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What is not allowed as baggage in Emirates?

For safety reasons, we can't accept personal motorized vehicles such as hoverboards, mini-Segways, or smart or self-balancing wheels on our flights. Emirates prohibits the carriage of all such devices, with or without batteries, as checked or carry–on baggage.



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Explosives and flammable items, such as fireworks, gas, and aerosols. Poisonous and toxic substances, including pesticides and certain chemicals. Lithium batteries and other hazardous materials, as these can pose a safety risk if not handled properly.

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Emirates' baggage policy isn't the most generous so you need to pack your bags carefully. If you're flying economy you're allowed one piece of carry-on luggage – either a handbag or a laptop bag, or one wheelie bag. The maximum weight allowed is 7kg and the maximum size for a handbag is 55 x 38 x 20cm.

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You are allowed one carry-on luggage, which must meet their size requirements, they have a test box at check in. You can also carry one personal item, which must be able to be stored under your seat. The airlines all seem to have similar size allowance, which a 45 Liter capacity backpack appears to meet.

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Economy Baggage Allowance: 2 pieces. Economy Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/158 cm (length + width + height) Maximum Weight for Economy Class Passengers: 50 lb/23 kg. Business/First Baggage Allowance: 2 pieces.

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Economy: customers are permitted one piece of carry-on baggage, either a handbag or laptop bag, that may not exceed 55 x 38 x 20cm and must weigh no more than 7kg / 15 lbs. First Class and Business Class: customers are allowed two pieces of carry-on baggage: one briefcase plus either one handbag or one garment bag.

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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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Any item that alarms or is unable to be screened will not be permitted in your carry-on bag. We recommend packing all liquids, gels, and aerosols that are over 3.4 oz or 100 ml in your checked baggage, even if they are in a secure, tamper-evident bag.

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Pack items that are in containers larger than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in checked baggage. Any liquid, aerosol, gel, cream or paste that alarms during screening will require additional screening.

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The FAA limits the total amount of restricted medicinal and toiletry articles, including aerosols, in checked baggage. The total aggregate quantity per person cannot exceed 2 kg (70 ounces) or 2 L (68 fluid ounces). The capacity of each container must not exceed 0.5 kg (18 ounces) or 500 ml (17 fluid ounces).

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Banned items include, but are not limited to:
  • controlled/recreational drugs and narcotic substances.
  • pirated content.
  • counterfeit currency.
  • items used in black magic, witchcraft or sorcery.
  • publications and artwork that contradict or challenge Islamic teachings and values.
  • gambling tools and machines.


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Narcotic drugs (all kinds, including poppy seeds, cocaine, hashish, heroin, hallucination pills, etc.) Personal motorised vehicles such as hoverboards, Segways and smart or self-balancing wheels are prohibited with or without batteries as checked-in or carry-on baggage.

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Airport regulations in the UAE If you're travelling to or transiting through any UAE airport: Carry liquids, aerosols and gels in a transparent, re-sealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity of 1l. The contents of each container must not exceed 100ml.

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If your bag is over 50 lbs (23 kg), or if its length, width, and height added together are over 62 inches (157 cm), you may be charged an additional fee, on top of the normal bag fee.

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Buying additional weight before you check in Discounts are only available online or at our retail and contact centers up to 4 hours before departure. You can buy extra baggage allowance in blocks of 5 kg, up to a maximum of 50 kg.

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For example, when a traveler see their baggage allowance for 2 pieces with maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lb) per bag, this means that as long as they don't have an extra piece of luggage (a third or extra luggage) or the baggage is overweight, they are within their allowance.

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You are allowed two checked bags 60 (157.48 cm) in overall dimensions (length + width + height) or 50 pounds (22.68 kg). Bags that don't meet the dimensions and/or weight restrictions will incur a fee.

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You can take all plug-in phone chargers with you in your carry-on or checked bags with ease as they do not contain any form of battery and, therefore, do not present any danger. Typically, you will not be able to use this type of charger onboard as most airplanes do not have power sockets.

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Deodorant And Antiperspirant Sizes
For example, many stick deodorants and antiperspirants come in sizes under 3.4 ounces, so it's fine to bring in your carry-on bag. However, roll-ons tend to be larger, meaning they must be packed in checked luggage.

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Stick deodorant is fine in any size. Well, almost any size… Powders and crystals are good to go as well. Spray, Gel, Liquid, Cream, Pastes, and Roll-On deodorants need to be in containers no larger than 3.4 ounces and placed in a clear quart-sized baggie.

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