Fly ALS baggage allowance: 15 kg safari luggage, Diani 20 kg rule and excess baggage
Fly ALS baggage rules are designed for light-aircraft safari flying from Wilson Airport. Most passengers receive a strict 15 kg total allowance, inclusive of hand luggage, and bags must be soft-sided so they can fit safely into smaller aircraft luggage compartments.
Your baggage allowance is part of aircraft safety, payload and route planning.
Fly ALS operates safari, beach, regional and charter services from Wilson Airport. Because many flights use aircraft serving bush airstrips and smaller airports, baggage is managed by total weight, bag shape, space available and the aircraft captain’s final operational discretion.
Fly ALS Flights at Wilson Airport
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Do you receive 15 kg or 20 kg on Fly ALS?
For most Fly ALS routes, the allowance is strictly limited to 15 kg per passenger. The published exception is Diani / Ukunda, where the allowance is 20 kg per passenger.
Most Fly ALS safari and inland routes
The standard Fly ALS allowance is 15 kg per person in total. This includes checked luggage, carry-on luggage, camera equipment, laptops, handbags and other personal items.
Diani / Ukunda baggage allowance
Fly ALS lists a 20 kg per passenger allowance for flights to and from Diani / Ukunda. This higher beach-route allowance still requires practical packing and soft-sided luggage.
Snippet answer: Fly ALS baggage allowance is normally 15 kg per passenger, inclusive of hand luggage, in soft-sided bags. Diani / Ukunda flights have a 20 kg allowance. Infants without a paid seat do not receive a separate baggage allowance.
Which bags are suitable for Fly ALS flights from Wilson Airport?
Fly ALS uses a simple visual rule: avoid large hard-shell suitcases and travel with compact soft-sided bags. Soft wheeled bags, backpacks, duffels and flexible safari holdalls are easier to load safely on light aircraft.
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Your Fly ALS allowance means every bag, not only your checked bag.
Do not treat a backpack, handbag, laptop bag or camera bag as extra luggage outside the allowance. Fly ALS states that the allowance is inclusive of hand luggage, so your full travel setup should be weighed together.
Pack to the strictest sector if your trip has mixed routes. A safari-and-beach itinerary may include 15 kg and 20 kg sectors. The safer packing strategy is to fit within 15 kg unless Fly ALS confirms your full itinerary qualifies for more.
Why Fly ALS asks for soft-sided bags
Small aircraft baggage compartments have limited, irregular space. Soft duffels and safari holdalls compress and load more safely than hard-shell suitcases.
What size bag should you use on Fly ALS?
Fly ALS terms state that the maximum dimensions for any type of bag must not exceed 45 cm long × 30 cm wide × 60 cm high. In practical safari terms, choose one flexible soft bag rather than a large rigid suitcase.
Maximum bag dimensions
Use a soft bag that stays within 45 cm × 30 cm × 60 cm. A bag that is light but too rigid or awkwardly shaped can still be a problem on a light aircraft.
- Soft duffel bags are better than wheeled hard-shell suitcases.
- Avoid large rectangular cases with rigid frames.
- Keep fragile items protected inside the soft bag or in a small carry-on.
Best luggage type for Fly ALS
The best luggage for Fly ALS is a compact soft-sided duffel, canvas safari bag or flexible holdall. Keep the shape simple, the total weight low and the essentials easy to access.
- Use packing cubes instead of separate small bags.
- Wear heavier shoes or jackets during travel.
- Keep passports, medicine and valuables with you.
Leave surplus luggage at Wilson before flying to a safari airstrip.
Fly ALS states that a complimentary secure storage facility is available at its Wilson Airport office. This is useful if you arrive with large international luggage, city clothes, business items or beach luggage that you do not need on safari.
Ask at the Fly ALS check-in counter before departure. Keep valuables, passports, cash, medication, essential electronics, cameras and irreplaceable items with you.
Storage takes extra handling time. Do not leave it until boarding is being called.
Confirm the current storage process, tag details and collection arrangements.
Travel to the airstrip with a soft bag that fits your route allowance.
What happens if your Fly ALS baggage is over the limit?
