Emirates

Checked Baggage Weight Concept

Applies To

Most routes, except most journeys to/from the Americas and Africa

Rule

Check in any number of bags up to your total class allowance; no single bag may exceed 32kg (70.5lb); total dimensions per bag must not exceed 203cm (79.92in)

Economy Special Fare

20kg (44lb)

Economy Saver Fare

25kg (55lb) — 30kg for select Australia/New Zealand-origin tickets

Economy Flex Fare

30kg (66lb)

Economy Flex Plus Fare

35kg (77lb)

Premium Economy

35kg (77lb)

Business Class

40kg (88lb)

First Class

50kg (110lb)

Checked Baggage Piece Concept

Applies To

Flights to and from the Americas, and flights originating in Africa

Economy Special Fare

1 piece up to 23kg (50lb)

Economy Saver Flex Flexplus

2 pieces up to 23kg (50lb) each

Premium Economy

2 pieces up to 23kg (50lb) each

Business Class

2 pieces up to 32kg (70lb) each

First Class

2 pieces up to 32kg (70lb) each

Dimensions

Up to 150cm (59in) per bag with no extra fee; 150-203cm (59-79.92in) incurs oversize fees; nothing larger accepted as checked baggage

Cabin Baggage

Economy Class

1 bag, max 55 x 38 x 20cm, max 7kg (15lb)

Premium Economy

1 bag, max 55 x 38 x 20cm, max 10kg (22lb)

Business And First Class

1 briefcase (max 45 x 35 x 20cm) plus 1 handbag or garment bag (max 55 x 38 x 20cm), each up to 7kg (15lb)

Extra Baggage

How To Buy

Purchased online via Manage Your Booking at a discount versus airport rates, in blocks of 5kg up to 50kg on weight-concept routes

Skywards Bonus

Skywards Platinum, Gold and Silver members receive extra allowance on weight-concept routes; Platinum and Gold members get one additional 23kg (Economy) or 32kg (Business/First) piece on piece-concept routes

Special Items

Infants

One extra checked item up to 10kg free of charge on most routes (different rules apply on piece-concept routes to the Americas/Africa); a carry-cot or stroller may also be carried or checked free of charge

Sports Equipment

Generally accepted within the standard checked allowance, subject to size and weight limits; bicycles require at least 24 hours' advance notice

Musical Instruments

Typically carried as checked baggage within standard allowances, or via an extra seat purchase for larger instruments

Passengers With Disabilities

Free additional allowances for wheelchairs, braces, crutches, portable dialysis equipment and assistance dogs

Large Baggage Handling

Checking more than 15 pieces may mean the excess travels on the next available flight, delivered within 5 days under standard international baggage liability rules