Emirates Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

EK / UAE · United Arab Emirates

Purchase additional baggage allowance online at a discount (50-60% for weight concept, 35-50% for piece concept) compared to airport prices. Available up to 4 hours before departure. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage Policy Official website

Updated Aug 28, 2026

Emirates Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

Weight concept on most routes; piece concept on flights to/from the Americas and Africa — allowance varies by fare (Special / Saver / Flex / Flex Plus).

Label	Amount	Notes
Weight concept — Special	20 kg	Applies to most routes. Weight concept applies to all routes except to/from the Americas and from Africa (for tickets issued before 9 Aug 2021, piece concept only on flights originating in Africa). Each bag max 32 kg, total dimensions max 203 cm.
Weight concept — Saver	25 kg	30 kg for journeys originating from Australia and New Zealand for tickets issued on/after 26 Nov 2019, and for journeys originating from Europe to Australia or New Zealand for tickets issued on/after 05 Jul 2024.
Weight concept — Flex	30 kg
Weight concept — Flex Plus	35 kg
Piece concept — Special — To/from the Americas and Africa (except within Americas and US–Europe)	1 × 23 kg	One piece up to 23 kg for Special fares. If journey originates from Africa and ticket issued before 11 May 2020, allowance is 2 × 23 kg even on Special.
Piece concept — Saver, Flex, Flex Plus — To/from the Americas and Africa (except within Americas and US–Europe)	2 × 23 kg	Two pieces up to 23 kg each for Saver, Flex and Flex Plus fares.
Piece concept — Special and Saver — Within the Americas and between US and Europe	1 × 23 kg	One piece up to 23 kg for Special and Saver fares on flights within the Americas and between US and Europe.
Piece concept — Flex and Flex Plus — Within the Americas and between US and Europe	2 × 23 kg	Two pieces up to 23 kg each for Flex and Flex Plus fares on flights within the Americas and between US and Europe.

35 kg on weight-concept routes; 2 × 23 kg on piece-concept routes.

Label	Amount	Notes
Weight-concept routes	35 kg	Most routes except to/from the Americas and from Africa (see piece concept). Each bag max 32 kg, total dimensions max 203 cm.
Piece concept — To/from the Americas and Africa (except within Americas and US–Europe)	2 × 23 kg	Two pieces up to 23 kg each. Piece concept applies to flights to/from the Americas and flights originating in Africa; for tickets on/after 9 Aug 2021 also flights into Africa. Each bag total dimensions max 150 cm (150–203 cm incurs oversize fee, over 203 cm as cargo).
Piece concept — Within the Americas and between US and Europe	2 × 23 kg	Two pieces up to 23 kg each on flights within the Americas and between US and Europe (same allowance as above, listed separately on official site).

40 kg on weight-concept routes; 2 × 32 kg on piece-concept routes.

Label	Amount	Notes
Weight-concept routes	40 kg	Each bag max 32 kg, total dimensions max 203 cm.
Piece concept — To/from the Americas and Africa (except within Americas and US–Europe)	2 × 32 kg	Two pieces up to 32 kg each.
Piece concept — Within the Americas and between US and Europe	2 × 32 kg	Two pieces up to 32 kg each on flights within the Americas and between US and Europe.

50 kg on weight-concept routes; 2 × 32 kg on piece-concept routes.

Label	Amount	Notes
Weight-concept routes	50 kg	Each bag max 32 kg, total dimensions max 203 cm.
Piece concept — To/from the Americas and Africa (except within Americas and US–Europe)	2 × 32 kg	Two pieces up to 32 kg each.
Piece concept — Within the Americas and between US and Europe	2 × 32 kg	Two pieces up to 32 kg each on flights within the Americas and between US and Europe.

Carry-on baggage

Cabin baggage allowance by cabin class; route and size exceptions apply.

All routes1 × 7 kg
- Carry-on dimensions max 55 × 38 × 22 cm.
- Boarding from India: Economy and Premium Economy limited to one piece max 115 cm total dimensions (length+width+height); Business and First excluded from this restriction.
- Departing from Brazil: customers can carry up to 10 kg cabin baggage (applies to all cabin classes per official Brazil note).
- Infants: permitted to bring one carry-cot or one fully collapsible stroller into the cabin if space allows; otherwise checked.
- Duty-free purchases permitted in reasonable quantities; liquids max 100 ml containers in 1 L resealable bag.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Emirates

Buy Baggage

Go to Manage your booking on emirates.com or open the Emirates App.
Enter your booking reference number and last name.
Click 'Retrieve Booking' to access your booking.
Select 'Buy excess baggage allowance' option.
Choose the amount of additional weight or pieces you need.
Pay by credit card.

