Emirates Airlines Rules. Checked Baggage - Personal Motorized Vehicles
Flight classes:
ECONOMY
- Personal screens give you access to nearly 1,200 channels of news and entertainment programs.
- Equipment for sending SMS, emails and making phone calls in every seat.
- Special lighting that compensates for the effect of jet lag.
- Maximum comfortable spacious chairs for each cabin.
BUSINESS
- The horizontally folding seat converts into a berth up to 2 m long at the touch of a button.
- Touch control panel for the most convenient reclining of the chair back.
- Power sources are built into the chairs, and the table is increased in size.
- Individual entertainment system with large screen, built-in minibar at each seat, private luggage compartment.
- All Emirates A380 and almost all Boeing 777 aircraft are equipped with fully lie-flat business class seats. Other business class aircraft have spacious reclining or half-flat seats.
SELECTING YOUR SEAT ON BOARD
From October 2, 2016, pre-selection of a seat on board becomes paid for all economy class passengers who have booked tickets at Special or Saver fares.
The passenger can also wait until online check-in begins (48 hours before flight departure) and select one of the available seats for free. If the passenger does not choose a seat independently, the seat is selected automatically.Passengers with special needs - such as passengers with infants - will be automatically seated in suitable seats.
For detailed rules for choosing a place, see the link.
BAGGAGE RULES
- In economy class: baggage weighing up to 30 kg is free.
- Business class: baggage up to 40 kg free of charge
- First class: up to 50 kg of luggage.
*There are no changes on routes passing through the USA, Canada, Brazil and Argentina.
HAND BAGGAGE RULES:
- First 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 clothing bag. The dimensions of the briefcase should not exceed 45 x 35 x 20 cm; the dimensions of the bag should not exceed 55 x 38 x 20 cm; The thickness of the clothing bag should not exceed 20 cm when folded. The total weight of these two items should not exceed 12 kg.
- Passengers traveling in economy class are allowed to carry one piece of hand luggage, the dimensions of which 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 liquor, cigarettes and perfumes, are also allowed in reasonable quantities in all classes. But as a result of liquid restrictions in place at many airports, these goods may be delayed at security checkpoints.
- An exception may be made for oversize carry-on baggage if it contains valuable or fragile items that exceed the bag's permitted dimensions.
- Items exceeding these dimensions may not be allowed in the cabin of aircraft departing from Dubai. If cabin baggage is not accepted by Emirates ground staff, a handling fee of AED 50 per item may apply. Such baggage will be transferred to the baggage compartment of the aircraft and a checked baggage receipt will be issued for it.
Passengers traveling with infants:
- Passengers of all classes traveling with infants are permitted to carry one additional piece of checked baggage, the dimensions of which must not exceed 55 x 38 x 20 cm or 10 kg if there are weight restrictions and 23 kg if there are restrictions on the number of pieces.
- You are also allowed to take one carrycot or one fully collapsible stroller into the cabin (subject to space availability) or as checked baggage. If there is not enough space in the cabin, these items will have to be checked in and checked in as baggage. But during check-in, these items are not counted among the baggage that you are entitled to carry for free.
LIQUIDS
Restrictions on liquids in hand luggage now apply to all passengers boarding or transiting through Dubai International Airport, as well as many other airports around the world. To ensure that liquids you bring 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 similar items must be in containers with a volume of no more than 100 ml. Liquids in containers exceeding a volume of 100 ml cannot be transported, even if the container is not completely filled.
- All containers must be packed in transparent, sealable plastic bags not exceeding 1 liter in volume. Larger bags or unsealable bags such as sandwich bags are not permitted.
- The container must fit completely into the bag, the bag must be tightly closed.
- At the inspection point, the plastic bag must be presented for visual inspection. Each passenger can carry only one such package.
- Possible exceptions include the transport of medicines, infant milk and baby food, and specially recommended dietary supplements, but all of these substances will need to be presented for inspection.
- Please note that these liquid restrictions may prevent you from bringing Duty Free items through security checkpoints.
