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Emirates carry-on size and personal item rules

Emirates (EK) allows one cabin bag of 55 × 38 × 22 cm (21.7 × 15 × 8.7 in) and 7 kg (15.4 lb) on its Economy Class fare. Verified on 28 September 2026 from the official Emirates baggage page.

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Emirates carry-on allowance by fare

Emirates (EK) cabin baggage rules, as published by the airline
FareRoute / classPersonal itemCabin bagWeight
Economy Class(standard)All routes · EconomyNot published55×38×22 cm, 7 kgcabin bag 7 kg
Premium EconomyAll routes · Premium economyNot published55×38×22 cm, 10 kgcabin bag 10 kg
Business ClassAll routes · Business45×35×20 cm, 7 kg55×38×22 cm, 7 kgcabin bag 7 kg; personal item 7 kg
First ClassAll routes · First45×35×20 cm, 7 kg55×38×22 cm, 7 kgcabin bag 7 kg; personal item 7 kg

What to know about Emirates carry-on rules

Emirates carry-on questions

Does the Premium Economy fare of Emirates include a cabin bag?
Yes. Emirates' Premium Economy fare includes a cabin bag of 55 × 38 × 22 cm (21.7 × 15 × 8.7 in) and 10 kg (22 lb).
Does Emirates have a weight limit for carry-on bags?
Yes. On the Economy Class fare, Emirates publishes 7 kg (15.4 lb) for the cabin bag.
Will a 55 × 40 × 20 cm carry-on fit Emirates' limit?
No: against Emirates' 55×38×22 cm limit, a hard 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) case is 2 cm (0.8 in) too big on the width.

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