Royal Jordanian Baggage and Carry-on

Find below Royal Jordanian approved luggage and carry-ons!

What is Royal Jordanian’s policy on carry-on baggage?

In today’s world, being able to take your business and personal life accessories is very important. That is why Royal Jordanian’s carry-on allowance enables you to take with you on board what you need.

What is Royal Jordanian’s policy on checked baggage?

Royal Jordanian’s checked baggage policy is based on the Piece Concept for travel to all destinations. The free baggage allowance is determined by your destination and travel class.

The maximum weight of any piece of checked baggage is 32 kg (70 lbs). Royal Jordanian no longer accepts any piece of baggage over this limit, with the exception of special baggage (sporting equipment, wheelchairs, pets, musical instruments, etc.) notified to Royal Jordanian at the time of booking. Also with the exception of special baggage, bags with the sum of their 3 dimensions exceeding 203 cm (80 inches) will not be accepted.

Carry-on Baggage

In Crown Class, passengers are allowed to take two pieces of carry-on baggage, except on Embraer aircraft where only one piece is allowed.

In Economy Class, passengers are allowed to take one piece of carry-on baggage.

For both classes, each piece of carry-on baggage must meet the following conditions:

  • Maximum weight – 7 kg.
  • Maximum dimensions – 23 x 41 x 51 cm (9 x 16 x 20 in), with the sum of the three dimensions not exceeding 115 cm (45 inches). The dimensions include handles, wheels, side pockets, etc.

In addition, the following carry-on items can be accepted:

♦ A laptop computer♦ A pair of binoculars♦ Reading material for the flight
♦ A small camera♦ An umbrella or walking stick♦ A pair of crutches or braces required by a passenger
One fully collapsible stroller or pushchair or infant carrying basket, subject space availability, when passengers travel with infants

Checked Baggage

According to the Piece Concept, the following free baggage allowances apply on Royal Jordanian flights:

Travel ClassTo/from North America and
Between Amman and Abu Dhabi,
Doha, Dubai and Kuwait
To/from Cairo, Khartoum
& Saudi Arabia
All other destinations
Crown Class*2 pieces
up to 32 kg each
2 pieces
up to 32 kg each
1st piece up to 30 kg
2nd piece up to 23 kg
Economy Class*2 pieces
up to 23 kg each
1 piece
up to 23 kg
1 piece
up to 30 kg
*The maximum size per piece is set by the sum of its 3 dimensions, which must not exceed 158 cm (62 inches).

For passengers with reduced mobility who need a wheelchair or other assistive devices, these will be carried free of charge and not counted against the free baggage allowance.

Excess Baggage Fees

Additional pieces of baggage should weight maximum 23 kg for both Crown and Economy classes. An overweight baggage fee will apply for each additional piece if it weighs more than 23 kg up to 32 kg. For oversized baggage that measures over 158 cm (62 inches) up to 203 cm (80 inches), Royal Jordanian will apply an additional fee, which is payable at the airport and is equivalent to the excess baggage fee for the 1st additional piece.

The following excess baggage fees apply for travel to/from destinations other than North America:

  • First additional piece up to 23 kg – 140 USD, with the following exceptions:
    • To/from United Kingdom – 110 GBP.
    • Middle East ↔ Far East & Middle East ↔ Middle East – 130 USD.
    • Far East ↔ Far East – 90 USD.
    • To/from Australia – 200 USD.
  • Further additional pieces up to 23 kg – 250 USD, with the following exceptions:
    • To/from United Kingdom – 200 GBP.
    • Far East ↔ Far East – 150 USD.
    • To/from Australia – 300 USD.
  • Overweight piece 23-32 kg – 50 USD.

The following excess baggage fees apply for travel to/from North America:

  • First and second additional pieces (3rd and 4th pieces of baggage) up to 23 kg – 200 USD.
  • Third and fourth additional pieces (5th and 6th pieces of baggage) up to 23 kg – 275 USD.
  • Further additional pieces (from the 7th piece and above) up to 23 kg – 400 USD.
  • Overweight piece 23-32 kg – 100 USD.

Sports Equipment

One set of ski equipment (snow/water) will be counted as one piece and may be included in the free checked baggage allowance. If in excess, it will be charged 33% of the applicable excess baggage charges.

One set of golfing equipment (one golf bag which may include golf balls and a pair of golf shoes), may be included in the free checked baggage allowance. If in excess, it will be charged 50% of the applicable excess baggage charges.

One set of bowling, fishing or scuba diving equipment will be counted as one piece of 158 cm (62 in) and may be included in the free checked baggage allowance. If in excess, applicable excess baggage charges apply.

Non-motorized touring/racing single-seat bicycles may be included in the free checked baggage allowance, and, if exceeded, applicable excess baggage charges apply.

A backpack, rucksack, bedroll, sleeping bag, duffel bag or B-4 type bag will be counted as one piece regardless of actual dimensions.

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