Excess baggage is not guaranteed on Fly ALS. It is accepted only at the aircraft captain’s discretion, based on aircraft payload limits and available space.
Freight-seat note: Fly ALS’s main baggage policy refers to a freight seat allowing up to 65 kg of additional baggage, while an FAQ line on the same page mentions 75 kg. Confirm the current freight-seat allowance directly with Fly ALS before payment.
Fly ALS baggage rules are not only about weight.
Beyond the 15 kg and 20 kg limits, Fly ALS also sets rules around packing quality, baggage search, checked-bag tags, carry-on safety, delivery, delayed baggage and unclaimed items.
Fly ALS may refuse unsuitable baggage
Fly ALS may refuse baggage that does not comply with its requirements or is improperly or insecurely packed. This matters most for hard-shell suitcases, oversized bags, loose items and luggage that cannot be safely loaded.
- Use one compact soft-sided bag instead of several loose pieces.
- Avoid overstuffed bags that cannot close securely.
- Do not assume a rigid suitcase will be accepted because it is under 15 kg.
Right of baggage search
For safety and security, Fly ALS may request to search or scan a passenger or baggage. If the passenger is unavailable, baggage may be searched in their absence. Refusing a search may result in carriage being declined.
- Keep restricted or questionable items out of safari luggage.
- Declare special or regulated items before travel.
- Pack so that the bag can be opened and inspected if required.
Checked baggage tags and identification
When Fly ALS accepts checked baggage, it issues a baggage identification tag for each piece. Checked baggage must be clearly labelled with the passenger’s name or personal identification.
- Add your name and phone number to every checked bag.
- Keep the baggage tag until the bag is returned.
- Only the holder of the baggage check and identification tag is entitled to receive the baggage.
Carry-on baggage must fit safely
Unchecked or carry-on baggage must fit safely under the seat in front of you or in an overhead compartment where applicable. If it is too large, too heavy or considered unsafe, it must be checked in.
- Use a small backpack, slim camera bag or compact soft personal item.
- Keep medication, passports and valuables in the smallest accessible bag.
- Delicate items such as musical instruments require prior notice and approval.
Checked baggage may travel separately
Fly ALS says checked baggage will travel on the same aircraft whenever possible. However, for safety, security or operational reasons, it may be transported on an alternative flight and delivered after arrival.
- Carry essentials with you, not in checked baggage.
- Do not check medicine, passports, cash, cameras or irreplaceable items.
- Ask the airline team for tracking and delivery arrangements if a bag is delayed.
Delayed, collected and unclaimed baggage
Checked baggage should be collected promptly on arrival. Fly ALS states that misplaced baggage within the domestic network will be tracked and delivered within 24 hours, subject to verification. Unclaimed baggage may attract storage fees, and baggage left uncollected for 3 months may be disposed of without liability.
- Collect baggage immediately after landing where baggage is returned.
- Complete required forms if a bag is misplaced or lost.
- Keep baggage tags until the bag is physically received.
Sports equipment and large items
Large sports equipment such as surfboards, bicycles and golf bags is not automatically accepted. Fly ALS says these items must be requested in advance, and acceptance depends on aircraft type and operational space.
- Do not arrive at Wilson with sports equipment unless it has been pre-approved.
- Golf kits and diving kits may be accepted when operating Dash 8 aircraft and charged at USD 15 per kit per sector.
- Carry written approval if special baggage has been confirmed.
Infants and family luggage
Infants who are not occupying a paid seat do not receive a separate baggage allowance. Families should plan baby items inside the adults’ total baggage allowance unless Fly ALS confirms otherwise.
- Keep nappies, formula, medicine and baby essentials accessible.
- Store unnecessary city luggage at Wilson where possible.
- Use one compact family packing system instead of many loose bags.
Baggage search and security
Fly ALS may request to search or scan passengers or baggage for safety and security reasons. Baggage should be properly packed, clearly labelled and free from restricted items.
- Label checked baggage with your name and contact details.
- Declare firearms or ammunition at check-in or to the pilot at bush airstrips.
- Keep documents and valuables in your personal custody.
