Emirates Carry-On & Personal Item Size (2025 Guide)

✅ Emirates allows Economy passengers 1 carry-on up to 21.6 × 15 × 8 inches (55 × 38 × 20 cm), maximum weight 15 lbs (7 kg).
Business and First Class: 2 carry-ons (briefcase + handbag or garment bag), each up to 15 lbs (7 kg).
Total combined weight: 30 lbs (14 kg).

Cabin ClassCarry-On Size (inches)Pieces AllowedWeight Limit
Economy21.6 × 15 × 8115 lbs (7 kg)
Business/FirstBriefcase + handbag/garment230 lbs (14 kg combined)

How to Measure Your Bag

  1. Measure wheels and handles too.
  2. Economy: check 21.6 × 15 × 8 inches and weigh under 15 lbs (7 kg).
  3. Business/First: weigh both pieces together under 30 lbs (14 kg).
  4. Confirm small items fit under the seat.

Gotchas / Common Issues

  • Emirates enforces weight limits strictly, especially on Economy.
  • Business/First carry-ons must be the approved piece types (briefcase, handbag, garment bag).
  • Oversized or overweight bags will be checked at the gate.

Sources

Emirates cabin baggage policy