Emirates Hand Luggage Allowance
Economy Class
- Standard: 1 piece up to 7 kg (15 lbs)
- Premium Economy: 1 piece up to 10 kg (22 lbs)
- Size limit: 55 x 38 x 20 cm (22 x 15 x 8 in)
Business & First Class
- 1 briefcase: 45 x 35 x 20 cm (18 x 14 x 8 in)
- Plus 1 handbag: 55 x 38 x 20 cm (22 x 15 x 8 in)
OR
1 garment bag (max 20 cm / 8 in thick)
Important: Each item must not exceed 7 kg (15 lbs)
Hand Luggage for Infants
- Extra hand luggage allowed for baby necessities and food:
- Max 5 kg (11 lbs)
- Size: 55 x 38 x 20 cm (22 x 15 x 8 in)
- Plus: A collapsible stroller or carrycot allowed onboard (if not using a child seat)
Musical Instruments (Carry-on)
- Can be carried as hand luggage (within standard size/weight)
- Or, book an additional seat for large instruments
Prohibited Items in Hand Luggage
- Real or toy weapons
- Metal cutlery
- Tools (e.g., screwdrivers, drills)
- Scissors
- Darts
Emirates Checked Baggage Allowance
Weight Concept (most routes)
| Class | Allowance |
| Economy Special | 20 kg (44 lbs) |
| Economy Saver | 25 kg (55 lbs) |
| Economy Flex | 30 kg (66 lbs) |
| Economy Flex Plus | 35 kg (77 lbs) |
| Business | 40 kg (88 lbs) |
| First | 50 kg (110 lbs) |
- You can check multiple bags as long as they don’t exceed the total allowance.
- Each bag must be under 32 kg (70 lbs).
- Max total dimensions per bag: 300 cm (118 in)
Checked Baggage – Piece Concept
(Flights within the Americas or between US and Europe)
| Class | Allowance |
| Economy Special & Saver | 1 piece up to 23 kg (50 lbs) |
| Economy Flex & Flex Plus | 2 pieces up to 23 kg (50 lbs) each |
| Business & First | 2 pieces up to 32 kg (70 lbs) each |
- Size limit per bag: 150 cm (59 in)
- Oversized (up to 300 cm / 118 in): extra fee applies
Checked Baggage for Children
- Most routes: 1 extra checked bag up to 10 kg (22 lbs) allowed
- Americas/Africa routes: No extra checked bag, but 1 cabin bag up to 5 kg (11 lbs) allowed
- Pushchair or carrycot: Allowed free, can be carried on or checked in
Exceptional Items
- Sports equipment and musical instruments may be included in standard baggage allowance, depending on size and weight.
Extra Baggage Fees
- Varies by route and fare.
- E.g., Australia–Africa: USD 50 per extra kg
- Piece Concept routes: USD 250 per extra bag