Baggage raises the most questions before a trip. How many kilograms can you take, what fits in hand luggage, what does a "no-baggage" fare mean? In 2026 these questions became even more relevant: on July 7 the European Parliament passed a law guaranteeing every passenger a free cabin bag (646 in favour). Below we explain the 2026 baggage rules in plain language.
Hand luggage is what you carry into the cabin. The sum of dimensions is usually no more than 115 cm (56 x 45 x 25 cm). A small personal item is usually allowed too.
Weight: typically up to 8 kg. On Uzbekistan Airways Express flights the free hand luggage allowance rose from 5 kg to 8 kg.
Key exception: on Tashkent–Istanbul Uzbekistan Airways allows up to 15 kg of hand luggage, and on Tashkent–Seoul 2 pieces of 8 kg.
The larger bag placed in the hold. For economy the allowance is often around 20–23 kg, but depends on the fare. Read the fare description before booking.
If you exceed it: extra kilograms are paid separately, more at the airport. Add baggage in advance.
On mysafar.uz each flight shows two fares: without baggage and with baggage. Live prices (July 2026):
Tashkent–Istanbul: from $257 without baggage, from $312 with baggage (AJet). Direct Uzbekistan Airways from $242.
Tashkent–Moscow: from $190 without baggage, from $214 with baggage (Centrum Air, direct).
Tashkent–Dubai: from $138 without baggage, from $171 with baggage (Centrum Air, direct).
Bottom line: with hand luggage only the no-baggage fare saves $24–55. For a large suitcase, adding baggage in advance is cheaper than at the airport.
After the July 7 vote, EU passengers get a free personal item up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm and a cabin bag up to 100 cm and 7 kg. The rules take effect in 2027.
1. Take only what you need. On a short trip 8 kg is enough — choose the no-baggage fare.
2. Add baggage in advance. Online is cheaper than at the airport.
3. Check the size. A cabin bag must not exceed 56 x 45 x 25 cm.
4. Weigh it at home. Excess-weight fees are expensive.
How many kg as hand luggage? On most flights up to 8 kg, total no more than 115 cm.
What is a no-baggage fare? Flying with hand luggage only. Baggage can be added separately.
Can I add baggage later? Yes, but in advance is cheaper.
Compare prices from Tashkent: Tashkent–Istanbul, Tashkent–Moscow, Tashkent–Dubai.