Air Arabia kitesurf equipment: fees, weight limits and how to pack
We couldn't find any sports equipment rules on Air Arabia's website on 25 October 2026. So treat your kite bag as a normal checked bag: 32kg at most and 158cm in total dimensions.
We couldn't find any sports equipment rules on Air Arabia's website on 25 October 2026: no price list, no equipment list, no mention of kites. So treat your kite bag as a normal checked bag: 32kg at most and 158cm for length, width and height added together. You pay for it like a suitcase, by the weight you pre-book.
Air Arabia's pages on checked baggage, fares, excess baggage and prohibited items, and its conditions of carriage, say nothing about sports equipment. The general side of flying with kite gear (packing, batteries, claims) is covered in flying with kite gear: airline fees and packing.
Air Arabia kite gear in numbers
| What | Air Arabia |
|---|---|
| Category | no kite or sports equipment rules; normal checked bag |
| Fee | checked baggage price by route, up to 90% cheaper pre-booked than at the airport |
| Weight | pre-book 20, 30 or 40kg; max 32kg per piece |
| Size | total up to 158cm; irregular shapes may be refused |
| Pieces | 20kg = 1 piece, 30 and 40kg = up to 2 pieces |
| Notice | no sports rules; ask about suitability before you get to the airport |
| How to add | at booking, when modifying, via the call centre or a sales office |
| Deadline | up to 12 hours before departure, 4 hours on flights to and from Morocco |
Will your kite bag fit 158cm?
The 158cm limit is length + width + height. As an example: if your board bag measured 140 x 45 x 15cm, that would add up to 200cm, 42cm over. The conditions of carriage also let Air Arabia refuse a bag because of its size or shape, and ask you to check suitability before you arrive at the airport.
Chat first, then book
Here's how I'd go about it:
- Measure the packed bag and add up length, width and height.
- Message Air Arabia's live chat with what's in the bag, its size and weight.
- Save the reply as a screenshot.
- If the board isn't accepted, bring just your kites, bar and harness in a bag under 158cm and rent a board locally.
What a return trip costs
Your allowance depends on fare and route. On flights via the UAE (for example Prague - Sharjah), Basic includes hand baggage only, Value 20/30kg and Ultimate 30/40kg; your booking shows the exact figure for your flight. Pre-booked baggage prices aren't published and vary by route.
| Situation | Extra to pay |
|---|---|
| Kite bag up to 20kg, Value fare | 0 |
| 20kg kites + 10kg suitcase, 30kg allowance in 2 pieces | 0 |
| The same on a Basic fare | the whole allowance is extra |
| 10kg extra at the airport, G9 and 3L flights, Europe region | AED 700-1,000 |
Without pre-booking you pay per kg at the airport. On flight numbers G9 and 3L (UAE operations) a kilo in the Europe region, Czech Republic included, costs AED 70-100, and AED 60-70 for Egypt and for the subcontinent including Sri Lanka. The table doesn't say whether the Europe rate applies in both directions; if it does, 10kg extra there and back comes to AED 1,400-2,000. Air Arabia says pre-booking is up to 90% cheaper, so I wouldn't leave anything for the airport.
Air Arabia Maroc and Air Arabia Egypt
The conditions of carriage apply equally to Air Arabia Maroc, Air Arabia Egypt and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. Air Arabia states the 32kg and 158cm limit on its checked baggage page without distinguishing between its airlines. Allowances and rates differ:
| Operation | Fare allowance | Per kg at the airport |
|---|---|---|
| Flights via the UAE (G9, 3L) | Basic chargeable, Value 20/30kg, Ultimate 30/40kg | Europe region AED 70-100 |
| Morocco, international flights (3O rates) | Basic chargeable, Value 15/20kg, Ultimate 30kg | Europe → Morocco €12, Morocco → Europe MAD 120 |
| Egypt (E5 rates) | Basic 20/30kg on CAI flights only, Value 30/40kg, Ultimate 40kg | Italy → Egypt €12 |
Watch the deadline on Morocco flights: you can pre-book baggage until 4 hours before departure, elsewhere 12 hours. The spots are in kitesurfing in Morocco.
Batteries and CO2
Spare batteries and power banks go in your cabin bag only, protected against short circuits, with lithium-ion batteries up to 100Wh. You can't use or charge a power bank on board, and it can't go in the overhead locker.
