SpiceJet Baggage Policy in 2025: Know Your Limits & Avoid Extra Charges

Baggage rules on SpiceJet domestic flights are fairly straightforward. So whether it's a quick business trip or a five-star vacation, here's what you need to know about baggage allowances.

Checked-in Baggage

• How Much Can You Carry? You may have one checked-in bag with a 15-kg weight limit.
• What's the Size Limit? Your luggage must have a total measurement (length + width + height) of 158 cm. 
• A Little Heads-Up: You cannot use the leftover weight from your checked-in bag for your hand baggage. As a result, you must be very careful when packing to ensure that you do not exceed your limit.

Hand Baggage

• What You Can Take: You can carry one piece of hand baggage and the weight cannot exceed 7 kg.
• Size Matters: The permitted dimensions are 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm for Boeing flights and 50 cm x 35 cm x 23 cm for a small Q400 aircraft.
• Extras Allowed: You can also carry a laptop bag or a ladies' purse in addition to your hand baggage. The total weight together shouldn't be over 7 kg.

If you are taking an international flight, the baggage rules are quite different, but in any case, they are straightforward. Your checked baggage allowance can be quite different from one route to another but here is a rough idea what you can plan for.

Checked-in Baggage

• Allowance: Most airlines charge 20 kg to 30 kg for international flights, but the allowance may also depend on your destination.
• Size Limit: Your checked-in bag can be up to 158 cm (length + width + height), but it will still be checked as the maximum size.
• Important Tip: If you have flights that are both domestic and international, the rules of the international baggage apply.

Hand Baggage

• What You Can Carry: Again, international flights are similar to domestic flights, and you can carry one piece of hand baggage up to 7 kg in weight.
• Size: You can carry the same size on both Boeing and Q400 aircraft. The size limits are 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm or 50 cm x 35 cm x 23 cm, according to the aircraft you are taking the flight with.
• Extras: Remember that you can take a laptop bag or a purse with your hand baggage, but your total weight should not exceed 7 kg.

There are times when we all get a little carried away when packing, which is totally fine! But it is very important to be aware of what happens if your luggage weighs more than the allowed baggage limit.

At the Airport

• Excess weight: If your baggage weighs more than the allowed limit, SpiceJet will charge you INR 600 per additional kg.
• Extra Bag: If you need another bag, you can check in one more bag at the airport, but the cost would be INR 1,000 if it is overweight plus excess weight charges still apply.

Prepaid Excess Baggage

• Reserve Early: You can book prepaid excess baggage online up to 3 hours before your flight to avoid paying for additional baggage plus charges at the airport.
• Better Rates: It is more affordable to pay for the luggage in advance than at the airport.
• Carefully: Please remember that baggage advance payments cannot be returned or handed over to someone else, so be cautious when paying.

People often have to carry such things as sports outfits, musical instruments, or even something as big as a big-screen TV. SpiceJet changes its policy for such items.

• What's Allowed? You may pack sports gear, musical instruments, bicycles, and big LCD/LED TVs over 39 inches.
• Handling Fee: To handle these special items, passengers need to pay a reimbursement of INR 2,000.
• Important Reminder: Baggage of special items may also have extra charges, so do not forget to verify this with the carrier before you go to the airport.

Some articles cannot be taken along with you when flying with SpiceJet, and only for security reasons. Here is a simple guide that shows you what is not possible for your baggage.

Prohibited Items

• Dangerous Items: No one is allowed to carry bombs, guns, knives, gasoline, or poison.
• Make Sure to Check: You better look at the list again before you pack so that you do not take things that you should not.

Special Conditions

• Lithium Batteries: Be careful with your electronics! Devices featuring non-removable lithium batteries are not allowed in carry-on luggage. Make it a rule to thoroughly check all the devices before you start packing them up.
• Wheelchair or Mobility: If you employ a wheelchair or any other type of mobility device, you are supposed to meet SpiceJet's requirements for the transportation of battery-powered machines.

Here are a few tips that can help your trip run smoothly and stress-free:

• Label Your Baggage: Put your name and contact information on your luggage in case it gets lost. It is always better to be safe than sorry!
• Keep Essentials Close: Always keep vital items such as medications, key documents, and valuables in your hand luggage. Thus, you will be able to access any important things that you might require with minimal effort.
• Declare Restricted Items: If you have any specific products or items that are limited, make sure you inform the check-in counter so that no inconvenient situations arise for the crew.

SpiceJet's policy about luggage is not complex to comprehend once you are aware of it. Just keep in mind the basic rules on weight limits, sizes of bags, and the stuff you cannot carry with you, and you will be through without any problems. In case of any doubts, feel free to go through the official baggage FAQs of SpiceJet for details.