Emirates Baggage Guide & Official Links

EK / UAE ยท United Arab Emirates

Purchase additional baggage allowance online at a discount (50-60% for weight concept, 35-50% for piece concept) compared to airport prices. Available up to 4 hours before departure. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Official website

Updated Mar 20, 2026

Steps

  1. Go to Manage your booking on emirates.com or open the Emirates App
  2. Enter your booking reference number and last name
  3. Click 'Retrieve Booking' to access your booking
  4. Select 'Buy excess baggage allowance' option
  5. Choose the amount of additional weight or pieces you need
  6. Pay by credit card in the same currency used for your ticket
  7. Complete purchase up to 4 hours before your flight

Prices

Charge TypePricesNotes
Extra checked bag (piece concept, online pre-purchase)USD 50-163 per piece
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Pricing: 35-50% discount on airport prices.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Limits: Up to 5 pieces.
Extra checked bag (piece concept, airport purchase)USD 100-250 per piece
  • ๐Ÿ“ Billing: Price varies by route region.
  • ๐ŸŒ Channels: Canada airports: CAD 125-300 per piece.
Extra weight (weight concept, online pre-purchase)
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Pricing: 50-60% discount on airport rates.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Limits: In 5kg blocks up to 50kg.
Extra weight (weight concept, airport purchase)USD 15-50 per kg
  • ๐Ÿ“ Billing: Price varies by route region: Middle East/South Asia USD 15-40/kg, Africa USD 25-50/kg, Far East USD 15-30/kg, Europe USD 25-50/kg, Australia/NZ USD 15-50/kg.
Heavy bag charge (overweight piece)USD 75 / CAD 95
  • ๐Ÿ“ Billing: Americas/Africa: USD 75; Canada: CAD 95.
Oversized bag chargeUSD 75 / CAD 95
  • ๐Ÿ“ Billing: Americas/Africa: USD 75; Canada: CAD 95.
Overweight and oversized bag chargeUSD 150 / CAD 185
  • ๐Ÿ“ Billing: Americas/Africa: USD 150; Canada: CAD 185.

Notes

  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Limits: Can purchase up to 5 additional pieces on top of standard allowance
  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Limits: Weight concept allows up to 50kg additional in blocks of 5kg
  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Limits: Each individual bag must weigh less than 32kg
  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Limits: For additional pieces - 23kg in Economy/Premium Economy, 32kg in Business/First
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Pricing: Online discount of 50-60% for weight concept, 35-50% for piece concept
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Pricing: Cash+Miles payment option available to reduce cash payment
  • โฐ Timing: Online purchase available up to 4 hours before departure
  • โฐ Timing: Online and retail/contact center discounts available until 4 hours before departure
  • โš ๏ธ Exceptions: NOT available on infant tickets (adult and child tickets only)
  • โš ๏ธ Exceptions: Must be Emirates ticket (ticket number starts with 176)
  • โš ๏ธ Exceptions: Flights must be operated and marketed by Emirates
  • ๐ŸŒ Channels: Also available at airport check-in desk (higher prices)
  • ๐ŸŒ Channels: Available at Emirates retail offices and contact centers
  • ๐Ÿ’ณ Payment: Credit card preferred; some airports may not accept cash or debit cards
  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Limits: Checking in more than 15 bags may result in baggage on later flights
  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Limits: Total dimensions per bag should not exceed 300cm (118 inches)
  • ๐Ÿ“ Billing: Weight concept - price per kg varies by route region
  • ๐Ÿ“ Billing: Piece concept - price per piece varies by route region

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