Cebu Pacific baggage information and rates, check-in and boarding guidelines updated as of November 2011
Planning to book your flight via Cebu Pacific? I have compiled a list of helpful information for this budget airline’s domestic and international flights regarding baggage (hand-carry and check-in), Prepaid Baggage fee, Excess Baggage Rate, Airport Bag Fee, Baggage Reinstatement Fee, and rules for check-in and boarding times.
This is an updated post as of November 2011. Note that Cebu Pacific has done away with their former GO Lite package (no check-in baggage at Php100 less) and GO Fare package (regular fare with free baggage allowance of 15 kgs). Instead they launched their Lite FARE option effective April 2011 as a starter package for their fares, with no check-in baggage at the lowest cost.
Yes, Cebu Pacific no longer offers free baggage allowance, but guests can avail of Prepaid Baggage options during ticket purchase. Upon booking, all fares start with the default Lite FARE option (no checked baggage), and if the passengers opt to carry with them baggage for check-in, they can purchase prepaid baggage from among the four (4) options (small, standard, medium and large) at corresponding rates. An Airport Bag Fee is applied for passengers with Lite FARE tickets who brought with them baggage for check-in, similar to the Baggage Reinstatement Fee for those who purchased the previous GO Lite packages. Scroll down below for more details on updated rates for Prepaid Baggage Fee, Airport Bag Fee and Baggage Reinstatement Fee for domestic and international flights.
Cebu Pacific aircraft at the Mactan International Airport - photo by bortescristian (flickr.com/photos/bortescristian/)
Before your trip, make sure to weigh your baggage as it really pays to know beforehand. Refer to the allowed weight and size for handcarry (details below). If you have bags and luggage for check-in, decide on which prepaid baggage weight option is the best for your trip’s needs so you won’t end up paying more than what’s actually required.
During the booking process, don’t choose the Lite FARE option (no check-in baggage) if you are not sure about bringing a checked baggage or not. Otherwise you’ll have to pay the airport bag fee (details below) should you show up at the counter with a baggage for check-in. This penalty fee when added to your Lite FARE would cost you more than the regular prepaid baggage fees, so better decide wisely about checked baggage issues when buying tickets.
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CHECK-IN AND BOARDING GUIDELINES
Check-In Counters:
OPEN: Two (2) hours before flight departure
CLOSE: Forty-five (45) minutes before flight departure
A confirmed booking shall be cancelled and released to waitlisted guests if you fail to check-in within the prescribed time.
Boarding Gate:
BE THERE: At least thirty (30) minutes before flight departure
CLOSE: Fifteen (15) minutes before flight departure
Guests not at the boarding gate at the prescribed time will not be allowed to board the aircraft.
BAGGAGE INFORMATION
Prepaid Baggage (scroll down for the rates for domestic and international travel outlined below):
Small – up to 15 kgs.
Standard – up to 20 kgs.
Medium – up to 25 kgs.
Large – up to 30 kgs.
Hand carried baggage:
• Only 1 allowed
• Dimensions
56cm x 36cm x 23cm for Airbus flights
56cm x 35cm x 20cm for ATR flights
• Allowed weight
Free 7 kgs (allowed weight) on ALL FLIGHTS (except going to Caticlan/Boracay)
Free 5 kgs (allowed weight) for ALL Caticlan/Boracay FLIGHTS
Items determined by Cebu Pacific personnel to be of excessive weight or size or of an offensive nature will not be permitted on-board.
