2026 carry-on & personal item rules
Qatar Airways carry-on size
Qatar Airways's carry-on baggage size limit is 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in), with a 7 kg (15.4 lb) weight limit. Economy includes one 7 kg carry-on (10 kg on flights to and from Brazil).
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in
15.4 lb
No size published
Even on Economy Lite
Quick answer
Qatar Airways allows a carry-on up to 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in) and 7 kg, plus a personal item that fits under the seat. Both are included on every fare, Economy Lite too.
- Carry-on
- 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 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
- Qatar includes two bags of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Classic, and one bag on Economy Lite. Each extra bag costs $200.
Qatar bag sizes, drawn to scale
Will my bag fit on Qatar?
Measure your packed bag, including wheels and handles.
2.3 in too long
Limit: 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in), 7 kg (15.4 lb)
Qatar Airways doesn't publish a separate personal item size for Economy.
Qatar carry-on rules by fare
Economy Lite
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 Doha, Qatar includes two bags of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Classic, and one bag on Economy Lite. Each extra bag costs $200. All Qatar bag fees
Tips for flying Qatar
- •Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included; many suitcases sold as "22-inch" are taller with the wheels.
- •Weigh your bag at home: Qatar has a 7 kg (15.4 lb) carry-on limit.
How Qatar compares
Carry-on rules at other Middle East airlines.
| Airline | Carry-on | Weight | Personal item | Carry-on on cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 20 cm21.7 × 15 × 7.9 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 |
- 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
- 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
- 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
Qatar carry-on FAQ
Qatar Airways allows a carry-on up to 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in). Economy includes one 7 kg carry-on (10 kg on flights to and from Brazil).
Airports Qatar 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.
- Qatar Airways official baggage policy
- Upgraded Points: carry-on size chart for 63 airlines (updated May 16, 2026)
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