Japan Airlines Baggage

Airlines Name Free cabin baggage limits Free checked baggage limits
JAL Japan Airlines Maximum weight: 10 kg, dimensions:55cm× 40cm×25cm First Class: 3pcs 32kg/ Business Class:3pcs 32kg/Premium Economy: 2pcs 23kg/ Economy : 2pcs 23kg

To know more about Japan Airlines baggage allowance and fees: https://www.jal.co.jp/en/inter/service/bag/

A passenger may carry on board one personal belonging, such as a shopping bag or handbag, and one baggage satisfying the conditions below.

Sum of Three Dimensions Dimensions Total Weight
Not more than 115cm (45in.) W: within55cm×H: within40cm×D: within25cm
(W: within22in.×H: within16in.×D: within10in.)
10 kg (22 lbs.)

 

If your baggage is oversized or overweight, or unable to be appropriately stowed in the cabin due to the stowage limitations, it may need to be checked in cargo compartment at the gate. Please switch off electronic devices in your checked baggage. Valuables should not be included in your checked baggage.

With JAL, up to two pieces of baggage can be checked in for free*.
(In first and business class, up to three pieces of baggage are free)

  • * Please switch off electronic devices in your checked baggage.
  • * Valuables should not be included in your checked baggage.
  • * Under IATA provision, U.S. Department of Transportation and Canadian Transportation Agency order, below may not be applied if your itinerary includes flights operated by other airlines (including codeshare flights).Please check each checked carrier’s baggage rule.
Class Free Baggage Allowance Piece Weight
Per Piece
Total linear dimensions
First Class   3 32kg(70lbs) per piece Length  + Width + Height ≦ 203cm
Business Class   3 32kg(70lbs) per piece Length  + Width + Height ≦ 203cm
Premium Economy Class 2 23kg(50lbs) per piece Length  + Width + Height ≦ 203cm
Economy Class 2 23kg(50lbs) per piece Length  + Width + Height ≦ 203cm
Infants entitled to a seat Follow the boarding class A fully collapsible stroller, carrying basket and car seat for infant or child may be accepted without charge. A fully collapsible stroller, carrying basket and car seat for infant or child may be accepted without charge. Length  + Width + Height ≦ 203cm
Infants not entitled to a seat 1 piece with same total linear dimensions (length+height+width) and weight as accompanying adult. A fully collapsible stroller, carrying basket and car seat for infant or child may be accepted without charge. A fully collapsible stroller, carrying basket and car seat for infant or child may be accepted without charge. Length  + Width + Height ≦ 203cm

 

Pet Charge:

Route Excess Baggage Charge
(*)For the case of departure from Canada, CAD is applicable. For the case of departure from countries other than Japan and Canada, applicable charges in USD will be converted to local currency.
Japan, Asia, India, Oceania⇔Hawaii, North/Central/South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa 40,000yen (400USD/400CAD) per container
Japan⇔Asia, Guam, Oceania 25,000yen (250USD/250CAD) per container
Japan Domestic(in case CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE(INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS BAGGAGE) applied) 5,000yen (50USD/50CAD) (*1) per container

Surfboards and Windsurfing Equipment Charge

Route Excess Baggage Charge
(*)For the case of departure from Canada, CAD is applicable. For the case of departure from countries other than Japan and Canada, applicable charges in USD will be converted to local currency.
Japan, Asia, India, Oceania⇔Hawaii, North/Central/South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa 20,000yen (200USD/200CAD)
Japan⇔Asia, Guam, Oceania 10,000yen (100USD/100CAD)
Japan Domestic(in case CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE(INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS BAGGAGE) applied) 5,000yen (50USD/50CAD) (*1)

 

 

Bulky Baggage, Musical Instruments

If your baggage is oversized or overweight, it may not be accepted on our flights because the space in cargo compartment is limited. Please consult withThis page will open in a new windowJAL International reservation or your travel agency in advance if you are carrying the followings.

  • – Total linear dimensions exceed 203cm (80in.)
  • -The height exceeds 150cm (59in.) (*) and must be kept upright throughout the duration of the flight.
    (*) 79cm (31in.) for 737 aircraft.
  • – Weighs more than 32kg (70lbs.)
  • – Large musical instruments such as cello, contrabass and etc.
London, Paris, Helsinki, Dubai and Australia routes

Checked baggage exceeding 32 kg (70 lbs.) for 1piece cannot be accepted in principle. Please either divide them to be less than 32 kg (70l bs.)

Seoul (GIMPO) airport

Checked baggage exceeding 137cm X 46cm X 55cm (Sum of Three Dimensions 238cm) for 1piece cannot be accepted in principle due to airport facility.

Please contactThis page will open in a new windowJAL International reservation or your travel agency for further information in advance.

It is prohibited by law to carry dangerous goods into the cabin or to include them in your checked baggage.