EXCESS BAGGAGE RATES
Effective March 1, 2011, all domestic and international travel will have the following Excess Baggage Rates (EBR):
Domestic Travel (point to point and through sector)
PHP 150 per kg (inclusive of 12% VAT)
International Travel (point to point) Sector and Rate per kg
Manila to Hong Kong: PHP 300 / Hong Kong to Manila: HKD 30
Cebu to Hong Kong: PHP 300 / Hong Kong to Cebu: HKD 35
Manila to Osaka: PHP 600 / Osaka to Manila: JPY 2000
Manila to Singapore: PHP 400 / Singapore to Manila: SGD 15
Manila to Bangkok: PHP 450 / Bangkok to Manila: THB 320
More destinations here…
International Travel (through sector – Domestic to International and International to International and v.v.) Sector and Rate per kg
Philippines to Hong Kong: PHP 300 / Hong Kong to Philippines: HKD 35
Philippines to Indonesia: PHP 600 / Indonesia to Philippines: USD 15
Philippines to Japan: PHP 600 / Japan to Philippines: JPY 2000
Philippines to Korea: PHP 450 / Korea to Philippines: KRW 12000
Philippines to Singapore: PHP 400 / Singapore to Philippines: SGD 15
Philippines to Thailand: PHP 450 / Thailand to Philippines: THB 320
More destinations here…
International Travel (through sector – international to international) Sector and Rate per kg
Hong Kong to International: HKD 35
Indonesia to International: USD 15
Japan to International: JPY 2000
Korea to International: KRW 12000
Kuala Lumpur to International: MYR 30
Taiwan to International: TWD 150
Saigon to International: USD 10
More destinations here…
PREPAID BAGGAGE
For travel effective April 1, 2011, the following are the prepaid baggage options available for purchase:
Domestic Travel (point to point or Domestic to Domestic through sector)
Small (15 kgs) – PHP150
Standard (20 kgs) – PHP250
Medium (25 kgs) – PHP400
Large (30 kgs) – PHP700
Note that the maximum allowed checked baggage to/from Boracay (Caticlan) is 10kgs at PHP150. That means, when going to the beautiful island of Boracay, one needs to travel light. No huge bags and luggage please. Maybe if you will be on one of those luxury package holidays to Florida, then you can pack more stuff on your luggage. 🙂
International Travel (point to point or domestic to domestic, international to international through sector)
Small – PHP150 / USD 9 / SGD 10
Standard – PHP250 / USD 12 / SGD 15
Medium – PHP400 / USD 20 / SGD 25
Large – PHP700 / USD 25 / SGD 35
More destinations here…
AIRPORT BAG FEE
Domestic Travel (point to point or Domestic to Domestic through sector)
PHP400 (15kg baggage allowance)
International Travel (point to point or Domestic to International, International to International through sector) at 15kg baggage allowance
PHP 600
HKD 115
JPY 1200
THB 455
USD 15
More destinations here…
BAGGAGE REINSTATEMENT FEE (BRF)
For travel effective April 16 2009, the following fee shall be assessed upon check-in to guests who availed of GO Lite discount and yet brought checked-in baggage at the airport :
Baggage Reinstatement Fee (in local currency)
Philippines: PHP 400
China: CNY 60
Hong Kong: HKD 70
Indonesia: USD 9
Thailand: THB 300
More destinations here…
Note that standard excess baggage rates shall be charged to the guest if the baggage allowance of 15 kgs that comes with the Airport Bag Fee or the Baggage Reinstatement Fee is exceeded.
DISCLAIMER
To our dear readers, please be informed that this website is NOT AFFILIATED with Cebu Pacific Air. The information posted in this site is provided just to give a general idea and may not anymore be updated or applicable to your current need. If you have other concerns not discussed in this post, you are advised to please obtain the latest information by visiting the Cebu Pacific website at www.cebupacificair.com.
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Hello. I have a ask about bagage? Is the weigth 15 kilo + handbagage max 7 kilo, or 15 kilo include handbagage.
Hello Henning, the maximum baggage allowance for check-in is 15 kilos, this is separate from, and does not include, the maximum allowable for handcarry which is 7 kilos. Hope this helps.
i would like to ask how much excess baggage cost? i have a schedule flight to macau this June 4, and i only having 15+7 hand carry but my friend ask me a favor of bringing their uniforms with me.. can you help me with this
Hi Sarah, excess baggage rate for domestic flights is Php150 per kg. For flights to Macau, it’s Php250 per kg. You can read about it here: http://www.cebupacificair.com/Pages/fee-summary.aspx
Thanks for the information. This is my first time fly with Cebu pacific so everything is new to me.. this is very helpful
Hi, if I opt for the (25Kg) prepaid baggage option, can I take two pieces of baggage as long as the total weight does not exceed 25gks? Thanks
Hi Patrick, so sorry I thought I already answered this. Yup, you can take more than one piece of baggage as long as the total is less than the maximum weight you have chosen for the prepaid option. Be sure to weigh your bags in advance. Cebu Pacific is quite strict even if it’s just one kilo in excess.
Hi,MY friend is from KL going back to PHP tmr.In her fligh ticket had already write for the weigth baggage is (15kg).But now she check her baggage weight is (25kg) + 7kg hand carry.She want to knw how much she need to pay for the exceed baggage fees per kg?
