Emirates Baggage Policy

Emirates Baggage Policy – Fees & Allowance. Emirates baggage policy can be a bit confusing when it comes to their allowance for carry-on items, using the word “handbag” instead of “standard carry-on bag” or “overhead bag”.

These “handbags” however, carry the same size restrictions we usually find allotted for a standard carry-on bag.

Additionally, we have presented the information on maximum weight & size allowances for your baggage, which is highly variable depending on the base fare.

Emirates Baggage Policy Fees Allowance
Emirates Baggage Policy Fees Allowance

Carry-On Allowance

All carry-on luggage must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you and adhere to the following requirements determined by class of travel:

Economy Class Allowance: 1 Carry-On

  • Maximum Dimensions of Carry-on Luggage: 22in x 15in x 8in/55cm x 38cm x 20cm (length x width x height)
  • Maximum Weight of Carry-on Luggage: 15 lb/7 kg

First and Business Class Allowance: 1 Briefcase + either 1 handbag or 1 Garment Bag

  • Maximum Dimensions of Briefcase: 18in x 14in x 8in/55cm x 38cm x 20cm (length x width x height)
  • Maximum Dimensions of Handbag: 22in x 15in x 8in/55 cm x 38cm x 20cm (length x width x height)
  • Maximum Dimensions of Garment Bag (when folded): 8 in/20 cm
  • Maximum Combined Weight of Carry-on: 26 lb/12 kg

REMINDER: Bulkhead seats do not have underseat storage during take-off and landing.

Checked Baggage Allowance

Passengers traveling to/from the North and South America:

  • Economy Baggage Allowance: 2 pieces
  • Economy Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/158 cm (length + width + height)
  • Maximum Weight for Economy Class Passengers: 50 lb/23 kg
  • Business/First Baggage Allowance: 2 pieces
  • Business/First Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/158 cm (length + width + height)
  • Maximum Weight for Business/First Class Passengers: 70 lb/32 kg

Passengers traveling to other destinations can contact Emirates or view baggage chart.

Overweight Baggage Fees

Fee for any bag weighing between 50-70 pounds (23kgs-32kgs): $50 USD

Any single bag weighing over 70 pounds/32 kg will not be accepted.

Excess and Oversize Baggage Fees

If you have more bags than the permitted allowance or your bags exceed the linear restrictions, you will be charged additional fees. Please contact Emirates directly for more information.

Sports Equipment

Some checked items, such as surfboards and bicycles will be charged a fixed handling fee because of size, fragility, or other handling requirements. For more information, contact Emirates directly or visit their sports equipment information page.

CPAP Devices:

CPAP/PAP devices are permitted on board for use during your flight, and do not count towards your carry-on baggage limit. Please ensure that this does not exceed the size or weight for approved stowage of cabin baggage.

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 cm 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 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:

Economy Class

Ticket issuedSpecialSaverFlexFlex Plus
Before February 4, 201920kg30kg30kg35kg
On/after February 4, 201915kg*25kg**30kg5kg

*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 IssuedAll Fare Types
Before February 4th 201940kg
On/after February 4th 201940kg

First Class

Ticket IssuedAll Fare Types
Before February 4th, 201950kg
Before February 4th, 201950kg

Baggage allowances to and from the Americas and flights originating in Africa (except flights within the Americas and between the US and Europe):

Ticket IssuedEconomy ClassBusiness ClassFirst Class
Before February 4, 2019Two pieces up to 23 kg eachTwo pieces up to 32 kg eachTwo pieces up to 32 kg each
On/after February 4, 2019One piece up to 23 kg in Special*

Two pieces up to 23 kg each in Saver, Flex, and Flex Plus
Two pieces up to 32 kg eachTwo 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:

Ticket IssuedEconomy ClassBusiness ClassFirst Class
Before February 4, 2019Two pieces up to 23 kg eachTwo pieces up to 32 kg eachTwo pieces up to 32 kg each
On/after February 4, 2019One piece up to 23 kg in Special and Saver

Two pieces up to 23 kg each in Flex and Flex Plus
Two pieces up to 32 kg eachTwo 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.

How many bags are allowed with Emirates?

With Emirates, for flights to/from the Americas or flights originating in Africa, Economy passengers can bring 2 bags (50 pounds/23 kg each).

Business and First Class can bring 2 bags (70 pounds/32 kg each). Other destinations have a weight allowance: Special: 33 pounds (15 kg); Saver: 55 pounds (25 kg); Flex: 66 pounds (30 kg); Flex Plus: 77 pounds (35 kg), Business: 88 pounds (40 kg); First Class: 110 pounds (50 kg).

Does Emirates charge for baggage?

All Emirates cabins and fare types come with free baggage allowance with the quantity depending on your specific cabin/fare type (detailed above).

If you exceed that allowance then Emirates will charge for excess baggage fees only.

Can you carry a handbag as well as hand luggage Emirates?

You can if you’re flying Emirates in Business or First Class, which allows passengers to bring 2 carry-on items. Economy passengers are allowed only 1 piece of carry-on weighing up to 15 pounds (7 kg).

Can you buy extra baggage with Emirates?

Flying Emirates to/from the Americas and from Africa, you can purchase additional baggage for $200 per piece (up to 10 pieces).

For flights outside of the Americas, extra baggage is charged per kg and ranges from $15 – $50 depending on the route.

There are fee reductions of up to 50% for adding your baggage online in advance.

Is a laptop bag included in hand luggage Emirates?

A laptop bag would be included in hand luggage flying Emirates, if it adheres to the size restrictions of 22 x 15 x 8 inches (55 x 38 x 20 cm) and does not exceed 15 pounds (7 kg).