Emirates (EK) Baggage Allowance Calculator

For Emirates flights, your carry-on must measure at most 55×38×20 cm and weigh no more than 7 kg — the sizer at the gate is the arbiter, not the check-in agent. Weigh your bag at home and budget a 0.5 kg margin for souvenirs: Emirates charges for every kilogram of checked weight beyond 25 kg.

In addition to the main carry-on, Emirates allows one personal item under the seat — the usual place for valuables, electronics and medications.

Checked baggage on Emirates (EK): each bag can weigh up to 25 kg (included in most fares). Extra checked bags on Emirates price at $75 USD each online; at the counter, expect 40–60% more for the identical bag.

Overweight charges on Emirates start above 25 kg at $10 USD per kg; items between 25 and 35 kg typically incur a flat surcharge instead.

Two fee lines dominate a Emirates excess bill: $75 for each additional checked bag and $10 per kilogram above 25 kg. A 28 kg bag on Emirates's 25 kg allowance costs $30 in overweight charges alone — the table below compares that against simply adding a second bag at $75.

Repack before you pay: splitting weight across two bags at $75 each frequently undercuts overweight fees on Emirates, and online pre-booking undercuts the counter by 40–60%.

Sports gear on Emirates (EK) travels as standard checked baggage within the weight allowance at no extra cost. Instruments under 8 kg and within carry-on dimensions may travel in the Emirates cabin; larger instruments need either a bought seat or checked handling — Emirates recommends hard-shell cases and a declaration at check-in.

Pack fragile and valuable items carefully — Emirates's liability for damage to improperly packed special items is limited, and hard-shell cases settle most disputes before they start.