Respuesta rápida: From the UAE, most airlines allow a 7 kg cabin bag in economy. Checked baggage depends on the fare: flydubai Lite, Air Arabia Basic, Air India Express Lite, airblue Value and Etihad Basic include none, while IndiGo, PIA, SpiceJet, Akasa Air and SriLankan include 30 kg even on regular economy fares. Biman, Himalaya Airlines and the two bag airlines (Philippine Airlines, Ethiopian, Kenya Airways) are the most generous. No single bag can weigh more than 32 kg on most airlines.
This page puts the baggage rules of 26 airlines that fly from the UAE side by side, using the same details we check for customers every day. Click any airline for its full guide with fare types, change rules and lost baggage contacts.
Índice
Baggage allowance by airline (economy)
| Aerolínea | Bolsa de cabina | Cheapest fare | Tarifas estándar | Bueno saber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | 7 kg | 20 kg (Special) | 25 a 35 kg | Weight on most routes; 2 x 23 kg to the Americas |
| Flydubai | 7 kg | None (Lite) | 20 kg (Value), 30 kg (Flex) | Refunds as a flydubai voucher |
| Air Arabia | 7 kg + 3 kg item | None (Basic) | 20 or 30 kg (Value) | Depende de la ruta |
| Etihad | 7 kg | None (Basic) | Shown on your ticket | Partner flights can differ |
| Air India Express | 7 kg | None (Xpress Lite) | 30 kg in 2 pieces (Value, Flex) | Lite can add 20 kg at booking |
| Air India | 7 kg | 25 kg (Value) | 30 kg (Classic), 35 kg (Flex) | Total weight on Gulf routes |
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 30 kg (regular fares) | 35 to 45 kg (Upfront, Stretch) | Lite and some promo fares: none |
| aire akasa | 7 kg | 30 kg in up to 2 pieces | 30 kg | Extra 5 kg from about AED 250 online |
| SpiceJet | 7 kg | 30 kg in 2 pieces | 30 kg | About AED 60 per extra kg at the airport |
| PIA | 7 kg | 30 kg (1 pieza) | 35 kg in 2 pieces (Executive Economy) | 20 kg to Turbat and Gwadar |
| aire azul | 7 kg | None (Value) | 20 kg (Flexi), 30 kg (Xtra) | Una maleta facturada |
| Biman Bangladesh | 7 kg | About 40 kg from Dubai | About 45 kg from Abu Dhabi | About 30 kg back to the UAE |
| Aerolíneas Himalaya | Shown on ticket | 40 kg to Kathmandu | 40 kg | 25 kg back to Dubai |
| De Sri Lanka | 7 kg | 30 kg | 30 kg, 40 kg in Business | Promotions sometimes give 40 kg |
| ParaAire | 7 kg | 30 kg in 2 pieces | 30 kg | 50 kg en Negocios |
| Philippine Airlines | 7 kg | 2 23 x kg | 2 23 x kg | Separate domestic tickets can have less |
| Cebu Pacific | 10 kg en total (a partir del 15 de septiembre de 2026) | Prepaid only (GO Easy: 20 kg) | Buy in 20 kg pieces | Hasta 32 kg por pieza |
| Qatar Airways | 7 kg + personal item | 20 to 35 kg by fare | Weight on most routes | 23 kg pieces to Africa and the Americas |
| Gulf Air | Shown on ticket | 25 kg (Light) | 30 kg (Smart), 35 kg (Flex) | Split into up to 5 bags |
| Oman Air | 7 kg | 20 kg on selected routes, otherwise none | 20 to 40 kg by fare | Selected routes include India, Pakistan, Manila |
| Saudia | 7 kg | 23 kg pieces, by route | Shown on your ticket | Ask us about Zamzam water |
| Jazeera Airways | 7 kg | 20 kg (Value) | 30 kg in 2 bags (Extra) | Extra 7 kg cabin bag can be added |
| Turkish Airlines | 8 kg | Package based, up to 23 kg per bag | Basado en paquetes | Miles&Smiles members get extra |
| EgyptAir | 8 kg | Depends on fare, 23 kg bags | Depende de la tarifa. | Star Alliance Gold: 1 extra bag |
| etíope | 7 kg | 2 x 23 kg (most routes) | 2 23 x kg | 23 to 32 kg bag charged as overweight |
| Kenya Airways | Shown on ticket | 2 23 x kg | 2 23 x kg | Can change with the aircraft |
Allowances can change by route, fare and date, and the baggage line on your e-ticket is the one that counts. Not sure how to read it? See e-ticket codes explained for what 30K, 1PC and 2PC mean.
Cheapest fares that still include a checked bag
The lowest fare is not always the cheapest trip once you add a bag. These airlines include checked baggage even on their entry fares:
- Índigo: 30 kg on regular fares from the UAE.
- Aire del Golfo: 25 kg even on Economy Light, split into up to five bags.
- Air india: 25 kg on Economy Value.
- Aire de Omán: 20 kg on Super Saver to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Manila, Cairo and other selected cities.
