Emirates Airlines Baggage Fees & Tips To Cover The Expenses
Full Disclosure: We may receive financial compensation when you click on links and are approved for credit card products from our advertising partners. Opinions and product recommendations on this site are ours alone, and have not been influenced, reviewed or approved by the issuer. See our Advertiser Disclosure for more details. We appreciate your support!
Emirates baggage policy can be a bit confusing when it comes to their allowance for carry-on items, using the word “handbag” instead of “standard carry-on bag” or “overhead bag”. These “handbags” however, carry the same size restrictions we usually find allotted for a standard carry-on bag.
Additionally, we have presented the information on maximum weight & size allowances for your baggage, which is highly variable depending on the base fare.
Table of contents
Table of Contents
Emirates Carry-On Allowance
First & Business Class:
- Customers are permitted two pieces of carry-on baggage – one briefcase plus either one handbag or one garment bag.
- The briefcase may not exceed 18 x 14 x 8 i inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm)
- The handbag may not exceed 22 x 15 x 8 inches (55 x 38 x 20 cm)
- The garment bag can be no more than 8 inches (20 cm) thick when folded.
- The weight of each piece must not exceed 15 pounds (7 kg).
Economy:
- Customers are permitted one piece of carry-on baggage
- 22 x 15 x 8 inches (55 x 38 x 20 cm)
- 15 pounds (7 kg)
Lap Infant Carry-On Policy
- Customers traveling with infants are permitted to bring one carry-cot or fully collapsible stroller into the cabin if there is room.
- If there is no space for these items in the cabin, they will have to be checked. However, if checked, they will not count against your baggage allowance.
- Infants are also permitted a piece of carry-on for inflight food and necessities.
Stroller Check Policy
- Emirates suggests checking your stroller in at the ticket counter and provides families with a complimentary baby stroller (or twin stroller), to help you travel through the airport.
Emirates Checked Baggage Allowance
To/From the Americas or flights originating in Africa
- Economy:
- Saver, Flex, and Flex Plus: 2 bags – 50 pounds (23 kg) each
- Special: 1 bag – 50 pounds/23 kg*
- Business and First: 2 bags – 70 pounds (32 kg each)
* 2 pieces are permitted in Economy Special if your flight originates in Africa.
Outside of the Americas
- Special: 33 pounds (15 kg)**
- Saver: 55 pounds (25 kg)
- Flex: 66 pounds (30 kg)
- Flex Plus: 77 pounds (35 kg)
- Business (all fares): 88 pounds (40 kg)
- First (all fares): 110 pounds (50 kg)
**55 pounds (25 kg) in Economy Special for flights between UAE and India.
You can check as many pieces of baggage as you need, as long as the total weight is less than the maximum baggage allowance of your class. (not to exceed 70 pounds/32 kg per piece)
Max Size per Bag
To/From the Americas or flights originating in Africa:
- The total max linear dimensions of each piece must not exceed 59 inches (150 cm).
- If you check two pieces of luggage (in any of our three classes), the total combined dimensions of both pieces cannot exceed 118 inches (300 cm).
Outside of the Americas:
- Each piece must not exceed max linear dimensions of 59 inches (150 cm) with the total max linear dimensions not exceeding 118 inches (300 cm) across all pieces. If exceeding this size, it can’t be checked as baggage and will need to be sent as cargo or freight. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Lap Infant Checked Bag Policy:
To/From the Americas or flights originating in Africa:
- Passengers traveling with infants (under two years of age) may check one piece of baggage for the infant, regardless of cabin class. This baggage allowance will be shown on the infant’s ticket. This piece must weigh 50 pounds (23 kg) or less and have total dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 45 inches (115 cm).
Outside of the Americas:
- Passengers traveling with infants (under two years of age) may check up to 22 pounds (10 kg) of baggage for the infant. This baggage allowance will be shown on the infant’s ticket.
Additional / Excess Baggage Fees
Flights to/from the Americas and from Africa: $200 per piece (up to 10 pieces permitted – only 3 can be booked online)
If purchased online then a 50% fee reduction will apply for the first additional bag (excluding flights originating in Africa) and 20% for any further additional baggage.
Flights outside of the Americas (per kg):
| From/to | Middle East/South Asia | Africa | Far East | Europe | Australia and New Zealand |
| Middle East/South Asia | $20 | $30 | $30 | $30 | $40 |
| Far East | $30 | $40 | $15 | $40 | $30 |
| Europe | $30 | $40 | $40 | $15 | $50 |
| Australia and New Zealand | $40 | $50 | $30 | £50 | $15 |
If purchased online then a 50% fee reduction will apply for the first 5kg and 20% for any further weight.
Overweight/oversized baggage for flights to/from the Americas or originating in Africa
| Overweight | Oversized | Overweight and Oversized | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Items within the free baggage allowance | $75 | $250 | $325 |
| Items outside the free baggage allowance | $275 | $325 | $400 |
For baggage fees related to sporting equipment, see Emirate’s policy here.
For baggage fees related to musical instruments, see Emirate’s policy here.
Can I Pre-pay for Baggage?
Emirates does allow passengers the ability to pre-pay for luggage online or via the mobile app.
