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Extra Bag/Heavy Or Oversized Bag / Sports Equipment

Do your bags exceed the free baggage allowance shown on your ticket? At Air Mauritius, we help you make sure that no bags are left behind.

We understand that some well-loved items from home, or precious mementos from your trips, simply cannot be left behind.  For an extra charge, we can accommodate your excess baggage in our hold so that you can travel with all you need on your flight.

Please note:

  • Effective 03 July 2023 based on ticket / document issue date, the below excess baggage rates will be applicable.
  • If your baggage dimensions (length + width + height) exceed 300cm, we request you to make prior arrangements for the baggage to be carried as cargo. 
  • For Johannesburg airport, conveyor belts will only allow a 200 cm limitFor any excess, we request you to make prior arrangements for the same to be carried as cargo.
  • If the free baggage entitlement on the ticket is 1 piece and customer buys 1 additional piece, the rate will be as per 1st additional bag.
  • If the free baggage entitlement is more than 1 piece, the rate will be as per 2nd and more additional bag.
  • If another airline is involved in the journey, the other airline's excess baggage policy may apply depending on the itinerary.


BaggageHow can you pay for extra baggage?

You can pre-purchase excess baggage online while making your booking or, if you have already booked your tickets, you can add these services through the Manage Booking section. Alternatively, you can pay for your excess baggage charges at one of our ticket offices or through our Contact Centre (+230 207 7575). 

Forgotten to pay for excess baggage in advance? Don’t worry! You can always pay at the airport on the day you are flying out.

 

Rate chart

For excess baggage (including extra pieces or extra weight) within normal bag dimensions (height + width + length within 158 cm), please refer to the rates below. 

If your baggage weight and/or dimensions exceed the standard allowance, other charges may apply.

Please check the Overweight Baggage and Oversized Baggage sections.

 

Excess baggage: Select Your Origin

Excess baggage rate for travel between Mauritius and Rodrigues where free baggage allowance is 15 kg

The excess baggage rate for travel between Mauritius and Rodrigues (where the weight is on the ticket) is MUR 150 per kg. A maximum weight of 15 kg is allowed per bag.

    The below rates apply for additional pieces of up to 32 kg for Business class, 23 kg for Economy class.

    • If the free baggage entitlement on the ticket is 1 piece and customer buys 1 additional piece, the rate will be as per 1st additional bag.
    • If the free baggage entitlement is more than 1 piece, the rate will be as per 2nd and more additional bags.
    Travel to1st additional bag 2nd and more additional bag 
    Reunion/Madagascar/Johannesburg/Cape TownEUR 50EUR 80
    Oceania/AsiaEUR 120EUR 200
    Paris and Europe via Paris with Air FranceEUR 100EUR 200
    London, Geneva, and Europe via London or GenevaEUR 120EUR 200


      The below rates apply for additional pieces of up to 32 kg for Business class, 23 kg for Economy class.

      • If the free baggage entitlement on the ticket is 1 piece and customer buys 1 additional piece, the rate will be as per 1st additional bag.
      • If the free baggage entitlement is more than 1 piece, the rate will be as per 2nd and more additional bags.
      Travel to1st additional bag 2nd and more additional bag 
      Mauritius/Rodrigues/Madagascar/Johannesburg/Cape TownEUR 50EUR 80
      Oceania/AsiaEUR 120EUR 200
      Paris and Europe via Paris with Air FranceEUR 100EUR 200
      London, Geneva and Europe via London or GenevaEUR 120EUR 200


          The below rates apply for additional pieces of up to 32 kg for Business class, 23 kg for Economy class.

          • If the free baggage entitlement on the ticket is 1 piece and customer buys 1 additional piece, the rate will be as per 1st additional bag.
          • If the free baggage entitlement is more than 1 piece, the rate will be as per 2nd and more additional bags.
          Travel to1st additional bag 2nd and more additional bag 
          Mauritius/Rodrigues/Reunion/Johannesburg/Cape TownEUR 50EUR 80
          Oceania/AsiaEUR 120EUR 200
          Paris and Europe via Paris with Air FranceEUR 100EUR 200
          London, Geneva and Europe via London or GenevaEUR 120EUR 200

           

          The below rates apply for additional pieces of up to 32 kg for Business class, 23 kg for Economy class.

