You can carry your favourite sports equipment with you when you travel with us.
We’ve put together some information in the table below to help you understand the types of equipment, charges, and the maximum dimensions permitted for carrying sporting equipment on flydubai flights. All sports equipment will be accepted as part of your checked baggage allowance, subject to flydubai’s checked baggage policy.
Please note:
- A handling fee based on the dimensions of your equipment and your itinerary applies.
- Acceptance of any equipment will be subject to available space on the flight, we advise you to notify us at least 24 hours before departure.
- If the equipment is outside the dimensions mentioned below, it might be accepted for carriage for an additional charge. For assistance, please contact our Customer Centre on (+971) 600 54 44 45.
The charges mentioned below are only applicable on flydubai operated flights and may be subject to an additional service fee if paid at the airport.
| Type of sporting equipment | Dimensions | Charges per item |
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| Snowboarding / skiing equipment | 190 cm long | AED 270 per sector |
| Wind surf board | 235 cm x 90 cm x 45 cm | AED 270 per sector |
| Kite surf equipment | 190 cm long | AED 270 per sector |
| Surfing equipment | 235 cm x 90 cm x 45 cm | AED 270 per sector |
| Bicycle | 190 cm x 40 cm x 80 cm | AED 270 per sector |
| Scuba / diving equipment | 75 cm x 55 cm x 35 cm | AED 150 per sector |
| Golf equipment | 170 cm long | AED 150 per sector |
| Fishing equipment | 190 cm long | AED 270 per sector |
| Canoe / kayak | 250 cm long | AED 270 per sector |
| Sporting weapons | 75 cm x 55 cm x 35 cm | AED 270 per sector* |
* An additional charge of AED 300 per passenger will apply to obtain approval from Dubai Police.
| Snowboarding / skiing equipment |
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| Max dimension | 190 cm long |
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| Charges per item | AED 270 per sector |
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| Wind surf board |
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| Max dimension | 250 cm x 79 cm x 112 cm |
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| Charges per item | AED 270 per sector |
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| Kite surf equipment |
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| Max dimension | 190 cm long |
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| Charges per item | AED 270 per sector |
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| Surfing equipment |
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| Max dimension | 250 cm x 79 cm x 112 cm |
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| Charges per item | AED 270 per sector |
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| Bicycle |
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| Max dimension | 190 cm x 40 cm x 80 cm |
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| Charges per item | AED 270 per sector |
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| Scuba / diving equipment |
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| Max dimension | 75 cm x 55 cm x 35 cm |
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| Charges per item | AED 150 per sector |
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| Golf equipment |
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| Max dimension | 170 cm long |
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| Charges per item | AED 150 per sector |
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| Fishing equipment |
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| Max dimension | 190 cm long |
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| Charges per item | AED 270 per sector |
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| Canoe / kayak |
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| Max dimension | 250 cm long |
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| Charges per item | AED 270 per sector |
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| Sporting weapons |
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| Max dimension | 75 cm x 55 cm x 35 cm |
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| Charges per item | AED 270 per sector* |
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| * An additional charge of AED 300 per passenger will apply to obtain approval from Dubai Police. |
Excess baggage
If your overall baggage weight, including the sporting equipment, exceeds the permitted allowance, excess baggage rates will apply.
Carrying equipment in hand baggage
You may be able to carry some sporting goods and equipment in your hand baggage if onboard space permits. These include:
- Tennis rackets
- Badminton rackets
- Squash rackets
Please ensure you do not pack items such as batteries, chemicals, flammable liquids or solids, or any other type of dangerous goods in your hand baggage. For more information, see baggage and lithium battery guide.
Restricted equipment
Pole vaults, javelins and hang gliders are restricted, and can only be accepted on exceptional basis and need to be pre-authorised by flydubai.
Packaging guidelines
All sporting equipment must be packed appropriately to avoid damage and must meet the dimension and weight restrictions of their allowance. We will ensure your equipment is safe and handled with care, but flydubai will follow a limited release and liability process for all sports equipment.
You must also ensure that only the sporting equipment and no other items such as batteries, chemicals, or dangerous goods are packed in the sports equipment bag.
For information on packaging requirements, please read our size and packaging guide.
Make a booking
To make a booking for your equipment, please get in touch with our Customer Centre on (+971) 600 54 44 45.
