UTair Aviation Baggage Policy
Note: The following reflects UTair Aviation's baggage policy as of the latest available information. Policies may vary by route, fare type (Light, Minimum, Optimum, Premium, Business), and STATUS loyalty program membership.
Carry-On Baggage Allowance
UTair allows one carry-on bag and one personal item per passenger, with variations by fare type and class. All carry-on must fit in overhead bins or under the seat.
| Fare/Class |
Allowance |
Maximum Dimensions |
Maximum Weight |
Notes |
| Economy (Light, Minimum, Optimum) |
1 carry-on + 1 personal item |
Carry-on: 55 x 40 x 25 cm
Personal: 40 x 30 x 20 cm |
Carry-on: 10 kg
Personal: 5 kg |
Fits in overhead bin or under seat |
| Premium Economy |
1 carry-on + 1 personal item |
Carry-on: 55 x 40 x 25 cm
Personal: 40 x 30 x 20 cm |
Carry-on: 10 kg
Personal: 5 kg |
Fits in overhead bin or under seat |
| Business |
2 carry-on + 1 personal item |
Carry-on: 55 x 40 x 25 cm each
Personal: 40 x 30 x 20 cm |
Carry-on: 10 kg each
Personal: 5 kg |
Total weight strictly enforced |
| Infant (under 2 years, no seat) |
1 carry-on + 1 stroller |
Carry-on: 40 x 30 x 20 cm
Stroller: Not specified |
Carry-on: 5 kg |
Stroller free, collapsible, checked at gate |
| STATUS Bronze/Silver/Gold |
Same as class |
Same as class |
Same as class |
No additional carry-on allowance |
- Additional items (e.g., coats, umbrellas, duty-free bags up to 3 kg, assistive devices like wheelchairs, walkers, crutches) are free and do not count toward the allowance.
- Liquids in carry-on are restricted to 100 ml containers in a 1-liter transparent, resealable bag, except for medicines, baby food, and duty-free items.
- Extra carry-on (55 x 40 x 25 cm, up to 10 kg) costs 1499 ₽/€25 (prepaid) or 2500 ₽/€40 (airport). At the gate, fees are 4000 ₽/€65 (cabin) or 3000 ₽/€50 (hold).
- Carry-on for musical instruments is allowed if within 55 x 40 x 25 cm (Minimum/Optimum fares: 40 x 30 x 20 cm); larger instruments require an extra seat or checked baggage.
- Enforcement may vary; reports suggest stricter checks on smaller aircraft (e.g., ATR 72) and at major hubs like Moscow Vnukovo.
Checked Baggage Allowance
UTair uses the Piece Concept for most routes, with allowances based on fare type, class, and STATUS membership. Maximum dimensions per piece are 203 cm (80 in); maximum weight varies by class.
| Route/Fare |
Class |
Allowance |
Max Weight per Bag |
Max Dimensions |
| All Routes (Light) |
Economy |
0 bags free |
20 kg |
203 cm |
| All Routes (Minimum, Optimum) |
Economy |
1 bag |
20 kg |
203 cm |
| All Routes |
Premium Economy |
1 bag |
30 kg |
203 cm |
| All Routes |
Business |
2 bags |
30 kg |
203 cm |
| All Routes |
Infant (under 2 years) |
1 bag + 1 stroller |
10 kg |
55 x 40 x 20 cm |
| STATUS Bronze/Silver |
All Classes |
+1 piece |
Same as class |
203 cm |
| STATUS Gold |
All Classes |
+2 pieces |
Same as class |
203 cm |
- Bags over 50 kg or 203 cm are not accepted and must be shipped as cargo.
- Infants receive a free stroller or car seat in addition to a 10 kg checked bag (55 x 40 x 20 cm, or in cabin if no free checked allowance).
- Codeshare flights (e.g., with Turkish Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines) may follow the Most Significant Carrier (MSC) rules; check with the ticketing airline.
- Skis, snowboards, hockey equipment, and bicycles (up to 20 kg, 203 cm) are free for Premium/Business fares, in addition to the allowance. Minimum/Optimum fares pay 3000 ₽/€50 per kit per leg.
