Qatar Airways Baggage Fees, Allowance and Policy (And Tips to Cover the Expenses)
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Qatar Airways has a generous baggage allowance for flights that uses the weight concept (all flights excluding to/from the Americas). The allowance for economy passengers is either 66 pounds (30 kg) or 99 pounds (45 kg), depending on the route.
Although this allowance is generous, be sure not to get stung by Qatar Airways’ pricey excess fees that are charged per kilogram and can add up quickly!
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Qatar Airways Carry-On Allowance
1 personal item: FREE
Standard carry-on bag:
- Economy Class: 1 FREE bag up to 15 pounds (7 kg)
- First Class and Business Class: 2 FREE bags with a combined total weight of 33 pounds (15 kg)
Size Restrictions
- Personal: No size limit disclosed but Qatar Airlines states that items are permitted such as a handbag or small briefcase
- Carry-On: 20 x 15 x 10 inches (50 x 37 x 25 cm)
Lap Infant Carry-On Policy
- Infants are not permitted any carry-on allowance, so any items would need to be carried in the adult’s carry-on.
Stroller Check Policy
- Passengers may check 1 item such as a stroller or carrying cot free of charge. For flights to/from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and the U.S., an infant is permitted 1 piece of checked luggage up to 50 pounds (23 kg) and 45 inches (115 cm). For all other routes, the allowance is 1 x 22 pound (10 kg) bag.
Qatar Airways Checked Baggage Allowance
Depending on the route, the baggage allowance uses either a piece or weight concept. Piece concept routes are restricted to 2 pieces that must not exceed 62 inches (158 cm) each, and the weight concept routes have a maximum weight allowance with no restriction to the number of pieces.
Piece Concept Routes (Maximum Dimension of 62 Inches (158 CM) per Piece)
| Route | First Class | Business Class | Economy Class |
| Flights to and from Brazil, between Brazil and Argentina, and all other flights to and from Argentina, Canada, and the U.S. | 2 x 70 pound (32 kg) bags | 2 x 70 pound (32 kg) bags | 2 x 50 pound (23 kg) bags |
Weight Concept Routes (Maximum Combined Dimension of 118 Inches (300 CM))
| Route | First Class | Business Class | Economy Class |
| Flights between Doha, Casablanca, and Marrakesh | 132 pounds (60 kg) | 132 pounds (60 kg) | 99 pounds (45 kg) |
| Flights originating from Africa | 143 pounds (65 kg) | 143 pounds (65 kg) | 99 pounds (45 kg) |
| Flights to and from all other destinations | 110 pounds (50 kg) | 88 pounds (40 kg) | 66 pounds (30 kg) |
Additional/Excess Baggage Fees
Excess luggage is available to purchase online with a saving of up to 20% compared to the rates at the airport, via the call center, or at the airline’s office.
Excess Fees for Weight Concept Routes (Per 2.2 Pounds (1 KG))
| From/To | Purchased | Africa | Europe | Far East | Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea | The Middle East, Indian sub-continent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | Online | $40 | $40 | $40 | $55 | $25 |
| Offline | $50 | $50 | $50 | $70 | $30 | |
| Europe | Online | $40 | $40 | $40 | $55 | $25 |
| Offline | $50 | $50 | $50 | $70 | $30 | |
| Far East | Online | $40 | $40 | $40 | $55 | $25 |
| Offline | $50 | $50 | $50 | $70 | $30 | |
| Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea | Online | $55 | $55 | $55 | $55 | $40 |
| Offline | $70 | $70 | $70 | $70 | $50 | |
| The Middle East, Indian sub-continent | Online | $25 | $25 | $25 | $40 | $12 |
| Offline | $30 | $30 | $30 | $50 | $15 | |
| Qatar | Online | 80 QAR | 80 QAR | 80 QAR | 140 QAR | 40 QAR |
| Offline | 100 QAR | 100 QAR | 100 QAR | 180 QAR | 50 QAR |
Excess Fees for Piece Concept Routes (Per Piece)
- Extra piece*:
- Online: $200
- Offline: $250
- Overweight 50-70 pounds (24-32 kg):
- Online: $50
- Offline: $65
*For flights between Buenos Aires and Brazil, excess baggage fees are $75 (online) and $100 offline per piece.
For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to Qatar Airways’ policy.
Can I Pre-Pay for Baggage?
Qatar Airways does allow passengers the ability to pre-pay luggage online to receive up to 20% off the airport price. Passengers can also pay for baggage via the call center or when checking in, but baggage will be charged at a higher rate.
To pre-pay online, log-in to your booking and add the number of bags or excess weight that you would like to purchase.
Credit Cards That Wipe Away Your Baggage Fees
There are no U.S. credit cards that offer free checked bags on Qatar Airways, but you can use the Capital One® Venture® Rewards card or Capital One® VentureOne® Card to cover Qatar Airways baggage fees using points. To do this, pay your baggage fees with your Venture card and use the card’s Purchase Eraser tool to wipe away the fee using points.
This tool lets you wipe away any travel purchase with your Venture points at a value of 1 cent per point. For example, a $40 bag fee would cost 4,000 points. Just make sure to redeem your points within 90 days of paying a bag fee or other travel expense.
Exclusions and Waivers
Qatar Airways Privilege Club members are eligible for increased baggage allowance:
- Silver: 22 pounds (10 kg) additional
- Gold: 33 pounds (15 kg) additional or 1 extra piece
- Platinum: 44 pounds (20 kg) additional or 1 extra piece
To see more airline baggage fees and policies, click here.
I am trying to find out the cost of an extra bag from Kuwait to Phoenix? Thank you.
Hi George,
The extra bag cost for this route should be $200 per piece. Thanks for reading!
I will be bringing extra luggage of 23 kilos from Athens to Sydney. What is the additional cost?
Hi George,
For this route, the extra charge should be $55 per kg if you purchase online, or $70 per kg if you purchase at the airport. Safe travels!
How much does it cost for 1 50lb bag from JFK to Qatar if I pay at the airport?
