Special baggage

Smart bags have integrated lithium batteries that allow charging external devices, GPS tracking, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, self-weighing, and digital locking.

You can carry a smart bag as both hand and checked baggage, provided you meet the following restrictions:

¹Smart bags are accepted as hand or checked baggage if the device can be completely switched off (not in sleep or hibernation mode).

²Smart bags with a removable lithium battery (not exceeding 160Wh) are permitted as hand or checked baggage, provided the battery is removed. All removed batteries must be carried on board by the passenger inside their hand baggage. It must be protected from activation and packed securely to prevent short-circuiting or damage.

Restrictions on ridable suitcases and small vehicles with lithium-ion batteries

Ridable suitcases and small vehicles, regardless of whether the battery is attached or removed, are forbidden for carriage in hand and checked baggage.

Prohibited devices include, but not limited to:

• Hoverboards
• Mini-segways
• Balance wheels
• Motorised ridable scooters
• Ridable suitcases (including Airwheel)
• Solo wheels
• Other self-balancing scooters

Important: Any electric motorised bag or ridable suitcase will not be accepted for carriage. If you bring it to the airport, you will be refused carriage at check-in and it will be your responsibility to arrange for storage or disposal of such items prior to boarding.

More information on what you shouldn't take on board our flights can be found on Forbidden and restricted items page.

If you are travelling with a battery-powered wheelchair or mobility device, please check our Wheelchair and mobility assistance page for more information.

For guidelines on travelling with a portable oxygen concentrator, please check our Travelling with a portable oxygen concentrator page.

You may be able to carry small musical instruments as hand baggage if these do not exceed our allowed dimensions.

• If you wish to carry a valuable musical instrument as hand baggage but it exceeds our weight or dimension limitations, you’ll need to purchase an additional seat (subject to availability) in the same class of travel to store the instrument next to you during your flight.
• You may also be able to carry large musical instruments in checked baggage if there is enough space in the cargo hold compartment and subject to any excess baggage rates applicable.
• Hand baggage shouldn’t exceed 55 cm x 38 cm x 20 cm or weigh more than 7 kg if you’re travelling in Economy Class.
• If you’re travelling in Business Class, you may take up to two items of hand baggage on board with a combined weight of 14 kg. Each item of hand baggage shouldn’t exceed 55 cm x 38 cm x 20 cm.

You can carry TVs as checked baggage on our flights. However, the size of the TV must not exceed more than 55 inches. Selected airports only allow TV size of 32 inches, please check with the airport(s) of your destination(s) for their rules and regulations. 

Please note: there is a handling fee for the carriage of TVs larger than 32 inches. The fee is charged per TV unit per flight and needs to be paid at the time of check-in at the airport. Weight of the TV will be considered as part of the baggage allowance mentioned in your booking.

Generally, you won't be allowed to carry any animals onboard our flights in the cabin. You may be able to carry falcons onboard in the cabin but this requires special prior approval. Please contact our customer support team for more details.

You can transport your pets and other live animals through flydubai Cargo. Check our Cargo page for more details.

For more information on flying with a service animal, please visit our Travelling with a service animal page.