Here’s everything you need to know about Emirates' baggage allowance, from hand luggage rules to checked-in restrictions.
Booked a flight with Emirates and excited to take to the skies? Don't spoil the holiday before its started by paying excess baggage fees at the airport.
Every airline has its own rules and requirements when it comes to the size and weight of the bags you can take on the plane – whether in the cabin or checked into the hold. These restrictions are determined by the kind of ticket you buy, often meaning that if you purchase the cheapest fare, you may have to pay an additional cost to bring some bags with you.
But don't worry, the Skyscanner team is here to help! Welcome to our comprehensive guide to all things Emirates baggage allowance.
Emirates hand baggage allowance: weight, size and fees*
Emirates cabin bag size | Emirates hand luggage weight allowance | Number of bags allowed onboard | Cost to check in oversized hand luggage |
|---|---|---|---|
Economy/ Premium Economy: 55x38x22cm (applies to 1 handbag or laptop bag) Business/First Class: 1 handbag (as above) and 1 garment bag (no more than 20cm thick when folded) or briefcase (45x35x20cm) | Economy: 7kg Premium Economy: 10kg Business/First Class: 7kg cabin bag and 7kg briefcase or garment bag | Economy/ Premium economy: 1 hand luggage bag Business/First: 1 cabin bag and one briefcase or garment bag | Buying extra luggage begins at 100USD* Fees for checking in with an overweight or oversized bag begin from 75USD* |
*All allowances and fees may differ depending on the route and class of travel.
Emirates checked baggage allowance
Emirates has two checked luggage policies: "weight" and "piece". Which one applies to you depends not only on your cabin class, but also on your landing and departure destinations.
For flights outside of the Americas and Africa, your baggage will be subject to the "weight concept", meaning that you can travel with as many pieces of luggage as you like, but their collective weight mustn't exceed the prescribed allowance allocated by your travel class (and each piece may not exceed 32kg).
If you are travelling within the Americas or Africa, you'll be working to the "piece concept", meaning you'll only be able to bring a certain number of bags with you, and each will have a maximum weight limit.
Below is a breakdown of what bags you can bring in the different fare classes.
Travel Class | Baggage size "weight concept" | Baggage weight allowance "weight concept" | Baggage size "piece concept" | Baggage weight allowance "piece concept" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Economy | Total size of all bags must be under 300cm – add the length, width and height of bag to calculate this* | Special: 20kg Saver: 25kg Flex: 30kg Flex Plus: 35kg | Total dimensions of each piece must not exceed 150cm (59 inches) | Special and Saver: 1 piece up to 23kg |
Premium Economy | as above | 35kg | as above | 2 pieces up to 23kg each |
Business Class | as above | 40kg | as above | 2 pieces up to 32kg each |
First Class | as above | 50kg | as above | 2 pieces up to 32kg each |
*NOTE: If travelling from Dammam International Airport, an individual bag should not exceed 215cm
Buying extra baggage allowance (weight, size or pieces) online with Emirates can save you up to 50% compared to buying it at the airport
Emirates checked luggage fees
Fees can be easily avoided by ensuring that you pay for any excess weight, size or number of items in advance of boarding your flight. Emirates customers are able to pay online through 'Manage My Booking' to cover any excess baggage costs. The price depends on your flight route, but charges start from 15USD per kilo and 100USD per item. Check here for a comprehensive breakdown.
Should you arrive at the airport with too many bags, or bags which are overweight or oversized, fees will apply. These vary depending on your route and fare class but begin at 75USD.
What else should I know about Emirates' baggage allowance policies?
All airlines have their quirks, and Emirates is no different. Here are a couple of additional things to be aware of when booking baggage with Emirates.
If you're flying from Brazil, customers are able to bring up to 10kg of cabin baggage (rather than 7kg).
You can buy extra baggage allowance on adult and child tickets, but not on infant tickets.
While you can pay to bring as many bags with you as you'd like, if you take more than 15, Emirates may have to send some of the pieces on different flights from the one you're booked on, meaning they may not arrive in your destination at the same time as you.
If you are taking an interline flight, i.e. flights which are on the same ticket as your Emirates flights but are operated by another airline and do not have an Emirates flight number, baggage allowances may differ from what's outlined here. Check Emirates' interline partner baggage allowances to clarify your limits.
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*Information correct as of December 2025, obtained from Emirates. Please always check the latest guidance before booking a trip. Prices, dimensions and information correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change and/or availability.
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