What is the Emirates Airline Baggage Policy?

Emirates Airways is one of the industry’s most luxurious and well-reputed airlines. It has a set of rules and regulations for its operation. Thus, you must follow the Emirate Airline baggage policy while traveling, which explains all the information about baggage weight, size, checked luggage, and carry-on baggage. 

Allowance for Emirates Baggage Policy 

While traveling in different classes, Emirates allows you to travel with baggage of varying size and weight.

Carry-on Baggage Allowance on Emirates 

Emirates Airline allows you to bring the necessary items in your carry-on baggage and personal items. However, the weight and size depend on the class you are traveling in. 

• It should fit in the overhead bin or under their front seat. The airline will measure the bag by adding length, width, and height. 
• Emirates does not allow dangerous goods to be carried on the flight. 
• You can bring fragile items, but you should pack them appropriately. 
• Emirates Airways recommends you check your baggage in advance during peak season as cabin space is limited. 
• In addition to Emirates carry-on baggage allowance, you can bring one personal item. It could be a laptop bag, handbag, overcoat, or duty-free goods. 
• The carry-on baggage size must not exceed 55*38*22 cm for economy and premium economy class. 

Economy Class: 7 kg.

Premium Economy Class: 7 kg.

Business and First Class: 7 kg carry-on and 7 kg briefcase.

Traveling to/from Brazil: 10 kg. 

Prohibited to Carry in the Cabin 

Emirates has specific restrictions for you to bring certain items for safety. The accessories which:

• Gets attached to the seat belts. 
• It can be inserted between seats.
• Otherwise, it could block access to seats or aisles. 

Also Read: Emirates Airlines Pet Policy

Carry-on Baggage Allowance for Infants

The Emirates baggage allowance for children is the same as that for adults. However, the airline does not offer any separate carry-on allowance for infants. 

According to Emirates Airline Baggage Policy, you can bring a foldable stroller weighing less than 7 kg in the cabin. This stroller will be counted as your carry-on bag. 

Guidelines for Checked Baggage on Emirates 

With Emirates Airways, you get the benefit of a standard checked baggage allowance under your booking. However, the baggage allowance depends on the destination, fare, and class type. You can add extra baggage after the booking through the official website or by calling the baggage department. 

• The baggage weight limit for flights depends on the fare and tier status. 
• In case you have a connecting flight from domestic to international, the airline allows you to carry the baggage as per the international guidelines of Emirate baggage allowance. 
• You must tag your checked baggage with personal information, including name, contact number, and address. 
• Emirates will accept baggage only if:

– The baggage condition must be good.

– It should be according to the Emirates baggage weight limit and size.

– There should be no dangerous items.

Checked Baggage in Economy Class 

Class	Special	Saver	Flex	Flex Plus
Economy	20 kg	25 kg	30 kg	35 kg

Class Type	Weight Allowance	Piece Allowance
Premium Economy	35 kg	Two pieces of up to 23 kg
Business Class	40 kg	Two pieces of up to 32 kg
First Class	50 kg	Two pieces of up to 32 kg

Emirates Baggage for Sports Equipment

Emirates allows you to bring your sports equipment, which is essential to bring along them. Every item will be counted as a single piece of checked baggage and charged accordingly. The airline allows you to add your equipment through the manage booking feature.

Also Read: Emirates Check-in Policy

Emirates Airline Baggage Policy for Musical Instruments

You can carry the instruments as carry-on baggage under the size of the musical instruments before reaching the airport. Small instruments such as violin can fit within the allowance. At the same time, large instruments like guitars that cannot fit within the allowance must be transported in checked baggage. 

How to Add More Baggage on Emirates?

You can add more baggage to your booking using the Manage Booking tool or call the baggage team. Emirates allows you to purchase additional bags up to three hours before departure. 

Add Baggage With the Manage Booking

• You can browse the official website of Emirates and then go to the Manage Booking section.  
• From that, mention the details for logging in to manage my booking.
• Now, choose “Purchase Additional Baggage” from the menu section. 
• Then, depending on the destination, the section will show the excess baggage allowance.
• Now, enter the number of bags with weight and size to add.
• You must pay the excess baggage fee. 
• After the payment, you can check the e-mail for updated itineraries. 

Add Baggage Over a Phone Call 

• However, you can call the helpline number.
• While the call connects to the executive, you can ask the agent to add baggage to the booking.
• Now, share the flight information with the executive.
• The agent will ask about the number of bags you want to add to the journey. 
• After confirming the details, the executive will add the baggage to your booking.
• Lastly, pay the extra baggage charges by sharing the debit or credit card details.  

How Much is the Emirates Baggage Fee?

If you add more baggage to your booking, Emirates Airways will charge a fee depending on the destination and class type. 

Destination	Baggage fee
to/from Africa, the Middle East, and Asia	USD 200
to/from America	USD 225
to/from Canada	USD 280

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