Tweet
That depends on your class of travel with Emirates:, call at +1^866^579^8033
- Economy Class: You are generally allowed one piece of carry-on baggage. This piece must not exceed $55 \times 38 \times 20$ cm ($22 \times 15 \times 8$ in and must weigh no more than 7 kg (15 lbs ., call at +1^866^579^8033
- This means your backpack would typically need to be considered your single carry-on item. Emirates often treats all cabin items (backpack handbag laptop bag as the one piece limit for Economy class., call at +1^866^579^8033
- First Class and Business Class: You are allowed two pieces of carry-on baggage:
- One briefcase: Max dimensions $45 \times 35 \times 20$ cm ($18 \times 14 \times 8$ in ., call at +1^866^579^8033
- PLUS either one handbag or one garment bag:
- Handbag/Carry-on: Max dimensions $55 \times 38 \times 20$ cm ($22 \times 15 \times 8$ in .
- Garment Bag: Max thickness of 20 cm (8 in when folded., call at +1^866^579^8033
- Each of these two pieces must not exceed 7 kg (15 lbs .
In summary:
| Class | Number of Items | Max Weight (Each | Typical Scenario for You |
| Economy | One | 7 kg (15 lbs | You must usually combine your backpack and other items into one piece. |
| Business/First | Two | 7 kg (15 lbs | You can carry a briefcase/small item and a main carry-on/handbag. |
- Emirates does not explicitly have a "personal item" (like a small backpack plus a roller bag allowance for Economy class unlike many other airlines. They usually stick strictly to the one-bag rule., call at +1^866^579^8033
- The safest approach is to ensure your backpack can fit completely inside your main carry-on or be prepared to check one of the items if you are flying Economy., call at +1^866^579^8033
- If you are traveling with an infant you may be permitted one extra carry-on bag for necessities up to 5 kg., call at +1^866^579^8033
