Emirates Baggage Allowance 2026, Carry-on & Checked Bag Rules
Emirates Economy Saver includes 1 cabin bag up to 55 × 38 × 22 cm and 7 kg, with no separate personal item allowance. You receive 25 kg of free checked baggage on most routes using the weight concept, or 2 pieces up to 23 kg each on flights to and from the Americas and Africa. Each checked bag must not exceed 203 cm linear on weight routes, or 150 cm on piece concept routes.
Published on July 3, 2026 · Last verified on August 16, 2026 by Luggage Validator
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Emirates Baggage Policy Strictness
Strict
Overview
Standard baggage allowance for your selected route and fare class. All dimensions include wheels and handles.
Carry-on Bag
55 × 38 × 22 cm (22 × 15 × 8 in)
Overhead bin · 7 kg (15 lbs)
Personal Item
Not allowed
No separate personal item quota
Checked Baggage
≤ 203 cm (79.92 in)
25 kg (55 lbs) free total
Max per piece: 32 kg (70 lbs)
Free Special Items
Items you can bring for free that do not count toward your standard baggage allowance on Emirates.
Collapsible stroller for infants
Infant car seat
Walking aids and crutches
Mobility and medical devices
Sports equipment within allowance
Standard Economy Allowance
Quick reference for your selected route type. See below for full cabin class comparison.
| Baggage Type | Free | Max Size | Weight Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on Bag Overhead bin · per piece | 1 pc | 55×38×22cm 22×15×8in | 7 kg 15 lbs |
| Personal Item Under seat · per piece | No | - | - |
| Checked Baggage Cargo hold · weight system | 25 kg 55 lbs | ≤ 203 cm 79.92 in | 32 kg 70 lbs |
Full Cabin Class Comparison
Compare allowances across all fare types and cabin classes for your selected route.
| Item | Special | Saver | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Item Under seat | No | No | No | 1 pc | 1 pc |
| Personal Item Size L × W × H | - | - | - | 45×35×20cm 18×14×8in | 45×35×20cm 18×14×8in |
| Carry-on Pieces Overhead bin access | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc |
| Carry-on Size L × W × H | 55×38×22cm 22×15×8in | 55×38×22cm 22×15×8in | 55×38×22cm 22×15×8in | 55×38×22cm 22×15×8in | 55×38×22cm 22×15×8in |
| Carry-on Weight Per piece | 7 kg 15 lbs | 7 kg 15 lbs | 10 kg 22 lbs | 7 kg 15 lbs | 7 kg 15 lbs |
| Free Checked Bags Total weight | 20 kg 44 lbs | 25 kg 55 lbs | 35 kg 77 lbs | 40 kg 88 lbs | 50 kg 110 lbs |
| Checked Bag Size Max per piece | ≤ 203 cm 79.92 in | ≤ 203 cm 79.92 in | ≤ 203 cm 79.92 in | ≤ 203 cm 79.92 in | ≤ 203 cm 79.92 in |
| Checked Bag Weight Per piece max | 32 kg 70 lbs | 32 kg 70 lbs | 32 kg 70 lbs | 32 kg 70 lbs | 32 kg 70 lbs |
Recent Traveller Feedback
My suitcase came in at 26 kg at Dubai check-in on my flight to New York. On Americas routes Emirates uses the piece concept and my Economy Saver ticket only allows 23 kg per bag. Anything between 23 and 32 kg triggers the official USD 75 overweight fee, and I paid it on the spot. Next time I will weigh the bag at home and move a couple of kilos into my 7 kg carry-on.
75 USD
I was 2 kg over my 25 kg Saver allowance at London Heathrow. The airport rate between Europe and the Middle East is USD 25 per extra kilogram, so the counter charged me USD 50. The agent told me buying extra kilos online up to 4 hours before departure saves 50 to 60 percent — my 2 kg would have cost about half. Buy ahead if you know you are heavy.
50 USD
At JFK they had staff with a scale weighing every single carry-on before check-in — anything over 7 kg had to be checked. They also enforced the one-bag Economy rule: a backpack plus a wheelie bag means one of them goes into the hold. On other flights I boarded with a backpack and a duty-free bag and nobody said anything, so enforcement is inconsistent. Have a backup plan.
Flew Dubai to Singapore with my 18-month-old. On top of the infant allowance — one 5 kg cabin bag for baby food and 10 kg of checked baggage — Emirates took our fully collapsible stroller for free. You can ask at check-in to keep it until the gate if there is space in the cabin, otherwise they check it into the hold at no cost. One carrycot or car seat can replace the stroller the same way.
