Garuda Indonesia vs Indonesia AirAsia

Side-by-side comparison of Garuda Indonesia and Indonesia AirAsia: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.

Garuda IndonesiaIndonesia AirAsia
Country IndonesiaIndonesia
Founded 19472004
Type Full-service airlineLow-cost carrier
Alliance SkyTeam-
Main hubs Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Denpasar International AirportSoekarno-Hatta International Airport
Aircraft types 51
Cabin bag weight 7 kg (15 lb)7 kg (15 lb)
Cabin bag size 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Checked bag (Economy) 2 pieces · 23 kg (51 lb)1 piece · 20 kg (44 lb)
Extra bag fee from 220000 IDR (≈ 12.5 USD)-
Online check-in opens 24 h14 days
Online check-in closes 1 h 30 min1 h
Airport check-in fee freefree
Customer service phone (62-21) 23519999-

Key differences

  • Garuda Indonesia includes more checked baggage in the basic Economy fare: 2 pieces · 23 kg (51 lb) vs 1 piece · 20 kg (44 lb) at Indonesia AirAsia.
  • Indonesia AirAsia opens online check-in earlier (14 days before departure vs 24 h).
  • Indonesia AirAsia lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h vs 1 h 30 min).
  • Indonesia AirAsia is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Garuda Indonesia bundles more into the ticket.
  • Garuda Indonesia is a SkyTeam member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.

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Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.