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One personal item and one piece of carry-on baggage are allowed onboard a Buddha Air flight. Personal items are a laptop bag, a handbag, a camera, etc.; the carry-on baggage cannot exceed 5kg in weight and must fit in the overhead lockers or under the seat in front. It cannot exceed 55cm x 40cm x 20cm (20"x 14" x 9") in dimensions.

No prohibited items are allowed in carry-on baggage and must be transported in the checked baggage including any fluid exceeding 100ml. No dangerous goods are allowed in carry-on baggage or checked baggage.

Passengers travelling on a Buddha Air flight with 'Normal Fare' are entitled to a free 25kg baggage. 'Apex Fare' and 'Bravo Fare' passengers are entitled to 20kg checked baggage allowance. 'Charlie Fare', 'Delta Fare' and 'Echo Fare' passengers are entitled to one 15kg baggage. This baggage must not be oversized, otherwise, an additional fee would apply.

Excess baggage can be purchased when booking with Alternative Airlines for an extra fee. Contact us for any questions regarding excess baggage.

Buddha Air does not currently have an online check-in service. All passengers must check in at the airport.

If you're flying on a domestic flight with Buddha Air, you will need to check in for your flight at least 1 hour before the scheduled departure time. For international Buddha Air flights, you'll need to allow more time and be checked in at least 3 hours before takeoff.

Your ticket and valid photo ID will be required at the time of check-in at the airport. If you're a Nepalese citizen, you'll need your government-issued national ID, driving license or election photo ID card. For Indian citizens, any government-issued photo ID (except Aadhar Card) is accepted. For all other citizens, a valid passport is required.

Buddha Air's frequent flyer programme is known as 'Royal Club'. Passengers can earn points by buying the airline's flights and spending the membership points at a later date to redeem free flights. Points can also be converted to vouchers to spend with the airline's partners. Members receive various benefits depending on the membership tiers, including priority check-in, additional baggage allowance, free cancellation, etc. Please check the airline website for more information about their 'Royal Club'.

When flying with Buddha Air, you can take your pet with you, however, there are certain terms and conditions you need to adhere to.

A health certificate / fit-to-fly vaccination is required from a licensed veterinarian and you'll also need a leak-proof, ventilated pet carrier.

Check out our blog post on the best airlines for travelling with pets for more information.