Gol Transportes Aereos ("Gol Air Transport") is a Brazilian airline, flying both domestically and internationally.
In recent years, Brazil has changed it's consumer protection baggage laws, meaning many airlines are now much more restrictive with baggage on flights to/from Brazil. There are now much fewer airlines with special baggage rules for flights departing Brazil, including GOL Airlines.
Carry-On Allowance | 7 / 10 |
Checked Bag Allowance | 6 / 10 |
Excess Baggage Fees | 4 / 10 |
Overall Grade | 5.7 / 10 |
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Gol Airlines passengers may bring one piece of hand baggage with maximum dimensions of 35 x 25 x 55 cm. The maximum weight of the cabin baggage is limited to a maximum of 10kg / 22lbs.
Passengers may also bring 1 personal item, such as a handbag, laptop, tablet or a bag with products purchased at a duty-free shop, which must be placed under the seat in front of you.
Musical Instruments
Small musical instruments can be taken on board in place of your carry-on baggage on GOL Airlines.
TSA - (USA): TSA Carry-On Regulations and TSA 3-1-1 Carry-On Liquids Rules
CATSA - (Canada): CATSA Carry-On Prohibited Items and CATSA Carry-On Liquids and Gel Restrictions
E-Cigarettes / Vape: TSA Rules for Flying with Electronic Cigarettes and Vape Pens 2023
Guns / Firearms: How to Fly with a Gun - TSA Rules 2023
Bluetooth Headphones: Using Bluetooth Headphones on an Airplane
The checked baggage allowance on GOL Airlines depends on your fare type, with the lowest fare types (Promo and Light) not including any free checked baggage, meaning that you must pay for every checked bag. Other fares such as Plus, Max, and Premium Economy include either 1 or 2 free checked bags.
If you do not have any free checked baggage, you can purchase a baggage allowance before your flight. It is much cheaper to purchase it ahead of time paying online rather than at the airport at check-in.
All checked luggage on GOL Airlines must weigh less than 23 kg / 50 lbs, and suitcases are limited in size to 50 x 28 x 80 cm.
If you have already bought your ticket, but you haven't added any checked luggage to your flight, you can still do so by going to "My Reservations" on the GOL Airlines website and add your luggage there. It is much cheaper to do this as soon as possible, because the prices of checked luggage go up at 48 hours before departure.
GOL Airlines Brazil Domestic Baggage Allowance and Fees 2023
Promo Fare
1st Bag - $20 USD / R$ 95 online ($40 USD / R$ 140 less than 48 hours before flight)
2nd Bag - $35 USD / R$ 129 online ($50 USD / R$ 160 less than 48 hours before flight)
3rd - 5th Bag - $55 USD / R$ 180 online ($80 USD / R$ 250 less than 48 hours before flight)
Light Fare
1st Bag - $20 USD / R$ 95 online ($40 USD / R$ 140 less than 48 hours before flight)
2nd Bag - $35 USD / R$ 129 online ($50 USD / R$ 160 less than 48 hours before flight)
3rd - 5th Bag - $55 USD / R$ 180 online ($80 USD / R$ 250 less than 48 hours before flight)
Plus Fare
1st Bag - FREE
2nd Bag - $35 USD / R$ 129 online ($50 USD / R$ 160 less than 48 hours before flight)
3rd - 5th Bag - $55 USD / R$ 180 online ($80 USD / R$ 250 less than 48 hours before flight)
Max Fare
1st Bag - FREE
2nd Bag - FREE
3rd - 5th Bag - $55 USD / R$ 180 online ($80 USD / R$ 250 less than 48 hours before flight)
Premium Economy
1st Bag - FREE
2nd Bag - FREE
3rd - 5th Bag - $55 USD / R$ 180 online ($80 USD / R$ 250 less than 48 hours before flight)
GOL Airlines International Flights Baggage Allowance and Fees 2023
Promo Fare
1st Bag - $25 USD / R$ 199 online ($45 USD / R$ 229 less than 48 hours before flight)
2nd Bag - $40 USD / R$ 249 online ($75 USD / R$ 279 less than 48 hours before flight)
3rd - 5th Bag - $150 USD / R$ 350 online ($300 USD / R$ 650 less than 48 hours before flight)
Light Fare
1st Bag - $25 USD / R$ 199 online ($45 USD / R$ 229 less than 48 hours before flight)
2nd Bag - $40 USD / R$ 249 online ($75 USD / R$ 279 less than 48 hours before flight)
3rd - 5th Bag - $150 USD / R$ 350 online ($300 USD / R$ 650 less than 48 hours before flight)
Plus Fare
1st Bag - FREE
2nd Bag - $40 USD / R$ 249 online ($75 USD / R$ 279 less than 48 hours before flight)
3rd - 5th Bag - $150 USD / R$ 350 online ($300 USD / R$ 650 less than 48 hours before flight)
Max Fare
1st Bag - FREE
2nd Bag - FREE
3rd - 5th Bag - $150 USD / R$ 350 online ($300 USD / R$ 650 less than 48 hours before flight)
Premium Economy
1st Bag - FREE
2nd Bag - FREE
3rd - 5th Bag - $150 USD / R$ 350 online ($300 USD / R$ 650 less than 48 hours before flight)
Linear Dimensions: What are Linear Dimensions?
Piece vs Weight: What is Piece Concept vs Weight Concept
Packing List: Travel Packing Checklist 2023
Marijuana / Cannabis: Rules for Flying with Marijuana / Cannabis in 2023
Musical Instruments: Flying with Musical Instruments on Gol Airlines
Delayed/Cancelled Flights: How to Claim Compensation for Flight Delays
Guns / Firearms: How to Fly with a Gun - TSA Rules 2023
Please note that GOL Airlines has very high excess baggage fees if flying with more than 2 pieces of luggage - these fees are especially high on GOL's international flights, so be sure to keep these fees in mind if planning on flying with more luggage on GOL Airlines, and consider flying with another airline when possible to avoid these high fees.
GOL Airlines Domestic Additional Baggage Fees
Extra Bags - 3rd, 4th and 5th Bag - $55 USD / R$ 180 online ($80 USD / R$ 250 less than 48 hours before flight) each
Max Weight: 23kg/50lbs
Overweight Fee (If exceeding 23kg/50lbs): $10 USD / R$ 35 per extra KG
Bags may not weigh more than 45kg (100 lbs) each on Domestic Flights
Maximum of 200 KG excess baggage may be purchased
GOL Airlines International Additional Baggage Fees
Extra Bags - 3rd, 4th, and 5th Bag - $150 USD / R$ 350 online ($300 USD / R$ 650 less than 48 hours before flight) each
Max Weight: 23kg/50lbs
Overweight Fee (If exceeding 23kg/50lbs): $15 USD / R$50 per extra KG
Bags may not weigh more than 32kg (70 lbs) each on International Flights
Maximum of 200 KG excess baggage may be purchased