Emirates carry-on and personal item size
Emirates carry-on limit: 55 x 38 x 22 cm, 7 kg (15 lb). Personal item: no published size. Check your bag in seconds.
Emirates' cabin baggage page lists one carry-on for Economy and no separate personal item size.
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Carry-on bags vs Emirates
None of the 5 carry-on bags we've checked fits Emirates' limit on paper.
Emirates bag rules in plain English
- Economy Class: one carry-on of up to 55 x 38 x 22 cm and 7 kg. Premium Economy: the same size, up to 10 kg.
- Business and First: a 7 kg carry-on plus a 7 kg briefcase (up to 45 x 35 x 20 cm) or garment bag.
- Boarding in India, Economy and Premium Economy carry-ons must be within 115 cm in total (length + width + height). On flights from Brazil, you can carry up to 10 kg.
Source: www.emirates.com. Checked on www.emirates.com on October 29, 2026. If the airline's page and this page disagree, the airline's page wins.
Questions people ask
What is the Emirates carry-on size?
Emirates' carry-on limit is 55 x 38 x 22 cm (about 21.7 x 15 x 8.7 in), up to 7 kg (15 lb).
What is the Emirates personal item size?
Emirates' cabin baggage page lists one carry-on for Economy and no separate personal item size.
Is a carry-on bag free on Emirates?
Yes, a carry-on is included on Emirates.