Emirates Airline: Hand Baggage Policy. Emirates Checked Baggage Hand Baggage Weight

On flights to/from the USA, Australia and New Zealand, and transit flights through these countries, powdered substances in containers with a volume of 350 ml or more are not allowed in hand luggage.

  • Powdered substances in containers with a volume of 350 ml or more are checked in as baggage.
  • Depending on the last point of departure, powdered substances in containers with a volume of more than 350 ml in hand baggage will be seized in International airport Dubai (DXB), Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Athens International Airport (ATH).
  • Powdered substances with a volume of less than 350 ml may be subject to additional screening.
  • The requirement does not apply to baby food, prescription drugs, and human remains.
  • Powdered substances purchased from duty free shops at the airport are placed in special bags protected from unauthorized opening, together with a document confirming the purchase (receipt).

The requirement is articulated in new safety guidelines issued by the US Transportation Security Administration, the Australian Department of the Interior and the civil aviation New Zealand.

15-inch MacBook Pro recall notice

Apple recently announced a recall for 15-inch MacBook Pro models manufactured between September 2015 and February 2017, citing faulty batteries that can overheat and pose a fire safety hazard.


As a precaution, these MacBook Pro models may not be carried as checked or carry-on baggage on Emirates flights unless the battery has been replaced.


Owners of these MacBook Pro models should check with Apple to see if their device is affected by the recall. They will need to provide test results at check-in or prove that the battery has been replaced.


To check if the recall applies to your device and learn more about replacing batteries, please visit

1. Transportation of certain categories of passengers: pregnant women, infants (0-2 years old)

  • Pregnant women and newborns

If the gestational age is more than 28 weeks, the airline will only be able to provide transportation upon presentation of a medical certificate certified by a doctor with the appropriate qualifications.
The medical certificate must confirm that the pregnancy passes without complications, as well as the expected date of delivery. The medical certificate must clearly state the deadlines for flying. In addition, if the gestation period is more than 35 weeks and the flight duration is more than 4 hours, the passenger must obtain a preliminary admission to the flight in the medical department of the airline. A similar clearance is required for any flight after the 36th week of pregnancy.

Transportation of newborns is not allowed earlier than 7 days after birth.

  • Children under 2 years old

If the child is under 5 years of age at the time of the flight, he or she will not be allowed on board for carriage unless accompanied by a person at least 18 years of age. If the child is between 5 and 16 years old, the airline will be able to arrange escort, provided that the airline receives the appropriate notice 7 or more days before the date of departure, and if an additional payment is made.

If a child is over 5 years old but under 12 years old on the date of commencement of the flight, the child will not be accepted for carriage unless the following conditions are fully met:

  • the child must appear at check-in accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult. This escort must remain at the airport with the airline employee until the child boards the aircraft and the aircraft takes off. Also, he (the guardian) must confirm that the child will be met at the airport of destination or at the airport of the intermediate point of landing by the parent, guardian or adult who is responsible for him and in whose care the child can be transferred, providing full passport and contact details of such faces.
  • If the child has a confirmed booking and the airline expects that the flight will end at a destination other than the destination, or that the aircraft will make an unscheduled stopover elsewhere due to weather conditions or due to other operating conditions of the aircraft.
  • The travel itinerary must not involve a change of airport, as well as a stopover exceeding 8 hours at Dubai International Airport and 4 hours at any other airport. If these conditions are not met, the child must be met at the stopping points by a guardian or an adult who will take responsibility for him during the entire period of such a stopover or control transportation between airports, if it is provided.

2. Baggage rules

The free baggage allowance and size restrictions are specified on the ticket or on the e-ticket/itinerary receipt and are also subject to the airline's regulations in effect on the date of the flight.

Additionally, you can pay for the carriage of the following volumes in all classes of service:

Up to 5 kg

5 to 10 kg

10 to 15 kg

15 to 20 kg

20 to 25 kg

  • Baggage allowance in the aircraft cabin:

In general, the allowed amount of hand luggage depends on which class you are traveling.