Hi Shanjeda,
Is this the only checked bag you’ll be bringing? If so there should be no charge. If this is an extra bag then the charge should be $250 at the airport.
Can I split my baggage allowance into two separate bags to the Philippines from the UK?
Hi Karenski,
Yes, you should be able to do that without issue.
I am traveling from Washington D.C. to Ethiopia. Can I bring a 65″ tv as an extra bag?
Hi Fifi,
Yes you can, but the TV will be subject to an extra baggage fee of $200, plus another $50 if it weighs more than 50 pounds.
I am traveling from Dallas to Ethiopia and I don’t have information about how many mobile phones and how much money in cash I can travel?
Hi Tizita,
You’ll need to contact your airline who will be able to advise here.
How much cost extra bag from JFK to Lahore
Hi Mohammad,
An extra piece costs $200 if booked online or $250 if purchased at the airport.
The extra piece that costs $200 if booked online or $250 if purchased at the airport should weigh maximum of 23kg also right?
My flight is from Singapore to Vancouver
Hi Beatriz,
Yes, that is correct it should weigh a maximum of 23 kg.
I’m flying economy from Wahington Dulles aiport to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. I’m unclear as to my check in baggage allowance. How many bags allowed and what is the weight limit for each? Will I owe money for the second bag?
Hi Lona,
For that route, your checked allowance would be 2 x 50 pound (23 kg) bags.
How much would an extra check-in bag cost from the USA to India? TIA.
Hi Sravan,
An extra checked bag for this route should cost $200 per piece. Thanks for reading!
I can’t find how to purchase an extra check in bag online. My flight is from Edinburgh to Manila.
Hi Alex,
To pre-pay online, log-in to your booking and add the number of bags or excess weight that you would like to purchase.
I’m traveling with 2 bags from Brazil to Nigeria, how much should each bag weigh?
Hi Onyinye,
Your bags should not exceed 50 pounds each. Thanks for reading!
How much is one extra bag of 32 kg between Lahore- Manchester in economy class? How much online?
Hi Jamshed,
For this route, you should need to pay $30 per kg at the airport or $25 per kg online. Thanks for reading!
I’m flying MI to Bangladesh
For the extra bag is it going to cost $?
And also what about if it goes over 50 pounds in one bag instead of 50 pounds, mine is 70 pounds. How much would this going to cost?
Hi Sony, please can you confirm which country you’re flying from?
I’m flying from Dhaka to the UK with Qatar Airways on 23rd March. My agent gave me a baggage allowance of 35 Kg on the ticket but when I check the e-ticket it says its 25 Kg. What is the reason you think?
If I want to buy extra luggage from Dhaka to UK, how much do I need to pay? Could you please give me an idea?
Hi Jamil,
That is strange, I’m not sure why you would have different luggage allowances on your ticket. I would recommend you contact Qatar Airways to verify your luggage allowance before your travel date. In terms of purchasing extra luggage, the cost should be $25 per kg. Safe travels!
How much is the cost one extra bag of 32 kg between Poland and Nepal in economy?
Hi Arjun,
The price should be $40 per kilogram for that route. Thanks for reading!
How much is one extra bag of 10 kg between Doha-Dhaka in economy class? How much online?
Hi Abdul,
10 kg of extra luggage would cost 400 QAR ($110).
What is the cost for an extra bag from south Africa to Istanbul?
Hy Lyzel,
It depends on the weight of the bag. For this route, you should need to pay $40 per kilogram in excess bag fees.
How much does an extra bag cost from Nigeria to London, UK. Is it per piece or per kg? Please clarify.
Hi Tayo,
For this route, you would be charged $40 per kilogram if you purchase online and $50 per kilogram if you purchase at the airport.
I booked Kuwait to Montreal. Hand carry of 7 kg is mentioned in the ticket. Will a laptop and certificate be included in the mentioned 7 kg?
Hi Arun,
Your laptop should be classified as a personal item and is in addition to the 7kg of hand carry allowance.
I want to travel with a fishing rod in a tube. The length is 157cm x 10cm and weighs about 2kg max.
Can I add this to my existing baggage allowance of 30kg? Or will I have to book it as extra baggage?
Hi Kevin,
Where will you be traveling to and from? Some routes with Qatar work on a piece allowance and other work on a weight allowance.
I’m travelling from Auckland To Frankfurt, how much it would cost to get extra luggage which weighs 20 KG?
Hi Tom,
For this route, Qatar charges $55 per kg in extra luggage if you purchase online, or $70 per kg if you purchase at the airport.
Safe travels!
How much would Qatar charge for a tv box with a total dimension of 95″ going from LAX To Doha?
Hi Carl,
Qatar does not appear to have any information regarding boxes that size on their website, so I recommend contacting them directly at 1-(877)-777-2827.
Traveling from US to Cyprus (Europe) round trip. I keep seeing the allowance as 2 checked bags but when I try to book is only one. Which one is it ? Also other than 7kg carryon bag and the checked baggage am I allowed a personal item? Laptop bag or a purse or a small back pack ?
Hi Nick,
According to the Qatar Airways website, flights to and from the U.S. should include 2 bags. You should also be permitted to bring a personal item as well.
How much does it cost for an extra bag of 32 pounds from Seattle to Ethiopia?
Hi Daniel,
The charge should be $50 online or $65 offline.
I need to send 3 – 50 lb bags with a friend traveling with Qatar through Doha to Yerevan.
Is this calculated by piece or per kg?
How much is the cost of one extra bag of 32 kg from the USA to IRAN in economy? How much is the cost of one extra bag of 23 kg?
Hi Fatemeh,
An extra bag of 32kgs should be $250. An extra bag of 23kgs should be $200.
I’m traveling from Doha to Karachi. Do I get 40kg of baggage? I already have a ticket for 30kg baggage, but do I receive 40kg of baggage without any extra cost? In the last 5 years I was getting 40kg but due to the pandemic they said they would only offer 30kg.
Hi Muhammad,
The weight allowance should be 30kgs as stated on your ticket.
