South African Airways Baggage Policy

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Passengers traveling with South African Airways are welcome to bring:

Carry-on Baggage

Every passengers can take one cabin bag with maximum 7 kg per person on board. Carry-on baggage should not exceed 55cm x 35cm x 25cm for dimensions. Passengers travelling with infants are also permitted to bring one personal item onto their flight as long as it is able to fit underneath the seat in front of them.

Checked Baggage Allowance

To avoid extra charges for excess baggage, please make sure to fit your allowed weight into your allowed number of pieces. Any extra weight or number of pieces will be subject to additional fees, provided there is space in the hold for your excess baggage.

Extra Baggage

If you have more baggage weight and/or pieces than your allowance, additional charges will be applied.

You can purchase your extra bag allowance in advance enjoy a great discount. Charges depend on your destination.


For further information on Baggage Policy, please contact South African Airways Reservation Office at +27 11 978 1111 or 0861 606 606 (sharecall in SA only).




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