First Class and Business Class passengers are allowed to take two pieces of luggage with them into the cabin: a briefcase and additionally either a small bag or a bag for clothes. The dimensions of the portfolio should not exceed 45 x 35 x 20 cm; bag dimensions should not exceed 55 x 38 x 20 cm; The thickness of the clothing bag must not exceed 20 cm when folded. The total weight of these two pieces must not exceed 12 kg.

Passengers traveling in economy class are allowed one piece of hand luggage, and the size of this piece should not exceed 55 x 38 x 20 cm, and the weight should not exceed 7 kg.

Note: for passengers departing from India, the size of hand luggage must not exceed 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions (length + width + height).

Items purchased from Duty Free shops, such as liquor, cigarettes and perfumes, are also allowed in reasonable quantities in all classes. But as a result of restrictions on the transport of liquids in many airports, these goods can be delayed at security checkpoints.

An exception may be made for carry-on baggage larger than the permitted size if it contains valuable or fragile items that are larger than the permitted size of the bag.

Items exceeding the above dimensions may not be allowed in the cabin of aircraft departing from Dubai. Emirates ground staff may incur a handling fee of AED 50 per item if cabin baggage is not accepted. Such luggage will be transferred to luggage compartment aircraft and a checked baggage receipt will be issued for it.

  • Excess baggage

According to the rules, the amount of baggage that can be allowed for check-in is determined by the weight or number of pieces. If you exceed the baggage allowance, you will usually have to pay an excess baggage fee. Restrictions may vary by itinerary, booking class and Skywards membership level.

3. Transportation of animals

Animals are not allowed in the cabin, with the exception of falcons, between Dubai and certain destinations in Pakistan. Animals are transported as checked baggage in the cargo hold. An additional fee is charged for their transportation.

The information provided on the site is valid at the time of its publication, June 2011.
For detailed and up-to-date information, see the official website of the airline.

A. Free Baggage Allowance

Emirates offers some of the best baggage allowance in the world. Passengers traveling in economy class can carry baggage weighing up to 30 kg free of charge, business class - 40 kg, and if you are flying first class, you can check in up to 50 kg of baggage free of charge. On routes passing through the USA, Canada and Brazil), there were no changes. Use the baggage allowance calculator to find out which restrictions apply to you.

B. Carry-on Baggage Rules

The allowed amount of hand luggage depends on which class you are traveling.

For First Class and Business Class passengers it is allowed to take two pieces of luggage with you into the cabin: a briefcase and an additional or small bag or clothes bag. The dimensions of the portfolio should not exceed 45 x 35 x 20 cm; bag dimensions should not exceed 55 x 38 x 20 cm; The thickness of the clothing bag must not exceed 20 cm when folded. The total weight of these two pieces must not exceed 12 kg.

Passengers traveling in economy class, it is allowed to carry one piece as hand luggage, and the dimensions of this piece should not exceed 55 x 38 x 20 cm, and the weight should not exceed 7 kg.

Note: for passengers flying from India, the size of hand luggage should not exceed 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions (length + width + height).

Items purchased from Duty Free shops, such as spirits, cigarettes and perfumes, are also permitted in reasonable quantities in all classes. But as a result of restrictions on the transport of liquids in many airports, these goods can be delayed at security checkpoints.

An exception may be made for carry-on baggage larger than the permitted size if it contains valuable or fragile items that are larger than the permitted bag dimensions.

Items exceeding the specified dimensions may be prohibited for carriage in the cabin of aircraft, departing from Dubai. Emirates ground staff may incur a handling fee of AED 50 per item if cabin baggage is not accepted. Such baggage will be transferred to the baggage compartment of the aircraft and a checked baggage receipt will be issued for it.

B. Irregular Baggage

Sports equipment and musical instruments are subject to the same size and weight restrictions as other cabin baggage.

However, it is possible to use a passenger seat in the cabin for the transportation of such items, for which you must pay separately.

