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Emirates Cabin Baggage Allowance
Hand luggage size and weight limits for Emirates, from the airline's official policy (checked 30 October 2026).
| Cabin bag | Economy/Premium Economy: 1 piece 55x38x22cm; Business/First: 2 pieces - briefcase 45x35x20cm + handbag 55x38x22cm or garment bag max 20cm thick folded |
| Cabin weight limit | 7 kg |
| Notes | Economy 7kg; Premium Economy 10kg; Business/First 7kg per piece (2 pieces) |
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Cabin bag limits on other airlines
| Airline | Max cabin bag size | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm | 10.0 kg |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | kg |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm | 7.0 kg |
| IndiGo | 55 × 35 × 25 cm | 7.0 kg |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm | 8.0 kg |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm | 12.0 kg |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | 15.0 kg |
| Malaysia Airlines | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | 7.0 kg |
| Air India Express | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | 7.0 kg |
| Philippine Airlines | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | 7.0 kg |
How Emirates cabin limits are enforced
Cabin limits are checked twice: by size, in the metal sizer at the gate or check-in, and by weight, on the desk scale — and a bag only has to fail one of them. Wheels, handles and stuffed outer pockets all count towards the size, which is why a case sold as cabin-size can still be refused. On busy flights, crew can also require cabin bags within the limit to be gate-checked when the lockers fill; Emirates's published limits above are the boundary the staff work to either way. If your bag is borderline, the cheapest test is at home: measure it packed, weigh it packed, and compare with the Emirates line in the fit checker.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Emirates hand luggage size and weight limits?
Cabin bag: Economy/Premium Economy: 1 piece 55x38x22cm; Business/First: 2 pieces - briefcase 45x35x20cm + handbag 55x38x22cm or garment bag max 20cm thick folded Economy 7kg; Premium Economy 10kg; Business/First 7kg per piece (2 pieces)
Will a standard 55 x 40 x 20 cm cabin bag fit on Emirates?
No. The official Emirates cabin bag limit is 55 x 38 x 22 cm, which is smaller than a standard 55 x 40 x 20 cm cabin bag in at least one dimension, so that bag would have to be checked in or repacked. The cabin weight limit is 7.0 kg.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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