Emirates 2023 Baggage Allowance

If you’re travelling with Emirates on an upcoming flight, here’s everything you need to know about your Emirates baggage allowance, restrictions, fees and charges.

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Emirates Cabin Baggage


Cabin baggage allowances on an Emirates flight will depend on your fare:

Economy: customers are permitted one piece of carry-on baggage, either a handbag or laptop bag, that may not exceed 55 x 38 x 20cm and must weigh no more than 7kg.

First Class and Business Class: customers are allowed two pieces of carry-on baggage: one briefcase plus either one handbag or one garment bag. The briefcase may not exceed 45 x 35 x 20cm; the handbag may not exceed 55 x 38 x 20cm; garment bags can be no more than 20cm thick when folded. The weight of each piece must not exceed 7kg.

Passengers travelling with infants can bring a carrycot or a collapsible stroller if there is room in the cabin if not, the item can be checked into the hold free of charge.

Note: For customers boarding in India, you are allowed one piece of carry-on baggage. The size of the carry-on baggage may not exceed 115 or 45.3 inches (length + width + height).

Note: For all flights departing from Brazil customers can carry up to 10 kilograms of cabin baggage.
Emirates Allowance from My Baggage

Please note: This image depicts an example of economy allowance for flights within the Americas and between the US and Europe.

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Emirates Checked Baggage


A passenger’s checked baggage allowance on an Emirates flight will depend on your fare type and the route you are travelling.

The weight concept applies to all routes, excluding travel to and from destinations in the Americas and travel originating in Africa:
Ticket issuedSpecialSaverFlexFlex Plus
Economy Class20kg25kg30kg35kg
*25 kg in Economy Special for flights between UAE and India.**30kg in Economy Saver for journeys originating from Australia and New Zealand for tickets issued On/After November 26, 2019.

Business Class

Ticket ClassAll Fare Types
Business Class40kg

First Class

Ticket ClassAll Fare Types
First Class50kg
Baggage allowances to and from the Americas and flights originating in Africa (except flights within the Americas and between the US and Europe):
Class of TravelBaggage Allowance
Economy Class*One piece up to 23 kg for Special
Two pieces up to 23 kg each for Saver, Flex, and Flex Plus
Business ClassTwo pieces up to 32 kg each
First ClassTwo pieces up to 32 kg each

*If your journey originates from Africa you can check in two pieces of baggage weighing up to 23 kg each in Economy Special.

Baggage allowance for flights within the Americas and between US and Europe:

Class of Travel Baggage allowance  
Economy Class One piece up to 23 kg for Special and Saver
Two pieces up to 23 kg each for Flex and Flex Plus

Business ClassTwo pieces up to 32 kg each
First ClassTwo pieces up to 32 kg each

For more information, please visit the Emirates website directly.

Emirates Excess Baggage


Excess baggage charges on an Emirates flight will again depend on your fare and also your destination. Emirates provide an online baggage calculator to help you determine your excess baggage costs. These prices can vary based on a number of factors.

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