Emirates Baggage Fees 2023

Emirates Carry On 2023 - Cabin Bag Size & Weight Limit

Emirates Economy Class Carry-On Allowance
Emirates Economy customers are permitted one piece of carry-on baggage, either a handbag or laptop bag, that may not exceed 22 x 15 x 8 inches (55 x 38 x 20cm) and must weigh no more than 15lb (7kg). Premium Economy passengers may bring up to 10 kg of hand luggage.

Passengers flying from Brazil may bring up to 10kg of cabin baggage. [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']

Emirates First Class and Business Class Carry-On Allowance
First Class and 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 inches (45 x 35 x 20cm); the handbag may not exceed 22 x 15 x 8 inches (55 x 38 x 20cm); the garment bag can be no more than 8 inches (20cm) thick when folded. The weight of each piece must not exceed 7kg (15lb).

Duty free purchases such as liquor, cigarettes and perfume are also permitted in reasonable quantities for all service classes. However, liquid restrictions in effect in many airports may prevent these items from getting past security screening points.

Medical Equipment On board
The use of certain medical devices on board Emirates flights is permitted: please see our information on special needs for details of permitted devices and any restrictions.

Emirates Checked Baggage Fees 2023 - Checked Bag Weight & Size Limits

Emirates has some of the most generous baggage policies. After having reduced the baggage allowance for Economy Special and Economy Saver fares in the past, Emirates has changed their approach and increased it back to previous levels for 2023. Please be sure to review the updates baggage allowances for 2023.

Emirates Checked Baggage Weight Allowance - All Routes (except to/from America or originating in Africa)
Economy Special - 20 kg
Economy Saver - 30 kg
Economy Flex - 30 kg
Economy Flex Plus - 35 kg
Premium Economy - 35 kg
Business Class - 40 kg
First Class - 50 kg

All passengers may bring as many pieces as they like, as long as the total weight of all pieces stays within your weight allowance.

If you are an Emirates Skywards Platinum, Gold or Silver member, you may also be entitled to additional allowances.

Checked Baggage on Emirates Flights to/from North and South America and to/from Africa
Emirates customers traveling to/from North or South America or to/from Africa have a piece concept that applies. Please view the baggage policies below:

Flights within the Americas and between USA and Europe
Economy Class (Saver and Special) - 1 piece of 23 kg / 50 lbs
Economy Class (Flex and FlexPlus+) - 2 pieces of 23 kg / 50 lbs each
Premium Economy - 2 pieces of 23 kg / 50 lbs each
Business Class - 2 pieces up to 32 kg / 70 lbs each
First Class - 2 pieces up to 32 kg / 70 lbs each

All other Routes to/from Americas and from Africa
Economy Class (Special) - 1 piece of 23 kg / 50 lbs
Economy Class (Saver, Flex, FlexPlus+) - 2 pieces of 23 kg / 50 lbs each
Premium Economy - 2 pieces of 23 kg / 50 lbs each
Business Class - 2 pieces up to 32 kg / 70 lbs each
First Class - 2 pieces up to 32 kg / 70 lbs each

Travel from Australia, New Zealand or Asia
If your journey from Australia, New Zealand or Asia to North or South America includes a stopover in Dubai greater than 24 hours, or a sector in Europe or Africa, the weight concept will apply for the entire ticketed journey.

Note on Bag Dimensions on Emirates Airlines
Please note that the maximum bag size allowed on Emirates Airlines is 150 cm / 59" in linear dimensions (L+W+H). This is slightly smaller than the standard 158 cm / 62 linear inches of most airlines. Although unlikely to be enforced, there exists a possibility that you will be charged an Oversize Baggage fee if bringing a larger suitcase that otherwise fits within the standard dimensions of most other airlines.

Emirates Overweight Baggage Fee 2023 - Extra Bag Fee - Oversize Baggage

Generally, the amount of baggage you can check is based on weight or number of bags. If you go over this baggage allowance, you usually have to pay an excess baggage charge.

Emirates has adjusted it's oversize and overweight baggage fees for 2023, lowering the overweight fee on some routes, and adjusting the fees for some destinations, so be sure to check the new fees that apply to your flight.

Emirates Excess Baggage Fees for Weight Concept (all routes except to/from Americas and from Africa)
Additional baggage is charged on a per KG basis, and may add up quickly. Be careful when packing so as not to exceed your weight allowance.

If you do know that you will be travelling with overweight baggage, it is cheaper to purchase online ahead of time, available in 5kg increments up to a maximum of 25 kg. You will receive a 50% discount on the first 5 kg, and 20% discount on the rest.

From Middle East / South Asia
to Middle East / South Asia - $15 USD per KG
to Africa - $25 USD per KG
to Far East - $25 USD per KG
to Europe - $25 USD per KG
to Australia and New Zealand - $40 USD per KG

From Far East
to Middle East / South Asia - $25 USD per KG
to Africa - $30 USD per KG
to Far East - $15 USD per KG
to Europe - $30 USD per KG
to Australia and New Zealand - $30 USD per KG

From Europe
to Middle East / South Asia - $25 USD per KG
to Africa - $30 USD per KG
to Far East - $30 USD per KG
to Europe - $50 USD per KG
to Australia and New Zealand - $50 USD per KG

From Australia / New Zealand
to Middle East / South Asia - $40 USD per KG
to Africa - $50 USD per KG
to Far East - $30 USD per KG
to Europe - $50 USD per KG
to Australia and New Zealand - $15 USD per KG

Additional Baggage for Piece Concept Routes - to/from Americas and to/from Africa
to/from Africa
Middle East / South Asia - USD 200
to Africa - USD 200
to Far East - USD 250
to Europe - USD 200
to Australia and New Zealand - USD 250
to Americas - USD 200
Overweight : USD 75
Oversized :USD 75
Oversized and Overweight :USD 150

to/from Americas
Middle East / South Asia - USD 225
to Africa - USD 200
to Far East - USD 250
to Europe - USD 100
to Australia and New Zealand - USD 250
to Americas - USD 100
Overweight : USD 75
Oversized :USD 75
Oversized and Overweight :USD 150

to/from Canada
Middle East / South Asia - CAD 280
to Africa - CAD 250
to Far East - CAD 300
to Europe - CAD 125
to Australia and New Zealand - CAD 300
to Americas - CAD 125
Overweight : CAD 95
Oversized : CAD 95
Oversized and Overweight : CAD 185

Oversize charge is for bags larger than 150 cm linear dimensions (L+W+H). All bags are limited in size to 300cm linear dimensions, with no exceptions.

Musical Instruments
Emirates is unable to provide a special free baggage allowance for the carriage of musical instruments. Musical instruments must be handled as normal checked or cabin baggage (subject to cabin baggage limitations) or be transported on a paid-for seat in the passenger cabin.

If you check your instrument, it will be subject to normal excess baggage charges if it exceeds your baggage allowance. You can use our baggage allowance calculator to see exactly how much baggage you can check on your flight without charge and to calculate your excess baggage charges.

Please note that certain conditions and limitations may apply when transporting musical instruments. To review these conditions or if you have any questions regarding musical instrument transport, please contact your local Emirates office .

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