Qatar Airways Baggage Allowance- Carry-on and Checked Bags

Planning a trip with Qatar Airways and want to take bags along? You should understand the Qatar Airways baggage allowance and rules to make sure you won’t have to pay more for it. The baggage rules vary based on the fare cabin you book and sometimes it even varies from destination to destination.

Qatar Airways is quite generous when it comes to their baggage policy, so if you are not a heavy packer, you are already good. But those who need more luggage should know the details on what bags they can bring and how much this costs. Lets dive into the following subsections to see the detailed baggage policy of Qatar.

Does Qatar Allow Free Bags For Everyone?

Well, it is true Qatar has a free baggage allowance for everyone in any class but the specific amount of luggage may vary including the luggage weight, size, and dimensions. First Class and Business class travelers have more baggage allowance whereas the number of bags are limited for Economy passengers. The checked bags and carry-on bags quantity also vary based on your travel class only.

What Is Qatar Airways Baggage Allowance and Policy?

If you have already booked your trip with Qatar, be glad to know that you can bring luggage into the cabin or check them in the airline’s baggage hold. The number of bags and their weight can vary depending on your cabin and route. You can view the baggage details below and pack bags accordingly.

Carry-on Baggage Allowance

According to Qatar baggage policy, there is no fee to carry bags into the cabin. But as suggested earlier, the quantity may vary by cabin type and roue. Here are the details:

• Economy Class

• You can carry one piece of bag in economy regardless of your purchased variant.
• The baggage weight can not exceed 7kg (15lb)^

• Business Class & First Class

• Business and first-class customers can bring 2 bags each regardless of which variant you purchase.
• The maximum allowed baggage weight is 15kg (33lb) total^
• For each Qatar Airways cabin, the maximum luggage size can not exceed 50cm X 37cm X 25cm including the handle and wheels of the bag.

Important

Qatar Airways only allows to bring one carry-on bag up-to 10kg (22lb) under its Economy Baggage Allowance for flights to or from Brazil

Checked Baggage Allowance

If you have bigger bags, they go into the hold for checked baggage allowance for Qatar Airways. The total number of bags, their size and weight also vary for each fare cabin. Here are the details:

Checked baggage (Flights to/from Africa)

• Economy Class

• You can bring 1 piece of bag on Economy Lite
• Qatar Airways baggage rules allow 2 pieces for other Economy variants.
• Maximum allowed baggage weight is 23kg (50lb).

• Business Class & First Class

• You can bring 2 bags each in any for these cabins.
• The maximum allowed baggage weight is 32kg (70lb) each.
• The baggage dimensions may not exceed 158cm (height+width+depth) per bag for any flights to and from Africa.

Checked Baggage(All Other Countries)

• Economy Class

• There is no restriction in number of bags as long as you don’t exceed the given weight limits.
• Economy lite- 20kg (44lb), Economy Classic- 25kg (55lb), Economy Convenience- 30kg (66lb), Economy Comfot- 35kg (77lb)

• Business Class & First Class

• Qatar Baggage allowance policy allows you to bring any number of bags in business class as long as total weight does not exceed 40kg (88lb) for any of the variant.
• The same goes for first class with 50kg (110lb) total weight.
• The single bag’s weight should not be more than 32kg (70lb) in checked bag allowance.
• The baggage dimensions may not exceed 300cm (height+width+depth) per bag for flights to any destination.

What If I Want to Bring Sporting Equipment?

Qatar Airways allows you to carry sports equipment as checked baggage. However, make sure this fits the weight and size limits of the checked luggage allowance. The airline also allows you to purchase a sporting equipment allowance in case you have larger sports items or you want to carry more than the allowed limits.

Is There A Separate Baggage Allowance For Infants?

Yes, on Qatar Airways infants have their own checked baggage allowance and the policy also varies for routes and other requirements. Here are some of the details you need to know:

• You can check one piece of luggage.
• The maximum weight can not exceed 23 kg (50 lb) or 115 in total.
• One bag can not be more than 10 kg (22lb)
• Passengers with infants can also bring
• A stroller
• A car seat
• Or a Collapsible carrycot, free of charge.