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 transport such items, for which you must pay separately.
Please note the conditions and restrictions regarding the transport of musical instruments. To review these terms and conditions or for clarification regarding the transport of musical instruments, please contact your local Emirates office.
Dangerous goods and restricted items:
According to international rules, to ensure the safety of passengers, a number of restrictions are imposed on the carriage of items as hand luggage. Cargo and items that may pose a threat to the health and safety of passengers may only be carried as checked baggage and are prohibited from being carried as carry-on baggage. Subject to the dangerous goods restrictions set by the International Air Transport Association and in accordance with relevant Emirates regulations, such goods and items carried as checked baggage must be properly packaged.
Such cargo and items include, but are not limited to, the list below:
- Real or toy weapons
- Weapons and ammunition
- Explosive substances or items containing explosive substances (for example, pyrotechnic products or hand grenades)
- Knives of any kind, type, sharpness and size
- Envelope openers
- Metal cutlery and tools
- Slingshots
- Safety razor blades and straight razor blades
- Tool sets
- Dart
- Scissors
- Nail files
- Hypodermic needles and syringes (without appropriate medical justification)
- 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 transporting such goods are regulated by civil aviation regulations. In general, such items are not permitted as either carry-on or checked baggage, although there are some exceptions.
Medical equipment on board
Certain medical devices are permitted on board Emirates aircraft. You can find more detailed information about permitted devices and corresponding restrictions in the sections “Passenger Health” and “Special Categories of Service”.
Placement of hand luggage
All carry-on baggage in the cabin must be of such size that it can fit under the seat in front of the passenger or in one of the luggage compartments above the passenger's head. It is prohibited to place hand luggage under a passenger's feet, in aisles or in front of emergency exits.
FOOD ON BOARD
For business class passengers:
Healthy Menu: By carefully combining the freshest and highest quality ingredients, without adding excessive fats and oils, Emirates Healthy Menu dishes retain their natural flavour. Healthy meal options are now available on most Emirates long-haul flights around the world.
- Breakfast during long-haul flights it consists of fruit juice, yoghurt, three hot dishes to choose from, pastries, buns, jam, tea and coffee.
- Dinner and supper on long-haul flights, they begin with cold canapés, followed by five different dishes: a choice of appetizers and main courses, hot and cold desserts, port wine with five types of cheese, fresh fruit, tea, coffee, liqueurs with sweets.
Business Class passengers, with the exception of flights to Saudi Arabia, are offered a wide selection of drinks, including cocktails, champagne and fine wines. All dishes are served in fine china on tray tables covered with fine linen tablecloths.
Menu example:
Snacks
Roast duck with honey ( Pserved with celery salad and fried pineapple with citrus sauce)
Marinated Asian seafood (Gribs, tiger prawns and simmered salmon with oriental sauce)
Salad ( Withfresh seasonal vegetable salad, served with your choice of Caesar dressing or wine sauce with olive oil)
Main dishes
Sea bass fillet ( Psteamed sea bass fillet with vegetable julienne with a light basil sauce, served with buttered broccoli, boiled decoratively chopped carrots and tagliatelle noodles)
Teriyaki beef kebab ( nTender pieces of beef, marinated and cooked in teriyaki sauce, with a side dish of grilled vegetables and baked potatoes)
Chicken in Thai curry sauce ( nTender pieces of chicken in a coconut-infused curry sauce, served with green beans, cauliflower and steamed rice rolls)
Dessert
White chocolate and orange mousse cake ( Pcake made from light airy dark chocolate mousse)
Pear strudel ( Withfreshly baked hot pear strudel with vanilla sauce)
Cheese (cheese plate with cheeses from around the world)
Fruits (large selection of seasonal fruits)
Drinks and chocolate
Tea ( Ceylon, Chinese, Earl Grey, chamomile)
Coffee ( freshly brewed or decaffeinated)
Chocolate
For economy class passengers:
During the flight, Economy Class passengers, with the exception of flights to Saudi Arabia, are provided with a wide selection of complimentary drinks, such as aperitifs, excellent red and white wines, beers and other alcoholic beverages. Champagne is also available for a reasonable fee.
