Checked baggage is included on all Qatar Airways flights. The number and weight of baggage pieces you can carry on your journey with Qatar Airways varies according to the route and cabin class booked.
Already booked your trip? You can view your baggage allowance (including membership benefits) here. Silver, Gold and Platinum Privilege Club members, as well as oneworld® Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby members are be eligible to enjoy additional baggage allowance based on their membership tier and route.
Baggage allowance per fare type
| Economy Lite |
Economy Classic |
Economy Convenience |
Economy Comfort |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | 1 piece up to 7kg (15lb)^ | |||
| Checked baggage (flights to/from Africa or the Americas) | 1 piece up to 23kg (50lb) | 2 pieces up to 23kg (50lb) each | ||
| Checked baggage (all other destinations*) | 20kg (44lb) | 25kg (55lb) | 30kg (66lb) | 35kg (77lb) |
^For flights to or from Brazil, Economy class customers can carry one piece of baggage up to 10 kg (22lb).
| Business Lite | Business Classic | Business Comfort | Business Elite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | 2 pieces up to 15kg (33lb) total^ | |||
| Checked baggage (flights to/from Africa or the Americas) | 2 pieces up to 32kg (70lb) each | |||
| Checked baggage (all other destinations*) | 40kg (88lb) | 40kg (88lb) | 40kg (88lb) | 40kg (88lb) |
^Flights departing from the United States of America: To be in accordance with TSA travel regulations, passengers can only carry 1 piece of hand baggage and 1 personal item, such as a handbag, briefcase or laptop bag.
| First Elite | |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | 2 pieces up to 15kg (33lb) total |
| Checked baggage (flights to/from Africa or the Americas) | 2 pieces up to 32kg (70lb) each |
| Checked baggage (all other destinations*) | 50kg (110lb) |
Infants have their own checked-in baggage allowance, plus one baby stroller, car seat, or collapsible carrycot accepted at no extra charge. For more information, see the guide to booking for infants and children.
Baggage guidelines
There are some specific requirements when it comes to the size and weight of your baggage.
- For carry-on baggage, the dimensions must not exceed 50cm (length) x 37cm (width) x 25cm (depth) (20in x 15in x 10in).
- For checked baggage, for flights to/from Africa or the Americas or the dimensions should not exceed 158cm total (height + width + depth of the baggage). For other routes*, the dimensions should not exceed 300cm total.
Other guidelines
Checked baggage
How much checked baggage can I take on my trip?
- For flights to/from Africa or the Americas, your checked baggage allowance will be based on the number of baggage pieces you can bring. The number will depend on the fare type you booked, but it’s important to note that each individual piece may not weigh more than 23kg.
- For all other routes*, your checked baggage allowance will be based on the total weight you can bring. The total weight will depend on the fare type you booked, but there is no limit to the number of pieces you may bring – as long as it is within the weight allowance.
Maximum baggage size
- A single piece of checked baggage can not exceed 32kg (70lb).
- For flights to/from Africa or the Americas, the maximum dimensions per bag should not exceed 158cm (length + width + height)..
- For all other routes*, the maximum dimensions per bag should not exceed 300cm (length + width + height).
- Items that exceed the maximum dimensions may be sent as Cargo.
Irregular baggage
- Items such as boxes that are carefully wrapped, sealed and fit within our maximum weight and dimensions will be accepted.
- Items that are round, irregular-shaped, tied with loose rope or string, wrapped in blankets or that have loose straps will not be accepted.
Carry-on baggageMaximum carry-on baggage size
- The maximum dimensions for carry-on baggage is 50cm (length) x 37cm (width) x 25cm (depth).
- Laptops should fit in your carry-on baggage. If a laptop bag is carried separately, it will be considered as carry-on baggage.
Additional items
In addition to the carry-on baggage allowance, the following personal items may also be carried:
- One handbag or small briefcase
- One blanket or piece of outerwear e.g. jacket or coat
- One umbrella
- One pair of crutches or a walking stick
- One carrying case for a small camera or pair of binoculars
- Limited reading material
- An infant’s carrying basket
- Duty-free items purchased on the day of your flight
Sporting equipmentYou can carry sporting equipment as part of your checked baggage allowance, as long as it fits within the size and weight guidelines above.
If your sports items are larger in size or you need to carry more, you will need to purchase sporting equipment allowance.
International flights to or from the United StatesThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screens all airline passengers and baggage. For further information, please visit the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website.
For more information, visit the Baggage FAQ's.
*Exceptions apply for certain routes. You can view the baggage allowance for your trip when making a booking, on your booking confirmation email and in 'Manage booking' on qatarairways.com or 'My Trips' on our app.
Travelling with our partners?
If your journey includes a flight with one of our partners, your baggage allowance may be different. Baggage allowances on code-share routes are determined by IATA's Most Significant Marketing Carrier (MSC) rule. If you have already booked your trip, the applicable baggage allowance is shown on your booking confirmation.
Where a code-share or interline flight is part of an itinerary that begins or ends in the USA or Canada, baggage allowances and charges applicable at the itinerary’s origin will apply throughout.
If your journey includes a flight with one of our partners, you can find more information about baggage specifications on their websites.