United Arab Emirates
Low cost airline, Dubai hub Flydubai baggage allowance
Flydubai is a Dubai-based low-cost carrier serving regional and medium-haul destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
| Allowance | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on bagPlus one personal item under the seat | 7 kg55 x 38 x 20 cm | 2 x 7 kg55 x 38 x 20 cm |
| Checked bagMaximum weight per bag | 32 kgUp to 150 cm | 32 kgUp to 150 cm |
Cabin baggage
What you keep with you on board. The carry-on bag goes in the overhead bin, the personal item goes under the seat in front of you.
Carry-on bag
- Size
- 55 x 38 x 20 cm
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Pieces
- One bag
One cabin bag per Economy passenger. Business Class passengers may carry two pieces totaling 14 kg.
Personal item
- Size
- 25 x 33 x 20 cm
- Weight
- Included in cabin allowance
- Examples
- One laptop bag or small handbag plus one duty-free bag allowed.
Liquids: containers of 100 ml or less, all inside one transparent resealable 1 litre bag. Baby food, medication and sealed duty free purchases are exempt.
Power banks and batteries
Lithium batteries travel in the cabin, never in the hold. Since 2025 most carriers also ban using or charging a power bank during the flight.
| Item | Cabin | Checked | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power bank up to 100 WhAbout 27,000 mAh at 3.7 V | Allowed | Not allowed | One per passenger, under the seat, not in the overhead bin. Do not use or charge it on board. |
| Power bank 100 to 160 Wh | Approval needed | Not allowed | Maximum two, with airline approval before the flight. |
| Power bank over 160 Wh | Not allowed | Not allowed | Cannot travel on Flydubai in any form. |
| Spare laptop and camera batteries | Allowed | Not allowed | Terminals taped or in original packaging, up to 100 Wh each. |
| Devices with built-in batteriesLaptops, phones, cameras, tablets | Allowed | Switched off | Better in the cabin. If checked, fully switched off and protected from accidental activation. |
| E-cigarettes and vapes | Allowed | Not allowed | Cabin only, never used on board. |
Checked baggage
flydubai sells weight and lets you split it across up to three pieces, none heavier than 32 kg. Lite is a hand baggage fare with nothing in the hold. The size limit is 150 cm, and a bag between 150 and 203 cm still flies but pays an oversize fee.
| Cabin | First bag | Second bag | Max weight per bag | Max size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | From AED 60 (~$16) for 20 kg add-on | Purchase required | 32 kg | 150 cm |
| Value | Included | Included | 32 kg | 150 cm |
| Flex | Included | Included | 32 kg | 150 cm |
| Business | Included | Included | 32 kg | 150 cm |
Lite: No checked baggage. Lite is a hand baggage fare.
Value: 20 kg in total, across up to three pieces.
Flex: 30 kg in total, across up to three pieces.
Business: 40 kg in total, across up to three pieces. Allowances change by route, fare family and booking date, so confirm on the official Flydubai baggage page before you pack.
Checked weight by fare
flydubai runs a clean ladder: nothing, 20, 30, 40. Lite is the one to watch, because it is a hand baggage fare and looks like an ordinary cheap ticket until you reach the desk.
| Lite | Hand baggage only | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 20 kg | |
| Flex | 30 kg | |
| Business | 40 kg | |
Split the total across up to three pieces as you like, provided no single piece passes 32 kg or 150 cm. Between 150 and 203 cm a bag pays an oversize fee, and above 203 cm it can only travel as cargo. An infant on a fare that includes baggage adds 10 kg checked and 5 kg in the cabin.
Excess baggage fees
What sits outside the weight your fare includes.
| Situation | What you pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| More than three checked pieces | Charged per extra piece | Three is the limit whatever the total weight |
| Bag between 150 and 203 cm | Oversize fee | Height plus width plus depth |
| Bag over 203 cm | Not accepted | It can only travel as cargo |
| Single piece over 32 kg | Not accepted | Even where your total allowance is larger |
| Infant on a fare with baggage | 10 kg checked plus 5 kg cabin | The cabin bag must fit 55 x 38 x 20 cm |
An item bought its own seat, such as a cello, may weigh up to 75 kg but must fit the headrest at 55 by 45 by 40 cm. A taller instrument up to 140 cm from the floor is accepted with a seat.
Before you pack
Six habits that keep you out of the excess baggage queue.
- Weigh bags at homeA luggage scale costs less than a single overweight bag fee, and it settles the argument at home rather than at the counter.
- Prepay extra weight onlineBuying through flydubai.com is 10 to 20 percent cheaper than paying at the counter.
- Wear the heavy itemsBoots, coats and jackets on your body do not count toward any limit.
- Use compression bagsVacuum bags cut clothing volume by up to 75 percent, which helps with the 150 cm size rule.
- Check your credit card perksSome premium cards include extra baggage or refund fees on selected airlines.
- Check your loyalty statusFrequent flyer tiers often add extra weight or an extra bag on top of the fare allowance.
Sports equipment, instruments and infants
Special items travel with conditions. Every one of them needs advance reservation, and acceptance at the airport is not guaranteed without it.
| Item | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Sports equipment | AED 150-270 per item depending on type and dimensions |
| Musical instruments | Cabin if within 55x38x20 cm; or purchase extra seat for larger instruments |
Book special items online before travel. Airport prices are higher than the same allowance bought online, and hold space is first come, first served.
Check-in and bag drop deadlines
Counted back from scheduled departure. Miss the bag drop cut-off and the bag does not fly, even if you do.
Flydubai sets its check-in and bag drop deadlines by airport rather than publishing one timeline. Check the times on your booking, and allow longer if you have bags to drop.
If your bag does not arrive
Delayed and damaged bags follow a strict clock. Most claims fail because the report was made after leaving the airport.
Report before you leave the hall
Go to the Flydubai baggage services desk in the arrivals baggage hall. You get a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) with a 10 character reference. Without it there is no claim.
Track with the PIR reference
Use the reference and your surname on the Flydubai baggage tracing page. Most delayed bags arrive within 48 hours and are delivered to your address free of charge.
Keep receipts, mind the deadlines
Essentials bought while the bag is missing can be claimed. Damage must be reported within 7 days, delayed bag expenses within 21 days of delivery, under the Montreal Convention.
How Flydubai compares
Benchmark these limits against the rest of the industry before you decide which bag to bring.
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