In addition to the checked baggage allowance, a passenger of any travel class on any Emirates flight may also check in baggage at no additional charge one set of golf clubs and one pair of golf shoes.

Other sports equipment will be subject to the normal excess baggage fee if the baggage exceeds the size or weight limit.

Some sports equipment, such as skis, may be carried at an additional cost.

If you are more than 28 weeks pregnant, Emirates will only be able to arrange for your carriage upon presentation of a medical certificate certified by a qualified physician.
qualifications. The medical certificate must confirm that your pregnancy is proceeding without complications, as well as the expected date of delivery. The medical certificate must clearly state the deadlines when you are allowed to fly. In addition, for uncomplicated singleton pregnancies over 36 weeks, you must obtain a pre-clearance to fly from the Emirates Medical Department. You must obtain a similar permit to fly if you have multiple pregnancies (twins or triplets) for more than 32 weeks.
Such a certificate must be drawn up in two languages ​​- national English without fail. In addition, there is responsibility for the accuracy of data about your pregnancy.

D. Chauffeur Service

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • The Chauffeur Service is offered to Emirates First Class and Business Class passengers in select cities in Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the Middle East and North America. You can find out about the existing restrictions for each of the cities.
  • The Chauffeur Service is only available to First Class and Business Class passengers who are ticketed on Emirates flights. This service is not available to passengers with seats on an Emirates flight waiting list and passengers who purchase tickets before the flight departs.
  • The Chauffeur Service is not available to passengers from other airlines and/or codeshare flights where Emirates only issues the ticket but does not carry passengers. This applies to codeshare flights operated by Korean Airlines, Thai Airways, Oman Air and Jet Airways.
  • The Chauffeur service is not available to children who will not be accompanied in the car by a parent or guardian.
  • The service must be ordered at least 48 hours before the flight departure.
  • If, when using the “Personal Chauffeur” service, the distance limit specified for a given city is exceeded, passengers must pay for such an excess at the rates applicable for that city. Payment for exceeding the distance must be made directly to the driver. (Within St. Petersburg and up to 30 km from the ring road (KAD). Additional kilometers are charged at a rate of 35 rubles per kilometer for First Class passengers and 25 rubles per kilometer for Business Class passengers.)
  • If the passenger refuses the "Personal Chauffeur" service without prior cancellation of his order, as a result of which the car is delivered to the specified address in specified time, the service will not be provided again for this ticket.
  • The Chauffeur service is provided by Emirates contractors. The Airline is not responsible for the actions or insufficient actions of contractors, as well as for shortcomings in the provision of services. In particular, Emirates shall not be liable for loss, injury or death of passengers that occur while using these services, unless such loss, injury or death is due solely to the negligence of Emirates employees.
  • Some special fare routes may have restrictions on the Chauffeur service. Please check when booking your flight.
  • The service "Personal Chauffeur" is not provided upon receipt free tickets or with a complimentary upgrade from Economy Class to Business Class.
  • The time of delivery of the car within the framework of the "Personal Chauffeur" service is not subject to change. The delivery time of the car is agreed in advance and is not discussed. The driver waits for the passenger no more than 15 minutes. When waiting for more than 15 minutes, the driver reports that he cannot wait any longer and must fulfill the next order.

To order the service, contact the agencies when purchasing a tour with an Emirates flight!

E. Issuance and correspondence of air tickets on a guaranteed block of seats TEZ TOUR (summer 2019)

Air tickets are issued 10 days before departure. Tickets booked later are issued immediately after receipt of payment for the tour.

Ticket correspondence: - 4 or more days before departure, changing names is not possible, correspondence for other dates - $ 200 - 3 days or less before departure - is prohibited.

The NO SHOW rule applies on EMIRATES flights: in case of no-show for the flight, all subsequent transportation segments (air tickets) are canceled. Booking ONE WAY tickets (one way) is prohibited. The minimum duration of the tour is 3 days, the maximum duration of the tour is a month.

