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# How many bags can I take on an Emirates flight?

<p>If you are planning a trip with Emirates, it is important to know the guidelines for its baggage. This helps you pack your belongings accordingly. Thereby, you can ditch any extra charges and last-minute hassles.</p>
<p>With the guidelines set for baggage allowance on Emirates flights, you will have a clear idea while packing your stuff before travelling. Thanks to its customer-friendly approach and flexibility you get with it.</p>
<p>This is how Emirates keeps you streamlined on several flight routes and travel classes. Now, go through the account that follows and learn the baggage policies by Emirates. Your route and travel class get an allowance as per the guidelines set.&nbsp;<span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;Know the Emirates carry-on &amp; checked baggage for ease.</span></p>
<h2>What is The Emirates Baggage Policy?</h2>
<p>With <strong><a href="https://www.emiratesfares.com/blog/emirates-baggage-policy/">Emirates Baggage Policy</a></strong>, you get the world&rsquo;s most generous baggage allowances. Now, let&rsquo;s take a quick look at the major points of the airline&rsquo;s baggage policy.</p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">The total weight or the number of luggage pieces determines your free baggage allowance. This is known as the weight or piece concept.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">The weight concept applies to most of the routes.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Flights to and from the Americas and Africa have the piece concept applicable.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Your travel destination, fare type, and travel class decide your allowance.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Get extra baggage allowance on routes with the weight concept if you hold membership for any of the following -</li>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Emirates Skywards Platinum</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Gold</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Silver</li>
</ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">While you are flying on Emirates flights with the piece concept, Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members get a piece of extra checked baggage over the ticketed limit at -</li>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">23 kg per piece in Economy Class</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">32 kg per piece for Business Class and First Class</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<h3>How Much is the Emirates Carry-on Allowance?</h3>
<p>Several factors decide the Emirates cabin baggage allowance that include your -</p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Travel class route</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Emirates Skywards membership tier</li>
</ul>
<p>Here, take a look -</p>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
<p>Travel Classes/ Travel From</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>Weight Limit/ Number of bags</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>Carry On Dimensions</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p>Economy Class</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>7 kg</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>55*38*20 cm</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p>Premium Economy</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>10 kg</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>55*38*20 cm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p>Business &amp; First Class</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>7 kg + 7 kg (Briefcase or garment bag)</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>Briefcase - 45*35*20 cm</p>
<p>Handbag - 55*38*20 cm</p>
<p>Garment bag - 20 cm thick when folded.</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p>Boarding from India</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>1 piece</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>115 centimeters (length + width + height)</p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p>Travel from Brazil</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>10 kg</p>
</td>
<td>
<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; -</p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>How Much is Emirates Checked Baggage Allowance?</h3>
<p>To know the Emirates checked baggage allowance, go through the following points -</p>
<h4>In different travel classes</h4>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Premium Economy - 35 kg (77 lb)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Business Class - 40 kg (88 lb)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">First Class - 50 kg (110 lb)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Economy Baggage Allowance as per Ticket Types</h4>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Special - 20 kg (44 lb)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Saver - 25 kg (55 lb)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Flex - 30 kg (66 lb)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Flex Plus - 35 kg&nbsp; (77 lb)</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Please note</em></p>
<p>Go to the <strong><a href="https://www.emiratesfares.com/emirates-airlines-manage-booking/">Emirates Manage booking</a></strong> and check the baggage guidelines as per your journey. Also know how much extra baggage will charge.</p>
<h3>Wrapping Up</h3>
<p>Therefore, you can easily travel on Emirates flights with the luggage you want. However, with the help of the baggage policy guidelines that Emirates has designed, you can travel at ease.</p>
<p>So, it is important to abide by the rules set for the baggage, follow the weight and piece concepts, and stick to the carry-on and checked baggage guidelines. You will have a great trip with the luggage you want.</p>