Garuda Indonesia vs Lion Air
Side-by-side comparison of Garuda Indonesia and Lion Air: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
Indonesia
| Garuda Indonesia | Lion Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Founded | 1947 | 1999 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Low-cost carrier |
| Alliance | SkyTeam | - |
| Main hubs | Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Denpasar International Airport | Soekarno-Hatta International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 5 | 2 |
| Cabin bag weight | 7 kg (15 lb) | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in) | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (16 × 12 × 8 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 2 pieces · 23 kg (51 lb) | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Extra bag fee | from 220000 IDR (≈ 12.5 USD) | from 42000 IDR (≈ 2.4 USD) |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h 30 min | 2 h |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | (62-21) 23519999 | (+6280) 4177 8899 |
Key differences
- Garuda Indonesia includes more checked baggage in the basic Economy fare: 2 pieces · 23 kg (51 lb) vs 10 kg (22 lb) at Lion Air.
- Garuda Indonesia lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h 30 min vs 2 h).
- Lion Air 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.