg blocks, or by choosing the Value or Flexi bundle.
How big and heavy can my free SalamAir cabin bag be?
The free item is 5 kg maximum and must fit under the seat, with dimensions no larger than 25 x 33 x 20 cm. A wheeled trolley is not free.
How do I get a 10 kg cabin trolley on SalamAir?
Buy the Priority service or book the Saver, Value or Flexi bundle. That allows one 10 kg trolley up to 56 x 45 x 25 cm. The Lite fare does not include it.
What is the maximum checked bag weight on SalamAir?
32 kg per piece, and no larger than 160 cm total (length + width + depth). Allowances of 10/20/30 kg are one piece; a 40 kg allowance is split across two pieces.
Is it cheaper to add a bag online or at the airport?
Online, clearly. Pre-booking extra baggage during booking or via Manage Booking is significantly cheaper than paying at the airport counter, where ULCC gate fees are highest.
How much does SalamAir checked baggage cost?
Fees vary by route, the weight block you choose (10/20/30/40 kg) and where you buy it. SalamAir quotes prices in Omani Rial (OMR) at booking; ranges shift by season and route.
Can I carry sports equipment or a musical instrument on SalamAir?
Sports gear must be checked in a protective case and is charged separately — no bats, golf clubs or hard balls in the cabin. Surfboards are capped at 2.0 m / 32 kg and TVs at 55 inches. Instruments should be checked or carried within the paid cabin allowance.
What's the difference between SalamAir's Saver and Value bundles for baggage?
Saver adds the 10 kg cabin trolley plus seat selection and priority boarding but no checked bag. Value steps up to include a checked baggage allowance along with the trolley and free airport check-in.