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flydubai Baggage Allowance 2026

flydubai Economy includes 1 hand bag of 7 kg up to 55 x 38 x 20 cm on every fare, plus a personal item up to 25 x 33 x 20 cm. Checked allowance depends on the fare: none on Lite, 20 kg on Value, 30 kg on Flex and 40 kg in Business. Hand bags over the limit at the gate cost AED 200 (USD 55) per item.

CARRY-ON
55 × 38 × 20 cm
7 kg
PERSONAL ITEM
25 × 33 × 20 cm
CHECKED BAG (1ST)
Value 20 kg
Lite none
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What is flydubai's baggage allowance in Economy and Business?

Economy checked allowance runs 0 kg on Lite, 20 kg on Value and 30 kg on Flex, while Business includes 40 kg. Every fare carries hand baggage: 7 kg in Economy and 14 kg over 2 bags in Business. The fare table adds that the allowance may vary by route, without naming routes.

flydubai sells allowances by total weight, so 20 kg on Value can be split across up to 3 bags.

FARE CABIN HAND BAGGAGE CHECKED BAGGAGE
Lite Economy 1 bag, 7 kg None (at a charge)
Value Economy 1 bag, 7 kg 20 kg
Flex Economy 1 bag, 7 kg 30 kg
Business Business 2 bags, 14 kg (7 kg each) 40 kg
02

What is flydubai's hand baggage size and weight?

NOT PUBLISHED

Economy passengers get 1 hand bag of up to 7 kg measuring no more than 55 x 38 x 20 cm. The rule covers Lite, Value and Flex alike. The airline doesn't say whether wheels and handles count toward those dimensions, so measure the bag as it stands.

HAND BAG SIZE 55 x 38 x 20 cm
WEIGHT 7 kg
PIECES 1 in Economy, 2 in Business
WHEELS AND HANDLES Not published
FEE Included on all fares
03

What counts as a personal item on flydubai?

NOT PUBLISHED

A personal item may measure up to 25 x 33 x 20 cm and must fit under the seat in front. Three types qualify: a laptop bag, a small handbag or a satchel. It sits inside the hand baggage allowance, and no separate weight is published for it. One duty-free shopping bag is also allowed within that allowance.

PERSONAL ITEM SIZE 25 x 33 x 20 cm
ACCEPTED TYPES Laptop bag, small handbag, satchel
SEPARATE WEIGHT Not published
DUTY-FREE BAG 1, inside hand allowance
04

What do Lite, Value, Flex and Business include for bags?

Lite is the only fare with zero checked baggage; bags on Lite are sold at a charge. Value adds 20 kg and Flex 30 kg, and both keep the 7 kg hand bag. Business doubles hand baggage to 2 pieces and raises checked weight to 40 kg. Seat selection is included on Flex and Business but charged on Lite and Value.

FARE HAND CHECKED SEAT SELECTION
Lite 7 kg At a charge At a charge
Value 7 kg 20 kg At a charge
Flex 7 kg 30 kg Included
Business 14 kg 40 kg Included
05

What are flydubai's checked bag size and weight limits?

Each checked piece must weigh under 32 kg, and its height, width and depth together can't exceed 203 cm. You can spread your allowance over up to 3 pieces. Anything larger than 203 cm has to travel as cargo.

MAX WEIGHT PER PIECE Under 32 kg
MAX SIZE 203 cm (L + W + H)
MAX PIECES 3
OVER 203 CM Cargo only
06

How much does flydubai charge for excess baggage?

NOT PUBLISHED

At the airport, excess baggage from Dubai costs AED 50 or AED 70 per kg depending on the destination zone. GCC, Saudi Arabia, Africa and the Subcontinent are AED 50; the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Europe/CIS are AED 70. Asmara is priced separately at AED 250 per kg. Buying online through Manage booking can save up to 70%, up to six hours before departure, though bundle prices aren't listed.

Some airports take excess baggage payment in cash only.

ZONE 2 GCC AED 50
ZONE 3 SAUDI ARABIA AED 50
ZONE 4 MIDDLE EAST AED 70
ZONE 5 AFRICA AED 50
ZONE 6 SUBCONTINENT AED 50
ZONE 7 SOUTHEAST ASIA AED 70
ZONE 8 EUROPE/CIS AED 70
ASMARA AED 250
07

How strict is flydubai about hand baggage?

AED 200 (USD 55) per item is the fee when a hand bag goes over the size or weight limit. Staff check all hand baggage, duty-free purchases included, for both size and weight. A 7 kg scale reading matters as much as the 55 x 38 x 20 cm frame.

08

What can infants and children bring on flydubai?

Infants get 5 kg of hand baggage and 10 kg of checked baggage when the fare includes baggage. The infant hand bag must stay under 55 x 38 x 20 cm. One fully collapsible stroller travels free with a child or infant.

INFANT HAND BAGGAGE 5 kg
INFANT CHECKED BAGGAGE 10 kg
COLLAPSIBLE STROLLER 1 free
09

Does flydubai charge for sports equipment?

No extra fee applies: sports equipment travels free as part of your checked allowance, with excess rates only when total weight goes over. Each item can weigh up to 32 kg and measure up to 300 cm in total. Pre-book at least 24 hours before departure, and acceptance depends on space.

10

Can you fly with a pet on flydubai?

NOT PUBLISHED

No pets fly in the cabin. Falcons are the exception and need special prior approval. Other pets and live animals ship through flydubai Cargo, whose rates are not published on the baggage pages. Seeing-eye dogs for passengers with visual impairments fly in the cabin free with 72 hours notice; other service animals go in the cargo compartment.

Falcons are the only animals flydubai may accept in the cabin besides seeing-eye dogs.

ANIMAL WHERE FEE
Pets Cargo Not published
Falcons Cabin, prior approval Not published
Seeing-eye dogs Cabin Free
Other service animals Cargo compartment Not published
11

Do different rules apply on partner bookings?

NOT PUBLISHED

150 cm total dimensions is the cap on interline partner bookings that use the piece concept. Bags from 150 to 203 cm pay oversize fees, and anything larger goes as cargo. No extra baggage for Emirates Skywards or other loyalty tiers appears on the baggage pages.

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Frequently asked

No. Lite has zero checked baggage allowance and includes only the 7 kg hand bag. You can add checked bags at a charge, and buying online can save up to 70% versus airport rates.

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Recent changes to flydubai's baggage policy

No verified changes in 2026.
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