✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Tigerair Taiwan is a pure low-cost carrier, so the cheapest fare gets you a seat and carry-on only: one cabin bag plus one personal item, 10 kg combined, and zero checked baggage. There is no “basic vs. flex” ladder hiding a free bag on a pricier tier — every Tigerair fare strips the hold bag, and you bolt it on as a paid add-on. That carry-on allowance is actually generous for an LCC (most Asian rivals cap you at 7 kg), but if you’re packing for more than a long weekend you will be buying a checked bag.
Because Tigerair Taiwan only flies short- and medium-haul routes out of Taiwan — Japan, Korea, Hong Kong/Macau, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and a handful of domestic island hops — checked-bag inclusion does not vary by region: it’s never included, on any route. So budget the bag in from the start. The one thing in your favour: the cabin allowance is weight-based (10 kg), not the stingy single-piece rule, and the airport handles a 15 kg walk-up bag if you forget to prepay.
Quick facts
| Cheapest fare includes | Carry-on only — no checked bag |
| Free personal item | Yes, counts within the 10 kg cabin total |
| Cabin allowance | 10 kg total, 54 x 38 x 23 cm |
| Checked bag | Paid add-on, 15-30 kg options |
| Max single checked piece | 30 kg, 203 cm total dimensions |
| Cheapest way to add a bag | Prepay at booking (online) |
| Airport walk-up bag | Up to 15 kg only; excess billed as overweight |
| Checked-bag region difference | None — never included on any route |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | 1 piece (handbag / laptop bag / small backpack) — counts inside the 10 kg cabin total |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | 1 piece up to 54 x 38 x 23 cm (incl. wheels and handles); combined cabin weight 10 kg, all fares |
Checked baggage & fees
| Base fare allowance | 0 kg — checked baggage not included |
| Prepaid checked options | 15, 20, 25 or 30 kg (availability varies by route) |
| Max single piece | 30 kg; sides up to 120 cm, total length+width+height up to 203 cm |
| Typical prepaid fee | Varies by route, weight and when you buy — cheapest booked at ticketing, dearer later |
| Airport / walk-up | Bag up to 15 kg can be bought on the day; anything over 15 kg charged at the overweight per-kg rate |
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 |
|---|---|
| All routes (Japan, Korea, HK/Macau, SE Asia, domestic) | No checked bag — carry-on only |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually get on a cheap Tigerair Taiwan deal fare: a seat, one cabin bag and one personal item totalling 10 kg, and nothing in the hold. That 10 kg cabin limit is the real headline — pack smart and a city-break traveller can fly Taipei–Osaka or Taipei–Seoul with no extra spend at all. The trap is overpacking: Tigerair weighs cabin bags at the gate, and a heavy carry-on gets sent to the hold at punitive airport rates.
Budget the bag in advance. If you need a hold bag, add it during booking — prepaid is always cheaper than at the airport, and the airport will only sell you up to 15 kg on the day (above that you pay the steep overweight per-kg rate). Exact fees swing by route and by how close to departure you buy, so on a genuinely cheap deal fare assume your real all-in price is the fare plus a 15-20 kg prepaid bag.
Oversize, sports & special items
Oversize and sports gear: any single checked piece must stay within 30 kg, 120 cm on the longest side and 203 cm total dimensions; sports equipment (golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, ski gear) is carried under the normal checked allowance, so it eats into your purchased weight and any excess is billed per kilo at the counter. Musical instruments either travel within the cabin allowance if small, or buy a checked allowance / extra seat for larger ones.
Recent changes: Tigerair Taiwan has periodically revised its fee schedule, and walk-up airport baggage is restricted to 15 kg with anything heavier charged as overweight — a strong nudge to prepay.
Frequently asked questions
Does Tigerair Taiwan's cheapest fare include a checked bag?
No. Every Tigerair Taiwan fare is carry-on only. Checked baggage is a paid add-on on all routes, including Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia — there is no fare tier that bundles a free hold bag.
How much carry-on can I bring for free?
One cabin bag up to 54 x 38 x 23 cm plus one personal item, with a combined weight limit of 10 kg. That’s two pieces total within 10 kg.
Is the checked-bag rule different on long-haul or international routes?
No. Tigerair Taiwan only operates short- and medium-haul routes from Taiwan, and none of them include a checked bag in the base fare. Inclusion does not vary by region.
What checked weight options can I buy?
Prepaid checked allowances are sold in tiers from 15 kg up to 30 kg, depending on the route. A single checked piece cannot exceed 30 kg.
Is it cheaper to add a bag online or at the airport?
Online, and the earlier the better — buying your checked allowance at the time of booking is the cheapest. At the airport you can only buy up to 15 kg, and anything heavier is charged at the overweight per-kg rate.
What's the maximum size and weight for a checked bag?
Up to 30 kg per piece, with no single side over 120 cm and total length + width + height no more than 203 cm. Heavier or larger items face overweight/oversize fees.
Can I take sports equipment like skis or a surfboard?
Yes, but it travels under your normal checked allowance — so it counts against the weight you’ve purchased, and any excess is billed per kilogram at the counter.
What happens if my carry-on is over 10 kg at the gate?
Tigerair weighs cabin bags. An overweight carry-on is sent to the hold and charged at the airport baggage rate, which is far more expensive than a prepaid bag — weigh it before you leave home.