Baggage allowance for checked and carry-on bags with Air Tahiti Nui, You should be familiar with Air Tahiti Nui’s luggage allowance policy before booking a flight. In fact, the amount of luggage allowed varies depending on the airline. Because of this, we want to assist you by giving you all the details on Air Tahiti Nui’s baggage policy, including its restrictions and prices for both carry-on and checked bags. We also want to let you know about all the items you cannot put in your bags with Air Tahiti Nui.
The details listed below only apply to flights run by Air Tahiti Nui. If you take a trip with one of our codeshare partners or another airline, we encourage you to check their website or get in touch with your travel agent because their luggage restrictions can be different from ours.
- When baggage allowance rules change during a journey, we advise that you adhere to the strictest restrictions.
Air Tahiti Nui Airlines Baggage Allowance Domestic / International
Checked Baggage Allowance: 1 Piece*Each passenger in Economy Class is allowed 1 checked bag as long as each bag adheres to the below requirements: Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/157 cm (length + width + height) Maximum Weight: 50 lb/23 kg.
Air Tahiti Nui Airlines Hand Baggage Allowances Domestic / International
There are restrictions on the size, weight, and quantity of carry-on luggage at Air Tahiti Nui in accordance with safety standards.
Domestic
With Air Tahiti, the hand baggage allowance is free of charge within the following limits:
- 1 handbag and 1 accessory per passenger (child under 12 or adult)
- Maximum total dimensions: 55 x 35 x 25 cm (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in)
- Maximum total weight: 5 kg (11 lb)
International
We are unable to provide additional cabin allowance, in contrast to foreign airlines, which fly a fleet of large aircraft. This is due to the size of our cabins and their baggage compartments. We advise that you bring your own special carry-on luggage for your accessories, such as laptops, cameras, and purses.
All of your possessions (cabin baggage plus accessories) must fit within the aforementioned limits of size and weight. You can use the templates provided by Air Tahiti to measure the size of your hand luggage.
Air Tahiti Nui Airlines Cabin Baggage Allowance
Your class of travel will determine the weight of your cabin luggage.
A cabin allowance of one (1) personal item weighing 3 kg (6.6 pounds) is available for infants (0 to 23 months) traveling without a reserved seat.
Before boarding, cabin luggage will undergo inspection in order to guarantee a comfortable and secure journey. Any cabin luggage that is not allowed must be checked in and transported in the hold. There might potentially be fees.
The total of the three dimensions (A + B + C) for all cabin luggage must be less than or equal to 115 cm / 45 inches).
Please find the cabin luggage allowance for adults, kids, and infants who are occupying a seat on Air Tahiti Nui flights listed below:
Travel class | Baggage allowance |
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Moana Economy | 1 bag of 10 kg (22 pounds) + 1 personal item of 3 kg (6.6pounds) |
Moana Premium | 1 bag of 10 kg (22 pounds) + 1 personal item of 3 kg (6.6pounds) |
Poerava Business | 1 bag of 12 kg (26.6 pounds) + 1 personal item of 3 kg (6.6pounds) |
Personal items in the cabin
As a supplementary cabin bag, Air Tahiti Nui permits one personal item per traveler:
- Shoulder bag, small backpack, or handbag
- notebook bag
- Briefcase
- Wearing a jacket, coat, or other outerwear
- Duty-free products bought at the airport or during the flight
- Accessories for kids, include strollers, car seats, and diaper bags (see “Children“).
- Medical supplies, such as crutches and folding wheelchairs (see Special Assistance).
Only one personal item, weighing no more than 3 kilograms, is permitted per passenger on Air Tahiti Nui flights. Except when seated near an emergency exit, your personal items must fit beneath the seat in front of you. In this situation, the object must be kept in the baggage area.
Air Tahiti Nui Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance
With Air Tahiti, the hold baggage allowance is free of charge within the following limits.

You have booked a standard ticket (Y or S class):
- Maximum weight per passenger (child under 12 or adult) : 23kg (50 lb)
- Maximum dimensions (including wheels and handles) : length + width + height <150 cm (59 in)
You have booked a special ticket with an additional weight allowance (Z class):
- Maximum weight per passenger (child under 12 or adult): 46 kg (100 lb)
- Maximum dimensions (including wheels and handles): length + width + height <150 cm (59 in)
Baby:
- Infants benefit from a 5kg hold baggage allowance.