Reading online it states for economy class the baggage allowance is 30kg however when my travel agent booked my flight, the baggage allowance is showing as 40kg on the ticket? Is that correct?
Hi Sonia,
If the baggage allowance printed on your ticket is 40kgs then that should be correct. If need be you can always call Qatar to clarify as well. Safe travels!
Hi! We fly USA (PHL) to South Africa (JNB). Will it cost $200 per extra bag?
Hi Christo,
That is correct, the fee should be $200.
I’m traveling from Kuwait to Iran, it says I receive 30 kg of baggage but I know that used to be okay to take 2 pieces of 23 kg? Is that still a thing?
Hi Niloo,
Depending on the route, the Qatar baggage allowance uses either a piece or weight concept. Flights between Kuwait and Iran fall under the weight concept, which is why the allowance is 30kg.
Is it okay to check 2 bags from Doha to Manila? How many kilos are allowed?
Hi Diana,
Yes, you should be able to check two bags as long as the total weight does not exceed 30kgs.
I’ll fly to Bangladesh from Chicago O’hare airport. One of my luggage dimensions, including wheels, is 68.7 inches. But the weight is 23kg. Should I have to pay extra an extra fee? If so, how much?
Hi Mominul,
If they decide to measure your bag then you might have to pay an oversized bag fee. Unfortunately, Qatar does not list the charge for oversized bags on their website, so you would need to call to get that information.
How many inches is the bag supposed to be?
Hi Susan,
The max linear dimensions for a checked bag is 62 inches.
IAD to KTM economy class allows for 2 checked baggage at 23 kgs each. What if my bags are at 32 kgs. each? Will I have to pay for the 9 kg difference?
Hi Manzrek,
For overweight bags on this route, you will have to pay $50 per bag if you pay in advance, or $65 per bag if you pay at the airport.
How much is the charge for 10kg or 15kg in extra luggage?
Hi Shella,
Where will you be flying to and from?
Hello ,I am traveling from Cyprus (north) to Nigeria and I already have 2 piece of checked in bags with 16kg each ,instead of 15kg each ,will I be asked to pay for excess of 2 kg?and also ,I have my personal items like laptop and iPads which I intend to travel with on the laptop bag,will this be considered as personal items outside my hand luggage of 7kg?
Hi Victor,
Since your two bags exceed the 30kg weight limit, yes you will be charged extra. As for your personal items, you should not be charged extra for those since all passengers are allowed to have a personal item like a laptop bag.
How much I should pay for 23 kg of extra weight from Kochi to Doha to Manchester?
Hi Johnsy,
The charge for excess baggage for this route is $25 per kilogram. So 23 extra kilograms would cost $575.
I want to travel from London to Zimbabwe. My weight allowance is 25kg. Does this include the 7kg from my carry on luggage? If not, can I check 2 bags provided both bags combined don’t exceed 25kg?
Hi Rose,
Your 7kg allowance for your carry-on is separate from your 25kg checked luggage allowance. Safe travels!
I am traveling from Istanbul to Nigeria. My total luggage weight is 37kg. Can I still carry my personal items like laptops and a few other things?
Hi Thompson,
Yes, you can still bring a personal item, but keep in mind that you will likely need to pay an excess baggage fee depending on what cabin class you’re flying.
25 kg additional, how much total amount from Doha to Trivandrum?
Hi Swaroop,
Excess baggage is charged at QAR 40 ($11) if booked online or QAR 50 ($14) if booked at the airport, per extra kilogram. So the total for an extra 25 kgs would be QAR 1,000 ($275) if booked online or QAR 1250 ($343) if booked at the airport.
CMN to Doha excess baggage 10 kg, how much per extra kilo?
Hi Khansaa,
For this route, excess luggage is charged at $25 per kg if booked online and $30 if booked at the airport. So 10 kg would be $250 or $300 depending on when you book this.
How much is the charge for 30kg excess baggage from Paris to Manila?
Hi Lane,
THe charge for this route should be $40 per extra kilogram.
I am currently in Seoul, South Korea, and at the end of December I am flying back home to the Czech Republic. My friend, who is flying earlier, told me that some guy told her about a new policy of baggage allowance. That instead of 30kg there is going to be 25kg. But on the website of Qatar Airways nothing written. Is this true?
Hi Karolina,
I would contact Qatar Airways directly to ask about this, but as you’ve mentioned, nothing has been posted publicly on their website at this time.
I would like to know how much is an extra 30kg bag from Amsterdam to Dar Es Salaam?
Hi Abdulkadar,
Extra baggage for this route should cost $40 per kilogram.
My trip is from India to Tunisia. How much is the price of extra luggage per kg in the airport?
Hi Wesam,
For this route, the charge is $25 per kg when purchased online, and $30 per kg when purchased at the airport.
Is the laptop bag within or without the seven kgs?
Hi Wesam,
Qatar Airways does not specify this within its baggage policy, so you will need to contact the airline directly to confirm.
I am flying from Cebu to Gothenburg, Sweden in Business class. Is it correct that I cannot add more luggage? I usually fly with Lufthansa, so I am not sure about Qatar Airways luggage policy.
Hi Sha,
You are allowed to bring extra luggage, but you will need to pay excess luggage fees for the route, which is $40 per kilogram.
Hi there!!!
I would like to know how much are 3 extra 23 kg pieces from Addis Ababa-Havana (through Doha-Madrid) Economy class?
Hi Alberto,
An additional piece is charged at 160 USD if purchased in advance online or 200 USD at the airport. So 3 additional pieces would be 480 USD (online) or 600 USD (at the airport).
Thank you very much for your quick response, Catherine.
As per my understanding, this charge applies for EACH ADDITIONAL PIECE weighing up to 23 kg (there is no difference in charges for first bag, second bag and third bag…)
Is there any restriction on the number of bags I can bring as excess luggage?
Hi Adi,
Each passenger is allowed a maximum of five pieces or 100 kg at a time.
Hi, I’m traveling from London to Africa trough Doha. What if my hand luggage is 7 Kg but the height measure is 55 cm? Would I be charged extra and how much?