Prices

Emirates uses weight concept (per kg, most routes) and piece concept (per piece, Americas routes). Airport prices vary by route region.

Label	Amount	Notes
Weight concept, per kg	USD 15-50/kg	Airport rate. Price varies by route region: Middle East/South Asia and Far East USD 15/kg intra-region, Europe USD 40/kg intra-region, Australia/NZ USD 15/kg intra-region. Cross-region travel can reach USD 50/kg (e.g., Australia/NZ to Europe).
Piece concept, per piece	USD 100-250 / CAD 125-300	Airport rate. Americas routes only. Economy/Premium Economy: up to 23 kg; Business/First: up to 32 kg. Up to 5 additional pieces on top of standard allowance.

Overweight surcharges apply on piece concept routes for bags exceeding the weight limit within the free allowance.

Label	Amount	Notes
Americas/Africa routes	USD 75 per piece	For bags within free allowance exceeding the weight limit.
Canada routes	CAD 95 per piece	For bags within free allowance exceeding the weight limit.

Oversized surcharges apply on piece concept routes for bags exceeding the size limit.

Label	Amount	Notes
Americas/Africa routes	USD 75 per piece	For bags within free allowance exceeding size limit.
Canada routes	CAD 95 per piece	For bags within free allowance exceeding size limit.
Overweight + oversized (Americas/Africa)	USD 150 per piece	Combined surcharge for bags exceeding both weight and size limits.
Overweight + oversized (Canada)	CAD 185 per piece	Combined surcharge for bags exceeding both weight and size limits.

Emirates offers online discounts of 50-60% for weight concept and 35-50% for piece concept when buying at least 4 hours before departure.

Label	Amount	Notes
Online, more than 4 hours before departure	See official pricing	Weight concept: 50-60% discount off airport rates. Buy in 5 kg blocks up to 50 kg. Piece concept: 35-50% discount off airport rates (except travel to/from Canada). Available via Manage Booking, Emirates App, retail offices, and contact centres.
Airport or within 4 hours	See official pricing	Full airport rates apply. Also available at Emirates retail offices and contact centres at current exchange rates. Some airports may not accept cash or debit cards; credit card preferred.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. You can buy extra baggage online via Manage Booking up to 4 hours before departure at a significant discount (50-60% for weight concept, 35-50% for piece concept).

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Buy it online via Manage Booking on emirates.com, the Emirates App, at Emirates retail offices, contact centres, or at the airport check-in desk.

When should I buy extra baggage?

Buy online at least 4 hours before departure for the best discount. After that, purchase at the airport or contact centre at full rates.

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online vs at the airport?

Yes. Online purchases receive 50-60% discount for weight concept and 35-50% for piece concept (except Canada routes). The more you buy, the greater the discount.

How much extra baggage can I buy?

Weight concept: up to 50 kg in 5 kg blocks. Piece concept: up to 5 additional pieces (23 kg in Economy, 32 kg in Business/First). Each bag max 32 kg, max total dimensions 300 cm.

How does Emirates calculate extra baggage charges?

Emirates uses weight concept (per kg, most routes) and piece concept (per piece, Americas routes). Prices vary by route region. Online purchases receive 50-60% discount for weight concept and 35-50% for piece concept.

What are the overweight and oversized baggage rules?

On piece concept routes, overweight bags (within free allowance) cost USD 75/CAD 95, oversized bags USD 75/CAD 95, and combined overweight+oversized USD 150/CAD 185 per piece.

How can I pay for extra baggage?

Credit card online (same currency as ticket). Cash+Miles option available to reduce cash payment. Some airports may not accept cash or debit cards.

Are there any important exceptions?

Not available on infant tickets (adult and child only). Ticket must be issued by Emirates (ticket number starts with 176). Flights must be operated and marketed by Emirates. Checking in more than 15 bags may result in baggage on later flights.

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