- Strollers or umbrella beds are accepted without additional cost if their weight is included in the parents’ free baggage allowance.
Air Tahiti Nui Airlines Excess/Extra Baggage Allowance
Excess Baggage
- Excess baggage fees are charged for additional pieces of baggage, as well as overweight and oversized pieces:
Additional Piece – Baggage Fees | ||||
From/to | To/from | Country of origin | Extra piece | Rate per kg* |
French Polynesia | New Caledonia, North America Australia, New Zealand | All except the US and Canada | XPF 8000 | XPF 2000 |
France | All | XPF 10000 | ||
Other destinations | All | XPF 12000 | ||
US | US | USD 80 | USD 20 | |
Canada | Canada | CAD 100 | CAD 25 | |
France Europe Africa Middle East | French Polynesia, the US, Japan | All except the US | EUR 85 | EUR 20 |
Other destinations | All | EUR 100 | ||
US | US | USD 100 | USD 20 | |
Canada | Canada | CAD 130 | CAD 25 | |
Australia | French Polynesia, the US, New Zealand, Japan, Asia | All except the US | AUD 120 | AUD 20 |
Other destinations | All | AUD 200 | ||
US | US | USD 90 | USD 15 | |
Canada | Canada | CAD 120 | CAD 20 | |
New Zealand | French Polynesia, Australia | All | NZD 120 | NZD 25 |
The US, Canada, and other destinations | All except the US and Canada | NZD 200 | ||
US | US | USD 145 | USD 20 | |
Canada | Canada | CAD 180 | CAD 20 | |
Japan, Asia | French Polynesia | All | JPY 10000 | JPY 2000 |
Other destinations | All except the US and Canada | JPY 20000 | ||
US | US | USD 185 | USD 18 | |
Canada | Canada | CAD 230 | CAD 23 | |
New Caledonia | French Polynesia, the US | All except the US and Canada | XPF 10000 | XPF 2000 |
Other destinations | All | XPF 16000 | ||
US | US | USD 100 | USD 20 | |
Canada | Canada | CAD 130 | CAD 25 | |
*Air Tahiti Nui applies the Piece Concept, but some other airlines may use the Weight Concept. |
Air Tahiti Nui Airlines Baggage Allowance for Student
How much baggage is allowed for students?
An excess baggage allowance of 25 kg (Standard 15 + 10) will be allowed at the airport only after the student shows a valid student ID card as well as a valid government-approved photo ID.
- More Info at https://www.airtahitinui.com/en/baggage-policies
Air Tahiti Nui Airlines Overweight Baggage Fees
Overweight and Oversized Baggage Fees | ||||
From/to | To/from | Country of origin | Overweight piece* (50.7-70.5 lbs) | Oversized piece (62.2-78.7 in) |
French Polynesia | New Caledonia, North America Australia, New Zealand | All except the US and Canada | XPF 12000 | |
France | All | XPF 12000 | ||
Other destinations | All | XPF 16000 | ||
US | US | USD 120 | ||
Canada | Canada | CAD 150 | ||
France Europe Africa Middle East | French Polynesia, the US, Japan | All except the US | EUR 100 | |
Other destinations | All | EUR 120 | ||
US | US | USD 120 | ||
Canada | Canada | CAD 150 | ||
Australia | French Polynesia, the US, New Zealand, Japan, and Asia | All except the US | AUD 150 | |
Other destinations | All | AUD 250 | ||
US | US | USD 100 | ||
Canada | Canada | CAD 150 | ||
New Zealand | French Polynesia, Australia | All | NZD 150 | |
The US, Canada, other destinations | All except the US and Canada | NZD 250 | ||
US | US | USD 100 | ||
Canada | Canada | CAD 200 | ||
Japan, Asia | French Polynesia | All | JPY 12000 | |
Other destinations | All except the US and Canada | JPY 24000 | ||
US | US | USD 220 | ||
Canada | Canada | CAD 280 | ||
New Caledonia | French Polynesia, the US | All except the US and Canada | XPF 12000 | |
Other destinations | All | XPF 20000 | ||
US | US | USD 120 | ||
Canada | Canada | CAD 150 | ||
*Applicable to Moana Economy Class only. |