The number, weight and size of hand luggage and checked baggage always depends on the fare purchased.
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Hand luggage
Economy Class passengers may only take 1 piece of cabin baggage no larger than 55 x 38 x 22 cm.
Officially, you are not allowed to take any other personal item such as a handbag or laptop bag. Hand luggage must weigh up to 7 kg.
Passengers in business and first classes may carry a standard cabin bag of 55x38x22 cm up to 7 kg. In addition, they can take a personal item of 45 x 35 x 25 cm also up to 7 kg.
For details, please visit emirates.com/baggage/cabin.
Checked baggage
Checked baggage is free on all fares. However, the maximum weight allowed varies.
It is always the case that no single piece of luggage may weigh more than 32 kg.
Baggage policy varies by destination. If your flight includes a combination of both policies, the so-called piece concept policy usually applies.
Europe, Asia, Australia
On flights to these continents, the wieght concept policy applies, which means you can check in as many pieces of luggage as you like. However, the resulting total weight must not exceed the specified limit.
- Economy Special - up to 20 kg
- Economy Saver - up to 25 kg
- Economy Flex - up to 30 kg
- Economy Flex Plus - up to 35 kg
- Premium Economy - up to 35 kg
- Business (all tariffs) - up to 40 kg
- First (all tariffs) - up to 50 kg
Africa, America
On flights to these continents, the piece concept policy applies, which means that you can only check in the appropriate number of items at any one time. Each piece of baggage is subject to a separate weight limit.
- Economy Special - 1 piece up to 23 kg
- Economy Saver, Flex, Flex Plus - 2 pieces up to 23 kg each
- Premium Economy - 2 pieces, each up to 23 kg
- Business (all fares) - 2 pieces, each up to 32 kg
- First (all fares) - 2 pieces, each up to 32 kg
For details, please visit emirates.com/checked-baggage.
Overweight and extra baggage fees
If you are under the weight allowance, always purchase added baggage in advance via the website and "Manage Booking": emirates.com.
If you arrive at the airport and are overweight, every 1kg extra is subject to prices from 15 usd to 50 usd depending on the specific route, see detailed information: emirates.com/additional-baggage-allowance.
Baggage for children
Children up to 23 months of age can take a small bag with food and drink on board.
In addition, you can carry a pushchair free of charge. A child car seat can only be carried free of charge if the child has paid for their own seat in the child fare.