Here are the ways you can pre-pay:
- Log in to the ‘Manage my Booking’ area of the Emirates website
- Download and log in to the Emirates app
Credit Cards That Reimburse You For Checked Bag Fees
If you are checking bags on an Emirates flight, one of the cards below can reimburse you for some, if not all, of those fees.
| Capital One® VentureOne® Rewards Credit Card - This no annual fee card comes with a 20,000 mile welcome bonus (worth $200) once you spend $1,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening. When you use your card for travel purchases (e.g. baggage fees), use your miles to pay off all, or part of, your statement! This is why we like this card. |
| Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card - The "big brother" card to the VentureOne® with a larger 50,000 welcome bonus (worth $500) once you spend $3,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening. |
Exclusions & Waivers
Emirates Skywards members: receive additional baggage allowance:
- Silver members: an additional 12 kg.
- Gold members: an additional 16 kg
- Platinum members: an additional 20 kg
However, please note the following:
- The maximum weight per checked-in item of luggage is 70 pounds (32 kg) on all cross-Atlantic flights
- Economy Class baggage to the U.S. cannot weigh more than 50 pounds (23 kg) per item.
- Maximum weight limits per bag may vary in accordance with differing international airport regulations.
- Excess baggage privileges do not apply to cabin baggage or on flights in which the baggage allowance is given as ‘number of luggage items’, instead of kilograms.
How much will it cost to for 4 pieces of sailing sports equipment 2.2m length and weigh about 7kg from Singapore to Europe and from Europe back to Singapore?
Hi Kenny, please be advised we are not Emirates Airline so cannot give you any information that is 100% verified. For any special luggage like sailing or other sporting equipment, we suggest you review Emirates’ policy here.
They do note “Should your overall baggage weight or amount exceed the normal free allowance, excess baggage rates will apply.”
If you still have questions after reviewing the special sporting equipment consideration page, we suggest calling their customer service line (this is the number if you are in Singapore: +65 6 622 1770).
How can I purchase extra baggage after checking in from my flight?
Hi Achakzad,
You should be able to enter your flight information on the Emirates website and add an extra checked bag.
Thanks for reading!
Hi Erin, I am travelling from Dubai to Uganda Africa and I seem to be having extra kilos of 6kg. Can they all go with me and if no how much do I have to pay for each extra kilo? And also hand luggage I wanted to carry two hand bags, will they be allowed on fly Emirates or not please I need help because I am travelling on 1st April this year thanks.
Hi Stuart,
Emirates would charge you for any weight that exceeds your baggage allowance. For your route, this would be $30 per kilogram ($180 in total for 6 kilograms).
If you’re flying economy, then Emirates permits passengers to bring 1 piece of carry-on that must not exceed:
22 x 15 x 8 inches (55 x 38 x 20 cm)
15 pounds (7 kg)
Hi, I am a student traveling from India to Dubai and there I have a layover of 22hr and then from Dubai to Toronto with Emirates. My question is can I carry a laptop sleeve in my hand with a 7 kg carry on bag? Because my laptop weighs about 6.7 pounds.
Hi Param,
Yes, your laptop in the sleeve should be fine as your personal item.
I want to carry a 50 inch LG LED TV from the USA to INDIA through Emarites. Will they allow this as checked baggage?
Per the Emirates FAQ page here:
“Customers are allowed to carry TVs as checked baggage. However, as this is a fragile electronic device we require the TV to have appropriate packaging in order to withstand the normal rigours of air travel. When checking in your TV you will also need to sign a limited release.
You can check in TVs up to 140cm (55 inches) with a total weight not exceeding 32kg (70lb). The TV may be subject to overweight or oversized baggage fees depending on your baggage allowance.
Please note that acceptance of TVs as checked baggage will depend on the airport you are departing from or arriving to. We recommend contacting the airport directly before travel.”
To note: this very well may be subject to extra charges as emirates states above, depending on the baggage allowance of the fare type you purchased.
If you have any additional questions, we would suggest calling Emirates customer service; as we are not Emirates, we cannot 100% confirm what charges will apply or if the airport you’re flying from will allow the TV.
Please, I am travelling to Africa from England and would like to purchase an extra 20 kg of baggage. What can I do? Please, it’s urgent because am leaving on the 1st of August.
Hi Benina – I’m not sure what you’re asking here when you say “What can I do?”…
Do you mean how can you purchase this? If this is your question, there are instructions and a link to pre-pay for your excess under the “Can I Pre-pay for Baggage” section above.
Are you asking how much it will cost? If this is the case, I would need more information like which airports you are flying out of/into and which fare type (economy, business, etc) you have purchased in order to help answer that question…
I want carry a 55 inch TV from USA to India, is it safe to carry?
Emirates does allow a 55 inch TV to be checked with proper packaging. You will pay the appropriate overweight, oversize fees, and you may want to purchase insurance. A bigger issue will be the high duty charged when you arrive in India. You may want to research those additional costs before transporting.
I’m going to travel to the USA from Sri Lanka in economy class on Emirates. My baggage allowance is 2 pieces with 23kg. But both my bags weigh 30kg + 30kg. How will Emirates charge for this? Then can I take another 23kg piece with me?
Thank You.
Hi Ranjithan,
You have two options here. Either you can pay $75 per bag, per one way route for extra weight up to a maximum weight of 32kg (per bag), or you can purchase another 23kg bag for $200 per one way route. You can save 50% on your first additional bag if booked online prior to your flight. These are the rates on the Emirates website for flights booked after 4 February 2019.
I am flying to Australia with Emirates. What is my checked baggage allowance? How many pieces?
Hi Irene,
Where will you be flying from?
I am going to travel to Uganda from USA. I am taking another bag 30 kg, how much will this cost?
Hi Yosief,
What cabin are you traveling in? If you are traveling in Economy, did you purchase a standard Economy fare or an Economy Special fare?
Good day, how much would an extra case weighing 25kg be with on emirates in rand or pounds please.