- Emiratos: 20 kg on Economy Special.
- PIA, SpiceJet, Akasa Air and SriLankan: 30 kg on economy.
Cabin bag only fares (flydubai Lite, Air Arabia Basic, Air India Express Lite, airblue Value, Etihad Basic) suit short trips with hand luggage. For a trip home with gifts, the next fare up is usually cheaper than adding a bag later.
Going home with luggage: best allowances by country
| Caminante a | Generous options from the UAE |
|---|---|
| India | IndiGo 30 kg, Air India Express Value 30 kg in 2 pieces, Air India Classic 30 kg, Oman Air 20 kg even on Super Saver |
| Pakistan | PIA 30 kg, aire azul Xtra 30 kg |
| Bangladesh | biman about 40 kg from Dubai, 45 kg from Abu Dhabi |
| Nepal | Aerolíneas Himalaya 40 kg to Kathmandu |
| Sri Lanka | De Sri Lanka 30 kg, ParaAire 30 kg in 2 pieces |
| Philippines | Philippine Airlines 2 x 23 kg; balikbayan boxes count as checked pieces |
| África del este | Kenya Airways y etíope 2 23 x kg |
Weight or pieces: which do you have?
Airlines count checked baggage in one of two ways. With weight, you get a total such as 30 kg across as many bags as you like, within the per bag limit. With pieces, you get a number of bags, usually 23 kg each in economy. Emirates and Qatar Airways use weight on most UAE routes but pieces to the Americas and parts of Africa. Philippine Airlines, Ethiopian and Kenya Airways use pieces. Your e-ticket shows 30K for weight or 2PC for pieces.
Cabin bag sizes compared
| Aerolínea | Economy cabin bag |
|---|---|
| Emirates | 7 kg, 55 x 38 x 22 cm |
| Flydubai | 7 kg, 55 x 38 x 20 cm |
| Air Arabia | 7 kg, 55 x 40 x 20 cm, plus a 3 kg personal item |
| Etihad | 7 kg, 56 x 36 x 23 cm |
| Qatar Airways | 7 kg, 50 x 37 x 25 cm, plus a personal item |
| Air India Express | 7 kg, 55 x 35 x 25 cm |
| IndiGo y Akasa Air | 7 kg, up to 115 cm in total |
| Philippine Airlines | 7 kg, 56 x 36 x 23 cm |
| Cebu Pacific | 10 kg combined with a personal item (from 15 Sep 2026) |
| Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir | 8 kg |
Rules that catch people at the airport
- 32 kg per bag: most airlines refuse any single bag over 32 kg, even within your total. Repack into two bags.
- Overweight pieces: on Ethiopian, an economy bag between 23 and 32 kg is charged as overweight.
- Tipo de bolsa: Gulf Air does not accept blanket or fabric wrapped bags, round bags or woven plastic bags. Use a suitcase or a taped carton.
- Return allowance can be lower: Biman allows about 30 kg back to the UAE and Himalaya Airlines 25 kg from Kathmandu.
- Separate tickets: a domestic flight on a separate ticket, for example inside the Philippines, can have a much smaller allowance.
- Buy extra in advance: on SpiceJet, extra baggage at the UAE airport costs about AED 60 per kg, far more than prepaid.
Book with the right baggage, pay monthly
Tell us how much you are carrying and we compare fares with the baggage included, not just the headline price. UAE residents can pay with Tabby, Tamara or a 3 to 12 month credit card plan; we only need your phone number. Consúltanos por WhatsAppNuestro WhatsApp de oficina, +971 4 220 2133, answers 24 hours a day. Lost a bag? See what to do if your bags go missing.
Allowances were checked against each airline’s published rules in November 2026 and can change. The allowance printed on your ticket always applies.
Baggage allowance FAQs
Which airline gives the most baggage from Dubai?
In economy, Biman Bangladesh (about 40 kg from Dubai and 45 kg from Abu Dhabi), Himalaya Airlines (40 kg to Kathmandu) and Philippine Airlines, Ethiopian and Kenya Airways (two 23 kg bags) are among the most generous on their routes.
Which cheap fares have no checked baggage?
flydubai Lite, Air Arabia Basic, Air India Express Xpress Lite, airblue Value and Etihad Basic are cabin bag only fares, and Cebu Pacific sells checked bags separately.
How heavy can one checked bag be?
On most airlines no single bag can weigh more than 32 kg, even if your total allowance is higher. Split heavy items into two bags.
What is the difference between weight and piece allowance?
Weight concept gives you a total, such as 30 kg, across any number of bags. Piece concept gives you a number of bags, such as two bags of 23 kg each. Your e-ticket shows which one applies.
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage in advance?
Yes. Every airline in this guide charges less for extra baggage bought online or through us before the flight than at the airport counter.
How much is the cabin bag allowance from the UAE?
Usually one bag of 7 kg in economy. Turkish Airlines and EgyptAir allow 8 kg, Air Arabia adds a 3 kg personal item, and Cebu Pacific allows 10 kg combined from 15 September 2026.
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