Hi Kitija,
If the check-in or gate agent was to reject your hand luggage, you can’t pay a fee to take it into the cabin. You would be required to check the item and if you already had exceeded your checked allowance, this would be charged as excess luggage ($40 per kilogram).
I am traveling from the Philippines to the USA. I have 2 pieces to check-in with my ticket. Am I allowed to check-in an additional 4 suitcases?
Hi Eldon,
Under the terms and conditions of the Qatar Airways excess baggage policy, it states that each passenger is allowed a maximum of five pieces. Although this is featured under the excess baggage rules, you may just want to get in touch with the airline to confirm that this applies to just your excess luggage, rather than including your ticketed luggage.
My trip is from India to Nigeria and my baggage is 30kg, but I was thinking it will be 23 x 2… I have 16kg left, how much is the price of 16kg at the airport?
Hi Mayowa,
Excess luggage would be charged at $30 per kg purchased at the airport, so an additional 16 kg would cost $480.
Can I have 3 excess luggage after my two allowed bags? How much will I pay? Am travelling on 29th
Hi Nicholas,
Qatar Airways states:
“Each passenger is allowed a maximum of five pieces or 100 kg at a time”. The cost depends on the route. Where are you traveling between?
How much is it for 10 kg extra from London Heathrow to Mogadishu?
Thanks.
Hi,
Excess luggage is $40 per kilogram purchased online or $50 per kilogram purchased at the airport.
I am traveling from Karachi to San Francisco via Doha on Qatar Airways. I have 2 23kg checked baggage and one 7.5 kg hand carry, plus I will also be carrying a backpack for laptop and documents. Am I allowed to carry this additional backpack bag?
Hi Asif,
Qatar Airways allows passengers to bring a personal item as well as a piece of standard carry-on. The airline does not state size restrictions for the personal item but reference items such as a handbag or small briefcase. Providing the backpack is reasonably small, that should be fine.
I see on the Qatar Airways app that you get a 23k bag, plus one carry-on from the USA to Iraq. But here you said you get 2 23 kg bags. How is that?
Hi Ahmed,
I’m not sure which page you have accessed on the app, but if you head to this page on the Qatar Airways website, you’ll see that they state all flights to and from the Americas receive 2 x 23kg bags.
Hi, I am traveling next week from Iraq to Nairobi. I have two additional pieces of luggage, one is 30kgs and another is 20kgs. How much will it cost if I pay online?
Hi Janet,
Excess luggage is $25 per kilogram for this route when booked online, so an additional 50 kg will cost you $1,250.
Hello, How much would excess luggage of 20 kg be charged from Muscat to Bucharest?
Thank You!
Hi Stanescu,
For that route, excess luggage would cost $20 per kilogram, so an additional 20 kg would cost $400.
Hi,
I am traveling from Toronto to Dhaka via Doha in Economy class. Do you know how much extra $ per kg will I be charged for each luggage?
Hi Mahir,
For piece concept routes, Qatar Airways charges the following fees, per piece:
Extra piece:
Online: $200
Offline: $250
Overweight 50-70 pounds (24-32 kg):
Online: $50
Offline: $65
Hi
I am traveling from USA to Pakistan via Doha in economy class, I have 2 check-in bags 23 kg allowed. My one bag is going exceed from 23 kg, I want to know how much I have to pay for the excess weight and how can I pay for that.
Hi Mahir,
For piece concept routes, Qatar Airways charges the following fees, per overweight piece:
Overweight 50-70 pounds (24-32 kg):
Online: $50
Offline: $65
To pre-pay online, log-in to your booking and add the excess weight that you would like to purchase.
Hi, I’m traveling from Dhaka, Bangladesh to JFK, New York. I have 2 pieces to check-in with my ticket. If I want to bring 1 extra 23 kg luggage how much it is?
Hi Sonia,
An extra 23kg piece costs $200 if purchased online and $250 if purchased at the airport.
How much will 30kg of extra baggage cost from Doha to Bangalore?
Hi Sasi,
The extra baggage charge for this route is 40 QAR per kg, so the charge should be 1,200 QAR or about $330 USD for an extra 30kg bag.
Hi. I am planning to carry a piano/keyboard from the USA to Kathmandu. The size will be bigger but the weight should not be that heavy. What will be the cost of it?
Hi Anuranjan,
Qatar Airways does not publish its policy on oversized baggage, so we advise you to contact the airline directly to query this.
How much will 20kg of extra baggage cost from Bangkok, Thailand to Johannesburg, South Africa?
Hi Sudung,
Excess luggage for that route is charged at $40 per kilogram, so an additional 20 kgs would cost $800.
I am traveling from Doha to Islamabad and I need to purchase 10kg extra baggage. How much it will cost and can I purchase by using the qmile? How many qmiles required to purchase 10kg?
Hi Muhammad,
For that route, Qatar charges 4,500 Qmiles per kg, so 10 kgs would require 45,000 Qmiles. You can use Qatar Airways Qmiles Calculator here: https://www.qatarairways.com/en/Privilege-Club/qcalculator.html
Hello, how many Qmiles do I need to redeem a kg of excess luggage?
Hi Loan,
This depends on the route you’ll be flying. You can use the Qmiles calculator here: https://www.qatarairways.com/en/Privilege-Club/qcalculator.html
How much is one extra bag of 10 kg between Doha-KTM in economy class?
Hi Puspalal,
The cost should be 400 QAR or about $110.
We are 2 adults and a 12-year-old traveling from Portugal to Goa. Can you tell us how much 20kg of extra baggage would cost in Euros?
Hi Sandra,
The charge should be $25 or about 21 euros per kilo, so around 210 euros for 20 extra kilograms.
How much is the rate per kilo of excess baggage from Singapore to Doha?
Hi Jose,
The charge should be 80 QAR or $22 per kilo.
How much is the excess baggage for economy class from Canada, Winnipeg to Karachi? Extra weight from 50 to 70 kg?