Security at Manchester tossed my baby's pre-boiled water even though Emirates exempts baby milk and food from the 100 ml liquid rule — airport security had the final say. I went to a cafe after security and they happily filled my thermos with boiling water once I explained it was for a baby. Emirates also carries formula and bottles on board and crew will give you hot water. Bring powder and an empty thermos through security to be safe.
Common Luggage Compatibility
Based on Emirates · Economy class · Europe routes. Compare luggage compatibility across all fare types and cabin classes using the filters above.
| Luggage | Personal Item | Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
Regular Backpack | Not allowed | OK | OK (25kg total) |
16" Under-seat Briefcase | Not allowed | OK | OK (25kg total) |
18" Cabin Suitcase | Not allowed | OK | OK (25kg total) |
Standard 20" Carry-on | Too large for under seat | OK | OK (25kg total) |
22" North American Carry-on | Too large for under seat | Over Limit | OK (25kg total) |
24" Medium Checked Suitcase | Too large for under seat | Over Limit | OK (25kg total) |
26" Mid-size Checked Suitcase | Too large for under seat | Over Limit | OK (25kg total) |
28" Large Checked Suitcase (IATA Standard) | Too large for under seat | Over Limit | OK (25kg total) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Emirates check if my carry-on bag is under 7 kg?
Emirates allows 1 cabin bag in Economy Class, maximum dimensions 55 × 38 × 22 cm, up to 7 kg. Premium Economy passengers get a 10 kg allowance, and Business and First Class passengers may bring two items including a briefcase.
No separate personal item is included in Economy Class.
All dimensions include wheels, handles and pockets.
Is the 25 kg checked baggage limit per person or per bag on Emirates?
Economy Saver includes 25 kg total checked baggage weight across all bags on most routes using the weight concept. Each individual bag must not exceed 32 kg.
Maximum linear dimensions are 203 cm per piece on weight concept routes.
On flights to and from the Americas and Africa, the piece concept applies instead with 2 bags up to 23 kg each and 150 cm linear per piece.
Extra bags or excess weight incur additional charges.
My carry-on is slightly over the 7 kg limit on Emirates — will they charge me?
Emirates may check bag size and weight at check-in or the boarding gate. Enforcement varies by flight and staff.
If your bag exceeds the allowance, it may need to be checked into the hold and additional charges may apply.
Measuring and weighing your bag before arriving at the airport is recommended to avoid unexpected fees.
How much does Emirates charge for excess baggage?
On weight concept routes, extra weight is charged per kilogram at the airport, from USD 15 to USD 50 per kg depending on the zone. For example, Europe to the Middle East or South Asia costs USD 25 per extra kg.
On piece concept routes to and from the Americas and Africa, an extra bag costs from USD 100 to USD 300 depending on the route. A bag between 23 kg and 32 kg costs a USD 75 overweight fee, and oversize bags over 150 cm linear cost USD 175.
Buying extra allowance online up to 4 hours before departure saves 50 to 60 percent on weight and 35 to 50 percent on extra pieces compared with airport rates.
What is the Emirates baggage allowance for infants and strollers?
Infants under two years get one cabin bag up to 55 × 38 × 22 cm and 5 kg, plus checked baggage of 10 kg on weight concept routes or one piece up to 23 kg on flights to and from the Americas and Africa.
One fully collapsible stroller, carrycot, or infant car seat is carried free of charge. It can go in the cabin if there is space, otherwise it is checked into the hold at no cost.
Baby milk and baby food are exempt from the 100 ml liquid limit, but airport security officers make the final decision at the checkpoint.
How much checked baggage do Emirates Flex and Flex Plus fares include?
On weight concept routes, Economy Flex includes 30 kg and Flex Plus includes 35 kg of total checked baggage, compared with 20 kg for Special and 25 kg for Saver.
On piece concept routes to and from the Americas and Africa, Flex and Flex Plus get the same allowance as Saver, which is 2 bags up to 23 kg each.
Economy Saver increases to 30 kg for journeys originating from Australia or New Zealand, and for journeys from Europe to Australia or New Zealand.
How many bags can I check on Emirates flights between the US and Europe?
On flights within the Americas and on flights between the US and Europe, Economy Special and Saver fares include only 1 bag up to 23 kg, not 2.
Flex and Flex Plus fares include 2 bags up to 23 kg each on these routes, and Business and First Class include 2 bags up to 32 kg each.
Each bag on these routes must stay within 150 cm linear dimensions.
All baggage rules on this page are from the official Emirates website. Last updated August 16, 2026. Before you fly, please check the official site again to make sure nothing has changed.
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