flydubai Baggage Allowance 2026, Cabin & Extra Checked Bag Price Rules
flydubai Value fare includes 1 cabin bag plus 1 personal item with a combined weight limit of 7 kg. The carry-on bag must measure 55 × 38 × 20 cm, while the personal item must fit within 33 × 25 × 20 cm. Checked baggage operates on a weight system, with 20 kg included in Value fares. Lite fares include no checked baggage, while Flex fares offer 30 kg and Business class provides 40 kg.
Published on July 4, 2026 · Last verified on July 26, 2026 by Luggage Validator
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flydubai Baggage Policy Strictness
Very Strict
Overview
Standard baggage allowance for your selected route and fare class. All dimensions include wheels and handles.
Carry-on Bag
55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Overhead bin · Not specified
Personal Item
33 × 25 × 20 cm (13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in)
Under seat ·Not specified
Checked Baggage
Not specified
20 kg (44 lbs) free total
Max per piece: Not specified
Free Special Items
Items you can bring for free that do not count toward your standard baggage allowance on flydubai.
Collapsible stroller for infants
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 | 55×38×20cm 21.7×15×7.9in | Not specified |
| Personal Item Under seat · per piece | 1 pc | 33×25×20cm 13×9.8×7.9in | Not specified |
| Checked Baggage Cargo hold · weight system | 20 kg 44 lbs | - | Not specified |
Full Cabin Class Comparison
Compare allowances across all fare types and cabin classes for your selected route.
| Item | Lite | Value | Flex | Business |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Item Under seat | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc |
| Personal Item Size L × W × H | 33×25×20cm 13×9.8×7.9in | 33×25×20cm 13×9.8×7.9in | 33×25×20cm 13×9.8×7.9in | 33×25×20cm 13×9.8×7.9in |
| Carry-on Pieces Overhead bin access | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc | 2 pc |
| Carry-on Size L × W × H | 55×38×20cm 21.7×15×7.9in | 55×38×20cm 21.7×15×7.9in | 55×38×20cm 21.7×15×7.9in | 55×38×20cm 21.7×15×7.9in |
| Carry-on Weight Per piece | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Free Checked Bags Total weight | Not allowed | 20 kg 44 lbs | 30 kg 66 lbs | 40 kg 88 lbs |
| Checked Bag Size Max per piece | - | - | - | - |
| Checked Bag Weight Per piece max | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
Recent Traveller Feedback
Flew flydubai from Dubai to Cairo on Value fare. Brought a 55x38x20cm trolley bag plus a small laptop bag. They weighed both together at check-in — total came to 6.4kg so I was fine. Just make sure you stay under the 7kg combined limit.
Booked Lite fare by mistake and showed up with a 22kg suitcase. Had to pay per-kilogram excess charges at the airport on top of buying the baggage allowance. Next time I'll upgrade to Value fare online — way cheaper than airport rates.
200 AED
Transited through Dubai Terminal 2 on my way to Kuwait. Standard 100ml liquid rule applied, all my toiletries fit in the clear plastic bag. Duty-free purchases from DXB count toward your hand baggage allowance so don't go overboard.
Common Luggage Compatibility
Based on flydubai · Economy class. Compare luggage compatibility across all fare types and cabin classes using the filters above.
| Luggage | Personal Item | Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
Regular Backpack | Over Limit | OK | OK (20kg total) |
16" Under-seat Briefcase | Over Limit | OK | OK (20kg total) |
18" Cabin Suitcase | Over Limit | OK | OK (20kg total) |
Standard 20" Carry-on | Over Limit | OK | OK (20kg total) |
22" North American Carry-on | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK (20kg total) |
24" Medium Checked Suitcase | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK (20kg total) |
26" Mid-size Checked Suitcase | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK (20kg total) |
28" Large Checked Suitcase (IATA Standard) | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK (20kg total) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is flydubai's carry-on baggage allowance?
Economy passengers may bring one cabin bag plus one personal item such as a laptop bag or handbag.
The combined weight of both items must not exceed 7 kg.
The cabin bag must fit within 55 × 38 × 20 cm and the personal item within 33 × 25 × 20 cm.
How much checked baggage do I get on flydubai economy fares?
Checked baggage on flydubai works on a weight system rather than a piece system.
The Value fare includes a total checked baggage allowance of 20 kg.
Lite fares do not include any free checked baggage, while Flex fares include 30 kg.
What is the baggage allowance for flydubai business class?
Business class passengers receive two pieces of hand baggage with a combined weight of 14 kg.
The checked baggage allowance for business class is 40 kg total weight.
Each individual piece of hand baggage must still weigh no more than 7 kg.
What happens if my carry-on is too heavy at the flydubai boarding gate?
All hand baggage is checked for size and weight at the boarding gate.
Bags that exceed the limits incur a fee of AED 200 per item at the gate.
Additional local fees or taxes may also apply on top of the base charge.
What baggage allowance do infants get on flydubai?
Infants receive 5 kg of hand baggage and 10 kg of checked baggage when the adult fare includes baggage.
One fully collapsible stroller may be checked in free of charge for each infant or child.
The infant hand baggage must fit within the standard 55 × 38 × 20 cm dimensions.
All baggage rules on this page are from the official flydubai website. Last updated July 26, 2026. Before you fly, please check the official site again to make sure nothing has changed.
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