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.

  • 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 limit. For 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.

How to purchase extra baggage?

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 below.

Excess baggage: Select Your Origin

Effective as from 01st June 2025

 

The below rates apply for any piece of baggage weighing more than 23 kg and less than 32 kg, in economy class for purchase at the counter.

 

Departing from

Rate

South Africa and Indian Ocean Islands

EUR 50

United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Australia, India, Malaysia

EUR 80

 

  • If another airline is involved in the journey, the other airline excess baggage policy may apply depending on itinerary.
  • For journeys into Mauritius where the partner is the first operating carrirer,, their rates may be applied.
  • To / from transatlantic destinations, the transatlantic airline baggage charges will be applied.
  • Multiple excess baggage charges will apply for baggage that violates more than oneof the above rules.

Effective as from 01st June 2025

 

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/from

Oversized Baggage Dimension
South Africa*  Between 158 cm and 200 cm
 Network**  Between 158 cm and 300 cm

 

  • For any excess in dimensions, we request to make prior arrangements for same to be carried as cargo.

  • *For Johannesburg Airport, conveyor belts will only allow a 200 cm limit. 

  • **On flights that are operated by ATR aircraft, the length of the baggage should not exceed 180 cm.

  • For journeys into Mauritius, where the partner is the first operating carrier, their rates may be applied.

  • To/from transatlantic destinations, the transatlantic airline baggage charges will be applied.

  • Excess weight amount and excess piece amount do not cumulate.

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 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

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

The first golf equipment is free of charge 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 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.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 Sporting Equipment

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

                              

Equipment Long Haul Short & Medium Haul
Surf, Kitesurf, Bodysurf, Windsurf boards, Longboards, Golf equipment, Diving bottles, Hunting trophies, other equipment (bike, music, media, etc) EUR 110 EUR 75
Oversized sport equipment EUR 325 EUR 325

                                      

  • Above rates are per direction.
  • Short Haul: Mauritius - Rodrigues / Reunion / Antananarivo / Johannesburg. 
  • Medium Haul: Mauritius - Cape Town / Bombay / Delhi / Chennai / Kuala Lumpur / Perth.
  • Long Haul: Mauritius - Paris / London Gatwick / Geneva or combination of 2 short / medium - haul sectors  (Example, Johannesburg - Mauritius - Perth).

 

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

                             

Notes:

  • Sports equipment and other items such as musical instruments, are not included in the free baggage allowance and will incur separate charges.

  • *For South Africa, conveyor belts will only allow a 200 cm limit. 

  • For any excess, we request you to make prior arrangements for the same to be carried as cargo.

  • **On flights which are operated by ATR aircraft, the length of the equipment should not exceed 180cm.

  • Excess weight amount and excess piece amount do not cumulate.

  • For journeys into Mauritius, where the partner is the first operating carrier, their rates may be applied.

  • To / from transatlantic destinations, the transatlantic airline baggage charges will be applied.