At Emirates, it is our goal to provide each and every passenger with unparalleled convenience and comfort.
To achieve this level of service, we recognise that all passengers are not alike—many have unique needs that require additional consideration. One way we try to accommodate these travellers is to provide extra baggage allowances for those whose circumstances require it.
Generally, the amount of baggage you can check is based on weight or piece (the number of bags). If you go over this baggage allowance, you usually have to pay an excess baggage charge. The baggage allowance may vary depending on your route, class of travel and your Skywards membership tier. You can use our baggage allowance calculator to see exactly how much baggage you can check on your flight without charge.
In certain cases, however, extra baggage may be checked without any additional excess baggage charges.
Disabled Passengers
Disabled passengers are entitled to extra baggage allowances, free of charge, as follows:
- Wheelchair-dependent passengers may check a fully collapsible wheelchair.
- Passengers who require braces or crutches may check these items.
- Passengers dependent on a portable dialysis machine are entitled to check one machine and all its associated equipment.
- Vision- and hearing-impaired passengers who rely on assistance dogs may bring these as well, but they must be loaded into the kennels in the aircraft’s hold and are not permitted in the cabin.
Passengers Travelling with Infants
Passengers travelling with infants (under two years of age) may check one extra piece of baggage in addition to your usual baggage allowance. The total dimensions (length + width + height) of the additional piece must not exceed 115 cm (45"). Where baggage weight is restricted, the additional piece must weigh no more than 10 kgs (22 lbs).
You may also bring one carry-cot or one fully collapsible stroller as a carry-on item if cabin space is available or as checked baggage at no extra charge.
See how Emirates makes travelling with infants safer, easier and more comfortable.
Sports Equipment
In addition to your checked baggage allowance, you may also check in one set of golf clubs and one pair of golf shoes free of charge in any class of service on any Emirates flight.
Other sports equipment is subject to normal excess baggage charges if it exceeds your baggage allowance. You can use our baggage allowance calculator to see exactly how much baggage you can check on your flight without charge and to calculate your excess baggage charges.
For more details about transporting SCUBA diving equipment, sporting weapons, firearms and ammunition, please read our FAQ on sports equipment.
Musical instruments
Emirates is unable to provide a special free baggage allowance for the carriage of musical instruments. Musical instruments must be handled as normal checked or cabin baggage (subject to cabin baggage limitations) or be transported on a paid-for seat in the passenger cabin.
If you check your instrument, it will be subject to normal excess baggage charges if it exceeds your baggage allowance. You can use our baggage allowance calculator to see exactly how much baggage you can check on your flight without charge and to calculate your excess baggage charges.
Please note that certain conditions and limitations may apply when transporting musical instruments. To review these conditions or if you have any questions regarding musical instrument transport, please contact your local Emirates office.