The amount of carry-on baggage allowed on Emirates flights depends on which class you are traveling. Be sure to pay attention to this when buying a ticket. The plane is not rubber! It will not work to take all the bags, packages, backpacks into the salon.

Carry-on baggage allowance

For First Class and Business Class passengers it is allowed to bring two pieces of luggage into the cabin: a briefcase and additionally either a small bag or a bag for clothes. Briefcase dimensions must not exceed 18x14x8 inches (45x35x20 cm); bag must not exceed 22x15x8 inches (55x38x20 cm); the thickness of the garment bag can be 8 inches (20 cm) when folded, but no more.

And most importantly, the weight of each item must not exceed 7 kg (15 pounds).

Passengers traveling economy class, you are allowed to carry one piece as hand luggage. Its dimensions must not exceed 22x15x8 inches (55x38x20 cm) and its weight must not exceed 7 kg (15 lbs).

Passengers flying from India on Emirates are allowed one piece of hand luggage, which cannot exceed 115 cm (length, width and height).

Passengers on flights departing from Brazil are allowed to take on board up to 10 kg of items.

Goods from Duty Free

Goods purchased from duty-free shops, such as liquor, cigarettes and perfumes, are also allowed in reasonable quantities in all classes. But be aware that many airports have restrictions on the transport of liquids, and these goods can be delayed at security checkpoints.

Traveling with babies

Passengers of all classes traveling with infants are allowed one piece of checked baggage for an infant, the dimensions of which must not exceed:

- 55x38x20 cm (22x15x8 inches) or 23 kg (50 lbs) if space restrictions apply number of seats,

- 10 kg (22 lbs) subject to weight restrictions.

In addition, passengers traveling with infants (without a seat) are allowed to take one carrycot or one fully collapsible stroller with them, subject to space availability.

If there is not enough space in the cabin, these items will have to be checked in and checked in as luggage. But at check-in, they are not counted among the baggage that you are entitled to carry for free.

Carrying liquids in hand luggage

Liquid carry-on restrictions now apply to all passengers landing or transiting through Dubai International Airport, as well as through many other airports around the world.

On flights to certain countries, including Australia and New Zealand, additional checks are provided at the boarding gate for the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels. Items that do not comply with the restrictions below will be withdrawn.

Please note that these checks may prevent duty-free purchases of liquids purchased before departure, including items purchased on board the aircraft, if carried as normal carry-on baggage.

For passengers traveling to or transiting countries with such restrictions, goods purchased at Dubai International Airport may be sealed and delivered separately on board the aircraft for collection upon arrival at the final destination.

To ensure that liquids brought on board comply with international regulations, ensure that they are packaged and transported as follows.

  • All liquids, gels and aerosols, pastes, lotions, creams, drinks and other substances of a similar consistency must be in containers with a volume of no more than 100 ml. Liquids in containers larger than 100 ml cannot be transported, even if the container is not completely filled.
  • All containers must be packed in transparent sealed plastic bags with a volume of no more than one liter. Using packages bigger size or non-sealable bags such as sandwich bags are not allowed.
  • The container must be completely placed in the bag, the bag must be tightly closed.
  • At the checkpoint, the plastic bag must be presented for visual inspection. Each passenger can carry only one such package.
  • Possible exceptions apply to the transport of medicines, milk for infants and baby food, as well as specially recommended dietary products, but all of these substances will need to be presented for verification.

Sports equipment and musical instruments

Sports equipment and musical instruments are subject to the same size and weight restrictions as other carry-on baggage. However, it is possible to use a passenger seat in the cabin to carry such items. But for this chair you need to pay separately.

Dangerous goods and restricted items

Cargo and items that may pose a threat to the health and safety of passengers may only be carried as checked baggage and are not allowed on the Emirates as cabin baggage.

