ANA (All Nippon Airways) Baggage, Check-In + Boarding Guide

ANA baggage rules

• Cabin (Economy): 10kg main bag 55x40x25cm + 1 small item.
• Cabin (Premium Economy): 10kg + small item.
• Cabin (Business): 14kg (2 pieces × 7kg).
• Cabin (First): 14kg.
• Economy international fares: 1×23kg checked INCLUDED.
• Light/Basic fare: some routes — cabin only.
• Premium Economy: 2×23kg checked.
• Business class: 2×32kg checked + lounge + lie-flat (long-haul).
• First class: 4×32kg checked (64kg total).
• Star Alliance Gold: +1 checked bag.
• Children (2-11): same as adults.
• Infants: 1 small item + stroller free + 10kg checked.
• Sports equipment: free up to weight limit (ski, golf, bike, surfboard).

ANA premium cabins

• Boeing 777 + 787 long-haul: mostly First/Business/Premium Economy/Economy 4-class.
• First class: private suite with sliding doors. 1-1-1 layout. Convertible to bed. 2 suites per aircraft typically.
• The Room (Business class A380): bigger Business class with door. Top Business class in industry.
• The Suite (First class A380): ANA’s flagship A380 First Class with private cabin.
• Standard Business 1-2-1 lie-flat: on 777 + 787 long-haul.
• Premium Economy: dedicated cabin + better food + 38-inch pitch.
• Economy: 32-inch pitch.
• Japanese hospitality: world-renowned cabin service.
• In-flight food: Japanese kaiseki cuisine in Premium + Business + First.
• Skytrax: 5-star airline + Best Airline Japan multiple years.

ANA check-in + Tokyo Haneda/Narita

• Online check-in: 24 hours to 1 hour before departure (45 min long-haul).
• Mobile boarding pass: ANA app, ApplePass, GooglePass.
• Self-service kiosks: at all Japanese airports.
• Bag drop: 3-4 hours before departure.
• Boarding closes 30 minutes before scheduled departure (45 min long-haul).
• Tokyo Haneda HND: closer to Tokyo (city), more domestic + some international.
• Tokyo Narita NRT: 60-90 min from Tokyo, primary international hub.
• ANA primarily uses HND for short-haul, NRT for long-haul: some duplicate routes.
• Allow extra time at Narita: larger airport, transit between terminals.
• ANA Lounge: at Haneda + Narita + Osaka + Sapporo. World-class Star Alliance Gold + Business + First access.

ANA routes + Mileage Club

• 90+ destinations: via Tokyo Haneda + Narita.
• Asia: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul, Taipei, Manila.
• Europe: London, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Brussels, Vienna, Düsseldorf.
• USA + Canada: NYC JFK, LA, San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Seattle, Vancouver, Toronto, Washington Dulles.
• Australia + New Zealand: Sydney, Auckland.
• India + Middle East: Mumbai, Delhi, Doha (limited).
• Domestic Japan: 50+ destinations within Japan.
• ANA Mileage Club: ANA frequent flyer.
• Status tiers: Member → Bronze → Platinum (Star Alliance Gold) → Diamond (top tier).
• Platinum (Star Alliance Gold): Star Alliance Gold = lounge access worldwide + +1 bag.
• Diamond: top tier — guaranteed availability + concierge.
• ANA Premium Member: additional Platinum-level benefits.
• Co-branded credit cards: ANA Mileage Club Card (American Express) earn miles + Star Alliance Gold via Platinum.

Common ANA fees + reviews + tips

• 2nd checked bag: ¥10,000-20,000 ($65-130).
• Light fare upgrade: ¥3,000-7,000 to add bag.
• Excess baggage: ¥5,000-15,000 per kg over.
• Name change: ¥10,000+ ($65+).
• Flight change: ¥10,000-50,000 ($65-325) + fare difference.
• Cancellation: non-refundable Light. Refund standard + Business + First.
• Pet (in cabin): ¥10,000-30,000 ($65-195).
• Pet (in hold): ¥10,000-50,000.
• WiFi onboard: ¥1,500-4,000 ($10-26).
• Skytrax: 5-star airline.
• Reviews: 4.5/5 stars typical TrustPilot. Famous Japanese hospitality.
• Cabin crew: highly trained Japanese hospitality (omotenashi).
• Food: Japanese kaiseki cuisine + Western options.
• Best for: Europe ↔ Japan, Asia connections via Tokyo, Japanese culture experience onboard.
• Cherry blossom March-April: book 3-6 months ahead. ANA increases capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

ANA baggage included?

Most Economy international fares include 1×23kg checked. Light fare = cabin only. Premium Economy 2×23kg. Business 2×32kg + lounge + lie-flat. First 4×32kg (64kg total) + private suite.

ANA check-in?

24 hours to 1 hour before departure online (45 min long-haul). Mobile boarding pass via ANA app/ApplePass/GooglePass. Self-service kiosks at all Japanese airports.

ANA Haneda or Narita?

Haneda HND = closer to Tokyo, more domestic + some international. Narita NRT = 60-90 min from Tokyo, primary international hub. Choose by route + which is your departure point in Tokyo.

ANA The Room Business?

ANA A380 Business class with sliding door — bigger than standard Business + private. Top Business class in industry. Available on select A380 routes.

ANA vs Japan Airlines?

Both Japanese 5-star Skytrax. ANA: Star Alliance + ANA Mileage Club. Japan Airlines: Oneworld + JAL Mileage Bank. Similar service quality. Choose by alliance + route + miles loyalty.

ANA Star Alliance Gold?

Earned via Platinum status (50K Premium points). Lounge access + +1 bag + priority everywhere. Or earn faster via co-branded ANA credit card or Star Alliance partner status.

See also

• Japan travel guide