The 4-star certified airline, Emirates is the largest airline in the middle east. Emirates operates 3,600 weekly flights to over 157 destinations across 80 countries on 6 continents. Headquartered in Garhoud, Emirates uses Dubai International as its hub. Emirates is well known for its generous baggage allowance policy.
The baggage allowance of Emirates depends on the destination, travel class, and ticket fare. Based on the destination, Emirates allows free baggage either on the basis of the total weight of baggage or on pieces of baggage.
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Emirates Cabin Baggage Allowance:
Economy class passengers of Emirates can carry one baggage of 7 kg on board. Emirates allows up to 10 kg of cabin baggage for Premium Economy class passengers. Business & First Class passengers of Emirates have the privilege to take two cabin baggage on board, each bag has to be within 7 kg.
| Travel class | Allowed numbers of cabin baggage | Allowed amount of total weight for cabin baggage |
| Economy | 1 | 7kg |
| Premium Economy | 1 | 10 kg |
| Business & First Class | 2 (one briefcase & handbag/garment bag) | 7kg each |
Emirates has varied allowance on the size of different category cabin baggage. A carry-on briefcase can not exceed the dimension of (45x35x20)cm (Length x Width x Height). The size allowance for a carry-on handbag is (55 x 38 x 20)cm (Length x Width x Height). If a passenger carries any garment bag on board its thickness has to be within 20cm (8 inches) in folded form.
| Type of cabin baggage | Allowed dimension |
| Briefcase | 45cm x 35cm x 20cm |
| Handbags | 55cm x 38cm x 20cm |
| Garment bags (thickness) | 20cm |
This chart of allowed dimensions for cabin baggage applies to all travel class passengers of Emirates.
Emirates Checked Baggage allowance:
Emirates allows baggage based on the total weight of all your baggage except for the flight from/to America and Africa. Emirates has restrictions on the allowed number of baggage as well as weight limitation of baggage on the flights from/to America and Africa. All types of emirates baggage allowance depend on the travel class.
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Baggage allowance based on Weight:
Except for flights from/to America and Africa, all flights of Emirates follow the weight concept on baggage allowance. Passengers can check-in as many bags as they want but each bag can not weigh more than 32 kg. The total weight allowance for checked-in baggage of Emirates varies for each travel class.
| Travel Class | Allowed weight for checked-in baggage | Allowed dimension (Maximum) |
| Economy Special | 20 kg *25 kg for flights between UAE and India. | 300 cm (118 inches)(length + width + height) |
| Economy Saver | 25 kg *30 kg for flights from/to Australia and New Zealand | 300 cm (118 inches)(length + width + height) |
| Economy Flex | 30 kg | 300 cm (118 inches)(length + width + height) |
| Economy Flex Plus | 35 kg | 300 cm (118 inches)(length + width + height) |
| Economy Premium | 35 kg | 300 cm (118 inches)(length + width + height) |
| Business | 40 kg | 300 cm (118 inches)(length + width + height) |
| First Class | 50 kg | 300 cm (118 inches)(length + width + height) |
Baggage exceeding a maximum of 300 cm (118 inches) in dimension will not be considered checked-in baggage and it will be sent to transfer as cargo or freight.
Baggage allowance on ‘Piece Concept’:
All the flights from/to America and Africa of Emirates follow the ‘piece concept’ on baggage allowance. Passengers can check in a certain number of bags within a weight limitation based on their travel class.
