✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Silk Avia is Uzbekistan’s regional turboprop carrier, flying ATR 72-600s out of Tashkent across 13 domestic cities plus a handful of short international hops to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Its cheapest fare is ODDIY (Economy Light), and it is exactly what it sounds like: 5 kg of hand luggage and not a single kilo in the hold. The bag has to fit a 40 x 30 x 20 cm sizer, and that’s your whole allowance. There is no separate "free personal item plus a cabin bag" split here — it’s one 5 kg cabin bag, full stop, because an ATR 72 simply doesn’t have the overhead space of a jet.
To get a checked bag you move up the ladder: OSON (Economy Standard) includes 10 kg, OSON PLUS 15 kg, and OMAD / OMAD PLUS (Economy Plus) includes 20 kg. Because Silk Avia only flies domestic Uzbek routes and short regional international sectors, the checked-bag rule is the same everywhere — there is no long-haul fare that quietly bundles a bag the way a transpacific carrier might. On every route, the cheapest ODDIY fare is bag-free.
Quick facts
| Cheapest fare | ODDIY (Economy Light) — 5 kg cabin, no checked bag |
| Free personal item | No separate item — one 5 kg cabin bag only |
| Cabin bag | 5 kg, 40 x 30 x 20 cm (fits the sizer) |
| Checked bag (Light) | Not included — buy a higher fare |
| Standard (OSON) checked | 10 kg included |
| Plus (OMAD) checked | 20 kg included |
| Max checked dimension | 115 cm total (L+W+H) |
| Aircraft | ATR 72-600 turboprop |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | No separate under-seat item — Silk Avia gives one cabin allowance only |
| Cabin / hand bag | 5 kg, max 40 x 30 x 20 cm; multiple bags counted as one, combined dimensions not over 90 cm. Included on every fare (ODDIY, OSON, OMAD) |
Checked baggage & fees
| ODDIY / ODDIY PLUS (Light) | No free checked baggage |
| OSON (Standard) | 10 kg included |
| OSON PLUS | 15 kg included |
| OMAD / OMAD PLUS (Plus) | 20 kg included |
| Max single bag dimension | 115 cm total (length + width + height) |
| Excess / extra bag | Charged by actual weight at the airport, in Uzbek som (UZS); exact tariff varies by route and is not published online — confirm at booking or check-in |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODDIY (Economy Light) | — | 5 kg | None |
| OSON (Economy Standard) | — | 5 kg | 10 kg |
| OSON PLUS | — | 5 kg | 15 kg |
| OMAD (Economy Plus) | — | 5 kg | 20 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
On a cheap Silk Avia deal fare you are almost certainly on ODDIY (Economy Light): 5 kg of cabin luggage and nothing checked. That 5 kg limit is genuinely tight — it’s a small turboprop, and the cabin allowance is weighed, not just measured. If you’re flying with anything beyond a weekend’s worth of clothes, ODDIY won’t cut it.
To carry a real bag, budget the upgrade to OSON for 10 kg or OMAD for 20 kg rather than gambling on excess fees at the airport — Silk Avia charges extra baggage by actual weight in Uzbek som and doesn’t publish the rate, so it’s an unknown you don’t want to discover at the gate. On these short, cheap regional sectors the fare-bundle upgrade is usually the smarter spend than paying for a bag separately.
Oversize, sports & special items
Silk Avia flies the 70-seat ATR 72-600, so hold space is limited and oversize or unusually shaped items (sports gear, instruments) are treated as non-standard luggage and charged by actual weight — there’s no published flat sports/instrument tariff, so arrange it in advance with the airline. Note the operational limitation flagged in its own rules: because of the ATR’s door and cabin layout, reduced-mobility passengers can only be carried as WCHR (able to walk short distances and climb stairs).
Silk Avia began commercial flights in April 2023 and is still expanding its network (toward a planned 40 destinations), so route-specific baggage handling can change — always confirm your allowance against the fare you actually booked.
Frequently asked questions
Does Silk Avia's cheapest fare include a checked bag?
No. The cheapest ODDIY (Economy Light) fare includes only 5 kg of hand luggage and no checked baggage. You need OSON (10 kg) or OMAD (20 kg) for a hold bag.
How much hand luggage can I bring on Silk Avia?
5 kg, with maximum dimensions of 40 x 30 x 20 cm so it fits the cabin sizer. This applies to every fare. Multiple bags are counted as one, with combined dimensions not exceeding 90 cm.
What are Silk Avia's fare types?
ODDIY (Economy Light, no checked bag), OSON (Economy Standard, 10 kg; OSON PLUS 15 kg) and OMAD (Economy Plus, 20 kg). Higher fares also add rebooking and refund flexibility.
Does the checked-bag rule change by route or region?
No. Silk Avia only flies domestic Uzbek routes and short international hops to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, so the same fare/baggage structure applies everywhere — there’s no long-haul fare that bundles a bag.
How much does an extra or overweight bag cost on Silk Avia?
Excess and non-standard baggage is charged by actual weight at the airport in Uzbek som (UZS). Silk Avia doesn’t publish a fixed rate, so confirm the cost when booking or at check-in — usually it’s cheaper to upgrade the fare.
What is the maximum size of a checked bag on Silk Avia?
A single checked bag should not exceed 115 cm in total dimensions (length + width + height). Larger items are handled as non-standard luggage.
Can I bring a personal item plus a cabin bag on Silk Avia?
No. Unlike most jet carriers, Silk Avia gives a single 5 kg cabin allowance rather than a separate free personal item plus a cabin bag — the ATR 72 cabin simply doesn’t have the space.
What aircraft does Silk Avia fly?
The ATR 72-600 turboprop, an approximately 70-seat regional aircraft. Its limited hold capacity is why baggage allowances are modest and the 5 kg cabin limit is strictly enforced.