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Emirates extra baggage: the real price, and how to pay up to 45% less

The airport is the most expensive place to buy extra kilos on Emirates. Here is the official airport price for your route, how much you save by adding baggage in advance, and exactly how to do it in Manage Your Booking.

Last checked: 20 October 2026 against Emirates' official additional baggage page.

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From Emirates' official extra baggage page, checked 20 October 2026. The final price is shown when you pay, in the currency of the country you fly from.

Quick answer

  • Most routes, per kg at the airport: USD 15 within the Middle East and South Asia (e.g. Dubai to Karachi), USD 25 to Europe, up to USD 50.
  • Buy in advance: up to 45% cheaper, in 5 kg blocks up to 50 kg, until 4 hours before the flight.
  • Americas and Africa, per bag: USD 100 to 350 at the airport, about 15% less in advance where offered.
  • Not for: infant tickets, or tickets not issued by Emirates.

Emirates excess baggage charges per kg

On routes where your allowance is in kg, Emirates charges these airport rates for each extra kg. Find the region you fly from on the left and the region you fly to along the top.

From / ToMiddle East, South AsiaFar EastEuropeAustralia, NZ
Middle East, South AsiaUSD 15USD 25USD 25USD 40
Far EastUSD 25USD 15USD 30USD 30
EuropeUSD 25USD 30USD 40USD 50
Australia, NZUSD 40USD 30USD 50USD 15

Middle East includes the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon. South Asia includes Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan and the Maldives. Europe includes the UK and Türkiye. Between Larnaca and Malta the rate is USD 15 per kg.

Emirates extra baggage from Pakistan, India and the UAE

Airport prices on popular routes, worked out with the official per-kg rates. Buying in advance brings them down.

TripPer kg at the airport10 kg at the airport20 kg at the airport
Dubai to Karachi, Lahore, Delhi or MumbaiUSD 15USD 150USD 300
Pakistan or India to Europe (e.g. Karachi to London)USD 25USD 250USD 500
Pakistan or India to the Far EastUSD 25USD 250USD 500
Pakistan or India to AustraliaUSD 40USD 400USD 800
How much you save: Emirates' own example is London to India: 35% off an extra 5 kg and 45% off an extra 20 kg when bought in advance. The bigger the block, the bigger the saving.

Extra bags on Americas and Africa routes

On these routes Emirates sells extra bags instead of kilos. Each extra bag can weigh 23 kg in Economy and Premium Economy, and 32 kg in Business and First. Airport prices per extra bag:

From / ToMiddle EastSouth AsiaAfricaFar EastEuropeAustralia, NZAmericas
AfricaUSD 250USD 250USD 250USD 300USD 250USD 300USD 250
Americas, ticket issued up to 7 Sep 2026USD 225USD 225USD 200USD 250USD 100USD 250USD 100
Americas, ticket issued from 8 Sep 2026USD 225USD 250USD 250USD 325USD 200USD 350USD 125
CanadaCAD 280CAD 350CAD 380CAD 450CAD 280CAD 500CAD 175

Heavy or big bags cost more. Each checked bag should be no more than 150 cm in total (length + width + height):

RouteOverweightOversize (150 to 203 cm)Both
Americas and AfricaUSD 75USD 175USD 250
CanadaCAD 95CAD 240CAD 335

These fees apply to bags in your allowance and are added on top of the price of a bought extra bag. Anything over 203 cm cannot be checked in and must go as cargo.

How to add baggage on Emirates

  1. Open Manage Your Booking on emirates.com and log in with your booking reference.
  2. Add extra weight or bags. Weight comes in 5 kg blocks, up to 50 kg. On Americas and Africa routes you can add up to 5 bags in advance, where offered.
  3. Pay by card in the same currency as your ticket. You can also use Cash+Miles to pay less cash.
  4. Do it at least 4 hours before the flight. After that you pay the airport rate at check-in, often in local currency. Some airports take no cash or debit cards, so keep a credit card ready.

Rules to know before you pay

  • Emirates tickets on Emirates flights: your ticket number must start with 176, and the flight must be operated and marketed by Emirates.
  • Adults and children only: you cannot buy extra baggage on an infant ticket.
  • Bag limits: every bag under 32 kg and no more than 203 cm in total size.
  • Emirates can refuse an excess baggage purchase at check-in for safety or operational reasons.
  • More than 15 bags? Some may follow on the next available flight and arrive within 5 days. This does not apply to flights to or from the USA.

Not sure how much your fare already includes? Check the Emirates baggage allowance first, then buy only the kilos you need.

Questions travellers ask

How much is extra baggage on Emirates per kg?

At the airport Emirates charges USD 15 per kg within the Middle East and South Asia, USD 25 between that region and Europe or the Far East, and up to USD 50 per kg between Europe and Australia or New Zealand. Bought in advance it costs up to 45% less.

How do I add baggage on Emirates?

Log in to Manage Your Booking on emirates.com with your booking reference, add extra weight in 5 kg blocks (up to 50 kg) and pay by card in the currency of your ticket. You can do this up to 4 hours before the flight.

How much does an extra bag cost on Emirates to the USA or Africa?

On these routes Emirates sells extra bags. At the airport a bag costs USD 100 to USD 350 depending on where you fly from and to (CAD 175 to 500 from Canada). Buying up to five bags in advance saves about 15%, where offered.

Can I buy Emirates extra baggage for a baby?

No. Emirates sells extra baggage on adult and child tickets only, not on infant tickets.

Can I buy Emirates extra baggage on a codeshare ticket?

Only if the ticket was issued by Emirates (ticket number starting with 176) and the flight is both operated and marketed by Emirates.

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Sources

The Between Flights is independent and not affiliated with Emirates. Fees change: the price shown when you pay is final.