          • If the free baggage entitlement on the ticket is 1 piece and customer buys 1 additional piece, the rate will be as per 1st additional bag.
          • If the free baggage entitlement is more than 1 piece, the rate will be as per 2nd and more additional bags.
          Travel to1st additional bag 2nd and more additional bag 
          Mauritius/Rodrigues/Reunion/MadagascarEUR 50EUR 80
          Oceania/AsiaEUR 120EUR 200
          Paris and Europe via Paris with Air FranceEUR 100EUR 200
          London, Geneva, and Europe via London or GenevaEUR 120EUR 200

           

          The below rates apply for additional pieces of up to 32 kg for Business class, 23 kg for Economy class.

          • If the free baggage entitlement on the ticket is 1 piece and customer buys 1 additional piece, the rate will be as per 1st additional bag.
          • If the free baggage entitlement is more than 1 piece, the rate will be as per 2nd and more additional bags.
          Travel to1st additional bag 2nd and more additional bag 
          Mauritius/Rodrigues/Reunion/Madagascar/Johannesburg/Cape Town/AsiaEUR 120EUR 200
          Paris and Europe via Paris with Air FranceEUR 100EUR 200
          London, Geneva and Europe via London or GenevaEUR 120EUR 200

           

          The below rates apply for additional pieces of up to 32 kg for Business class, 23 kg for Economy class.

          • If the free baggage entitlement on the ticket is 1 piece and customer buys 1 additional piece, the rate will be as per 1st additional bag.
          • If the free baggage entitlement is more than 1 piece, the rate will be as per 2nd and more additional bags.
          Travel to1st additional bag 2nd and more additional bag 
          Mauritius/Rodrigues/Reunion/Madagascar/Johannesburg/Cape Town/OceaniaEUR 120EUR 200
          Paris and Europe via Paris with Air FranceEUR 100EUR 200
          London, Geneva and Europe via London or GenevaEUR 120EUR 200

           

          The below rates apply for additional pieces of up to 32 kg for Business class, 23 kg for Economy class.

          • If the free baggage entitlement on the ticket is 1 piece and customer buys 1 additional piece, the rate will be as per 1st additional bag.
          • If the free baggage entitlement is more than 1 piece, the rate will be as per 2nd and more additional bags.
          Travel to1st additional bag 2nd and more additional bag 
          Mauritius/Rodrigues/Reunion/Madagascar/Johannesburg/Cape Town/Oceania/AsiaEUR 100EUR 200

           

          The below rates apply for additional pieces of up to 32 kg for Business class, 23 kg for Economy class.

          • If the free baggage entitlement on the ticket is 1 piece and customer buys 1 additional piece, the rate will be as per 1st additional bag.
          • If the free baggage entitlement is more than 1 piece, the rate will be as per 2nd and more additional bags.
          Travel to1st additional bag  2nd and more additional bag
          Mauritius/Rodrigues/Reunion/Madagascar/Johannesburg/Cape Town/Oceania/AsiaEUR 120EUR 200

           

           

           

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          Overweight Baggage

           

          The below rates apply for any piece of baggage weighing more than 23 kg and less than 32 kg, in Economy class.

          Departing fromRate
          Johannesburg/Cape Town and Indian Ocean Islands EUR 50
          Asia/ Oceania EUR 70
          Paris and Europe via Paris with Air France EUR 70
          London, Geneva and Europe via London or Geneva EUR 70

          Notes:

          • Not applicable for travel between Mauritius and Rodrigues.
          • If another airline is involved in the journey, the other airline excess baggage policy may apply depending on itinerary.
          • To Mauritius, pending the deployment of an automated process, for interline routings, the rules / rates of the operating company checking the baggage are applicable.
          • To / from transatlantic destinations, the transatlantic airline baggage charges will be applied.
          • Rate applicable per piece over and above other applicable baggage charges.

           

           

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          Oversized Baggage

          Is your bag bigger than 158 cm but within 300 cm? At Air Mauritius, we can fit oversized baggage in our hold, albeit at an extra charge, so you can travel with flexibility.  

          You can transport baggage with dimensions exceeding 158 cm (height + width + length > 158 cm), as long as the dimensions do not exceed 300 cm.

          If the baggage dimension in Checked Baggage is exceeded, an oversized baggage charge of EUR 325 is to be applied on all routes provided they meet the below specification.

          Travel to/fromOversized Baggage Dimension
          South AfricaBetween 158 cm and 200 cm
          Network*Between 158 cm and 300 cm

          Notes:

          • For any excess in dimensions, we request to make prior arrangements for same to be carried as cargo.
          • *On flights that are operated by ATR aircraft, the length of the baggage should not exceed 180 cm.
          • For Johannesburg Airport, conveyor belts will only allow a 200 cm limit
          • To Mauritius, pending the deployment of an automated process, for interline routings, the rules/rates of the operating company checking the baggage are applicable.
          • To/from transatlantic destinations, the transatlantic airline baggage charges will be applied.
          • Excess weight amount and excess piece amount cumulate.