Delicate or valuable items
Delicate items such as musical instruments or specialist equipment may require prior notice, approval and possibly an additional charge. Do not assume fragile or oversized cabin items can be carried without approval.
- Discuss delicate items before travel day.
- Use protective packing that still fits light-aircraft limits.
- Keep irreplaceable items with you where airline rules permit.
How does Fly ALS baggage policy differ from other Wilson Airport safari airlines?
All three Wilson Airport safari airlines are strict about soft bags and total baggage weight, but their policies differ in route exceptions, excess baggage pricing, dimensions and how clearly they define advance baggage options.
Fly ALS can be cheaper for small excess
Where accepted, Fly ALS charges USD 3 per kg for excess baggage. That can be attractive for passengers slightly over the limit, but acceptance still depends on payload, space and captain discretion.
Safarilink has broader 20 kg coverage
Fly ALS lists 20 kg for Diani / Ukunda, while Safarilink offers 20 kg on more coast, lake and regional routes. Beach travellers should compare the full itinerary before packing.
AirKenya is clearer on dimensions and pre-purchase options
AirKenya’s policy is more uniform and gives structured advance excess choices. Fly ALS is simpler for light packers but requires direct confirmation for freight-seat and special-baggage cases.
WilsonAirport.org traveller advice: choose Fly ALS baggage planning if you can pack light, use one soft bag and keep everything within the published route allowance. If you need heavy or unusual luggage, ask Fly ALS before booking and get written confirmation.
Match your luggage plan to the destination, airstrip and aircraft.
The normal 15 kg Fly ALS rule applies across most safari and inland routes, while Diani / Ukunda has a higher 20 kg allowance. Each destination still has different transfer, airstrip and packing considerations.
Weigh, label, store and check in before the counter closes.
Fly ALS terms state that Nairobi check-in time is 60 minutes before flight time and that check-in counters close 30 minutes before departure on other services. Because baggage may need weighing, storage or excess approval, arrive early rather than cutting it close.
Weigh all items
Include checked bag, hand bag, camera equipment and personal items.
Use soft bags
Avoid hard-shell luggage and oversized rigid cases.
Label checked baggage
Use name and contact details on every checked item.
Ask about storage
Store unnecessary Nairobi luggage before the final check-in rush.
Confirm airstrip
Make sure your bag is tagged for the correct destination or lodge airstrip.
Questions travellers ask before packing for a Fly ALS flight
What is the Fly ALS baggage allowance?
Is hand luggage included in the Fly ALS 15 kg allowance?
Can I use a hard-shell suitcase on Fly ALS?
What are the maximum Fly ALS baggage dimensions?
How much is Fly ALS excess baggage?
Can I buy a freight seat for extra baggage on Fly ALS?
Can I store excess luggage at Wilson Airport when flying Fly ALS?
Do infants get a Fly ALS baggage allowance?
Can I bring golf clubs, diving gear, bicycles or surfboards on Fly ALS?
Can Fly ALS refuse to carry my baggage?
Can Fly ALS search my baggage?
What should I do if my luggage is delayed or not carried on the same aircraft?
Continue planning your Wilson Airport journey
Use these related WilsonAirport.org guides to connect Fly ALS baggage rules with terminal arrival, check-in timing, route planning, ground transfers and safari flight decisions.
Fly ALS baggage planning is easiest when you pack one soft bag, count every item and arrange excess before travel day.
For most Fly ALS routes from Wilson Airport, stay within 15 kg total and use a soft-sided bag. If you are flying to Diani / Ukunda, confirm the 20 kg beach-route allowance. For heavy equipment, sports gear, large suitcases or extra luggage, contact Fly ALS before departure and ask whether storage, excess baggage or a freight seat is the right solution.
WilsonAirport.org is not operated by Fly ALS or Aircraft Leasing Services. Confirm current baggage allowances, excess baggage charges, freight-seat rules, storage procedures, route rules, sports-equipment approval and check-in requirements directly with Fly ALS. For direct confirmation, Fly ALS lists reservations contacts including +254 (0) 701382382, +254 (0) 701707777, +254 (0) 702978348, res@flyals.com and bookings@flyals.com.