Hi Andy, where are you flying from and to?
I’m planning to take a speaker which is 50 inches by 6 inches by 6 inches. Hope this is fine… I’m travelling in Biz class
Hi Hari – are you planning on carrying this on the plane? If I were you, I’d call Etihad and inquire directly with them if this will be allowed since it’s technically outside their measurement limits.
You can find your local Emirates office contact info here: https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/help/offices/
Im going from Dubai to the Philippines and vice versa. My luggage allowance was 30kg only.
What if i reach 40kg how much it cost me for both ways?
Thanks
Hi Cristalyn,
From Dubai to the Philippines, excess baggage is charged at $30 per kg. So for 10 extra kgs the cost would be $300 one way ($600 return) if you pay at the airport. Emirates offers discounted excess baggage if purchased online up to 4 hours before departure so it would be best for you to log in to your booking online and pre-pay for your luggage. You will receive 50% off the first 5 kgs and 20% off for any subsequent kgs.
Good day! How much is every 1 kilo baggage if my baggage overweight?
Hi Irene,
This depends on where you are flying from and to. There is a table in the article showing the cost per kilogram depending on the region you are originating from and the destination region.
Hi
I am traveling from the USA to Pakistan.
I have bought 2 extra baggage, both are under the weight allowed but they exceed the allowed dimensions.
Any idea how much it will cost extra?
Hi Sheraz,
For oversized baggage that is additional to your free baggage allowance, Emirates charges $325 per piece.
I’m planning to buy 5 more kgs, how much will the charge be? I’m flying from Dubai to Cebu.
Hi Geraldine,
According to Emirates’ excess baggage table, this route would cost USD30 per kg. So 5kg x USD30 would be USD150. Dubai is classed in the region Middle East and Cebu in the region Far East.
Hey, I am traveling from Oslo to Dar Es Salam with the transit destination in Dubai, I have an economy class ticket and I wanted to know what is the weight of the luggage and carry on that I can take. Thank you.
Hi Jossy,
You may bring one carry-on bag that weighs no more than 7kgs. Your checked luggage allowance depends on what type of economy ticket you have purchased. Special allows for 15kg, Saver allows 25kg, Flex allows 30kg, and Flex Plus allows 35kg.
Thanks for reading!
I have flight tomorrow and I want to know if I have more than the kg what i have, how much will be the kg?
Hi Asmae,
If you are asking about excess baggage then we would require some more information in order to help here. Excess baggage charges depend on where you are traveling from and to. As your flight is so soon, (and we are not Emirates,) it would be best for you to log in to your booking with Emirates or call their Customer Service team directly to add excess luggage. You can reach them on livechat or by calling one of their contact numbers, depending on where you are based: https://www.emirates.com/english/help/
Have a good flight!
I would like to know what is the baggage weight I can have to travel from Australia to Malta economy, and I booked my ticket last September 2018..and I’m flying June 2019.
Hi Jacqueline,
Flights between Malta and Australia work on the weight concept for checked baggage. The amount of weight depends on the type of fare you booked. For tickets booked before February 2019, the allowance would be 20kg for an economy special fare, 30kg for an economy saver or economy flex fare, and 35kg for a flex plus fare.
I am traveling from USA to Nigeria with Emirates and I have three pieces of luggage 23kg +23kg + 15kg. How much will I be charged?
Hi Emenike,
That particular route works on the piece concept with 2 x 23kg bags being permitted for Economy passengers (unless you have booked an Economy Special fare that permits 1 x 23kg bag).
Excess luggage is charged by each additional 23kg bag with a flat fee of USD200 per bag. If you are traveling on a Standard Economy ticket then you would pay for 1 extra bag (USD200) or if you have an Economy Special ticket, then you would pay 2 x USD200 = USD400.
Hope that helps!
Can I cancel my extra baggage which I booked through online before I fly? Can I get a full refund?
Hi Poja,
Unfortunately, excess baggage is non-refundable in most circumstances, according to Emirates’ terms and conditions.
Even if i decide to cancel it before 15 or 20 days of travel, is it not allowed to get back my refund?
Hi Poja,
Please be aware that we are UpgradedPoints.com, not Emirates. We try to assist our readers with information; however, we do not determine the airline’s refund policies. The link provided previously was to the terms and conditions page for Emirates’ excess baggage policy on refunds. If you need further clarification, it is best you contact their customer service department.
ok thank you for the info 🙂
Goodday
I am travelling from the UK to Zimbabwe in economy class. In addition to permitted baggage I’d like to take a 50inch tv … what would be the extra cost?
Hi Wayne,
This is the only information we can find in writing in regards to taking a TV as checked luggage. Emirates states that the acceptance of TVs as checked luggage will depend on the airports you’re traveling between so we recommend you contact Emirates directly to query this. They charge a $75 handling fee but should also be able to tell you the excess charges you’ll incur (have to hand the weight of the TV as excess baggage is charged per KG on your route).
Hello, I am travelling from London to Mauritius eco class, and I have already reached my limit on baggage. But I want to bring my electric guitar in its hard case. Total weight around 10kgs…and dimension of the case is 113 by 35 by 11cm…oversized… so how much will I pay for this oversized baggage?? Thanks a lot!
Note I can bring 2 * 23kg as eco class.
Hi Baurhoo, please reference Emirates policy on musical instruments here: https://www.emirates.com/english/help/faq/214961/are-there-special-baggage-allowances-for-musical-instruments. Hope this helps!
How much would it cost me to add an extra luggage?