Hi,
That route uses the piece concept, so the allowance would be 2 x 23 kg checked bags. If you were looking to bring an additional piece of luggage, the cost would be $200 if purchased online or $250 at the airport.
I will be traveling from the Philippines to the UK. My carry-on is 40.5 x 25 x 56 cm. Is that alright?
Hi Gold,
Your bag is oversized based on the linear allowance of 50 x 37 x 25 cm. So you might be charged a $50 fee if for this bag.
Hi,
I will be Traveling From Amman (Jordan) to Colombo (Sri Lanka). My air ticket shows a 30Kg bag allowance. So, does that include the extra 7Kg for hand carry with a total 37Kg? or 23kg + 7kg= 30kg
If it is extra, how much for 1kg?
Hi Indrajith,
If your ticket states 30 kg, that applies to your checked luggage allowance, and your 7 kg hand luggage would be in addition to this.
I will be traveling from Kochi to London and my ticket shows a 25 kg allowance. I want to add an extra 10 kg, how much will that be?
Hi Philip,
The charge for this route should be $25 per kg, or $250 for 10 kgs.
I’m traveling from Pakistan to the USA and I upgraded online to business class. I’m trying to confirm my checked baggage allowance. Every time I call Qatar I get a different answer. The latest answer by two of their reps was that I get 3 checked pieces each weighing 23 kgs (50 lbs). Can you confirm?
Hi AJ,
Per the Qatar Airways website, Business class passengers flying to the US can bring 2 checked bags weighing up to 32 kgs (70 lbs) each. Safe travels!
Hi, I will be purchasing an economy ticket (Convenience package) between Warsaw and Singapore (via Doha), and even after reading your article and the info on their website I’m not clear on the checked in luggage options.
While I understand I get 30kg allowance with my ticket, I would like to take with me another bag. Based on the https://www.qatarairways.com/en/baggage/excess.html, does it mean that I would have to pay $800 for 20kg luggage?!
Hi Jakub,
You can split your 30 kg across multiple bags, but if you’re looking to purchase additional weight, you would pay $40 per extra kilogram for your route (if purchased online before your flight).
Thanks, useful info.
Hi, I am travelling from the UK to South Africa and wanted to find out how much will extra baggage, 25kg cost me and how to purchase online?
Hi,
Excess baggage is charged at $40 per kilogram, so $1,000 for 25 kg extra.
Hi there,
I just want to add extra baggage of 23kg from Ethiopia to Brisbane. Can anyone help price-wise and where can I buy that online?
Thanks
Hi Amanuel,
For that route, Qatar Airways would charge $55 per additional kilogram, so $1,265 for 23 kgs purchased online. You should be able to log in to your booking on the Qatar Airways website and add this: https://www.qatarairways.com/
We have 2 tickets, 25kg for each passenger. Can we carry 1 suitcase 31kg and 1 suitcase 16kg without additional charges? Amman – Moscow
Hi Anna,
Unfortunately not. Each passenger’s bag must be under 25 kgs and you cannot combine luggage allowance.
We have already flown, and you are allowed to combine luggage! We had two suitcases 30kg and 17kg, and there were no questions or any fines.
I will be purchasing an economy ticket (Convenience class) from Hong Kong to Manchester (via Doha). I understand the checked luggage allowance is only 1 piece up to 30 kg, how much will it cost if I want to buy one additional piece (say 23 kg)? How do I buy it?
Hi Dennis,
The charge for an extra bag should be $200. To pre-pay online, log-in to your booking and add the number of bags or excess weight that you would like to purchase.
This is indeed great news to many Hongkongers! Thanks a lot.
Hello everyone. Any idea how much will cost me for my excess 5kgs luggage? I am required for 2 luggage for 40kgs in total. My 1 luggage is excess of 5kgs. My flight is from South Africa to Doha (1st flight). Then Doha to Manila (2nd flight).
Hi Sev,
That route would charge $45 per additional kg, so $225 for 5 kgs if booked online. The cost at the airport would be $275.
Hi,
I am travelling from El Paso, Texas to Kathmandu, Nepal. What is the charge for extra luggage and overweight luggage? If I pay it online, will it be cheaper? Please suggest.
Thanks,
Rupesh
Hi Rupesh,
An extra piece for that route would cost $200 online or $250 at the airport. Overweight pieces weighing 50-70lb cost $52 online or $65 at the airport. The cheapest option for you will depend on how much excess luggage you require.
I am travelling from USA to Iran which I can have two pieces of 23kg. How much does it cost if I have excess weight in one of my bags?
Hi Ahmadzadeh,
Overweight pieces weighing 50-70lb cost $52 online or $65 at the airport.
I am traveling from Jeddah to Bengaluru, how much luggage can I carry?
Hi Suheb,
For this route, you should be able to bring 1 personal item, 1 carry-on bag weighing up to 7 kg, and a checked baggage allowance of 30 kg.
I am traveling from Germany to Nairobi, Kenya, how many bags can I bring? I am also traveling with an infant would like to know how many kgs I receive for an infant ticket.
Hi Damaris,
For this route, 1 personal item, 1 carry-on bag weighing up to 7 kg, and a checked luggage allowance of 30 kg with no limit on the number of pieces. Infant tickets are able to bring one 10 kg checked bag.
Hello
I will fly from Dhaka, Bangladesh to Arlanda, Stockholm on 1st April, how much will my excess 10kgs cost?
Hi Tumpa,
If purchased online in advance, the cost would be $35 per kilogram ($350 for 10 kgs). If purchased at the airport, the cost would be $45 per kilogram ($450 for 10 kgs).
I’m in doubt about my baggage allowance. It says 45 kg for flights originating from Africa. I’m traveling from Nairobi – CPH and returning CPH – Nairobi. What is my baggage allowance on my return trip? And where do I find your info and prices of unaccompanied baggage on the same route?
Hi Anja,
You should be allowed to bring your same 45 kg back on the return trip. As for unaccompanied baggage, you’ll want to contact Qatar directly regarding that, their contact number is 1-(877)-777-2827.