Where Air Arabia can take you kiting
Air Arabia sells Prague - Sharjah flights and flies from Sharjah to destinations including Colombo in Sri Lanka. The spots are in kitesurfing in Sri Lanka. How to pack kites and a bar so they survive the baggage handlers is in kite board bags and flying with your gear.
With a 158cm limit, leaving the board at home makes sense. On the kite safari in Egypt I go on, a twintip costs €60 for 6 days (2026 prices) and there are pumps and a compressor on board, so a bag with kites, bar and harness is all you need.
Questions
Does Air Arabia accept kitesurf equipment?
We couldn't find any sports equipment rules or mention of kites on Air Arabia's website on 25 October 2026. Checked bags can weigh up to 32kg and measure up to 158cm in total, and irregular shapes that can't be carried safely may be refused. Ask Air Arabia before you book.
How much does Air Arabia charge for a kiteboard?
Air Arabia doesn't publish a sports equipment fee. You pay for checked baggage by weight (20, 30 or 40kg), priced by route. Without pre-booking, G9 and 3L flights in the Europe region (Czech Republic included) cost AED 70-100 per kg at the airport.
Can I take a kite as normal checked baggage on Air Arabia?
That's the only option the website describes: the kite bag has to meet the normal checked bag limits of 32kg and 158cm (length + width + height). Measure your bag before you book.
Do the same rules apply on Air Arabia Maroc and Air Arabia Egypt?
The general conditions of carriage cover them all, and Air Arabia states the 32kg and 158cm limit without distinguishing between its airlines. Fare allowances and airport rates differ: 3O flights from Europe to Morocco cost €12 per kg, E5 flights from Italy to Egypt €12.
Sources and fact checks (10)
- Air Arabia: pre-book checked baggage as 20, 30 or 40kg up to 12 hours before departure (4 hours to/from Morocco); 20kg limited to 1 piece, 30 and 40kg max 2 pieces, each max 32kg; availability and fees vary by route; at the airport limited options, typically higher prices; each checked bag max 32kg and 158cm (length + width + height); irregular-shaped baggage that cannot be safely transported may not be accepted www.airarabia.com (checked 25 October 2026)
- Air Arabia: pre-book baggage and save up to 90% of airport charges; add while booking or modifying, online, via call centre, sales offices or travel partners www.airarabia.com (checked 25 October 2026)
- Air Arabia fare types (flights from/to/via the UAE): Basic checked baggage chargeable, Value 20/30kg, Ultimate 30/40kg; Egypt: Basic 20/30kg on CAI flights only, Value 30/40kg, Ultimate 40kg; international Morocco: Basic chargeable, Value 15/20kg, Ultimate 30kg; booking shows inclusions for your flight www.airarabia.com (checked 25 October 2026)
- Air Arabia airport excess without pre-booking: G9 and 3L (UAE Hub Operations) Europe incl. Czech Republic AED 70-100/kg, Egypt AED 60-70/kg, Subcontinent incl. Sri Lanka AED 60-70/kg, Morocco AED 105-110/kg; 3O (Morocco Operations) Europe/UK/Turkey to Morocco EUR 12/kg, Morocco to Europe/UK/Turkey MAD 120/kg, domestic MAD 50/kg; E5 (Egypt Operations) Italy - Egypt EUR 12 www.airarabia.com (checked 25 October 2026)
- Air Arabia conditions of carriage: cover Air Arabia PJSC, Air Arabia Maroc, Air Arabia Egypt, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Air Arabia DMM; may refuse baggage unsuitable because of weight, size, shape or character; ask about suitability before arriving at the airport; excess baggage at Air Arabia's discretion and charged www.airarabia.com (checked 25 October 2026)
- Air Arabia: spare batteries and power banks carry-on only, protected against short circuits; lithium-ion max 100Wh; power banks not in overhead lockers, no use or charging on board, switched off; not accepted in checked baggage; non-flammable gases prohibited unless specifically allowed www.airarabia.com (checked 25 October 2026)
- Air Arabia: support via live chat www.airarabia.com (checked 25 October 2026)
- Air Arabia sells Prague - Sharjah flights flights.airarabia.com (checked 25 October 2026)
- Air Arabia sells Sharjah - Colombo flights flights.airarabia.com (checked 25 October 2026)
- Safari 2026: compressor and pumps on board; twintip rental €60 / 6 days paradisekitesurf.cz (checked 25 October 2026)