My flight is from Houston, Texas to Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Huss,
Since your flight is originating within the Americas, it will cost $200 per additional piece of baggage, up to 10 pieces. Thanks for reading.
Hi,
I want to buy extra luggage (17Kg) online, kindly help me process the payment.
Hi Marian,
Please be aware that we are not Emirates, we are UpgradedPoints.com. If you are having issues pre-paying your excess luggage, then we advise you contact Emirates directly using these contact details depending on where you are based.
Does Emirates charge for luggage handled with special care like a TV?
Hi Edison!
Emirates charges a $75 handling fee for checking a TV. Here is the information on their website if you would like to review it: https://www.emirates.com/english/help/faq/4095511/can-i-carry-my-tv-as-checked-baggage
I am going to be working in an orphanage/school in Africa this summer. I am going to be able to get all of my personal items into my carry-on bag but I need to take additional items to the school. Does your airline offer a baggage fee waiver for charitable organizations?
Hi Chris,
Please be aware that we are not Emirates, we’re UpgradedPoints.com. You can find contact details for Emirates depending on where you’re based on this page.
Hi there! I am flying Emirates from the US to the Philippines. I already know my checked baggage allowances and dimensions as an Economy Flex passenger (Emirates is not very generous with the dimensions since most standard 28 inch luggage will end up being oversized by a half inch – I will have to use the 25 in. or find a 28 in. that’s just right). I’m confused about their carry on allowance. Emirates says one handbag or laptop bag. Does this mean that I cannot carry those standard wheeled carry on luggage with me into the plane even if I find one that fits their specified dimensions? I was planning on buying those 20 in. or 18 in. wheelies. Please help!
Hey Lele, Emirates’ website notes that economy passengers are allowed one 22-inch x 15-inch x 8-inch cabin bag. Nothing specifically excludes roller bags, so you should be OK so long as your bag fits the stated dimensions. Thanks!
I am traveling with my wife on the same booking. Can we combine our luggage allowance as a total figure? Our individual allowance is 25kg. Can we use 50kg as our combined total?
Hi Kenneth, as a general rule, airlines usually don’t let you do this. They’re pretty strict on each bag having its own weight allowance. We’ve had to re-adjust multiple times to move a couple of pounds out of one bag and into another so the one in question was still within the limit. You can always call Emirates customer service directly and inquire with them, but I’m pretty positive they won’t allow this.
I booked a ticket in June 2019 traveling from Bangkok to Newcastle. My allowance is 15kg. How much do I have to pay if I have an item 23 kgs. Thank you
Hi Aranya,
For your specific route, excess baggage is charged at $40 per kg. So for 8 extra kgs the cost would be $320 if you pay at the airport. Emirates offers discounted excess baggage if purchased online up to 4 hours before departure so it would be best for you to log in to your booking online and pre-pay for your luggage. You will receive 50% off the first 5 kgs and 20% off for any subsequent kgs.
Want extra baggage flights coming from India to uk. Price for one way going from uk back to india for extra bag
Hi Anita,
That route works on the weight concept so excess luggage is charged by kilogram not by additional pieces. So the cost would depend on how heavy your excess luggage is – for your route, the charge is $30 per kilogram.
Hello,
I’m flying from the US to Botswana. I purchased 2 separate flights – one from DC to London and one from London to Kasane because it was the most economic way to get there. My Emirates flight is from London to Kasane. Since my journey began in the US and I’m carrying a US passport, will I be allowed the 2 baggage allowance for people traveling from the US, or will I only be granted 1 bag since my Emirates flight begins in the UK?
Hi Jenn,
Your allowance would be different to your flight from the United States as it’s a separate flight originating in the UK. So the 1 bag allowance with Emirates would apply.
Can i carry my piano as a cabin luggage/ hand carry, with dimension 88x27x9 and weighs around 4kg?
By the way ill be flying from Cyprus to Philippines in economy class, and dimensions are in cm.
Hi Jerome,
Emirates states “Sports equipment and musical instruments are subject to the same size and weight restrictions as other forms of cabin baggage”. The size restrictions for carry-on are 22 x 15 x 8 inches (55 x 38 x 20 cm) so it is unlikely your piano would be accepted by Emirates.
Am flying from Saudi Arabia to Ghana and I have two bags. The extra bag 25kg how much will cost me from Saudi Arabia Riyadh to Ghana Accra. Thanks economy class
Hi,
What type of economy ticket do you hold? Special, saver, flex, flex plus?
Hi Catherine!
Thanks for your post. I just want to know as I am being confused of the new May 1, 2019 policy of Emirates Airlines. I am planning to bring 42″ TV to Philippines from Dubai, is there a 75 USD fee either way you exceed your check in baggage allowance or not? I mean what if i only have the TV as checked in and then my carry on bag.
Thanks for your response in advance!
Hi Jolly,
It looks like the fee is in place regardless of whether you have a checked bag or not. We are not Emirates so we cannot confirm this and advise you contact the airline directly for any further information.
Hi, I am flying today by Emirates. I am allowed to carry 40kg in luggage but I have 10 kg extra how much they will cost me my flight from Heathrow to Dubai and from Dubai to Islamabad, many thanks
Hi Amir,
Emirates charges $30 per kilogram for that route, so $300 for an additional 10 kg.
Hello,
I have Economy class Emirates tickets from Manchester to Lagos, Nigeria that include 35kgs per traveller (3 travellers). My questions;
1. Does 35kgs refer to 1 piece of luggage or more pieces (but not exceeding that weight)?
2. How much will it cost me for an additional piece of luggage weighing about 20kg?
Thank you
Hi Zainab,
You can check as many pieces of baggage as you need, as long as the total weight is less than the maximum baggage allowance of your class (35kg). No single piece should exceed 32kg.