Lunch and dinner on long flights include appetizers, salad, a choice of two main courses, dessert, chocolate, coffee, tea and alcoholic beverages.
Example menu
Snacks
Smoked tuna ( lsmoked tuna slices with pickled vegetable salad)
Salad ( Withfresh seasonal vegetable salad. Served with Spanish dressing)
Main dishes
Chicken breast (Ggrilled chicken breast with caramelized prunes, served in cranberry juice with a side dish of mashed potatoes, baby spinach and carrot slices)
Lamb brochette ( andchargrilled lamb fillet marinated in Arabic spices and a mixture of peppers, served with cinnamon sauce and a side of broccoli, roasted baby corn and steamed rice)
Dessert
Date pudding ( Vdelicious dessert with caramel sauce)
Cheeses and cookies
Drinks and hot chocolate
fill out the form to find Emirates flights and compare prices with other airlines
Emirates Airline was founded in 1985. It was conceived by the leadership of the United Arab Emirates to develop tourism and the 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. You can buy Emirates Airline tickets to more than 140 cities on six continents. Emirates Airline operates flights from the third terminal of Dubai Airport. The airline's pilots hold the record for the longest non-stop flight - in the spring of 2016, an A380 airliner flew from Dubai to Auckland, New Zealand. The plane was in the air for 16 hours and 24 minutes.
Popular Emirates airline destinations
Place | Direction | Find a ticket |
Moscow → Bangkok | ||
Moscow → Phuket | ||
Moscow → Dubai | ||
Moscow → Denpasar Bali | ||
St. Petersburg → Dubai | ||
Moscow → Yerevan | ||
Moscow → New York | ||
Moscow → Larnaca | ||
Novosibirsk → Bangkok | ||
Moscow → Los Angeles |
Baggage rules on Emirates flights
Hand luggage
In the Economy Class cabin you are allowed to carry a bag of up to 7 kilograms measuring 55x38x20 centimeters. First and Business Class passengers can take a briefcase and a suitcase or clothes bag. The dimensions of the briefcase can be 55x38x20 centimeters, the thickness of the clothing bag can be 20 centimeters. The permitted weight of each baggage is 7 kilograms.
Those flying from India are not allowed to take hand luggage larger than 115 centimeters.
Checked baggage
On June 20, 2016, the airline changed its 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 allowance is 40 kilograms, and in First - 50 kilograms. For tickets purchased from June 20, 2016, other requirements apply. In Economy Class, according to the Special fare, the suitcase should not exceed 20 kilograms; in the Saver and Fleх fares, 30 kilograms were retained, and in Flex Plus, the norm was increased to 35. For those traveling in Business Class, baggage of 40 kilograms is provided, and in First Class - 50.
There are size restrictions. The total length, width and height of luggage should not exceed 300 centimeters.
On flights to Canada, North or South America, the rules 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 a First or Business Class passenger can take two suitcases of 32 kilograms each. To South America, all passengers are taken on board with two bags of 32 kilograms each.
Excess baggage
The cost of such baggage depends on the route, booking class and Emirates Skywards and Qantas Frequent Flyer status. If a 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 rapidly increase 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 |
Adler | Yakutia (R3 473) | |||
Antalya | Victory (DP 1512) | |||
Barcelona | Air Bagan (W9 8126) | |||
Bangkok | Turkmenistan Airlines | Turkmenistan Airlines (T5 702) | ||
Denpasar Bali | Singapore Airlines | Singapore Airlines (SQ 361) | ||
Phuket | Turkish Airlines | Turkish Airlines (TK 416) |
All Emirates flights to Dubai land at Dubai International Airport, Terminal 3 - Emirates' permanent terminal. The modern terminal complex simplifies arrival procedures in Dubai as much as possible, making all stages, from arrival to baggage claim, quick and efficient.
