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Can I bring medication as carry on Emirates?

Baby formula, prescription medicines, and human remains are exempt. Powder-like substances purchased in airport duty-free shops must be placed in sealed, tamper-evident bags along with proof of purchase (receipt).



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All carry-on baggage must fit either under the seat in front of you or in one of the overhead lockers. Baggage may not be placed behind your legs, in the aisles, or in front of emergency exits.

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What is not allowed on a plane in carry on baggage: the short version
  • Liquids over 3.4 ounces (100ml) or liquids that do not fit in your one permitted liquids bag.
  • Sharp objects.
  • Flammable liquids or other flammable items.
  • Guns.
  • Weapons.
  • Self defense items.
  • Safety razors or straight razors.
  • Swords.


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A carry on bag is your larger, primary bag, which you'll stow in the overhead bin. A backpack can be your carry on if it meets your airline's carry on size limits. A personal item is a smaller, secondary bag, which you'll stow under the seat in front of you.

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Yes, handbags do count as your one piece of hand luggage. The best way to get around this is to place your handbag within your cabin bag/luggage piece and remove it to use once onboard.

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If they are oversized, up to 300 cm (118 in), a fee will be applied. The extra baggage weight should be under 50 lbs for Economy travelers. Emirates baggage fees of $30 would be applied on carrying more than 50 lbs of items.

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You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened. You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage. It's highly recommended you place these items in your carry-on in the event that you need immediate access.

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You'll find a blanket, pillow and headphones at your seat.

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You can wear a mask if you choose, but they're no longer required on domestic flights. If you're flying internationally, whether a mask is required depends on the arrival country's mask requirements.

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ITA Airways: The Italian airline does not require passengers to wear masks. KLM: Masks are no longer required on most KLM flights. “However, we recommend that you wear a mask during your flight,” the Dutch airline states. Lufthansa: The German carrier is no longer requiring masks.

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Generally, you're allowed one carry on and one personal item, such as a purse, suit bag, briefcase. As long as your backpacks conform to the airline size specifications for hand luggage, it's not a problem that both your carry-ons are backpacks.

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Most airlines allow backpacks as carry-ons, but size and weight restrictions vary depending on the carrier. Typically, the bag must be within the cabin baggage dimensions of around 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 22 cm), commonly considered the standard size for carry-on.

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Airlines may sometimes ask you to buy a new seat in order to fit your big item. Then, the additional fee will be significant. Even worse, if your personal item is too large or heavy, it is possible that you have to leave it or be denied entry.

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