GCC Airlines Baggage Allowances

Plan your flight very well particularly during this time of the pandemic. Aside from additional requirements before boarding, it is a good practice to carry only the safe weight of baggage to enjoy a relaxing flight and avoid the necessary hassle – over baggage.

The best way to check your allowed baggage allowance is of course to take a look at your ticket. It is usually stated there. But if you are still planning your trip and would like to know the allowed baggage of each airline then continue reading.

I received so many private messages and saw some post comments asking how many kilos they can bring. So, let’s take a look at what are the baggage allowances of all the airlines in GCC that fly to the Philippines.

Oman Air

First Class	Business Class	Economy Class
Total Weight: 50 KGs	Total Weight: 50 KGs	Total Weight: 30 KGs
Up to: 2 Pieces	Up to: 2 Pieces	Up to: 2 Pieces

You can check the detailed baggage policy of Omanair from this link – https://www.juaninoman.com/check-out-oman-air-baggage-policy/

https://sindbad.omanair.com/en/travel-info/baggage-services/baggage-allowance/oman-air-baggage-policy

Emirates

You can check in as many bags as you like up to the weight allowance for your travel class. Each individual bag must not weigh more than 32kg.

The weight concept applies to all routes, except when you travel to and from the Americas and from Africa.

Class of travel	Special	Saver	Flex	Flex Plus
Economy Class	20 kg**	25 kg***	30 kg	35 kg

**25 kg in Economy Special for flights between UAE and India.

***30 kg in Economy Saver for journeys originating Australia and New Zealand for tickets issued on/after 26 November 2019

Find out more here: https://www.emirates.com/om/english/before-you-fly/baggage/checked-baggage/

Etihad

Read more: https://www.etihad.com/en/fly-etihad/baggage

Gulf Air

Passengers looking for increased travel flexibility and booked on our Economy Friendly and Economy Freedom fare families will enjoy an allowance of two checked-in baggage at 23kg each. Our Falconflyer members’ redemption tickets in Economy class will also enjoy two checked-in baggage at 23kg each.

For our budget travellers, our Deal and Basic Economy family fares allow passengers an allowance of one checked-in baggage at 23kg.

Exception note for Economy Class passengers

• Passengers flying from Bahrain, Dammam to Iraq and vice-versa, are allowed 2 checked in pieces at 23 KGs each in all Economy class fare families.
• Passengers flying from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, the United Arab Emirates to Jordan, Lebanon and vice-versa, are allowed 2 checked in pieces at 23 KGs each in all Economy class fare families.
• Passengers flying from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, the United Arab Emirates to Morocco, Turkey and vice-versa, are allowed 2 checked in pieces at 23 KGs each in all Economy class fare families.
• Passengers flying from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Lebanon to India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and vice-versa, are allowed 2 checked in pieces at 23 KGs each in all Economy class fare families.
• Passengers flying from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Lebanon, Greece to the Philippines and vice-versa, are allowed 2 checked in pieces at 23 KGs each in all Economy class fare families.
• Passengers flying from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, the United Arab Emirates to Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia and vice-versa, are allowed 2 checked in pieces at 23 KGs each in all Economy class fare families.
• Passengers flying from Iraq to Jeddah, Madinah and vice-versa, are allowed 2 checked in pieces at 23 KGs each in all Economy class fare families.
• Passengers flying from Lebanon, Jordan to Morocco and vice-versa, are allowed 2 checked in pieces at 23 KGs each in all Economy class fare families.
• Passengers flying from India to Egypt, Iraq and vice-versa, are allowed 2 checked in pieces at 23 KGs each in all Economy class fare families.
• Passengers flying from Cyprus to Chennai, Colombo, Delhi, Dhaka, Hyderabad, Kochi, Lahore¸ Manila, Mumbai, Riyadh, Thiruvananthapura and vice-versa, are allowed 2 checked in pieces at 23 KGs each in all Economy class fare families.
• Passengers flying from Greece, Jordan, Lebanon to Sudan, Ethiopia and vice-versa, are allowed 2 checked in pieces at 23 KGs each in all Economy class fare families.
• Passengers flying from London, Greece to India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and vice-versa, are allowed 2 checked in pieces at 23 KGs each in all Economy class fare families.

Source: https://www.gulfair.com/baggage/allowance

Kuwait Airways

STANDARD FREE BAGGAGE POLICY

Destination	Class	Baggage Allowance	Infant
All Destinations	Royal Class	3 (32kgs each piece)	1 (10kgs) not exceeding total dimensions 115 cms or 45 inch.
	First Class	3 (32kgs each piece)
	Business Class	2 (32kgs each piece)
	Economy Class	2 (23kgs each piece)

Read more: https://kuwaitairways.com/en/is/free-baggage

Qatar Airways

Baggage allowances may vary according to route and cabin class; please check the exact baggage regulations printed on your ticket.

Route	First Class	Business Class	Economy Class
Flights to and from Brazil	2 pieces, each not to exceed 32kg (70lb) and a maximum dimension of 158cm (62in)	2 pieces, each not to exceed 32kg (70lb) and a maximum dimension of 158cm (62in)	2 pieces, each not to exceed 23kg (50lb) and a maximum dimension of 158cm (62in)
Flights between Brazil and Argentina	2 pieces, each not to exceed 32kg (70lb) and a maximum dimension of 158cm (62in)	2 pieces, each not to exceed 32kg (70lb) and a maximum dimension of 158cm (62in)	2 pieces, each not to exceed 23kg (50lb) and a maximum dimension of 158cm (62in)
All other flights to and from Argentina, Canada, and the U.S.	2 pieces, each not to exceed 32kg (70lb) and a maximum dimension of 158cm (62in)	2 pieces, each not to exceed 32kg (70lb) and a maximum dimension of 158cm (62in)	2 pieces, each not to exceed 23kg (50lb) and a maximum dimension of 158cm (62in)
Flights to and from all other destinations	50kg* (110lb) and a maximum dimension of 300 cm (118in)	40kg* (88lb) and a maximum dimension of 300 cm (118in)	30kg* (66lb) and a maximum dimension of 300 cm (118in)

Read more: https://www.qatarairways.com/en/baggage/allowance.html

For our kababayan who are flying from Saudi

Saudia Airlines

Read more: https://www.saudia.com/before-flying/baggage/baggage-allowances