Baggage transportation
Free baggage allowance
Emirates offers some of the best baggage conditions in the world. Passengers traveling in economy class can check in up to 30 kg of baggage free of charge, in business class - 40 kg, and if you are flying in first class, you can check in up to 50 kg of baggage free of charge. There are no changes on routes passing through the USA, Canada and Brazil. Use the baggage restrictions calculator to determine which restrictions apply to you.
Carry-on baggage rules
The allowed amount of hand luggage depends on what class you are traveling in.
For First Class and Business Class passengers You are allowed to take two pieces of luggage with you into the cabin: a briefcase and an additional or small bag, or bag for clothes. The dimensions of the briefcase should not exceed 45 x 35 x 20 cm; the dimensions of the bag should not exceed 55 x 38 x 20 cm; The thickness of the clothing bag should not exceed 20 cm when folded. The total weight of these two places should not exceed 12 kg.
For passengers traveling in economy class, you are 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 must not exceed 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions (length + width + height).
Items purchased from Duty Free shops, such as alcoholic beverages, cigarettes and perfumes, are also permitted in reasonable quantities in all classes. But as a result of liquid restrictions in place at many airports, these goods may be delayed at security checkpoints.
Exception may be made for oversize carry-on baggage if it contains valuable or fragile items that exceed the bag's permitted dimensions.
Items exceeding the specified dimensions may be prohibited from being carried in the aircraft cabin, departing from Dubai. If cabin baggage is not accepted by Emirates ground staff, a handling fee of AED 50 per item may apply. Such baggage will be transferred to the baggage compartment of the aircraft and a checked baggage receipt will be issued for it.
Non-standard luggage
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 transport such items, for which you must pay separately.
In addition to the checked baggage allowance, passengers in any class of service on any Emirates flight can also check in baggage at no extra charge one set of golf clubs and one pair of golf shoes.
For other sports equipment, the normal excess baggage fee applies if the size or weight of the baggage exceeds the established limits.
Some sports equipment, such as skis, may be carried at an additional cost.
- The Chauffeur Service is available to Emirates First 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 existing restrictions for each city.
- The Chauffeur service is only available to First Class and Business Class passengers with issued Emirates flight tickets. This service is not available to passengers on the waiting list for an Emirates flight or to passengers purchasing tickets prior to departure.
- The Personal Chauffeur service is not available to passengers on other airlines and/or on codeshare flights where Emirates only issues the ticket but does not transport the passengers. This applies to codeshare flights operated by Korean Airlines, Thai Airways, Oman Air and Jet Airways.
- The Personal 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 flight departure.
- If, when using the “Personal Chauffeur” service, the maximum distance specified for a given city is exceeded, passengers must pay for such excess according to the applicable tariffs 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 (Ring Road). Additional mileage is charged at 35 rubles per kilometer for First Class passengers and 25 rubles per kilometer for Business Class passengers.)
- If a passenger refuses the “Personal Chauffeur” service without first canceling his order, as a result of which the car is delivered to the specified address at the specified time, the service will not be provided again for this ticket.
- The Personal Chauffeur service is provided by Emirates contractors. The airline is not responsible for the actions or insufficient actions of contractors, as well as for deficiencies in the provision of services. In particular, Emirates will not be liable for any loss, injury or death to passengers occurring while using these services unless such loss, injury or death is caused solely by the negligence of Emirates employees.
- Some routes with special fares may have restrictions on the Personal Chauffeur service. Please check when booking your flight.
- The Personal Chauffeur service is not available when receiving free tickets or when upgrading your booking class from Economy to Business Class for free.
- The car delivery time within the “Personal Chauffeur” service cannot be changed. The delivery time of the car is agreed upon in advance and is not discussed. The driver waits for the passenger no more than 15 minutes. If the wait exceeds 15 minutes, the driver informs 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!
Baggage
Carry-on baggage rules
These restrictions vary by route, booking class and Emirates Skywards membership level. To determine exactly what carry-on baggage you can take into the cabin, use our baggage allowance calculator.