For flights from/to America and Africa (except flights between the USA and Europe, flights within America):
| Travel Class | Number of baggage allowance | Weight Allowance(Maximum) | Baggage dimension allowance (length + width + height) |
| Economy Special | 1 | 23 kg | 150 cm (59 inches) |
| Economy Saver | 2 | 23 kg each | 150 cm (59 inches) |
| Economy Flex | 2 | 23 kg each | 150 cm (59 inches) |
| Economy Flex Plus | 2 | 23 kg each | 150 cm (59 inches) |
| Business | 2 | 32 kg each | 150 cm (59 inches) |
| First Class | 2 | 32 kg each | 150 cm (59 inches) |
For flights between the USA & Europe and within America:
| Travel Class | Number of baggage allowance | Weight Allowance(Maximum) | Baggage dimension allowance (length + width + height) |
| Economy Special | 1 | 23 kg | 150 cm (59 inches) |
| Economy Saver | 1 | 23 kg | 150 cm (59 inches) |
| Economy Flex | 2 | 23 kg each | 150 cm (59 inches) |
| Economy Flex Plus | 2 | 23 kg each | 150 cm (59 inches) |
| Business | 2 | 32 kg each | 150 cm (59 inches) |
| First Class | 2 | 32 kg each | 150 cm (59 inches) |
On ‘piece concept’ flights, additional fees will be charged on each baggage for exceeding 150 cm (length + width + height) in total dimension. Baggage exceeding the dimension of 300 cm can not be checked in on flights.
Buy Extra Baggage Allowance:
Emirates’ over-weight and oversized baggage fees are quite high. But you can save a lot if you purchase an extra baggage allowance. Extra baggage allowance can be purchased online or at the airport prior to flight time.’Extra baggage allowance price is a lot less than oversized and overweight fees. You can save even more by purchasing an extra baggage allowance online in advance. Emirates offers a special discount on online purchases of the additional allowance. You can purchase your additional allowance 4 hours before your flight using your credit card.
As the free baggage allowance of emirates depends on the total weight/ number of baggage, you can purchase additional baggage allowance either on weight concept or piece concept. If your flight applies the weight concept, you need to purchase additional weight. Additional pieces of baggage can be purchased for the flights that follow the piece concept.
Purchasing extra baggage weight at the airport:
| From/ To | South Asia/ Middle East | Africa | Far East | Europe | Australia & New Zealand |
| South Asia/ Middle East | 15 USD | 25 USD | 25 USD | 25 USD | 40 USD |
| Far East | 25 USD | 30 USD | 15 USD | 30 USD | 30 USD |
| Europe | 25 USD | 30 USD | 30 USD | 50 USD | 50 USD |
| Australia & New Zealand | 40 USD | 50 USD | 30 USD | 50 USD | 15 USD |
Purchasing extra baggage (Pieces) at the airport:
| From/To | the Middle East/ South Asia | Africa | Far East | Europe | Australia& New Zealand | America |
| Africa | 200 USD | 200 USD | 250 USD | 200 USD | 250 USD | 200 USD |
| America | 225 USD | 200 USD | 250 USD | 100 USD | 250 USD | 100 USD |
| Canda | 280 CAD | 250 CAD | 300 CAD | 125 CAD | 300 CAD | 125 CAD |
Discounts will be applicable on the given chart fees if you purchase in advance online 4 hours before your flight.
Oversized and overweight baggage fees of Emirates:
Additional charges will be applicable if your baggage exceeds the allowed weight and size limits of your travel class.
| Flights to/from | Overweight | Oversized | Overweight & Oversized |
| America & Africa | 75 USD | 75 USD | 150 USD |
| Canada | 95 CAD | 95 CAD | 180 CAD |
Passengers can purchase an additional piece but if the baggage exceeds the allowed weight and size additional charges will be applicable on top of the oversized and overweight fees.
| Flights to/from | Overweight | Oversized | Overweight & Oversized |
| America & Africa | Charge of the additional piece +75 USD | Charge of the additional piece + 75 USD | Charge of the additional piece + 150 USD |
| Canada | Charge of the additional piece +95 CAD | Charge of the additional piece + 95 CAD | Charge of the additional piece + 180 CAD |
Frequently Asked Question:
Can I bring more than 1 carry-on bag in the Economy class of Emirates?
No, more than one carry-on bag can not be brought on board in the Economy class of Emirates. You have to upgrade your ticket to First or business class to be able to carry two pieces of baggage.
Is a laptop included in the allowed 7 kg carry-on baggage of Emirates?
Yes, the total weight of your baggage including all your belongings has to be within 7kg.
Is baby food allowed on Emirates flights?
Baby milk or foods, medications, and special dietary items are allowed on Emirates flights.
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