emirates baggage allowance
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emirates carry-on allowance
The amount of cabin baggage allowed per passenger depends on the fare type, route travelled and Emirates Skywards membership.
Economy customers are allowed one piece of cabin baggage with maximum dimensions of 22 x 15 x 8 inches (55 x 38 x 20 cm) and a maximum weight of 15 lbs (7 kg).
First and Business class customers are permitted two pieces: a larger item measuring no more than 22 x 15 x 8 inches (55 x 38 x 20 cm) and a smaller item with maximum dimensions of 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm). Or, a garment bag may replace one of these items. It must be no more than 8 inches (20 cm) thick when folded. The weight of each piece must not exceed 15 lbs (7 kg).
emirates checked-in baggage
On all Emirates flights, except those to/ from Canada and North/ South America, checked baggage allowances are calculated according to a ‘weight concept’. This simply means that passengers in Economy are allowed to check between 44 lbs (20 kg) and 77 lbs (35 kg) free of charge, depending on particular fair type. Business class is allowed 88 lbs (40 kg) and First class is allowed 110 lbs (50 kg). The weight can be distributed across up to ten bags. Items must not exceed 118 inches (300 cm) in total dimensions
On flights to/ from Canada and North America, allowances are based on a ‘piece concept’. Economy passengers are permitted to check two bags up to 50 lbs (23 kg) each, free of charge; First and Business class passengers are allowed two bags up to 70 lbs (32 kg) each.
If you wish to purchase additional baggage allowances, substantial fees must be paid. These vary according to route and fare type.
Below are some examples for an ECONOMY SAVER fare without Emirates Skywards membership. These are for flights other than those to/from Canada and North/ South America.
London to Auckland
To add 5kg or less: £239
10 kg or less: £477
15 kg or less: £716
20 kg or less: £954
25 kg or less: £1193
If excess baggage is paid for at the airport, it will cost £53 per kilo, plus applicable taxes.
London to Dubai
To add 5kg or less: £117
10 kg or less: £234
15 kg or less: £351
20 kg or less: £468
25 kg or less: £585
If excess baggage is paid for at the airport, it will cost £26 per kilo, plus applicable taxes.
London to Singapore
To add 5kg or less: £189
10 kg or less: £378
15 kg or less: £567
20 kg or less: £756
25 kg or less: £945
If excess baggage is paid for at the airport, it will cost £42 per kilo, plus applicable taxes.
The following is an example for a flight to/ from Canada, North/ South America, on an Economy Saver fare with no Emirates Skywards membership:
New York to Dubai
To add an additional bag, it will cost $158 online (approx £100) and $175 at the airport (approx. £111).
For an overweight bag between 23 kg and 32 kg the charge is $225 (approx £173).
children's luggage
Those travelling with an infant are permitted to check an extra piece of luggage free of charge, as long as it weighs no more than 22 lbs (10 kg) on most Emirates flights, or 50 lbs (23 kg) on flights to or from Canada, North or South America. On flights to/ from Canada and North/ South America, dimensions must not exceed 45 inches (115 cm) in total.
A carry-cot or pushchair may also be carried as a carry-on item, or checked, free of charge.
exceptional items
Exceptional items such as sports equipment and musical instruments can normally be carried as standard luggage, depending on weight and size.
