Does flydubai have a carry-on weight limit?

Yes. Carry-ons on flydubai can weigh up to 7 kg (15.4 lb).

What is the flydubai personal item size?

33 × 25 × 20 cm (13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in). Must fit under the seat in front of you.

Will a standard 22 × 14 × 9 in carry-on fit on flydubai?

Not quite: a 22 × 14 × 9 in bag is 0.3 in too long and 1.1 in too deep for flydubai's 55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in) limit.

Does flydubai charge for carry-on bags?

No. A carry-on and a personal item are included on every flydubai fare, Lite too.

What is the flydubai carry-on size in inches?

21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in, converted from flydubai's 55 × 38 × 20 cm limit. Measure the outside of the bag, wheels and handles included.

Can I bring a carry-on and a personal item on flydubai?

Yes: one carry-on up to 55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in) plus a personal item up to 33 × 25 × 20 cm (13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in).

What happens if my carry-on is too big on flydubai?

Gate agents can make you check it, and checking a bag at the gate usually costs more than adding it when you book. flydubai also checks weight: the limit is 7 kg (15.4 lb). Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included, before you go.

Which airports does flydubai fly from?

flydubai flies from Dubai (DXB). Each has an airport guide with transit, lounges and parking.

Does a backpack count as a personal item on flydubai?

Only a slim one. flydubai's 33 × 25 × 20 cm (13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in) limit is smaller than most everyday bags: even a typical small backpack or daypack is 8 cm too long, 5 cm too wide.

2026 carry-on & personal item rules

flydubai carry-on size

flydubai'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. Every Economy fare, Lite included, includes one 7 kg cabin bag plus a small personal item.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Carry-on

55 × 38 × 20 cm

21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in

Weight limit

7 kg

15.4 lb

Personal item

33 × 25 × 20 cm

13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in

Carry-on on cheapest fare

Included

Even on Lite

Quick answer

flydubai allows a carry-on up to 55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in) and 7 kg, plus a personal item up to 33 × 25 × 20 cm. Both are included on every fare, Lite too.

Carry-on: 55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Weight limit: 7 kg (15.4 lb)
Personal item: 33 × 25 × 20 cm (13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in)
Cheapest fare: Included on every fare
Standard 22 × 14 × 9 in bag: Too big

flydubai bag sizes, drawn to scale

Carry-on: 55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)Personal item: 33 × 25 × 20 cm (13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in)

Will my bag fit on flydubai?

Measure your packed bag, including wheels and handles.

LengthinWidthinDepthin

Weight (optional)lb

As a carry-on

Too big

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)

As a personal item

Too big

9 in too long, 4.2 in too wide, 1.1 in too deep

Limit: 33 × 25 × 20 cm (13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in)

Check this bag against every airline

Will my bag fit as a personal item on flydubai?

Typical sizes of everyday bags, checked against flydubai's 33 × 25 × 20 cm personal item limit. Measure your own bag, or use the checker above.

Small backpack or daypack41 × 30 × 15 cmToo big: 8 cm too long, 5 cm too wide
Under-seat rolling bag41 × 33 × 20 cmToo big: 8 cm too long, 8 cm too wide
Laptop backpack46 × 30 × 20 cmToo big: 13 cm too long, 5 cm too wide
Large tote46 × 36 × 15 cmToo big: 13 cm too long, 11 cm too wide
Weekender duffel51 × 28 × 25 cmToo big: 18 cm too long, 3 cm too wide, 5 cm too deep

flydubai carry-on rules by fare

Lite

Lite includes the 7 kg cabin bag and a personal item but no checked bag.

Higher fares

Standard and premium fares include a carry-on and a personal item.

Tips for flying flydubai

•Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included; many suitcases sold as "22-inch" are taller with the wheels.
•flydubai's personal item limit is on the small side, so a typical laptop backpack may be too deep.
•Weigh your bag at home: flydubai has a 7 kg (15.4 lb) carry-on limit.

How flydubai compares

Carry-on rules at other Middle East airlines.

Airline	Carry-on	Weight	Personal item	Carry-on on cheapest fare
flydubai	55 × 38 × 20 cm21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in	7 kg	33 × 25 × 20 cm	Included
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
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

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
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
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

Head-to-head comparisons

flydubai vs Emirates flydubai vs Qatar flydubai vs Saudia flydubai vs Air Arabia

flydubai carry-on FAQ

flydubai allows a carry-on up to 55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in). Every Economy fare, Lite included, includes one 7 kg cabin bag plus a small personal item.

Connecting on flydubai

How long a layover you need at its hubs.

Dubai (DXB)Connection time guide

Airports flydubai flies from

Airport guides for the airports we cover: getting into town, terminals, lounges and parking.

Dubai (DXB)flydubai hub

Sources

Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.

Read how we collect and check this data, or tell us if something's out of date.

Cheap flights on flydubai and more

Now that your bag fits, get the fare. We watch prices from your home airports and email you when they drop well below normal.

Get flight deals free See Premium+ plans

Free plan available · 14-day free Premium+ trial · Cancel anytime