Carry-on baggage allowance
The amount of hand luggage allowed depends on which class you are traveling in.
For First and Business Class passengers You are allowed to take two pieces of luggage with you 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 by 35 by 20 cm; the dimensions of the bag should not exceed 55 by 38 by 20 cm; The thickness of the clothing bag should not exceed 20 cm when folded. The weight of each unit should not exceed 7 kg. First 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 clothing bag. The dimensions of the portfolio should not exceed 45 by 35 by 20 centimeters; the dimensions of the bag should not exceed 55 by 38 by 20 centimeters; The thickness of the clothing bag should not exceed 20 centimeters when folded. The weight of each item should not exceed 7 kilograms.
For passengers traveling Economy class, you are allowed to carry one (1) piece of hand luggage with dimensions not exceeding 55 by 38 by 20 cm and weighing not exceeding 7 kg. Passengers traveling in Economy Class are allowed to carry one (1) piece of carry-on baggage, which must not exceed 55 x 38 x 20 centimeters in size and weigh no more than 7 kilograms.
Note. For passengers flying from India, You are allowed to carry one piece of hand luggage. The size of hand luggage cannot exceed 115 cm centimeters (the sum of length, width and height).
Note. Passengers on flights departing from Brazil can carry up to 10 kilograms of hand luggage.
Items purchased from duty free shops, such as alcoholic beverages, cigarettes and perfumes, are also permitted in reasonable quantities in all classes. But as a result of liquid restrictions at many airports, these goods may be delayed at security checkpoints.
Passengers traveling with infants
Passengers of all classes traveling with infants are allowed to carry one place checked baggage for an infant, the dimensions of which must not exceed 55 by 38 by 20 cm and 23 kg if there are restrictions on the number of pieces and 10 kg if there are restrictions on weight. Passengers in all classes traveling with infants are allowed one piece of checked baggage per infant, which must not exceed 55 x 38 x 20 centimeters and 23 kilograms if there are seat restrictions and 10 kilograms if there are weight restrictions.
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 transport such items, for which you must pay separately.
Please note the conditions and restrictions regarding the transport of musical instruments. To view these terms and conditions or for clarification regarding the carriage of musical instruments, please contact your local Emirates office.
Personal motorized vehicles are not allowed on board.
For safety reasons, we do not allow personal motorized mobility devices such as hoverboards, Segways, and smart or self-balancing platforms (unicycles) on our aircraft. We do not accept these devices as either checked or carry-on baggage because they contain large lithium batteries. This rule applies even if you are connecting to an Emirates flight from an airline that accepts these types of vehicles.
Dangerous goods and restricted items
According to international regulations, to ensure the safety of passengers, a number of restrictions apply to items carried as hand luggage.
Cargo and items that may pose a threat to the health and safety of passengers may only be carried as checked baggage and are prohibited from being carried as carry-on baggage. In accordance with the International Air Transport Association's dangerous goods restrictions and Emirates regulations, such goods and items carried as checked baggage must be properly packed.
Such cargo and items include, but are not limited to:
- real or toy weapons;
- weapons and ammunition;
- explosive substances or items containing explosive substances (for example, pyrotechnic products 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, confirmed 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 transporting such goods are regulated by civil aviation regulations. In general, such items are not permitted as either carry-on or checked baggage, although there are some exceptions.
On Emirates flights, fireworks and any other items containing explosives (for example, New Year's crackers of various types, firecrackers, rockets, sparklers and other pyrotechnic products) are prohibited as carry-on or checked baggage.
To determine which items are classified as dangerous goods and which are accepted as baggage or must be declared at the airport, please refer to the dangerous goods guidelines. For details on items confiscated by Security Control, please refer to the Conditions of Carriage (Section 8.3.6).
Medical equipment on board
Some medical devices are permitted on board Emirates aircraft. You can find more detailed information about permitted devices and corresponding restrictions in the sections “Passenger health” and “Special services”.
