Qatar Airways Baggage Allowance 2026

Economy Classic includes 25kg (55lb) of checked baggage on weight-concept routes and 2 pieces of 23kg (50lb) each to and from Africa and the Americas. Economy Lite gets 20kg (44lb) or 1 piece of 23kg. Convenience and Comfort raise the weight allowance to 30kg and 35kg. Every Business fare gets 40kg (88lb) or 2 pieces of 32kg (70lb), and First Elite gets 50kg (110lb) or 2 pieces of 32kg.

The allowance page leaves the Africa and Americas cells blank for Economy Convenience and Comfort, so check your booking confirmation on those fares.

Two systems apply. Flights to or from Africa or the Americas use the piece concept, where you count bags of up to 23kg or 32kg each. Every other route uses the weight concept, where all your checked bags share one total, such as 25kg in Economy Classic. Qatar says exceptions apply on certain routes, and your booking confirmation shows the allowance for your trip.

The cabin bag limit is 50 x 37 x 25 cm. Economy passengers get 1 piece up to 7kg (15lb), and Business and First passengers get 2 pieces up to 15kg (33lb) total. Qatar does not say whether wheels and handles count, so measure the bag with them. The bag must fit under the seat in front or in an enclosed overhead compartment.

On flights departing the United States, TSA rules limit you to 1 piece of hand baggage plus 1 personal item, whatever your cabin.

No size is published for the extra items. Qatar lists them by type: one small purse or small briefcase, one blanket or coat, and one umbrella, among others. A laptop should go inside your cabin bag. If you carry the laptop bag separately, Qatar counts it as your cabin bag, which uses up the 1 piece Economy allows.

One checked bag can weigh no more than 32kg (70lb) on any route. Size limits depend on the system: 158cm total (height plus width plus depth) on Africa and Americas flights, and 300cm total on other routes. On a weight-concept ticket you still need to split heavy contents so no single bag passes 32kg.

An extra 23kg bag in Economy costs USD 130 between Africa and Qatar and USD 255 (CAD 350) on other piece-concept journeys such as the Americas. A 32kg extra bag costs USD 205 or USD 330 (CAD 450). On weight-concept routes you pay per kilo: USD 30 per kg from Europe to Qatar and QAR 80 per kg from Qatar to Europe. Buying online more than 6 hours before departure is cheaper.

Per-kilo rates from Qatar are charged in Qatari riyals, ranging up to QAR 140 per kg to Australasia.

Silver members get 15kg or 1 extra piece, Gold members get 20kg or 1 piece, and Platinum members get 25kg or 2 pieces, depending on the route. oneworld Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby members also qualify for extra allowance. Members can pay for up to 10kg or one extra piece with Qcredits.

Infants under 2 get 10kg (22lb) of checked baggage on weight-concept routes, or one piece up to 23kg (50lb) to and from Africa and the Americas. One baby stroller or collapsible carrycot travels free on top of that, at no additional cost.

No, cats and dogs can't fly in the cabin. The conditions of carriage allow only falcons and service dogs there, with 1 falcon per passenger in Economy Class. Dogs, cats and birds can travel as checked baggage: USD 200 to or from Qatar, or USD 350 on other routes, for a pet and container up to 32kg. From 32kg to 75kg the fee is USD 300 or USD 450. Heavier animals, and all pets to or from Australia and New Zealand, go as cargo.

Emotional support dogs are not accepted in the cabin; only trained service dogs are.

Sports gear counts toward your free checked allowance if it fits the normal limits. Extra sports allowance costs USD 180 for a piece up to 23kg on flights to or from Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Canada and the USA, or USD 250 from 23kg to 32kg. Elsewhere it costs USD 150 up to 10kg, USD 200 for 10kg to 20kg and USD 250 for 20kg to 30kg.

Report damage within 7 days of getting the bag back. For a delayed bag, file at the Qatar Airways baggage services counter before leaving the airport, or online afterward, and keep the file reference to track it. Qatar says most delayed bags are found within 24 hours.