Flying from Japan, a 15kg checked bag costs JPY 4,300 when added at booking, JPY 5,000 after booking and JPY 8,000 at the airport counter, one way. From Taiwan it costs TWD 850 at booking. From 25 October 2026, the 15kg bag from Japan costs JPY 4,500 at booking and JPY 8,300 at the airport counter. (Tigerair Taiwan's official baggage fee page, checked on 12 October 2026.)
Tigerair Taiwan checked bag fees
Checked baggage is bought separately, per person, one way.
Prices change on 25 October 2026. From 25 October 2026, the 15kg bag from Japan costs JPY 4,500 at booking and JPY 8,300 at the airport counter.
| Weight | When booking | After booking (online) | Contact center | Airport counter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15kg | JPY 4,300 | JPY 5,000 | JPY 6,000 | JPY 8,000 |
| 20kg | JPY 4,800 | JPY 5,800 | JPY 6,800 | — |
| 25kg | JPY 5,300 | JPY 6,800 | JPY 7,800 | — |
| 30kg | JPY 6,800 | JPY 8,300 | JPY 9,300 | — |
| 35kg | JPY 8,300 | JPY 9,800 | JPY 11,000 | — |
| 40kg | JPY 10,000 | JPY 12,000 | JPY 13,000 | — |
| Weight | When booking | After booking (online) | Contact center | Airport counter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15kg | TWD 850 | TWD 1,000 | TWD 1,200 | TWD 1,600 |
| 20kg | TWD 950 | TWD 1,150 | TWD 1,350 | — |
| 25kg | TWD 1,050 | TWD 1,350 | TWD 1,550 | — |
| 30kg | TWD 1,350 | TWD 1,650 | TWD 1,850 | — |
| 35kg | TWD 1,650 | TWD 1,950 | TWD 2,200 | — |
| 40kg | TWD 2,000 | TWD 2,400 | TWD 2,600 | — |
Bags that are not bought in advance can be bought at the airport, but only up to 15kg; more weight is charged per kg.
Is it cheaper to add a bag online or at the airport?
Yes, buying online in advance is cheaper: the airport counter costs JPY 3,700 more.
- Online in advanceJPY 4,300
- Airport counterJPY 8,000
- Airport counter
- JPY 3,700 more than online
Frequently asked questions
How much is a checked bag on Tigerair Taiwan?
Flying from Japan, a 15kg checked bag costs JPY 4,300 when added at booking, JPY 5,000 after booking and JPY 8,000 at the airport counter, one way. From Taiwan it costs TWD 850 at booking. From 25 October 2026, the 15kg bag from Japan costs JPY 4,500 at booking and JPY 8,300 at the airport counter.
Is it cheaper to buy Tigerair Taiwan baggage online?
Yes. At the airport it costs JPY 3,700 more than buying online.
Other Tigerair Taiwan baggage fees
Other charges on the same official page.
| What you pay for | Price, one way |
|---|---|
| Excess weight per kg, airport counter | TWD 500 |
| Carry-on over the limit, boarding gate | TWD 2,000 |
| Oversized, when booking | TWD 550 |
| Oversized, after booking (online) | TWD 650 |
| Oversized, contact center | TWD 800 |
| Oversized, airport counter | TWD 950 |
| Oversized, when booking | JPY 2,800 |
| Oversized, after booking (online) | JPY 3,300 |
| Oversized, contact center | JPY 4,000 |
| Oversized, airport counter | JPY 4,800 |
Which flights each price covers
- Departing from Taiwan
- Taiwan (Taoyuan/Kaohsiung) – Japan; baggage fees shown in TWD
- Departing from Japan
- Japan – Taiwan (Taoyuan/Kaohsiung); baggage fees shown in JPY
Tigerair Taiwan baggage purchase rules
- Rule
- If checked baggage is not pre-purchased, it can still be bought at the airport on the day, but only up to 15kg; anything over 15kg is charged at the regular overweight rate
- Rule
- Checked baggage not purchased in advance is charged in excess per kilogram at the rate of the departure airport's currency
- Rule
- The oversized item handling fee (effective from 26 October 2025) is per piece and does not include other baggage fees such as the baggage allowance or overweight fee
In the airline's own words
Tigerair Taiwanyou may still purchase at the airport on the day, but only for luggage within 15 kg. For luggage in excess of 15 kg, you will be charged the regular overweight luggage rate.
Official page
Tigerair TaiwanThe check-in luggage in excess of your purchase in advance shall be charged for each and every kilogram based on the current rate at the currency of the departure airport.
Official page