Emirates Airlines Baggage Allowance

Emirates baggage allowance varies by class, route, and fare: cabin and checked limits differ. For details or help, call 1‑888‑843‑5587.

1. Checked Baggage Allowance

Emirates uses a weight-based system for most international routes and a piece-based system on routes to/from the Americas and Africa.

  1. Economy Class:

    1. On most routes: typically, 30 kg total allowance.

    2. To/from Americas & Africa: 2 pieces, each up to 23 kg (total 46 kg).

  2. Business Class:

    1. Most routes: 40 kg total.

    2. Americas/Africa: 2 pieces, each up to 32 kg (total 64 kg).

  3. First Class:

    1. Most routes: 50 kg total.

    2. Americas/Africa: 2 pieces, each up to 32 kg.

  4. Skywards members may receive extra baggage allowance: Silver (+12 kg), Gold (+20 kg), Platinum (+32 kg.

Each checked bag must weigh no more than 32 kg and the sum of its dimensions must not exceed 300 cm (linear) for most flights or 150 cm (62 inches) on Liberia/Americas routes.

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2. Cabin Baggage Allowance

  1. Economy Class:

    1. 1 carry-on up to 7 kg (15 lb), max 55 × 38 × 22 cm.

  2. Business & First Class:

    1. 2 items: one briefcase plus either one handbag or one garment bag; total weight up to 7 kg, dimensions referenced in official policy (briefcase 45 × 35 × 20 cm, handbag 55 × 38 × 22 cm, garment bag folded max 20 cm thick).

Special local rules:

  1. India departures: One cabin item up to 115 cm linear size allowed for all classes.

  2. Brazil departures: Cabin baggage weight increased to 10 kg (22 lb) for all booking classes.

Note: Some passengers report gate agents enforcing only one cabin item for Economy despite occasional leniency.

3. Excess, Overweight & Oversize Charges

  1. Per‑piece routes (Americas/Africa):

    1. $200 USD per extra bag; first extra bag online is discounted (~50 %), next two at ~20% discount for Economy.

  2. Weight‑based routes:

    1. Overweight (23–32 kg): $75 USD per piece on most routes.

    2. Oversized (beyond size limits): extra $75.

    3. Overweight and oversized: $150.

    4. Higher fees apply for Canada departures.

  3. Pre-purchasing weight allowance online (in increments up to 50 kg) gets 50–60 % discount if done more than 4 hours before departure.

4. Special Items & Exceptions

  1. Sports equipment and musical instruments count toward your checked allowance. For oversized gear (surfboards, bicycles), additional fees or advance notification may apply.

  2. Infants (under 2 years):

    1. Cabin bag up to 5 kg (same dimension limits).

    2. Checked baggage allowance up to 10 kg.

    3. Free stroller or car seat allowed if space available.

5. Tips & Best Practices

  1. Always check your fare class and route-specific rules on the Emirates website or ‘Manage Booking’ before you pack.

  2. Weigh and measure your bags at home to avoid surprises at the airport.

  3. Join Emirates Skywards if you're a frequent flyer for baggage upgrades.

  4. Buy extra allowance online, up to 4 hours before departure, to save money vs. airport rates.

 Need help confirming your allowance or purchasing extras? Call 1‑888‑843‑5587 for assistance or check your specific rules via the Emirates Manage Booking portal on their official site.

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