For your specific route, excess baggage is charged at $40 per kg. So for 20 extra kgs the cost would be $800 if you pay at the airport. Emirates offers discounted excess baggage if purchased online up to 4 hours before departure so it would be best for you to log in to your booking online and pre-pay for your luggage. You will receive 50% off the first 5 kgs and 20% off for any subsequent kgs.
I’m flying from the USA. One of my bags will be overweight. Is there a way to get discount on overweight baggage?
Hi Naz,
The cheapest option is to make sure you pay for your excess bag online before your flight as you receive a 50% discount rather than paying at the airport. Just log in to your booking on the Emirates website to do this.
Hello, I am flying from Hungary to Ghana and my government booked the flight for me. I know the kg per baggage is 23 each. If I have extra baggage of 10kg, how much will it cost? Thanks.
Hi Eunice,
Does your ticket state that you have 2 x 23 kg? As the Emirates baggage policy states that this only applies to flights originating in Africa and you mentioned you were flying from Hungary to Ghana.
If your flight works on the piece concept, then you would need to purchase an extra bag for $200 (50% off if you pre-book online). If your flight does work on the weight concept as the policy states, then the fee is $40 per kg ($400 total) but again a discount is offered if you purchase your excess luggage online in advance (50% off for the first 5kgs and 20% off any subsequent kgs).
Hello,
I am planning to travel from Bengaluru, India to Stuttgart, Germany.
My luggage weighs close to 45 kg.
Is it possible to avail 2*23 kg baggage?
As far as I could understand from the above article, 2*23 kg allowance in economy class is allowed only for US and Africa.
I happened to hear from some fellow students that I can apply for student coupon to avail extra capacity to avail service for carrying 2*23 kg?
Hi Raviraj,
There looks like there may have been a previous offer booking through an online travel agent that gave students additional baggage allowance, but nothing recently. You would need to give Emirates a call directly to query whether there is anything they can offer students.
Good luck!
Thanks for the clarification, Catherine!
Am flying from DUBAI to CHENNAI and I have two bags. For the extra bag 25kg, how much will cost me from DUBAI to CHENNAI? My ticket is economy class. Thanks
Hi Prabakran,
For that route, excess baggage is charged at $20 per kg, so for 23 extra kgs the cost would be $460. Emirates offers discounted excess baggage if purchased online up to 4 hours before departure, so it would be best for you to log in to your booking online and pre-pay for your luggage. You will receive 50% off the first 5 kgs and 20% off for any subsequent kgs.
I am traveling to Bangalore, India and my baggage is 10 pounds overweight, how much will I pay?
Hi Swayamprabha,
That depends on where you are flying from, are you departing from the UAE? I believe you’ll find that chart on this page especially helpful: https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/before-you-fly/baggage/purchase-additional-baggage-allowance.aspx
Additionally, you can purchase additional baggage online, at discounted rates, in blocks of 5kg up to a maximum of 25kg.
Online discounts per passenger are:
50% for the first 5kg;
20% for any subsequent amount.
Travelling from Washington DC Dallas airport to Bangalore
Hi Swayamprabha,
As you’re flying from the United States your allowance should be 2 x 23 kg checked bags. Emirates charges passengers $75 for overweight baggage that is within the free allowance (i.e. if your 2 free pieces are too heavy;) however, you say that 1 piece is 10 kg overweight. That would mean the bag weighs 33 kg which exceeds the maximum allowance Emirates will transport as checked luggage. So you would need to cut down your bag by a kg or purchase an additional 23 kg bag for $200.
Hello,
Request for your help. I am purchasing extra baggage with 50% discount and it is 100 USD from North america to Asia (Chennai). Question is, is the purchased baggage for 23 kg limit or 32 kg limit?
Hi Ganesh,
This depends on which cabin you’re flying in – if this is Economy then the allowance would be 23 kg, and if flying in Business or First Class then the allowance would be 32 kg.
Hi
Can I carry carton baggage with Emirates airlines?
And what is the flex plus baggage?
Hi Sagar,
If you carton baggage fits the weight and size requirements for Emirates then yes you can. Flex Plus baggage allowance refers to the type of ticket purchased. If you refer our article, you’ll notice that the baggage allowance increases the higher fare you purchase, capping out at first-class. Thanks for reading!
I am flying from Frankfurt to Bangalore on August 14th.
Since I am relocating, I have 3 boxes weighing 25 kgs each.
Can you please let me know the cheapest way to send them?
How much does it cost?
Regards
Rekha
Hi Rekha,
Just to clarify, are you asking for information on parcel shipping prices? Or are you planning to bring these boxes with you when you fly from Frankfort to Bangalore?
Sir, I am traveling on 18th from Mumbai to Amsterdam by economy class and can carry maximum 30 kg as per my ticket type.
I am travelling to join University. Is there any concession for my extra baggage? If not how much charges I will have to pay per kg on line or off line?
Thanks.
Hi Surendra,
As we’re not Emirates, we cannot confirm this for you 100% but we are not aware of any student concessions booking with Emirates.
Additional baggage can be purchased for $30 per kilogram for your specific route and if purchased online up to 4 hours before your flight then Emirates offers 50% off the first 5 kg and 20% off any subsequent kilograms.
I am traveling from NYC to Dubai. I will be bringing a laptop with me. Will I need to check it in on the way back?
Hi Nicholas, you will not be required to check your laptop from NYC to Dubai or Dubai to NYC. This restriction was repealed in mid-2017. Thanks!
