Hand baggage


Hand baggage is included in all our fares, and you can take a carry-on with you on all flydubai flights as long as it meets our hand baggage rules.

Economy Class

 WeightDimensions
1 bag7 kg55 cm x 38 cm x 20 cm
Number of items1
Weight7 kg
Dimensions55 cm x 38 cm x 20 cm

Business Class

 WeightDimensions
2 bags14 kg*55 cm x 38 cm x 20 cm
Number of items2
Weight14 kg*
Dimensions55 cm x 38 cm x 20 cm

*Each piece of hand baggage must not weigh more than 7 kg.


As part of your hand baggage
allowance, you can carry one of the following personal items:

  • A laptop bag
  • A small ladies’ handbag
  • A gentlemen’s satchel

Your personal item must not exceed 25 × 33 × 20 cm and fit under the seat in front of you.

At check-in desk

If your hand baggage exceeds the size or weight limits, you’ll need to:

  • Check it in at the flydubai check-in desk, or
  • Repack some of the items into your checked baggage (subject to your baggage allowance and any excess baggage fees).

Important: Before checking in hand baggage, please remove all restricted items (e.g. power bank, spare batteries), valuable and essential items (e.g. cash, jewellery, precious metals, passport, business papers, medications).

At boarding gate

All hand baggage, including duty-free purchases, will be checked for size and weight.

  • If it exceeds the limit, a fee of AED 200 / USD 55 per item will apply.
  • Additional local fees or taxes may also apply.

Electronic devices, batteries and liquids

Electronic devices

If you are travelling with a portable electronic device, please review our lithium battery transport guidelines, as some items may be restricted or prohibited on board.

Power banks

You may carry one power bank only, and it must be placed in your hand baggage. For detailed rules, read the full guidelines.

Liquids

Planning to bring liquids such as baby food, medication, or toiletries? Please check our rules on liquids in hand baggage before travel.

Related information

Travelling with smart bags

You can take a smart bag as checked or hand baggage if it meets all flydubai requirements. Please check our smart bag restrictions for more information before travelling.

Forbidden and restricted items

Some items aren’t allowed in hand or checked baggage for safety reasons. Please read about forbidden and restricted items before you travel.

Travelling
with infants

If you're travelling with an infant and your fare includes baggage, you can bring 5kg hand baggage (must be under 55x38x20 cm) and 10kg checked baggage for the infant.

Frequently asked questions

How much baggage can I take on the flight?

All our fares include hand baggage. You can carry up to 7 kg in Economy Class, up to 14 kg in Business Class as hand baggage. For more details, please check our Hand baggage page.

Checked baggage allowance varies on the fare type you have selected.

Value fare has an allowance of 20 kg while Flex fare has an allowance of 30 kg. Business class has an allowance of 40 kg.

Lite fare category has only hand baggage allowance and Zero checked baggage allowance.

If you want to carry more than the baggage allowance included in your fare, you can also pre-buy additional baggage. To know more about checked baggage rules on flydubai flights, please read our Checked baggage page.

What happens if I arrive to the airport with more than 3 pieces of checked baggage?

If you arrive at the airport with more than 3 pieces of checked baggage, you will need to pay a one-time handling fee to check in the extra bags. Additionally, excess baggage rates will apply if the total weight for all pieces exceeds your baggage allowance, provided there's enough space on the flight.

What happens if I arrive at the airport and have not already bought a baggage allowance?

If you haven't bought a checked baggage allowance, you'll be charged a per kilo rate provided there's space in the hold for your bags. You can find excess baggage rates on our Airport baggage rates page.

Can I buy extra baggage after booking my flight?

Yes, you can buy extra baggage via ‘Manage booking’ portal up to six hours before your flight. This is subject to the baggage policy and the eligibility of your booking.

I have an onward connection with flydubai booked under a separate ticket. Can you tag my bag to my final destination?

Yes, if your connecting flight is within 24 hours, we’ll be able to tag your bag to your final destination. This service is subject to handling fee and taxes, as applicable.

I'm travelling with my baby/child, can I carry a stroller/pushchair/buggy?

Yes, you can carry one fully collapsible stroller/pushchair/buggy for free as part of your checked baggage allowance when travelling with a child or an infant on the same booking. It should be prepared/protected for travel and tagged as checked baggage at the airport check-in desk.

My baby/child needs a stroller at the airport, can I take my stroller on board the flight?

You may be allowed to take your stroller/pushchair/buggy with you up to the boarding gate where it will be collected and loaded into the aircraft cargo hold.

Fully foldable/collapsible pushchairs and strollers meeting the permissible size and weight of hand baggage may be accepted for carriage on board if there is space. If there is no space available it will have to be checked in. Upon arrival at your destination, you’ll be able to pick it up from the baggage hall in the arrivals area.

What do I do if my baggage is delayed or missing?

If your baggage is missing on arrival of your flight, you'll need to report it to the baggage services desk at your arrival airport straight away. For more detailed information, please read our Delayed or damaged baggage page.

What is a PIR?

A PIR is a Property Irregularity Report that is given to you by the local handling agent on arrival when you report your baggage has been delayed or damaged. The unique reference number of the report helps us to track your bag and return it to you as soon as possible.

How will I receive my bag after it's been found?

Once your baggage has been found and, where local laws allow, you'll be contacted by our local handling agent to arrange delivery, subject to customs clearance. If we are unable to deliver your baggage to you, you'll be asked to collect it from our local handling agent at your arrival airport.

What do I do if my baggage is damaged?

If your baggage is damaged while you're flying with flydubai, you need to report it to the baggage services desk at your arrival airport straight away. For more detailed information, please read our Delayed or damaged baggage page.

What do I do if items in my baggage are missing?

Please report it immediately to the local handling agent or via the Contact us form, selecting ‘Baggage – delayed or damaged’ subject in the drop-down.

Do I get a compensation if my baggage is delayed, lost or damaged?

  • If your baggage is delayed, we understand that you may need to buy some essential items such as toiletries and items of basic clothing. We'll reimburse up to USD 50 per day of delay for essential items in the form of voucher from flydubai. The maximum compensation paid is for 3 days (excluding residents of the country where the flight landed).
  • If your baggage is lost, flydubai will pay to replace your bag and its contents up to a set amount. To find out how this amount is calculated, see our Conditions of Carriage.
  • If your baggage is damaged and your claim is successful, flydubai will pay for your bag to be repaired or replaced.

What do I do if I forget something on board or at the airport?

If you've forgotten or lost any of your belongings on board one of our aircraft or at the airport, please contact the lost & found office at the airport where your flight landed.

For Dubai-bound flights, please contact Dubai Airports lost & found office for assistance.

What do I do if my baggage is delayed or damaged on a flight operated by another airline?

If your baggage is delayed or damaged on a flight with one of our partner airlines, please report it to the airline which operated the flight.

Can I bring Zamzam water from Saudi Arabia?

If you're travelling from Jeddah, Madinah, Taif or Yanbu you can bring up to five litres of Islamic Holy Water (Zamzam water) as checked baggage in addition to your applicable baggage allowance, at no extra cost.

If you’re travelling from other cities of Saudi Arabia you can bring up to five litres of holy water, however, it will be considered as part of your checked baggage allowance. If your checked baggage exceeds the baggage allowance stated in your e-ticket or booking confirmation, you will be required to pay the excess baggage fee.

Please note, the holy water must be sealed and safely packed in government approved packaging.

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