I am traveling from Bangladesh to Canada. If I carry 10 extra kg, how much will I have to pay? And if I take an extra piece how much do I need to pay? If I take 23 kg in extra baggage, do I need to pay $250?
Hi Abrar,
Flights to and from Canada operate as piece concept routes. If one of your bags weighs up to 70 pounds (32 kg), you’ll be charged an overweight fee of $50-$65. If you wish to bring an additional bag then the charge will be $200-$250. The variance in price will depend on whether you pay online or at the airport.
I am traveling from London to Manila, how much will it cost to bring 10 kg of extra luggage?
Hi Noel,
The charge for this route should be $40 per extra kilogram.
I’m traveling from Kathmandu, Nepal to Oklahoma City, OK, USA. Is there a charge for a 2nd piece of luggage? I was under the impression that economy flights were allowed up to 2 free bags? Can you please clarify this matter?
Hi Ram,
Yes, you should be able to bring 2 checked bags that weigh up to 50 pounds (23 kgs) each.
How much do I have to pay if my baggage is 17kg overweight from Kathmandu, Nepal to Colombo, Sri Lanka via transit in Doha?
Hi Karma,
For this route, the charge should be $12 per kg. So $204 for an extra 17 kg.
How much would it cost for an extra piece of luggage from Canada to Nepal? What is the maximum weight per piece of extra luggage? How many extra pieces of luggage can I purchase?
Hi Subash,
The charge for an extra piece of luggage should be $200 and it is subject to the same weight restriction as your other checked bags – 50 lbs. Qatar does not appear to cite a limit on the number of checked bags you can purchase so you would need to contact them directly for that information.
I’m traveling from the UK to Indonesia, how much weight am I allowed to bring if I travel with my 4-year-old? And how much should I pay for extra luggage?
Thanks
Hi Gita,
Since you would need to purchase a standard ticket for your child, you will each be able to bring 1 personal item, 1 carry-on bag up to 15 pounds (7 kg), and 30 kg of checked luggage allowance. Any additional luggage would be billed at a rate of $40 per kg.
I have 3 bags (20kg each) and 2 small boxes (10kg each). Flying from warsaw to Oman. How much will this cost me?
Thank you.
Hi Dave,
If you are flying economy, your checked allowance for that route should be 30kg. Beyond that, you would be charged $25 per extra kg if you purchase online, and $30 per kg if you purchase at the airport.
I’m traveling from the Philippines to the USA. I bought excess luggage for both of my check-in bags which are supposed to be 70lbs each. How much will Qatar airways charge me if I go beyond 70lbs?
Hi Marco,
For that route, you will likely be charged a further $65 per bag if your luggage is overweight.
Hi, I am flying from France on May 1 and my agent gave me 2 luggages for 20 kgs each, but for my last flight with Qatar Airways in 2019, they gave me 23 kgs. each. Can I still get 23 kgs instead of 20 kgs? Thank you for your response.
Hi Grace,
Generally, Qatar Airways’ baggage policy is 2 x 23 kg bags for routes to and from the U.S. You’ll need to speak to the agent you booked your ticket through to inquire as to why you’ve been allocated a reduced baggage allowance.
I am flying from India to Ghana, West Africa with Qatar Airways. How many kgs of luggage can I carry including hand luggage.
Hi Vinoth,
If you’re traveling in economy, your checked allowance would be 66 pounds (30 kg) that can be split across more than 1 piece. The carry-on allowance is 1 personal item and 1 carry-on bag weighing 15 pounds (7 kg).
Can I know how much I have to pay per kg in QR for extra baggage?
I am traveling to India.
Hi Shahzad,
If you’re traveling from Qatar, then the charge should be $12 per extra kilogram of luggage.
I am traveling from Chennai, India to the Netherlands. I am planning to carry an additional suitcase of 25 kgs. What would be the price?
Hi Sridhar,
The fee for this route is $25 per extra kilogram. Safe travels!
I recently signed up for this Student Club: https://www.qatarairways.com/en-hk/student-club.html
Sounds really good:
– 10,15 and 20% off first, second and third booking
– 10kg additional baggage
– free wifi
However, when I sign in and enter the promo-code I got, I just see a reduced fare, it still has the same baggage as usual (25, 30 and 35kg depending on fare class) as without.
Anyone tried this (or other additional baggage fares/promotions)? Wondering how to get the additional baggage, or if it will be just saved in the ticket and shouldn’t cause a problem during check-in?
Hi Musawar,
I don’t have much experience with the Student Club for Qatar Airlines, but if it is not showing the correct baggage allowance then it might be an issue with the Qatar website. Try contacting a member of the customer service team to see if they can troubleshoot what’s going wrong. Safe travels!
I am traveling from Dallas International Airport to Addis Ababa, I would like to know how much 20
extra pounds of luggage will cost me, and can I take 65″ tv?
Hi Fereal,
Since this is a piece concept route, you should need to pay $200 for an extra piece of luggage. Since a 65″ TV would exceed the carriers allowance of bags that are no more than 62 inches each, you would need to pay an oversized bag fee. Unfortunately, Qatar does not list the charge for oversized bags on their website, so you would need to call to get that information.
I’m traveling from Washington, D.C. to Doha, then my final destination is Beirut, Lebanon. I have 7kg of extra luggage. How much will I need to pay?
Hi Sonia,
Since this is a piece concept route, if your checked bag is overweight by 7 kg, but the bags total weight is under 32 kgs, you should be charged $50 if you pay online or $65 at the airport.
Is the cost listed for the economy class? Is there a specific time to check your baggage online?
Hi Sonia,
Yes, the prices listed are for economy class. You can check your baggage online whenever you like as long as it is at least one day before your scheduled departure.
Hi,
How much is the cost for an extra 23kg bag from Zimbabwe to Dallas?
Hi Michael,
The extra charge should be $200.
How much would it cost if I want to carry an extra 30Kg from India to Australia?
Thank you.
Hi Smieetaa,
For this route, the fee would be $40 per extra kilogram. Safe travels!