I am travelling From Sri Lanka to London (CMB to LHR). With 35kg, does this mean multiple pieces? On the Return journey we have 25Kg so planning to purchase baggage online its 50% Off so it should be around 225 USD right.
In the hand luggage 7kg does it include the Laptop weight as well or it’s excluded?
Hi Paul,
An allowance of 35kg would mean you could split this across multiple bags but the combined weight must not exceed 35kgs. Excess luggage is charged per kilogram so the charge would depend on how overweight your luggage is.
Economy passengers are only permitted to bring 1 piece of carry-on luggage so a laptop would be included in this allowance.
I am travelling from Delhi (India) to Toronto via Dubai on Emirates by economy class in October 2019. I booked my ticket in July 2019, as per airlines they need check-in luggage to be 150cm per piece with 23 kg weight. If I take 158cm size or 170 cm and weight still 23 kg is it allowed by airlines or will they charge extra for that?
Little bit of variation in cm is allowed, please confirm?
Hi Vijay,
If an airline states a maximum size for checked luggage then this is the size that you must adhere to if you wish to avoid paying excess baggage charges. For a flight to/from the Americas, oversized luggage is charged at $250.
Hi, my fiancé is traveling from Amsterdam to Dubai on standard economy class with her wedding dress in a garment bag:
1) will they handle it free of charge or must it be checked as an extra piece of luggage?
2) she wants to check two additional pieces of 25kg bags. How much will this cost? I looked at their calculator but was still confused. Thanks!
Hi Ima,
Your fiancé could take the wedding dress as carry-on to be stored in the closet (subject to space) but this would count towards the carry-on allowance. If the dress is checked then this would count towards the checked luggage allowance – Emirates wouldn’t transport this free of charge unfortunately.
For excess luggage, Emirates charges by the kilogram for weight concept routes. For this particular route, the fee would be $30 per kilogram so $1500 for an additional 50 kilograms of luggage. If purchased online, then a 50% fee reduction will apply for the first 5kg and 20% for any further weight.
Hi
I am travelling from Manchester to Bangladesh via Dubai. My allowance is 40 kg in economy class. I have two questions:
1. How much can I carry in a single checked baggage?
2. Can I carry my laptop bag separately from hand luggage or it should be included in hand luggage? Plz let me know. Thanks.
Hi Tariq,
A single checked bag cannot weigh more than 32 kg.
If you are flying in business class then you are permitted to bring a separate laptop bag, if you are traveling in economy then you are only permitted 1 piece of carry-on so your laptop would need to fit inside this.
I’m traveling to India from New York, one of my bags is 15 pounds overweight, how much it will be charged?
Hi Jojo,
You may be charged $75 for the overweight bag. Thanks for reading!
I am travelling from Bangalore to Washington on Emirates. We are two with three check in suitcases within 23 kgs limit each. One of the suitcases seem to be oversize by a few centimetres. Will the airlines allow this as we are carrying only three suitcases of 23 each against the permissible four of 23 kgs.
Hi Narasimha,
The maximum dimensions are usually for individual pieces not combined measurements. As we’re not Emirates we can’t advise whether this would be permitted. If you choose to take the bag then you must be prepared to pay oversize charges if they do not allow this.
Hello…
Would like to ask, for Economy flying from SIN to FLL (transit at DXB) in mid Oct, for carry-on cabin baggage, does it mean 1 cabin size plus 1 more cross body bag (for my passport, wallet, etc important items to be carried by the side with me)?
As for the checked in baggage, understand that will be 2 x 23Kg each. But for the size of each baggage cannot be 150cm (in total size). I have to go back measure. Anyone know if the “wheels” under the baggage count as the “height measurement”? Please assist. Thank you! Vodkaz.
Hi Vodkaz,
Emirates have a strict carry-on policy of 1 piece of carry-on only for economy passengers. This does not include a personal item, so any additional items would need to fit inside your standard carry-on (and you could remove whatever you need when you get on the plane).
Measurements for baggage would include all handles and wheels.
Hi Cat
Thank you for your reply for both the Carry-on and the Checked Baggage details. However, I would like to confirm once again on the Checked – Piece Concept. As I understand it will be 2 x 23kg each AND no more than size of 150cm per piece. But the Emirates website does not mention that the total dimension for 2 pieces can be combined to be no more than 300cm. They state each piece. Thanks again.
Hi Vodkaz,
I don’t really understand what your question is. Here is a screen shot from the Emirates website that references the size restrictions. For any further questions you will need to contact Emirates directly.
I am flying to India – Kolkata from Washington Dulles airport. Emirates.
I will have:
Cabin luggage one laptop backpack around 7 kgs.
Checking luggage 2×23 Kgs (50 lbs) > Free
Checking luggage 2×23 kgs (50 lbs)
And I am planning to take a 40” old TV (not new), hope max linear dimensions would be 150 cm (59 inches)
What would be my extra charges as per the detail mentioned ..
For extra 2 Luggage $100×2 ( if I buy extra luggage online)
For TV it would another extra luggage correct, it should not be oversize luggage so the cost would $100 (if I buy extra luggage online)
So is that all correct or am I missing something here.
Hi Goutam,
You only save 50% on the first additional bag when pre-paying luggage online. Any subsequent luggage is 20% off. That’s correct – you would receive additional baggage charges regardless of whether the item is a TV or not.
I’m boarding Emirates (India to Germany) with 40+7 kg (student fare) but my checked in allowance is 44 kg will I have to pay for the extra allowance? If so, how much?
