flyDubai Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

FZ / FDB · United Arab Emirates

Purchase additional baggage allowance through Manage Booking or at the airport. Fees are charged per kilogram based on destination zone. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage Policy Official website

Updated Aug 28, 2026

flyDubai Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

Weight concept; allowance depends on fare type; up to 3 pieces with combined weight not exceeding allowance; each piece max 32 kg and 203 cm (L+W+H); piece concept may apply on interline/partner bookings.

Label	Amount	Notes
Lite	No free checked baggage	Original text: "you can travel with only a hand baggage on Lite fare" (https://www.flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/baggage/check-in-baggage). Weight concept; no checked baggage included.
Value	20 kg	Original text: "20 kg checked baggage with Value fare" for Economy (https://www.flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/baggage/check-in-baggage). Weight concept; up to 3 pieces combined weight not exceeding 20 kg; each piece max 32 kg and 203 cm.
Flex	30 kg	Original text: "30 kg with Flex fare" for Economy (https://www.flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/baggage/check-in-baggage). Weight concept; up to 3 pieces combined weight not exceeding 30 kg; each piece max 32 kg and 203 cm.
Infant (when fare includes checked baggage)	10 kg	Original text: "If you're travelling with an infant and your fare includes baggage, you can bring 5 kg hand baggage (must be under 55x38x20 cm) and 10 kg checked baggage for the infant." (https://www.flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/baggage/check-in-baggage). Applies when adult fare includes checked baggage; Lite fares include no checked baggage so infant gets none.

Weight concept; up to 3 pieces with combined weight not exceeding allowance; each piece max 32 kg and 203 cm (L+W+H); piece concept may apply on interline/partner bookings.

Label	Amount	Notes
All Business fares	40 kg	Original text: "If you're flying in Business Class, your allowance increases to 40 kg." (https://www.flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/baggage/check-in-baggage). Weight concept; up to 3 pieces combined weight not exceeding 40 kg; each piece max 32 kg and 203 cm.
Infant (when fare includes checked baggage)	10 kg	Original text: "If you're travelling with an infant and your fare includes baggage, you can bring 5 kg hand baggage (must be under 55x38x20 cm) and 10 kg checked baggage for the infant." (https://www.flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/baggage/check-in-baggage). Business fares include checked baggage, so infant allowance applies.

Carry-on baggage

Hand baggage included in all fares; cabin bag max 55×38×20 cm, plus one personal item max 25×33×20 cm fitting under seat.

Label	Amount	Notes
Cabin bag	1 × 7 kg	Original table text on https://www.flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/baggage/hand-baggage: Economy — "1 bag 7 kg 55 cm x 38 cm x 20 cm". Plus one personal item (laptop bag / small ladies' handbag / gentlemen's satchel) max 25×33×20 cm fitting under the seat in front.
Infant (when fare includes baggage)	1 × 5 kg	Original text: "If you're travelling with an infant and your fare includes baggage, you can bring 5 kg hand baggage (must be under 55x38x20 cm) and 10 kg checked baggage for the infant." (https://www.flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/baggage/check-in-baggage and hand-baggage page). Infant hand baggage must be under 55×38×20 cm.

Hand baggage included in all fares; Business allowance is 2 cabin bags totalling 14 kg, each max 7 kg and 55×38×20 cm, plus one personal item max 25×33×20 cm.

Label	Amount	Notes
Cabin bags	2 × 7 kg (14 kg total)	Original table text on https://www.flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/baggage/hand-baggage: Business — "2 bags 14 kg* 55 cm x 38 cm x 20 cm" with footnote "*Each piece of hand baggage must not weigh more than 7 kg.". Plus one personal item (laptop bag / small handbag / satchel) max 25×33×20 cm fitting under the seat.
Infant (when fare includes baggage)	1 × 5 kg	Original text: "If you're travelling with an infant and your fare includes baggage, you can bring 5 kg hand baggage (must be under 55x38x20 cm) and 10 kg checked baggage for the infant." (https://www.flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/baggage/check-in-baggage). Infant hand baggage must be under 55×38×20 cm.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on flyDubai

Buy Baggage

Go to flydubai Manage Booking at flydubai.com/en/book-and-manage/manage-booking.
Enter your booking reference and passenger last name to retrieve your booking.
Select 'Add baggage' or 'Manage baggage' option.
Choose the additional weight allowance you need (charged per kilogram).
Complete payment online.

Prices

Additional baggage allowance

Excess baggage is charged per kilogram based on 8 destination zones. Rates shown in AED for travel from Dubai. Rates vary by origin-destination pair within each zone.

Label	Amount	Notes
Zone 1 (UAE)	AED 50-70 per kg	See full rate table on official site.
Zone 2 (GCC)	AED 60-90 per kg
Zone 3 (Saudi Arabia)	AED 50-90 per kg
Zone 4 (Middle East)	AED 60 per kg	Flat rate across all origin-destination pairs.
Zone 5 (Africa)	AED 50-70 per kg
Zone 6 (Subcontinent)	AED 50-90 per kg
Zone 7 & 8 (Europe, Central Asia, Far East)	AED 60-90 per kg	Rates vary by origin-destination pair. See full rate table: https://www.flydubai.com/en/media/Excess%20baggage%20other%20currencies%20tables-April-2026_tcm8-155767.pdf

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Additional baggage allowance can be purchased through Manage Booking on the flydubai website.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Purchase online via Manage Booking, or at the airport. Note: some airports only accept cash for excess baggage payments.

How does flydubai calculate excess baggage charges?

Excess baggage is charged per kilogram based on 8 destination zones. Rates are in AED for travel from Dubai. Different rates and currencies apply when travelling from other airports.

Are there any important exceptions?

Rates displayed are in UAE Dirhams (AED) and applicable when travelling from Dubai. When travelling from other airports, different rates apply in local or alternative currency. Airport fees and service charges may apply. Excess baggage rates may vary due to currency exchange rate differences. See full list of rates in other currencies on the flydubai website.

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