I am traveling from PHL to CCU. Can I carry a 55-inch Samsung tv as my checked extra bag? How much will it cost? Plus I have an infant, will a stroller and car seat be allowed?
Hi Mike,
You should be permitted to carry the TV as your extra checked bag, and you should only be charged extra if the linear dimensions or weight exceed the stated baggage limits. Qatar should also permit you to bring a stroller and a car seat onboard the flight.
My flight is from the US to Iran in economy. The site states that there are two pieces of luggage, each weighing 50lbs(23kg) allowed, but my reservation (as per Qatar economy flight option) shows one piece of 50lbs(23kg). I am reluctant to complete the reservation (purchase) and later at the airport to discover that I was wrong no matter which option I chose. Please help. Thank you.
Hi Ali,
We are not Qatar Airways, we are Upgraded Points – a website that publishes helpful information for travelers. So I cannot explain why you’re seeing a baggage discrepancy for your booking. I recommend you call the Qatar customer service team directly at 1-(877)-777-2827 to get that sorted.
I will be traveling from the USA to the Philippines. How much exactly is the maximum luggage? I only have 2 bags, 1 for me, 1 for my son, and they weigh 55 pounds. Do I have to pay extra for that or no? Thanks.
Hi Maribel,
For this route, checked bags can weigh up to 50 pounds per piece. So you would be charged a $50 overweight fee per bag if you pay online, or $65 per bag if you pay at the airport.
I’m traveling from the USA to Armenia. I can have 2 bags of 23 kg each. How much will 1 extra 23 kg bag be? Thanks.
Hi Margarita,
The charge should be $200 if you pay online and $250 if you pay at the airport. Safe travels!
I will be travelling from Mumbai to Johannesburg, the baggage allowance says 2pieces (23kgs) each, can I carry 30 kgs in 1 bag and 16 Kgs in another (Not exceeding the total baggage allowance), just want to split the weight in both bags.
Hi Suji,
If the allowance says 23 kgs each, then you can not exceed that limit for either bag, even if you do not exceed the total baggage allowance.
Can I purchase an extra bag for the flight from the U.S to Malaysia? How much would it cost for an extra bag per piece? And how many kg can I bring me?
Thank you for your response.
Hi Yoyo,
Since this is a piece concept route, the fee for an extra 23 kg bag would be $200 if you pay online or $250 at the airport. Safe travels!
I will be traveling from Karachi, Pakistan to Chicago, USA. I have an allowance of 2 pieces, 23kg each, plus one carry-on bag of 7kg. Can I carry one backpack or a briefcase in addition to the said allowance without extra charge?
Hi Hussain,
Yes, you should be able to bring a backpack or briefcase as your personal item as long as it fits underneath the seat in front of you.
I’m traveling to Doha from the Philippines. How much is an extra bag?
Hi Rochelle,
The fee for this route should be $25 per extra kilogram.
We bought 30 kg – so can I put my belongings into 2 bags?
Hi Ruby,
Yes, you should be able to put your belongings into 2 bags.
Can I take my sewing machine in my carry-on bag? The flight is from KSA to Azerbaijan.
Hi Ruby,
Yes, you should be able to bring it in your carry-on.
Traveling from Australia to Cairo. How much for an extra bag?
Hi Jessica,
For this route, the charge for your extra bag should be $55 per kg.
I am traveling from Nigeria to India. What will be the cost of an extra 23 kg?
Hi Gift,
The charge for this route should be $25 per extra kg.
I am traveling from Doha to Egypt. How much for an extra bag and how many extra bags can I have on 1 ticket?
Hi Missy,
The charge for this flight should be 80 QAR per kg of extra luggage.
I am traveling from Dallas, USA to Lagos, Nigeria.
What is the rate for excess luggage and extra luggage? Both the online and offline rate.
Hi Gold,
For this route, the fee for overweight luggage is $50 online and $65 offline. For an extra piece of luggage the fee is $200 online and $250 offline.
How much is extra luggage from the USA to Bangladesh? I want to send 20 pounds.
Hi Shuvo,
The charge for an extra piece of luggage for this route should be $200.
I am traveling from Charlotte to Karachi Pakistan with Qatar airways. I would like to know how much does it cost if my one bag is over 50lbs? How early I can buy extra baggage online?
Hi Ammar,
As long as your bag weighs no more than 70 pounds, the excess baggage fee should be $50 if you pay online, and $65 if you pay at the airport. You should be able to purchase extra baggage on the website at any time you’d like.
Let say one luggage is overweight of 5 kg (dhk to usa) but you have no extra baggage. What will the payment be? By kg or just $55?
Hi Mowmita,
For this route, if your bag is overweight by no more than 9 kgs, you likely will need to pay $50 if you pay online and $65 if you pay at the airport. Safe travels!
For the route of India to Belgrade, what is the cost of an extra bag of 23kg with Qatar Airways?
Hi Chandrika,
The charge should be $25 per kg if you pay online and $30 per kg if you pay at the airport.
I am travelling from South Africa to US. For the second bag, I would like to take a trunk with wheels (within the size and weight restrictions). Does the trunk count as my part of my normal baggage item?
Hi KK,
As long as it fits within the size and weight restrictions, then yes it can count as part of your baggage allowance.
I am traveling from Philadelphia to Peshawar. My one luggage is 28 kg. How much extra will I need to pay?
Hi Syeda,
Since your bag is over the 23 kg weight limit, you would need to pay an overweight fee of $50-$65 depending on whether or not you pay at the airport. If you split your 28 kg into 2 bags though then you should be able to avoid this fee.
I am traveling from China to Nigeria, and the baggage allowance is 23 * 2. Aside from my hand luggage and personal items, my luggage sizes are 22 and 28 kg. Is this disparity acceptable? Would I be charged an extra baggage fee for the 3/4 kg, and how much would that be?
Hi Samson,
Yes, you likely will be charged $40 per kg for your overweight bag. Safe travels!
Can I pay with a credit card for the extra weight?
Hi Sharlaine,
Yes, you can pay with a credit card for all of your baggage fees. Safe travels!