Thanks for your reply.
Hi Adil,
According to the Emirates website, your checked allowance would be 40 kg and your carry-on would be 7 kg. If you mean that you will be bringing an extra 4 kgs as checked luggage then you would pay $30 per kilogram ($120 for an extra 4 kgs).
If you pre-book your excess luggage online then you would save 50% (this applies to the first 5 kgs booked).
Hi
I’m traveling from Lebanon to Argentina via Emirates. I want to add a third pack to my luggage, can you tell me how much it will cost?
Thank you
Hi Tony,
An additional checked piece for this route would be $200. The weight would be the same as the standard allowance for your cabin (23kg in Economy Class and 32kg in Business Class and First Class).
Good morning,
I am traveling from Kuwait to Hyderabad with 55″ Television excluding other luggage.
So I want to know the extra charges on television.
Hi Nizamuddin,
The charges will depend on what ticket type you have purchased, as well as how much other baggage you are bringing. If you can provide those details we can give you a more accurate figure.
Thanks for reading!
I’m traveling from Kuwait to the Philippines. My luggage allowance was 40kg, but my checked bag is 44kg. Will I have to pay for the extra allowance? If so, how much? Thank you.
Hi Michellyn,
Yes, you should have to pay $20 extra per kilogram for that route.
Thanks for reading!
Hello I am traveling Dallas to Bombay. I have two checked bags 1×23 allowances but one bag weighing 32 kg. How much I will need to pay for extra 9 kg. Weight. I want to carry two checked bag and not 3 bags of each 23 kg.
Hi Gatu,
Unfortunately, we can’t actually calculate it for you. You need to retrieve your booking on the Emirates website and use the calculator after inputting information such as your confirmation number and name.
Hi,
I’m travelling from Delhi, India to Amsterdam. Wanted to check about the student fare and hence the baggage allowance. Also, would a 1.5 hour layover in Dubai be sufficient?
Thanks.
Hi Ashima,
There looks like there may have been a previous offer booking through an online travel agent that gave students additional baggage allowance, but nothing recently. You would need to give Emirates a call directly to query whether there is anything they can offer students.
If Emirates has booked you for a 1.5 hour layover in Dubai then they must be confident that this is a suitable connection time between their flights. Again, we advise you contact Emirates to confirm this.
How many kg for baggages in airlines going to the Philippines?
Hi Adonis,
Where are you flying from?
I am flying from DXB to Entebbe airport Kampala. I have an extra bag of 30kgs, which I would love to pay for separately. How much will the cost of this bag be? Thanks!
Hi Phillip,
For this route, Emirates can charge up to $200 for an extra bag.
Thanks for reading!
I am traveling from Brussels to Mauritius. I was planning to buy 1 extra luggage of 25 kgs on the Emirates website, but to my surprise, it cost 669 Euros. Is that normal or did I check wrong?. Can you help me, please? This is my first flight from morocco with Royal air Maroc but I need to stay a day in Brussels before my flight to Mauritius. It is a bit exaggerated I feel. Do you have any idea how much this extra luggage can cost at the airport? Thank you.
Hi Jean Philippe,
According to the Emirates website, excess baggage rates start at $40 per kg for flights from Europe to Africa. If you purchase online then a 50% fee reduction will apply for the first 5kg and 20% for any further weight. So the price you were quoted should be accurate. But I agree that it is a very large sum to pay for a bag!
I am traveling from Hyderabad, India to London with one stop in Dubai. The baggage allowance for this route is 30kgs. What will be cost of additional baggage for my route per kg?
Hi Yasavi,
For this route, you could expect to pay around $30 per kg.
Thanks for reading!
Hi, I am travelling from Africa to Birmingham. The baggage allowance for this route is 2 pieces of 23kg bags. One of my bag’s dimensions is more than 150cm but the other is less than. Can I combine both bags dimensions if total is less than 300cm or I would still be required to pay for oversized luggage. Thank you.
Hi Jumai,
Emirates’ policy states that an individual piece must not exceed 150cm, so you would incur a fee if one piece exceeds this.
Catherine, thanks for your reply. In measuring my luggage, does it encompass the whole bag even if not full. My bag is made of compressible clothing material and not a box. I intend filling it up half way, will it still count if the height of its content is less than the bag itself. Thanks
Hi Jumai,
Yes, the dimensions are counted based on the size of the bag, not what is inside the bag.
Thanks for reading!
Hi,
I am travelling from USA to India via Emirates. I have 2 checked in bags and I have also bought one extra check in baggage. (So in total I have 3 check-in bags). But in case, one of my bag weighs 30 kgs instead of 23kgs. How much extra I need to pay for that?
Thanks for the help!!
Hi Anmol,
Emirates would charge $200 for the additional piece plus a $275 overweight fee as the bag exceeds 23 kg.
As I mentioned, I have already bought one piece. I am just confused about the overweight fee. As out of 3 bags, only one is overweight. Will they charge me 75 usd extra or 275 usd?
Cathay Pacific would charge $275 for the overweight piece.
Hi there.
I’m traveling from Taipei to South Africa with one stop in Dubai. I’m flying economy with a baggage allowance of 1 x 30kg check-in and 1 x 7kg carry on. However, I am traveling with 2 check-in luggage of 15kg each and 1 x 7kg carry on. Is that OK?
Hi Minette,
Emirates permits passengers to check as many pieces of baggage as required (on routes excluding the Americas,) as long as the total weight is less than the maximum baggage allowance (in your case 30 kg).