Placement of hand luggage
All hand luggage in the cabin must be of such size as to fit under the seat in front of the passenger or in one of the luggage compartments above the passenger's head. It is prohibited to place hand luggage under a passenger's feet, in aisles or in front of emergency exits.
1. Transportation of certain categories of passengers: pregnant women, infants (0-2 years)
- Pregnant women and newborn children
If the pregnancy is over 28 weeks, the airline will be able to provide transportation only upon presentation of a medical certificate certified by a duly qualified doctor.
A medical certificate must confirm that the pregnancy is proceeding without complications, as well as indicate the expected date of birth. The medical certificate must clearly state the deadlines for when flights are permitted. In addition, if the pregnancy is over 35 weeks and the flight will last more than 4 hours, the passenger must obtain preliminary clearance for the flight from the airline's medical department. A similar clearance is required for any flight after the 36th week of pregnancy.
Transportation of newborns is not permitted earlier than 7 days after birth.
- Children under 2 years old
If a child is under 5 years of age at the time of the flight, he will not be allowed on board for transportation unless he is accompanied by a person at least 18 years of age. If the child is between 5 and 16 years of age, the airline will be able to arrange for an escort provided the airline receives 7 days or more notice prior to the departure date and an additional fee is paid.
If a child is over 5 years old but under 12 years old on the start date of the flight, he will not be allowed to travel unless the following conditions are fully met:
- the child must come to registration accompanied by a parent, guardian or adult responsible for him or her. This accompanying person must remain at the airport with an airline employee until the child boards the aircraft and the aircraft takes off. He (the guardian) must also confirm that the child will be met at the airport at the destination or at the airport of the intermediate landing point by a parent, guardian or adult who is responsible for him and into whose care the child can be transferred, providing the full passport and contact details of such faces.
- If a child has a confirmed reservation and the airline expects that the flight will end at a location other than its destination, or that the aircraft will make an unscheduled stopover at any other location due to weather conditions or other operating conditions of the aircraft.
- The travel route should not involve a change of airport, or 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 stopover points by a guardian or adult who will take responsibility for the child during the entire duration of the stopover or supervise transportation between airports, if provided.
2. Baggage rules
- Free baggage allowance
Free baggage allowance and baggage size restrictions are indicated on the ticket or e-ticket receipt/itinerary and are also subject to airline policies 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 | From 5 to 10 kg | From 10 to 15 kg | From 15 to 20 kg | From 20 to 25 kg |
- Baggage allowance in the aircraft cabin:
In general, the amount of hand luggage allowed depends on what class you are traveling in.
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 clothing bag. The dimensions of the briefcase should not exceed 45 x 35 x 20 cm; the dimensions of the bag should not exceed 55 x 38 x 20 cm; The thickness of the clothing bag should not exceed 20 cm when folded. The total weight of these two items should not exceed 12 kg.
Passengers traveling in economy class are allowed to carry one piece of hand luggage, the dimensions of which 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 liquor, cigarettes and perfumes, are also allowed in reasonable quantities in all classes. But as a result of liquid restrictions in place at many airports, these goods may be delayed at security checkpoints.
An exception may be made for oversize carry-on baggage if it contains valuable or fragile items that exceed the bag's permitted dimensions.
Items exceeding these dimensions may not be allowed in the cabin of aircraft departing from Dubai. If cabin baggage is not accepted by Emirates ground staff, a handling fee of AED 50 per item may apply. Such baggage will be transferred to the baggage compartment of the aircraft and a checked baggage receipt will be issued for it.
- Excess baggage
According to the rules, the amount of baggage that can be accepted for check-in is determined by the weight or number of pieces. If you exceed your baggage allowance, you will usually be required to pay an excess baggage fee. Restrictions may vary by route, booking class and Skywards membership level.
3. Transportation of animals
Animals, with the exception of falcons, are not permitted in the cabin between Dubai and certain destinations in Pakistan. Animals are transported as checked baggage in the cargo hold. There is an additional charge for their transportation.
The information presented on the site is valid at the time of its publication, June 2011.
For detailed and up-to-date information, see the airline’s official website