Emirates baggage allowance is among the most generous allowances in the worldwide aviation industry. Guided by a set of rules as per the weight and number of bags you have, Emirates determines your free baggage allowance. In short, these are known as weight and piece concepts.
You can easily learn about the baggage rules that easily apply to your route and the cost incurred on extra baggage through the Manage your booking option on the Emirates website. A majority of routes have the weight concept. However, only the flight routes to and from the Americas and Africa have the piece concept applicable.
Moreover, your destination, travel class, and fare decides your baggage allowance. To get more information about checked baggage on Emirates flights, read the piece of writing below.
How Much Weight Does Emirates Allow for Checked Baggage?
To know the weight concept of checked baggage as per the Emirates Baggage Policy, scroll down.
- The total weight of your luggage determines the airline's allowance.
- As per your specific travel class weight allowance, each traveler can check in the number of bags required.
- However, 32 kg is the limit for every bag.
Here is a quick look at the weight allowance for each travel class -
- Economy:
- Special - 20 kg
- Saver - 25 kg
- Flex - 30 kg
- Flex Plus - 35 kg
- Premium Economy - 35 kg
- Business - 40 kg
- First - 50 kg
Dimensions of checked baggage as per the weight
Each bag must be within the total dimensions of 300 cm (118 inches) (length + width + height). Emirates doesn't consider it as a checked bag if it exceeds the set dimensions.
Please note
All the flight routes on which Emirates operates have the weight concept applicable on those. However, it doesn't apply when you fly to and from the Americas and from Africa. This is meant for tickets issued before 9 August 2021).
How Many Bags Can I Have on Emirates as Checked Baggage?
Your travel class determines the allowance on the number of bags with weight allowance on each.
Flights to and from the Americas and originating in Africa
Here are the number of bags for flights operating on these routes (booked on or after 9 August 2021).
Economy Class
- Special fares - 1 piece up to 23 kg
- Saver, Flex, and Flex Plus fares - 2 pieces up to 23 kg each
Premium Economy
2 pieces up to 23 kg each
Business and First Classes
2 pieces up to 32 kg each
Flights within the Americas and between US and Europe
Economy Class
- Special and Saver fares - 1 piece up to 23 kg
- Flex, and Flex Plus fares - 2 pieces up to 23 kg each
Premium Economy
2 pieces up to 23 kg each
Business and First Classes
2 pieces up to 32 kg each
Please note
Flights originating from Africa can have two baggage pieces up to 23 kg each in Economy Special if reservation was made before 11 May 2020.
Flights from Australia, New Zealand, or Asia
The weight concept is applicable on the journey in either case, if -
- If there is a sector in Europe during your flights from New Zealand, Australia, or Asia to North or South America
- A Dubai stopover is more than 24 hours
Flights into Africa
The weight concept might apply to a stopover of more than 24 hours.
Dimensions of checked baggage as per the piece
Each baggage must be within 150 cm (59 inches) with a total of length + width + height dimensions.
Please note
Emirates charges you a fee if any baggage exceeds 150 cm (59 inches) up to a 300 cm (118 inches) dimensions.
If you are traveling from Dammam International Airport, your bag must be within 215 cm (84.64 inches) or else you have to pay additional charges.
An item that is more than the dimensions mentioned above, Emirates sends it as cargo or freight to your destination. It is not considered for checked baggage.
What is the Emirates Baggage Allowance for its Elite Members?
You can have extra baggage allowance with your Emirates Skywards Platinum, Gold, or Silver membership. This is applicable on routes that have the concept of weight.
Get an additional checked baggage piece if you are an Emirates Skywards Platinum or Gold member at -
- 23 kg per piece in Economy Class
- 32 kg per piece in Business Class and First Classes
Please note
If you have an Emirates Group Booking and want to know about the baggage rules, get in touch with the airlines directly.
Final Words
In a nutshell, you can enjoy taking baggage to the maximum possible when traveling on an Emirates flight. Thanks to its customer-friendly checked baggage policy. So, it is important to go through the guidelines, rules, and policies designed for checked baggage. This makes your trip more convenient, smoother, and hassle-free.
Having a clear idea about traveling with checked bags according to your Emirates Skywards, fare or travel class saves you from any last-minute inconvenience. Also, you can get connected to the customer service representatives of Emirates for more information about the checked baggage.