In the past, I have done a carry on bag for clothes, toiletries, etc… and a small backpack as my purse. This hasn’t been an issue before, but by reading their baggage rules, I don’t see any mention of a personal item (aka purse). Has this changed? Do they just assume we know? What am I missing? Thanks!
Hi Sasha,
Per the Emirates website, they appear to no longer include a personal item allowance. In any case, I know others like yourself who have flown with a personal item without any issue. If I were you I would give their customer service team a call to clarify. Thanks for reading!
Hi. I am flying from NY to Bangladesh, connecting in Dubai in between next week. How much baggage is allowed per person? I am flying economy. Is it 2 checked bags of 50lb weight (max), plus one 15-lb carry on? Is there also a personal item allowed such as a handbag?
Please clarify. The website is confusing. Thank you!
Hi Ray,
Carry-on allowance for economy passengers is 1 piece only (22 x 15 x 8 inches/55 x 38 x 20 cm and 15 pounds/7 kg). Checked allowance for this route would be 2 bags – 50 pounds (23 kg) each if you booked a Saver, Flex, and Flex Plus fare or 1 bag – 50 pounds/23 kg if booked a Special fare.
I want to travel to Dubai on Emirates Airlines. I and my mother both have disability and hold the SANAD card. On economy I get only 25kg. I need to take more baggage as we have to take some medical machines which have weight. How can I get extra luggage? Can I pay for extra baggage? I have to carry a wheelchair, will I get wheelchair as free baggage as always?
Hi Saeeda,
Your wheelchair would not count towards your checked baggage allowance so would be transported for free. We advise you contact Emirates about the other medical items to see if they qualify for free transportation. If they do not, then you can add extra baggage by logging in to the ‘Manage my Booking’ area of the Emirates website.
I am flying from Brisbane to Bucharest via Dubai with Emirates and Fly Dubai.
If I pay for extra baggage in Brisbane with Emirates would I pay extra for Fly Dubai?
Hi Gigi,
Yes, since they are separate carries, you would need to pay an additional fee with both.
Hi, I’m flying from Dubai to South Africa, and want to buy extra luggage flying out 6 March 2020. How much can I by extra or if just one extra suitcase of maybe 23+kg how much will it cost me, and will it go on the same flight? My husband says no need, but I want to take more stuff, I need it since I will only return in August!
Hi Erika,
If you purchase excess luggage, then this would be flown out with you. You’ll need to check your ticket for your allowance as flights originating in Africa work on the piece allowance (specific number of pieces allocated) and other routes work on a weight allowance (total weight that can be split across multiple bags).
If your ticket specifies 2 x 23 kg bags, then an additional bag can be purchased for $200 (up to 3 bags can be purchased in advance online or up to 10 at the airport).
If your ticket specifies a weight allowance (this depends on the fare type purchased, Special, Saver, Flex etc), then additional weight would cost around $30 per kilogram.
Erika again forgot to say I’m flying economy and can take two suitcases of 23kg, but want to take one extra.
Ok thanks – then it’s the fee of $200 for an extra bag.
Hi, is a golf bag accepted as check-in-baggage? I am planning to travel from Tokyo to Oslo and wondering if I can pay for a second check-in-baggage and send my golfbag. Would this be cheaper than normal shipment through stuff like SAL or other mail services?
Hi Peter,
Emirates does accept golf clubs as checked baggage providing they adhere to the maximum linear size restrictions for a piece (59 inches / 150 cm). As you’re flying outside of the Americas, your baggage allowance would work on the piece concept with a maximum weight that can be distributed across multiple pieces. So depending on how much weight you need for your standard checked luggage, you could split your weight allowance between both bags and only pay for a few extra kilograms if required.
Hello,
I am traveling with my husband to Vienna via Dubai from Mumbai. I would like to know if it’s possible for my husband to carry 1 hand luggage of 7 kgs and 1 backpack as a personal item?
Hi Mrunalini,
Yes, your husband should be fine to bring 1 carry on item and 1 personal item with him.
Thanks for reading!
Hi, I’m flying from BHX to CPT with a transfer in Dubai. It’s all on one booking. Luggage allowance is 2x23kg checked bags. I need another bag which the policy says costs $200 ($160 bought online in advance). Is this for the whole journey, or do I need to buy an extra bag for each leg at $160 each?
Thanks
Hi Andrew,
As you purchased the flights on one ticket, the additional bag fee of $200/$160 should apply to the full journey.
Hi, just wondering about the hand luggage requirements. I’m travelling in business but don’t want to check luggage. I have one carry on bag that is deeper, however less wide, than their allowed dimensions (55x36x23). For my second carry on it’ll be a backpack … so not really a briefcase or a handbag or a garment bag. Is that ok?
Hi AT,
Yes, a backpack should be perfectly fine to bring as your personal item.
Thanks for reading!
What about the dimensions of the carry-on? I heard they are strict on weight being 7kg. But what if the dimensions are off an inch?
Hi AT,
If the bag is just off by an inch then you should be fine.
Safe travels!
I have 65” Sony TV. Can Emirates allow it in oversized category from the USA to India?
Hi Abuzar,
According to the Emirates FAQs:
“Customers may carry TVs as checked baggage. However, as a TV is a fragile electronic device, we require it to have appropriate packaging to withstand the normal rigors of air travel.
Effective from May 1, 2019, when checking in your TV you will be charged a handling fee of US$75, and will also need to sign a limited release. You can check TVs up to 300 cm (118 inches) with a total weight not exceeding 32 kg (70 lb).”
So yes you will be allowed to check your TV but it will be subject to an extra fee. Thanks for reading!