          GolfSports Equipment

              Surf, Kitesurf, Bodysurf, Windsurf boards, and Long boards 

              With our island hub playing host to beautiful beaches that tempt surfers, your surfboards are welcome on Air Mauritius flights!

              The first equipment is free of charge in passenger baggage allowance provided it meets the below specifications.

              Travel to/from

              Dimension (length + width + height) 

              Business 

              Economy

              South Africa*

              Up to 200 cm

              Up to 32 kg

              Up to 23 kg

              Network**

              Up to 300 cm

              Up to 32  kg

              Up to 23 kg

              • *For South Africa, conveyor belts will only allow a 200 cm limit
              • **On flights that are operated by ATR aircraft, the length of the equipment should not exceed 180 cm.
              • For any excess, we request you to make prior arrangements for the same to be carried as cargo.
              • Excess weight amount and excess piece amount cumulate.
              • To Mauritius, pending the deployment of an automated process, for interline routings, the rules/rates of the operating company checking the baggage are applicable.
              • To / from transatlantic destinations, the transatlantic airline baggage charges will be applied.
              • If the baggage allowance on the ticket is exceeded or for additional equipment, a charge of  EUR 125 will be applied.
              Golf equipment  

              At Air Mauritius, we would like to give you all the space to carry your golf bag too!

              We are happy to carry a golf bag containing only golf equipment.

              The first golf equipment is free of charge in the passenger baggage allowance provided it meets the below specifications.

              Travel to/from

              Dimension

              Weight

              South Africa*

              Up to 200 cm

              Up to 23 kg

              Network**

              Up to 300 cm

              Up to 23 kg

              • *For South Africa, conveyor belts will only allow a 200 cm limit
              • **On flights that are operated by ATR aircraft, the length of the equipment should not exceed 180 cm.
              • For any excess, we request you to make prior arrangements for the same to be carried as cargo.
              • Excess weight amount and excess piece amount cumulate.
              • To Mauritius, pending the deployment of an automated process, for interline routings, the rules/rates of the operating company checking the baggage are applicable.
              • To / from transatlantic destinations, the transatlantic airline baggage charges will be applied.
              • If the baggage allowance on the ticket is exceeded or for additional equipment, a charge of  EUR 125 will be applied.
              Scuba Equipment and Hunting Trophies

              The first equipment is free of charge in passenger baggage allowance provided it meets the below specifications.

              Travel to/fromDimensionWeight
              South Africa*Up to 200 cmUp to 23 kg
              Network**Up to 300 cmUp to 23 kg
              • *For South Africa, conveyor belts will only allow a 200 cm limit
              • **On flights that are operated by ATR aircraft, the length of the equipment should not exceed 180 cm.
              • For any excess, we request you to make prior arrangements for the same to be carried as cargo.
              • Excess weight amount and excess piece amount cumulate.
              • To Mauritius, pending the deployment of an automated process, for interline routings, the rules/rates of the operating company checking the baggage are applicable.
              • To / from transatlantic destinations, the transatlantic airline baggage charges will be applied.
              • If the baggage allowance on the ticket is exceeded or for additional equipment, a charge of  EUR 125 will be applied.
              Equipment other than Surf, Golf, Scuba Equipment, Hunting Trophies

              It’s not surfing or golf that gets you going but another sport instead? Air Mauritius endeavours to help you bring along the sports equipment of your choice, so you can enjoy your island experience to the fullest.  

              Sporting equipment other than those mentioned, (Surf, Kitesurf, Bodysurf, Windsurf boards, longboards/ Golf Equipment/ Scuba Equipment and Hunting Trophies) is included in the passenger baggage allowance provided it meets the below specifications.

              Travel to/from

              Dimension

              Business

              Economy

              South Africa*

              Up to 200 cm

              Up to 32 kg

              Up to 23 kg

              Network**

              Up to 300 cm

              Up to 32 kg

              Up to 23 kg

              • *For South Africa, conveyor belts will only allow a 200 cm limit
              • **On flights that are operated by ATR aircraft, the length of the equipment should not exceed 180 cm.
              • For any excess, we request you to make prior arrangements for the same to be carried as cargo.
              • Excess weight amount and excess piece amount cumulate.
              • To Mauritius, pending the deployment of an automated process, for interline routings, the rules/rates of the operating company checking the baggage are applicable.
              • To / from transatlantic destinations, the transatlantic airline baggage charges will be applied.
              • If the baggage allowance on the ticket is exceeded or for additional equipment, a charge of  EUR 125 will be applied.