Excess and Oversized Baggage Fees
Fees apply for excess, overweight, or oversized baggage, with discounts for prepayment more than 36 hours before departure.
| Route |
Condition |
Fee (One-Way) |
| Domestic (Russia) |
Excess Bag (3rd or more) |
2500–7500 ₽ (prepaid) / 3000–9000 ₽ (airport) |
| Domestic (Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous District) |
Excess Weight |
2% of fare per kg |
| International |
Excess Bag (3rd or more) |
€50–€150 (prepaid) / €60–€180 (airport) |
| All Routes |
Overweight (21–30 kg) |
2500 ₽ / €50 |
| All Routes |
Overweight (31–50 kg) |
5000 ₽ / €100 |
| All Routes |
Oversized (>203 cm) |
Contact airline |
| All Routes |
Gate-Checked Bag |
1000 ₽ / €20 fine + standard fees |
- Prepayment via the UTair website or app (36+ hours before departure) offers lower rates.
- Bags over 50 kg require prior consent and may be treated as cargo.
Special Baggage
Sports Equipment
Sports equipment counts toward the checked baggage allowance if within limits; otherwise, fees apply.
| Equipment |
Allowance |
Fee (One-Way) |
| Skis, Snowboards, Hockey Equipment |
Up to 20 kg, 203 cm |
Free for Premium/Business; 3000 ₽ / €50 for Minimum/Optimum |
| Bicycles |
Up to 20 kg, 203 cm |
Free for Premium/Business; 3000 ₽ / €50 for Minimum/Optimum |
- Free for Premium/Business fares in addition to allowance; must be packed properly (e.g., bicycles in cardboard box or protective wrapping).
- Bicycles with non-removable lithium batteries must be checked as “dangerous cargo” at the airport cargo terminal.
Musical Instruments
Small instruments can be carried as cabin baggage; larger ones require checking or an extra seat.
- Cabin: Must fit within 55 x 40 x 25 cm (10 kg) or 40 x 30 x 20 cm (5 kg for Minimum/Optimum). Extra carry-on can be purchased for larger instruments.
- Checked: Subject to standard or excess baggage fees; hard cases recommended.
- Extra Seat: Book in advance via the Service Center for large instruments.
Pets
Pets (cats, dogs, birds) require advance approval and proper documentation.
| Location |
Weight (Pet + Carrier) |
Fee (One-Way) |
| Cabin |
Up to 10 kg |
3000 ₽ / €50 |
| Hold |
Up to 50 kg |
Charged as excess baggage |
- Cabin containers must not exceed 115 cm (55 x 40 x 20 cm); hold containers up to 203 cm with ventilation and moisture-absorbing mats.
- Bird cages must block light; only public veterinary clinic documents accepted.
- Service animals travel free with documentation; advance notification required.
Prohibited Items
Certain items are restricted for safety and regulatory reasons.
- Carry-on: Liquids over 100 ml (except medicines, baby food, duty-free), sharp objects, explosives, toxic substances.
- Checked: Loose lithium batteries, hoverboards, flammable materials, radioactive substances.
- Arms/ammunition require advance coordination and documentation; must be checked.
Lost, Damaged, or Delayed Baggage
UTair follows the Montreal Convention for baggage issues.
- Delayed: Report at the airport’s Lost and Found desk before leaving and file a Property Irregularity Report (PIR). Claims within 21 days.
- Damaged: Report within 7 days at the airport with a Damage Baggage Report.
- Lost: File a claim within 7 days; compensation up to 1,288 SDR.
- UTair is not liable for fragile items, perishables, money, jewelry, or electronics in checked baggage.
Additional Notes
- Check-in: Online check-in available 24 hours to 45 minutes before departure (1 hour for Vienna/Tel Aviv). Airport check-in closes 40 minutes before departure.
- Assistive Devices: Wheelchairs, crutches, canes, and folding mobility aids are free if they fit in the cabin; advance notification required.
- STATUS Program: Bronze/Silver (+1 piece), Gold (+2 pieces) checked baggage allowance; no extra carry-on.
- Codeshare Flights: Policies may differ for flights operated by partners (e.g., Turkish Airlines); verify with the ticketing airline.
- Reports indicate inconsistent enforcement, with stricter checks on smaller aircraft or at major airports like Moscow Vnukovo.
