Emirates Baggage Allowance 2026: Unveiled for Travellers from Australia
Last checked: 19 October 2026.
A little planning leaves more room for the good part of travelling. Here’s a practical guide to Emirates baggage allowances for travellers from Australia in 2026.
Your ticket and Manage Your Booking show the allowance for your itinerary. Check these before packing, particularly when connecting with another airline.
Checked Baggage From Australia
Most routes use a total weight allowance. Routes involving the Americas or Africa generally use a piece allowance, with itinerary exceptions.
| Cabin / Fare | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy Special | 20 kg |
| Economy Saver | 25 kg generally; 30 kg for journeys originating in Australia or New Zealand, for tickets issued from 26 November 2019 |
| Economy Flex | 30 kg |
| Economy Flex Plus | 35 kg |
| Premium Economy | 35 kg |
| Business | 40 kg |
| First | 50 kg |
Each bag must weigh no more than 32 kg. Under the weight concept, length + width + height must not exceed 203 cm.
Travelling to the Americas or Africa?
Under the standard piece concept, Economy Special includes one 23 kg bag; other Economy fares and Premium Economy include two 23 kg bags. Business and First include two 32 kg bags. Route and stopover exceptions apply, so use your ticket’s allowance.
Source: Emirates checked baggage rules.
Carry-On Baggage
| Cabin | Allowance | Maximum Size |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | One bag, 7 kg | 55 × 38 × 22 cm |
| Premium Economy | One bag, 10 kg | 55 × 38 × 22 cm |
| Business / First | Two pieces, each up to 7 kg | Briefcase: 45 × 35 × 20 cm; handbag: 55 × 38 × 22 cm; garment bag: up to 20 cm thick when folded |
Business and First passengers may bring a briefcase plus either a handbag or garment bag. Departure-country exceptions apply, including India and Brazil. Don’t assume a separate laptop bag is an extra free allowance.
Travelling With an Infant
A carry-cot or fully collapsible stroller may travel in the cabin if space permits; otherwise it must be checked. Confirm the infant’s separate baggage entitlement for your booking.
Source: Emirates cabin baggage rules.
Bag Size and Extra Baggage Fees
For piece-concept journeys, the standard combined dimensions are 150 cm. Larger bags below 203 cm attract oversize fees; items exceeding 203 cm must travel as cargo or freight.
Extra baggage prices depend on the route and, for some journeys, the ticket issue date. Check your quote in Manage Your Booking rather than relying on a single advertised fee. Advance-purchase discounts may be available, with eligible online purchases possible up to four hours before departure.
Source: Emirates extra baggage prices and conditions.
A Simpler Packing Routine
- Check the allowance shown on your ticket for every part of your journey.
- Weigh each bag at home, including your carry-on.
- Measure your suitcase, including wheels and handles.
- Check Emirates’ guidance for restricted items and any sports equipment before travelling.
- Choose the things you’ll actually use, and leave room for the unexpected.
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This independent guide summarises Emirates’ published information checked on the date above. Allowances can change; confirm your itinerary directly with Emirates before departure.