Airline vs airline · Checked October 29, 2026

Emirates vs Qantas: baggage rules compared

Carry-on, personal item, checked bag and check-in deadlines for Emirates and Qantas, from each airline's own website.

The short version

The carry-on limits are about the same size on Emirates and Qantas.
Emirates: 7 kg (15 lb) carry-on weight limit. Qantas: 15 lb (7 kg) carry-on weight limit.

	Emirates	Qantas
Carry-on size	55 x 38 x 22 cm / about 21.7 x 15 x 8.7 in	22 x 14 x 9 in / 56 x 36 x 23 cm
Carry-on weight	7 kg (15 lb)	15 lb (7 kg)
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included	Included (7 kg on international flights; 14 kg total (max 10 kg per item) on Australian domestic flights)
Personal item	No size published, must fit under the seat	No size published, must fit under the seat
Checked bag size	150 cm (59 in) in total	158 cm (62 in) in total
Checked bag weight	23 kg (51 lb) per bag in economy, 32 kg (71 lb) max for any bag	23 kg (50 lb) per bag in economy, 32 kg (70 lb) max for any bag
Online check-in opens	48 hours before	24 hours before
Bag drop closes	Not published	30 min before (domestic / short-haul), 60 min before (international / long-haul)
At the gate by	Not published	Not published
Power banks	1 (under 100 Wh); in-flight use: not allowed	2 (up to 160 Wh); in-flight use: not allowed

Carry-on that fits both

55 x 36 x 22 cm (21.7 x 14.2 x 8.7 in)

The smallest limit on each side

Personal item that fits both

Under the seat

One airline doesn't publish a size

Flying both on one trip? The trip checker shows which airline sets each limit, and the gate card keeps the rules on your phone.

Measure with wheels, handles and pockets included. The order of the sides doesn't matter.

Is the Emirates carry-on bigger than Qantas?

The carry-on limits are about the same size on Emirates and Qantas.

What carry-on size fits both Emirates and Qantas?

A bag no bigger than 55 x 36 x 22 cm (21.7 x 14.2 x 8.7 in) fits both carry-on limits. Check weight limits too.