I’ll be traveling from Dhaka to Toronto. I knew that the Doha-Toronto flight will be operated by Air Canada. What is the cost of buying an extra suitcase to carry my guitar from Dhaka-Doha? Guitar weight would be less than 15 KG. I think I can’t carry the guitar in the Cabin free of cost even if the length is less than 118 cm. right?
Thanks
Hi Rafi,
For this route, the charge to add your guitar as extra luggage should be 40 QAR per kg. Safe travels!
Can I take my guitar in the Cabin? Actually, I have 2 guitars and 2 checked luggages. As luggage comes with my ticket, how much do I have to pay for my 2 guitars for the flight from Dhaka-Doha? Would the guitar be considered as check-in luggage or cabin luggage?
Thanks
Rafi
Hi Rafi,
Qatar does not appear to provide an answer to that on their website. So I recommend you contact the customer service team directly at 1-(877)-777-2827. Safe travels!
My check-in bag is 160cm(79cm*49cm*32cm). Is this bag allowed?
Hi Roopa,
That would depend on what route you’re flying. Piece concept routes allow for bags up to 158cm, while weight concept routes allow for bags up to 300cm.
How many bags can I take on my trip from the USA to Jordan on Qatar and how many pounds can each weigh?
Hi Fatmeh,
For your flight, you should be able to bring 2 x 50 pound (23 kg) checked bags, 1 carry-on bag up to 15 pounds (7 kg), and 1 personal item.
My check-in bag is 160cm (79cm*49cm*32cm). Is this bag allowed? The route is from India to the US (Hyd-Doha-Miami).
Hi Roopa,
The max dimensions for checked bags for this route are 158 cm. So if they measure your bag you might be subject to an oversized bag fee.
I am trying to figure out with certainty what my baggage allowance is if I’m traveling from JFK to Sofia, Bulgaria, and back. Seems like the chart in this article says something different than what people appear to be saying here. Is the checked baggage allowance from the US to Europe and Europe to the US 2-50lb bags?
Hi Gabriela,
Yes, flights to and from the US should receive a baggage allowance of 2-50lb checked bags. Safe travels!
I will be flying to State College, USA from Malaysia through Doha and Philadelphia. I am a Qatar student club member. I was told I can either carry a 3rd baggage weighing 23kg or an excess of 10 kg within my two bags. I booked this trip in the Qatar Airways website.
My 3rd flight is operated by American Airlines. Will I have to pay extra for the 3rd bag/10kg extra? If so, how much?
Hi Lakshmi,
If your entire trip was booked under the same itinerary, then you should not have to pay extra for your baggage with American. Safe travels!
Thank you.
What is the maximum dimension for check-in luggage for the following route through Qatar Airways:
Malaysia ( Kuala Lumpur) -> Doha -> Philadelphia-> State college
Hi Lakshmi,
Your luggage should not exceed 62 inches (158 cm).
I have already booked my flight on 29th July from Houston to Karachi Pakistan. I want to carry 10 kg extra baggage. How much do I have to pay for an extra 10 kg?
Hi Aijaz,
This is a piece concept route, so the charge would be $200 for an extra bag up to 23 kgs. Safe travels!
How many pieces of luggage can I check-in from Indianapolis to Nairobi through Qatar Airlines?
Hi Juddy,
For this route, you should be able to check 2 bags weighing up to 50 pounds each.
Hello Jarrod,
May I know how many kgs are allowed from Morocco to China and how many bags? Thank you.
Hi Lina,
For this route, you should be able to bring up to 45 kgs, with no limit on the number of pieces you can bring. As long as the combined weight of all of your bags is under 45 kgs. Safe travels!
I’m traveling from Chennai to Dar es salaam. What will be the extra baggage fees?
Hi Rani,
For this route, the charge should be $25 per kg if you purchase online and $30 per kg if you purchase at the airport. Safe travels!
I want to extend my luggage weight from 23 Kg to 32 Kg, and my route is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport>Doha>Dallas>Lubbock. What will be the charge?
Hi Mezanur,
The charge should be $50 if you pay in advance or $65 if you pay at the airport. Safe travels!
How much will 1 additional bag cost from India to the UK?
Hi Vaibhav,
For this route, the fee should be $25 per extra kg. Safe travels!
I am trying to find out the cost of an extra bag weighing 10 kg from New Delhi to Madrid? Thank you.
Hi Jassi,
The charge for this route should be $25 per kilogram. Safe travels!
There is no baggage allowance information on the ticket from iad-doh-cmb. Does that mean I need to pay for all my checked bags? What is allowed?
Hi DS,
That is strange. I recommend you contact the Qatar customer service team at 1-(877)-777-2827 to find out why your ticket does not indicate any level of baggage allowance.
I am traveling tomorrow from India to Tanzania via Qatar airways.
I have 2 bags, one weighs 19kg and the other weighs 28kg. Is this allowed? Also, are there extra charges I would have to pay?
Hi Abdulrahman,
Is your baggage allowance 2 bags weighing 23 kg each? If so then each bag must weigh less than 23 kg or you will be subject to overweight baggage fees of $50 to $65.
I am traveling from Doha to London Heathrow. How much are the charges if I have an extra bag weighing 25 kg?
Hi Haq,
For this route, the charge should be 80 QAR per extra kg. Safe travels!
I’m traveling from Houston to Colombo. What is the charge for 10 extra kg?
Hi Jayaratne,
Since the U.S. is a piece route, the overweight baggage fee would be $50 as long as it does not exceed more than 32 kg.
How much will it cost to have 2 extra suitcases, each 23 kg, from Delhi to Qatar to Frankfort?
Hi Tanvir,
You should need to pay $200 per extra piece of luggage. Safe travels!
I’m traveling from Doha to Houston with Qatar. I have 2 bags weighing 32 kgs each, how much should I have to pay?
Hi Hussaini,
You should need to pay an overweight charge of $50 per bag, for a total of $100. Safe travels!
How much will extra baggage cost from Qatar to Kenya?
Hi Esther,
The charge should be 80 QAR per extra kilogram. Safe travels!