✓ Policy web-verified 2026-07-06
TransNusa wears a low-cost badge – young Indonesian carrier, A320s and Comac ARJ21 regional jets – but on baggage it behaves like something better. The headline that decides your packing: even the cheapest fare includes a free checked bag. On domestic flights every fare type ships with 20 kg in the hold; on international routes the cheapest Seat tariff still gives you 15 kg free, stepping up to 20 kg on Seat Plus and 30 kg on Flexi Pro. Where AirAsia and the region’s true budget carriers strip the hold bag out and sell it back to you, TransNusa leaves it in – so a normal trip to Jakarta, Bali, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur usually needs no bag added and no extra spend.
The cabin allowance is generous too: two pieces, up to a combined 7 kg – a main bag no bigger than 56 x 36 x 23 cm plus a smaller under-seat item (40 x 30 x 10 cm). That is a proper two-piece cabin rule, not the single 7 kg bag most Asian LCCs enforce.
If you go over your allowance, extra weight is charged per kilo – roughly 15,000 IDR (about EUR 0.85 / USD 0.95) per kg – or bought in advance in bands from around 100,000 IDR for 5 kg up to 600,000 IDR for 40 kg. Buy any extra when you book; the airport rate is higher. Verify the exact allowance on your specific fare and route before you fly.
Quick facts
| Cheapest fare – domestic | 20 kg checked bag INCLUDED (all fares) |
| Cheapest fare – international (Seat) | 15 kg checked bag INCLUDED |
| International Seat Plus / Flexi Pro | 20 kg / 30 kg checked included |
| Cabin baggage | 2 pieces, combined 7 kg |
| Cabin main / personal dims | 56 x 36 x 23 cm + 40 x 30 x 10 cm |
| Excess weight | ~15,000 IDR/kg (~EUR 0.85 / USD 0.95) |
| Prepaid extra bands | ~100,000 IDR (5 kg) to ~600,000 IDR (40 kg) |
| Baggage pooling | Passengers on one booking can pool into a single bag |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Cabin / carry-on bag | 1 main piece, max 56 x 36 x 23 cm. |
| Personal item | 1 smaller under-seat item, max 40 x 30 x 10 cm (laptop bag, handbag). |
| Combined cabin weight | Both pieces together must not exceed 7 kg. Two free cabin items is more generous than the single-bag rule common on Asian budget carriers. |
Checked baggage & fees
| Domestic – all fares (incl. cheapest) | 20 kg included |
| International Seat fare (cheapest) | 15 kg included |
| International Seat Plus fare | 20 kg included |
| International Flexi Pro fare | 30 kg included |
| Excess / extra weight | Charged per kilo, roughly 15,000 IDR/kg (~EUR 0.85 / USD 0.95). Prepaid extra sold in bands from ~100,000 IDR for 5 kg up to ~600,000 IDR for 40 kg via Manage Booking. Cheaper prepaid than at the airport. |
| Baggage pooling | Passengers travelling on the same booking may combine their allowances into one bag. |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What a cheap TransNusa deal fare actually gives you: a real checked bag and a two-piece cabin allowance, already in the price. On a domestic Indonesian route that is 20 kg in the hold; on an international Seat fare to Singapore or Kuala Lumpur it is 15 kg. For most travellers that is the whole trip covered – no fees page, no add-on, no gate surprise. That puts TransNusa well ahead of the strip-it-all-out LCC model and closer to a full-service short-haul carrier on baggage.
The details worth planning around: the free 15 kg on the cheapest international fare is tighter than the 20 kg you get domestically, so if you are packing heavy for a Singapore or Malaysia trip, price the Seat Plus (20 kg) or Flexi Pro (30 kg) fares against buying extra weight at about 15,000 IDR per kg – one is usually clearly cheaper. Two people on one booking can pool their allowances into a single suitcase, which is handy for couples sharing one big bag. As a relaunched, still-growing airline (operations resumed 2022) TransNusa keeps adjusting its network, so re-confirm the allowance printed on your ticket – especially the fare-class split on international routes.
One structural point about the Comac ARJ21 regional jets on some domestic and short regional legs: they are smaller aircraft with smaller holds, so a bag at or near your full allowance is fine but genuinely oversize or awkward items (surfboards, bicycles, large instruments) are best cleared with TransNusa in advance rather than assumed onto a turboprop-class hold. And because a single checked piece is expected to stay within standard weight limits, splitting a heavy load across your and a companion’s pooled allowance – rather than paying excess on one over-stuffed 30 kg bag – is often the cheaper route. Weigh at home: extra kilos bought at the counter always cost more than the same weight added online before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest TransNusa fare include a checked bag?
Yes. Unlike most low-cost carriers, TransNusa includes a free checked bag even on its cheapest fares – 20 kg on domestic flights and 15 kg on the cheapest international Seat fare. You do not have to buy a hold bag separately for a normal trip.
How much checked baggage do I get on TransNusa?
Domestic: 20 kg on every fare. International: 15 kg on the Seat fare, 20 kg on Seat Plus, and 30 kg on Flexi Pro. Choose your fare class to match how much you need to check.
What is TransNusa's cabin baggage allowance?
Two cabin pieces free of charge with a combined weight of up to 7 kg – one main bag up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm plus a smaller under-seat item up to 40 x 30 x 10 cm. Two free items is more generous than the single-bag rule on many budget airlines.
How much does extra baggage cost on TransNusa?
Extra weight is charged per kilo at roughly 15,000 IDR per kg (about EUR 0.85 / USD 0.95). You can also pre-buy weight in bands, from around 100,000 IDR for 5 kg up to 600,000 IDR for 40 kg, during booking or via Manage Booking. Prepaying is cheaper than the airport.
Can I share a baggage allowance with my travel companion on TransNusa?
Yes. Passengers travelling on the same booking may pool their allowances into a single bag. For a couple with one large suitcase, that means you can combine, say, two 20 kg allowances rather than checking two separate bags.
Is TransNusa a low-cost airline?
It markets itself as a low-cost carrier, but its baggage rules are closer to a full-service short-haul airline – a free checked bag on the cheapest fare plus a two-piece cabin allowance. On baggage value it beats typical Indonesian and regional budget rivals.
Is TransNusa still flying in 2026?
Yes. TransNusa relaunched in 2022 and operates in 2026 with a fleet of Airbus A320-family jets and Comac ARJ21 regional aircraft, serving domestic Indonesian routes plus international destinations including Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Check current schedules for your route.
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