In particular, we are talking about such subjects as:

  • real or toy weapons;
  • weapons and ammunition;
  • explosive substances or items containing explosive substances (for example, pyrotechnics or firecrackers);
  • knives of any kind, type, shape and size;
  • knives for opening envelopes;
  • metal cutlery and tools;
  • slingshots;
  • safety razor blades and straight razor blades;
  • sets of working tools;
  • dart;
  • scissors;
  • nail files;
  • hypodermic needles and syringes (without appropriate medical justification supported by a medical certificate);
  • knitting needles;
  • corkscrews;
  • laser pointers.

Dangerous goods are items or substances that may pose a threat to the health and safety of passengers. The rules for the transportation of such goods are governed by the regulations on civil aviation. Such items are not allowed to be carried either as carry-on baggage or as checked baggage, although there are some exceptions.

Fireworks and any other items containing explosives (for example, Christmas crackers of various types, firecrackers, rockets, sparklers and other pyrotechnics) are prohibited as carry-on baggage on Emirates flights.

Placement of hand luggage on the plane

All hand luggage in the cabin of the aircraft must be of such dimensions as to fit under the seat in front of the passenger or in one of the baggage compartments above the passenger's head. Emirates does not allow hand luggage to be placed under a passenger's feet, in aisles or in front of emergency exits.

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Emirates Airline was founded in 1985. It was conceived by the leadership of the United United Arab Emirates for the development of tourism and infrastructure of the state. It is the largest carrier in the Middle East and the owner of the largest fleet of Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft. Emirates flights Airline is available in more than 140 cities on six continents. Emirates Airline operates flights from the third terminal of the Dubai airport. The airline's pilots hold the record for the longest non-stop flight - in the spring of 2016, the A380 airliner flew from Dubai to Auckland, New Zealand. The plane was in the air for 16 hours and 24 minutes.

Emirates Popular Destinations

Place Direction Find a ticket

Moscow → Denpasar Bali

Moscow → Phuket

Moscow → Bangkok

Moscow → Dubai

Moscow → Colombo

Moscow → Yerevan

Moscow → Larnaca

Moscow → Male

Moscow → New York

Novosibirsk → Bangkok

Baggage rules on Emirates flights

hand luggage

It is allowed to bring a bag up to 7 kilograms with dimensions of 55x38x20 centimeters into the Economy class cabin. First and Business Class passengers can take a briefcase and a suitcase or a bag for clothes. The dimensions of the briefcase can be 55x38x20 centimeters, the thickness of the clothing bag is 20 centimeters. The allowed weight of each piece of baggage is 7 kilograms.

Departing from India, they are not allowed to take hand luggage larger than 115 centimeters.

Checked baggage

On June 20, 2016, the airline changed the baggage allowance. If the flight was booked before this date, the following rules apply: Economy Class passengers are allowed to take a bag up to 30 kilograms, in Business Class the norm is 40 kilograms, and in First Class - 50. For tickets that were purchased from June 20, 2016, other requirements apply. In Economy Class, at the Special fare, a suitcase should not weigh 20 kilograms, in the Saver and Flex fares they retained 30 kilograms, and in Flex Plus the norm was increased to 35. Business class travelers are provided with baggage of 40 kilograms, and in First Class - 50.

There are size restrictions. In total, the length, width and height of luggage must not exceed 300 centimeters.

On flights to Canada, Northern or South America norms are different. The maximum dimensions of a suitcase are 150 centimeters. to Canada and North America when flying in Economy Class, you can take 2 bags of 23 kilograms each, and for a First or Business Class passenger, two suitcases of 32 kilograms. In South America, all passengers are taken on board with two bags of 32 kilograms.

Excess baggage

The cost of such baggage depends on the itinerary, booking class and Emirates Skywards and Qantas Frequent Flyer status. If the passenger is not a member of the privilege program and flies from Moscow or St. Petersburg to Dubai, then an excess of 5 kilograms will cost 158 ​​euros. The amount will grow rapidly every five kilograms and for an excess of 25 kilograms, you will have to pay 788 €. You can calculate the payment for a specific case on the airline's website.

Popular destinations from Moscow

Where Airline Airline Flight Find a ticket

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