Hi Elaine, you can check the rates here http://www.cebupacificair.com/Pages/fee-summary.aspx for excess baggage per kg.
Hi. Would they allow 3-4 pieces of checked baggage as long as the accumulated weight does not weigh more than the prepaid baggage allowance that I availed? Thanks!
Hi Sha, I’m not sure about the maximum number of pieces for the checked baggage, but I think it will be OK. Anyway, you can combine two pieces in one bag or box if ever you’re only allowed maximum of 3 pieces. So far, I haven’t encountered any issues with the maximum number of pieces during check-in. What’s really important is not to go over your prepaid baggage limit.
Hi good day. how much does it costs for an excess baggage from domestic per kilo? i always end up searching previous 2010 rates. thanks
Hello, the excess baggage per kilo for domestic is now Php200. You can view the details here: https://www.cebupacificair.com/Pages/fee-summary.aspx
Hi there! I have my flight back to the Philippines on Sunday Feb 9,2014, I was asked by the manaer of Cebu Pacific to just add baggage online so i follow the instructioni went to “manage booking and then Retrieve booking but failed to see the “purchase bag” Pls. help me as this is the first time i will do this.Thank you so much
What is the maximum prepaid baggage? My international baggage allowance is 45kls and I still need a domestic flight what is the best thing I can do for my baggage?
I purchased online 20 kilos luggage allowance but it is not enough…so can I upgrade my luggage allowance through Cebu pacific ticketing office?how much per kilo?i need your response ASAP….thank you
you can add more baggage allowance through their website, also via their ticketing offices. I don’t know how much per kilo as their rates have changed.
I want to know how much will cost me per kilo after buying prepaid excess baggage 40kg. going to Sydney.
Hi please visit this link to get updated rates from Cebu Pacific official website https://www.cebupacificair.com/Pages/fee-summary.aspx
Hi,flight from riyadh to Bacolod xonnecting flight so how many kilos baggage allowance? Pls response asap thank my flight next week
Hi please visit this link to get updated rates from Cebu Pacific official website https://www.cebupacificair.com/Pages/fee-summary.aspx
Hello, may i ask if cebu pacific allow boxes to check in? Thank u
Hi. Yes they do accept boxes for check in. I have checked in some boxes (any size) in my previous trips with Cebu Pacific. You might be asked about the contents of the box, and possibly they might let you open it though.
Good day. Is the allowed travel allowance will also apply to the paying kids? I have 7 & 5 yr old and have availed a promo fare , fly+bag and it indicated that this will allow a 20kg bag allowance. So does it also applies to each of us?
Yes, the fly+bag option applies as long as you selected this during your online purchase, whether the passenger is an adult or kid, he/she will be given the 20kg baggage allowance. You can check it on your eticket receipt, the baggage allowance of 20 kgs should be indicated for each passenger.
hello, does Cebu pacific accept boxes
baggage even international flight?
I just want to make sure before to go
airport.
thank you
Hi Eleonor, please contact directly Cebu Pacific to be sure.
Hi ,me and my wife has a 15kls allowed each baggage to check in..it’s ok to combine all our things in one luggage weighing 30kls?
Yes, you can combine your baggage… that is what we usually do during check-in.
i have a 20 kg carry on baggage if i buy a prepaid baggage large (30 kg) does it mean i can bring total of 50 kg baggage?
Hi, I presume you meant you already have 20kg checked in baggage? If you already have the 20 kgs, and you purchased additional prepaid baggage selecting the 30 kgs option, then you only added 10kgs to your baggage allowance. The 30kgs indicated during purchase is the total weight. You can check your eticket receipt it will indicate the baggage allowance you have purchased.
Hi, I was wondering if I have a prepaid 20kg checked in luggage option.. will they allow me to check in my 29″x18″x11″ luggage (73cm x 45cm x 28cm). There nothing on the site that talks about checked in baggage dimensions.
Hi..can i just avail prepaid baggage at the airport?
hi. it will be my first domestic flight. no checked baggage availed on my ticket. my question is: is a backpack and a duffel bag ok to board on the cabin?
happy steps,
flight from guam to philippines
my road bike is just less than 15kg but the size of the box is large….how much additional cost for baggage fee
thanks in advance
Hi just wanna ask can i use large luggage? Goin back to Philippines for 20 kgs and 30kg back here in japan.
hi…i just want to ask if how much per kilo if i excess my baggage… because i have free only 20kls and my baggage are 35kls