Baggage Allowance

​​​​​​​For your safety and comfort, we have provided baggage allowances for each class of service. Passengers with checked baggage exceeding the allowance stated below will be charged for excess baggage. (Please contact your local EGYPTAIR office for details on excess baggage charges)

Note: some promotional fares tickets on international flights are entitled for Only 01 piece with total 23 Kgs  ,in-addition to 01 Hand Luggage with total weight 08 Kgs. ( for more details please refer to EgyptAir sales office or our call center )


International Routes:

Class type Checked Baggage AllowanceHand Luggage
Number of PiecesMaximum Weight Per PieceMaximum Dimensions Per Piece
 
First & Business Class
according to fare rules32 kilograms / 70 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 2 pieces with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram
 
Economy Class
according to fare rules23 kilograms / 50 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 1 piece with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram
 
First & Business Class
according to fare rules + 1 extra piece32 kilograms / 70 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 2 pieces with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram
 
Economy Class
according to fare rules + 1 extra piece23 kilograms / 50 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 1 piece with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram
 
First & Business Class
according to fare rules + 1 extra piece32 kilograms / 70 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 2 pieces with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram
 
First & Business Class"Staralliance Gold"
according to fare rules + 1 extra piece 32 kilograms / 70 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 2 pieces with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram
 
Economy Class
according to fare rules + 1 extra piece​23 kilograms / 50 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 1 piece with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram
 
Economy Class "Staralliance Gold"
according to fare rules + 1 extra piece23 kilograms / 50 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 1 piece with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram
 
First & Business Class
a charge of 50% of the excess fee on EGYPTAIR Flights only32 kilograms / 70 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 2 pieces with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram
 
Economy Class
 a charge of 50% of the excess fee on EGYPTAIR Flights only23 kilograms / 50 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 1 piece with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram

Class type Checked Baggage AllowanceHand Luggage
Number of PiecesMaximum Weight Per PieceMaximum Dimensions Per Piece
 
All Classes (except USA& Canada)
according to fare rules 10 kilograms / 22 lbs115 centimeter / 45 inch 1 fold-up collapsible stroller
 
All Classes To/from USA & Canada
according to fare rules 23 kilograms / 50 lbs115 centimeter / 45 inch 1 fold-up collapsible stroller

Domestic Routes:

Class type Checked Baggage AllowanceHand Luggage
Number of PiecesMaximum Weight Per PieceMaximum Dimensions Per Piece
 
First & Business Class
1 piece 32 kilograms / 70 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 2 pieces with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram
 
Economy Class
1 piece23 kilograms / 50 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 1 piece with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram
 
First & Business Class
according to fare rules + 1 extra piece32 kilograms / 70 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 2 pieces with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram
 
Economy Class
according to fare rules + 1 extra piece23 kilograms / 50 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 1 piece with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram
 
First & Business Class
according to fare rules + 1 extra piece32 kilograms / 70 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 2 pieces with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram
 
Economy Class
according to fare rules + 1 extra piece23 kilograms / 50 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 1 piece with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram
 
First & Business Class
according to fare rules + 1 extra piece32 kilograms / 70 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 2 pieces with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram
 
Economy Class
according to fare rules + 1 extra piece23 kilograms / 50 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 1 piece with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram
 
First & Business Class
according to fare rules + 1 extra piece32 kilograms / 70 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 2 pieces with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram
 
Economy Class
according to fare rules + 1 extra piece23 kilograms / 50 lbs158 centimeter / 62 inch 1 piece with a maximum weight of 8 kilogram

Class type Checked Baggage AllowanceHand Luggage
Number of PiecesMaximum Weight Per PieceMaximum Dimensions Per Piece
 
All Classes
1 piece10 kilograms / 22 lbs115 centimeter / 45 inch 1 fold-up collapsible stroller

Baggage Weight Limitations:

Please note that your checked baggage cannot exceed 32 kilogram per piece. This is in accordance with the local occupational safety rules. Passengers are required to re-pack their baggage if the baggage weight exceeds the limitation per piece as the baggage over 32 kilogram will not be accepted and must be shipped separately as freight or cargo.


The allowed size of check-in baggage at KKIA (King Khaled International Airport).

NB: Regarding airport policy in handling oversized and overweighed;Please be informed that due to limited size of security X-Ray machines that are installed and integrated with the baggage belt systems at TR1,TR2,and TR3,KIKA Management reconfirmed that allowable size and weight shall not exceed (92x61x76cm) and 32 Kilograms each respectively. Exempted from the rule are golf bags, golf sticks, live animals, wheel chairs, baby trolleys and musical instruments.


N.B. Carry-on policy applies:

  • Except where restricted by government regulation.
  • For certain flights operated by small-size aircraft , restriction may apply.
  • For flights to/from/within U.S.,only (1) carry-on and a personal item are allowed , due to government regulations.
  • In Certain cases we may ask First and Business class customers to Check-in their second piece of hand bag:
  • (1) If traveling to countries with restrictive government regulation.(ex.to/from or within U.S.A)
  • (2)  If the flight is operated by small aircrafts,(ex.E170 aircraft)
Baggage with higher value declaration for the country of Spain.
When a passenger presents luggage for which they wish to make a declaration of special value at check-in, the regulations set out below will apply:

Arrival Time:

Passengers must arrive at check-in with sufficient time to allow for the following:
  • Opening of luggage of special value
  • Signature of the excess luggage ticket document
  • Verification of the existence of the objects to be covered by the declaration
  • Locking of the luggage

Declaration Restrictions

Luggage Valuation:
  • Its valuation must exceed 1,000 special drawing rights (approximate equivalent of 1,200 euros).
  • Declaration values may not exceed US$5,000 (or the equivalent thereof) per passenger.

Charges

A fee of 0.5% of the value declared by passengers will be applied and an excess luggage ticket will have to be issued.

Through Check in

Baggage through Check in is not allowed from international overseas stations to Cairo via domestic Stations in Egypt and Vice Versa

Carriage in Conjunction with Other Companies

Luggage of declared value will not be accepted for transport on other companies' airlines, unless they consent thereto.

Code Share Flights

As EGYPTAIR has partnerships with other airlines to offer you more destinations worldwide, and even if you've booked direct with EGYPTAIR, one or more of your flights may be operated by another airline.

NB: If your booking includes flights Codeshare flights, your baggage allowance may differ from the EGYPTAIR allowances above

EGYPTAIR Codeshare partners Baggage Allowance:

  1. Aegean Airlines
  2. Air Canada
  3. Air China
  4. Air India
  5. Austrian
  6. Bru​ssels Airlines
  7. Ethiopian Airlines
  8. ETIHAD Airways
  9. Gulf Airways
  10. Kenya Airways
  11. LOT
  12. Lufthansa
  13. Royal Air Maroc
  14. Scandinavian Airlines
  15. Singapore Airlines
  16. South Africa Airways
  17. Swiss Air
  18. TAP
  19. Thai Airways
  20. Turkish Airways
  21. Turkish Airlines
  22. United Airlines
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