Emirates cabin baggage allowance
Emirates caps the carry-on at 55 x 38 x 22 cm and gives Economy 7 kg, Premium Economy 10 kg. First and Business passengers may carry a briefcase plus a handbag or garment bag, each up to 7 kg.
The short answer
Economy: 1 bag up to 7 kg; Premium Economy: 10 kg; all max 55 x 38 x 22 cm. First / Business: briefcase + handbag or garment bag, each up to 7 kg.
Cabin bag: size and weight at a glance
| Item | Emirates allowance |
|---|---|
| Cabin bag (max size) | 55 x 38 x 22 cm |
| Weight — Economy | 7 kg |
| Weight — Premium Economy | 10 kg |
| First / Business | Briefcase + handbag/garment bag, each up to 7 kg |
| Special routes | Brazil departures: 10 kg; India: 1 piece up to 115 cm |
Dimensions always include wheels and handles unless the airline says otherwise.
Personal item policy
A small handbag or laptop bag is expected to fit within your allowance. First and Business explicitly get two items (briefcase plus handbag or garment bag); Emirates' page lists the per-item sizes.
Checked baggage: how it works
Checked allowance on most fares is piece-based by route and class (Emirates uses the piece concept worldwide); Skywards Platinum and Gold get extra allowance. Emirates' checked-baggage pages carry current tables.
If your bag is too big or too heavy
Emirates gates and cabins have sizers; oversize cabin bags are checked at airport rates. Duty-free purchases count toward your allowance, and liquids rules differ by departure airport.
Allowances verified: 1 November 2026
Baggage rules change without notice. Always confirm with Emirates before flying — current official page: Emirates — cabin baggage rules (official).
Weigh before you wing it
Most carriers here enforce a 7–10 kg cabin limit. A luggage scale costs less than one gate fee and ends the guesswork.
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