Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, flydubai or Qatar?

flydubai: 55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in), up to 7 kg (15.4 lb). Qatar: 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in), up to 7 kg (15.4 lb). Qatar allows the larger bag.

Do flydubai and Qatar include a carry-on on basic economy?

flydubai: Lite includes the 7 kg cabin bag and a personal item but no checked bag. Qatar: Every Economy fare includes the 7 kg carry-on.

Where do flydubai and Qatar fly from?

flydubai's main hubs are Dubai (DXB). Qatar's are Doha (DOH). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are flydubai and Qatar partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (flydubai: none; Qatar: oneworld), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

FZ vs QR · 2026 comparison

flydubai vs Qatar

flydubai doesn't clearly win any category; Qatar wins on a bigger carry-on. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

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

flydubai

No clear category wins

Qatar

Wins 1 category

A bigger carry-on

Quick verdict

flydubai doesn't clearly win any category; Qatar wins on a bigger carry-on. Both include a carry-on on every fare.

Carry-on size: flydubai: 55 × 38 × 20 cm · Qatar: 50 × 37 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: flydubai: Included on every fare · Qatar: Included on every fare

Side by side

	flydubai	Qatar
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 38 × 20 cm	50 × 37 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Included on every fare
Carry-on weight limit	7 kg (15.4 lb)	7 kg (15.4 lb)
Personal item	33 × 25 × 20 cm	Must fit under the seat
Network
Alliance	None	oneworld
Loyalty program	Emirates Skywards	Privilege Club
Main hubs	DXB	DOH

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

flydubai allows a carry-on up to 55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in), and Qatar up to 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in), so Qatar's is roomier.

Both include it on their cheapest fares.

Carry-on weight limits: 7 kg (15.4 lb) on flydubai, 7 kg (15.4 lb) on Qatar.

Personal items: 33 × 25 × 20 cm (13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in) on flydubai, and anything that fits under the seat on Qatar.

Basic economy

flydubai (Lite): Lite includes the 7 kg cabin bag and a personal item but no checked bag.

Qatar (Economy Lite): Every Economy fare includes the 7 kg carry-on.

Loyalty and where they fly

flydubai is not in an alliance and Qatar is in oneworld.

Loyalty programs: Emirates Skywards (flydubai) and Privilege Club (Qatar).

flydubai's main hubs are Dubai (DXB). Qatar's are Doha (DOH). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose flydubai if you want…

nonstops from DXB

Choose Qatar if you want…

a bigger carry-on
to earn and use oneworld miles and status
nonstops from DOH

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.