Do Qatar Airways Priviliege Club Membes Get Any Baggage Benefits?

Yes, they do. Qatar Airways Privilege Club members receive additional baggage allowances depending on their membership tier. This is applicable only on flights operated and marketed by Qatar itself. These benefit do not apply on routes wich involve other oneworld carriers. Here are the deAtails:

Membership Tier	Additional Baggage Allowance	Priority Baggage Handling	Qcredits	Other Benefits
Burgundy	None	No	None	Standard fare rules apply.
Silver (Oneworld Ruby)	15 kg (33 lb) or 1 extra piece*	Yes	None	Priority check-in, lounge access.
Gold (Oneworld Sapphire)	20 kg (44 lb) or 1 extra piece*	Yes	40 Qcredits	Enhanced lounge access, priority boarding, 40 Qcredits for excess baggage or services.
Platinum (Oneworld Emerald)	25 kg (55 lb) or 2 extra pieces*	Yes	60 Qcredits	Premium lounge access, extra priority services, 60 Qcredits for excess baggage or upgrades.
Student Club (Burgundy)	10 kg (22 lb) or 1 extra piece*	No	None	Requires digital Student Club card at check-in.

Table Sourece: https://www.qatarairways.com/en/Privilege-Club/membership-tiers.html

How Much Does Qatar Airways Baggage Cost?

Qatar Airways does not charge you to bring carry-on bags and the allowed bags mentioned are also mostly accepted free of charge. However, there will be Qatar extra baggage fees if you exceed the allowance in number, weight, or more. The airline may also charge you for checked bags depending on the route and travel schedule. Review your ticket details for more information. The oversized and overweight baggage fee including the additional baggage fee is mentioned in the table below:

Route Type	Excess Type	Online Fee (USD)	Airport Fee (USD)
Africa, Americas (per piece)	Additional Piece	80–200	100–255
	Overweight (23–32 kg, Economy only)	N/A	75–150
	Oversized (>158 cm, ≤300 cm)	From 150	From 150
All Other Routes (as per weight)	Extra Weight (per kg)	12–25	15–30
	Overweight/Oversized (>32 kg or >300 cm)	From 150	From 150
Special Baggage	Sporting Equipment (>217 cm)	From 150	From 150
	Musical Instruments (CBBG, ≤75 kg, ≤120 cm)	Extra seat cost	Extra seat cost

Table Source: https://www.qatarairways.com/en-fi/baggage/allowance.html https://www.qatarairways.com/en/baggage/excess.html

Are There Any Restrictions for Bags On Qatar Airways?

Yes, there are several restrictions when it comes to baggage allowance. You need to know the detailed baggage policy of Qatar Airways including allowance for Business class to make sure you don’t bring any prohibited item or pay extra for anything. Here are the details:

• When flying with Qatar Airways partners, the baggage allowance can vary, check with the carrier for information.
• If you want to bring urns with cremated remains, you must pack them within a suitcase for checked baggage whereas, if you bring it with carry-on, its weight won’t count towards carry-on allowance.
• Delicate/valuable items (e.g., musical instruments) are allowed on extra seats with maximum 75kg weight per seat with maximum length of 120cm.
• Follow TSA and local regulations and avoid prohibited items in your baggage.
• Baby food and medications are exempt from liquid restrictions but you may need additional prescriptions details.
• The airline may limit number of bags you can bring depending on the Qatar Airways plane type (aircraft capacity) and baggage policy.
• Make sure that you wrap and seal items like boxes carefully and tie irregular-shaped or round items properly to check them into the airline’s baggage hold.

You can view the total baggage allowance for your supposed trip when booking your tickets with the airline. After booking, you can also check or request additional baggage allowance via Manage Booking.

Final Words

That is all you need when traveling with Qatar Airways. Make sure to be clear about Qatar Airways baggage allowance and rules before you set your travel dates or pack your bags because the allowance can change anytime without prior notice. Refer to the airline’s official channels or connect with our team for help whenever you ant regarding bags and more.

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