The short answer
Most domestic flights allow around 15 to 20 kg checked baggage and a small hand bag, and mountain airstrips are stricter. Limits change by airline and route, so confirm when you book.
Key facts
- Checked
- About 15 to 20 kg
- Hand
- Small
- Mountain
- Stricter
- Extra
- Fee or left behind
How it works
- Check the limitAsk when booking.
- Pack soft bagsEasier to load.
- Leave extras behindAt the hotel.
- Weigh bagsBefore the airport.
- Carry valuables in cabinMeds and electronics.
Insider tip
Leave extra luggage at your Kathmandu hotel before a trek.
Avoid this
Do not assume extra bags will fly on the same plane.
Related questions
Can I pay for extra weight?
Sometimes, but space is not guaranteed.
Are power banks allowed?
Usually in cabin, not checked.
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