Egypt 🇪🇬 · MS · Verified 2026-09-30
EgyptAir Baggage Allowance 2026
EgyptAir works on a piece system. On international routes Economy passengers get up to two checked pieces of 23 kg each, depending on the fare and route; on domestic flights within Egypt it is one piece of 23 kg. Each piece can measure up to 158 cm.
Full baggage rules by fare class
| Class | Carry-on | Personal item | Checked | First bag fee | Overweight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Each piece up to 158 cm in total dimensions. No piece may exceed 32 kg. To and from Asmara, one checked piece only since 1 January 2026. | 7 kg 56 + 36 + 23 cm (115 cm in total) | Slim-line laptop bag | International: up to 2 pieces of 23 kg each, depending on fare and route. Domestic: 1 piece of 23 kg | Included | Not published online — ask an EgyptAir office or the check-in counter |
| Business No piece may exceed 32 kg. To and from Asmara, one checked piece only since 1 January 2026. | 7 kg per bag 56 + 36 + 23 cm (115 cm in total) each 2 pieces | Slim-line laptop bag | See EgyptAir’s baggage allowance page for your route | Included | Not published online — ask an EgyptAir office or the check-in counter |
The real rules
EgyptAir works on a piece system. On international routes Economy passengers get up to two checked pieces of 23 kg each, depending on the fare and route; on domestic flights within Egypt it is one piece of 23 kg. Each piece can measure up to 158 cm.
Carry-on is one bag of up to 7 kg in Economy and two in Business, plus a slim-line laptop bag. Liquids in the cabin must be in containers of 100 ml or less.
EgyptAir does not publish its excess baggage charges online; its site sends passengers to a local office or the check-in counter for the price.
Key rules quick reference
- ✓International Economy: up to 2 pieces of 23 kg, depending on fare and route
- ✓Domestic Egypt: 1 piece of 23 kg
- ✓Each checked piece up to 158 cm; nothing over 32 kg is accepted
- ✓Carry-on: 7 kg per bag; 1 bag in Economy, 2 in Business, plus a slim-line laptop bag
- ✓An additional purchased piece is 23 kg in both Economy and Business
- ✓Asmara flights: one checked piece per ticket since 1 January 2026
Insider tip
Check the allowance printed on your own ticket. On international routes it can be one or two pieces depending on the fare, and excess charges are only quoted by EgyptAir's offices and check-in desks.
Data verified 2026-09-30 against EgyptAir's official baggage policy page. Rules change — confirm with the airline before travel.
EgyptAir baggage — FAQ
What is EgyptAir's carry-on allowance?
1 bag(s) at 7 kg, dimensions 56 + 36 + 23 cm (115 cm in total). Plus 1 personal item (Slim-line laptop bag).
What is EgyptAir's checked baggage allowance in Economy?
2 × International: up to 2 pieces of 23 kg each, depending on fare and route. Domestic: 1 piece of 23 kg. First bag fee: Included.
How much is overweight baggage on EgyptAir?
Not published online — ask an EgyptAir office or the check-in counter. Book excess weight online in advance where possible — airport rates are typically 50-100% higher.
Does EgyptAir Business Class include more baggage?
Yes — Business Class includes See EgyptAir’s baggage allowance page for your route checked plus 7 kg per bag carry-on across 2 bag(s).
Can I take sports equipment on EgyptAir?
Sports equipment generally counts against your standard allowance if pre-declared. Book separately for excess weight.
What is EgyptAir's baggage insider tip?
Check the allowance printed on your own ticket. On international routes it can be one or two pieces depending on the fare, and excess charges are only quoted by EgyptAir's offices and check-in desks.
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