2026 carry-on & personal item rules
Emirates carry-on size
Emirates's carry-on baggage size limit is 55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in), with a 7 kg (15.4 lb) weight limit. Economy includes one 7 kg carry-on (10 kg in Premium Economy).
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in
15.4 lb
No size published
Even on Economy Special
Quick answer
Emirates allows a carry-on up to 55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in) and 7 kg, plus a personal item that fits under the seat. Both are included on every fare, Economy Special too.
- Carry-on
- 55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
- Weight limit
- 7 kg (15.4 lb)
- Personal item
- Must fit under the seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included on every fare
- Standard 22 × 14 × 9 in bag
- Too big
- Checked bag
- Emirates includes two bags of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Saver, and one bag on Economy Special. Each extra bag costs $225.
Emirates bag sizes, drawn to scale
Will my bag fit on Emirates?
Measure your packed bag, including wheels and handles.
0.3 in too long, 1.1 in too deep
Limit: 55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in), 7 kg (15.4 lb)
Emirates doesn't publish a separate personal item size for Economy.
Emirates carry-on rules by fare
Economy Special
Every Economy fare includes the 7 kg carry-on.
Higher fares
Standard and premium fares include a carry-on and a personal item.
Checked bags
On flights between the U.S. and Dubai, Emirates includes two bags of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Saver, and one bag on Economy Special. Each extra bag costs $225. All Emirates bag fees
Tips for flying Emirates
- •Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included; many suitcases sold as "22-inch" are taller with the wheels.
- •Weigh your bag at home: Emirates has a 7 kg (15.4 lb) carry-on limit.
How Emirates compares
Carry-on rules at other Middle East airlines.
| Airline | Carry-on | Weight | Personal item | Carry-on on cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 20 cm21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Etihad Airways | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| flydubai | 55 × 38 × 20 cm21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in | 7 kg | 33 × 25 × 20 cm | Included |
| Saudia | 56 × 45 × 25 cm22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Air Arabia | 55 × 40 × 20 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in | 7 kg | 33 × 25 × 20 cm | Included |
| El Al | 56 × 45 × 25 cm22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in | 8 kg | 38 × 30 × 18 cm | Not on some basic fares |
- Emirates
- Carry-on
- 55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Qatar Airways
- Carry-on
- 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Etihad Airways
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- flydubai
- Carry-on
- 55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- 33 × 25 × 20 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Saudia
- Carry-on
- 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Air Arabia
- Carry-on
- 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- 33 × 25 × 20 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- El Al
- Carry-on
- 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in)
- Weight
- 8 kg
- Personal item
- 38 × 30 × 18 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Not on some basic fares
Emirates carry-on FAQ
Emirates allows a carry-on up to 55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in). Economy includes one 7 kg carry-on (10 kg in Premium Economy).
Airports Emirates flies from
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Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.
- Emirates official baggage policy
- Upgraded Points: carry-on size chart for 63 airlines (updated May 16, 2026)
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