How Strict Is Egyptair With Baggage?

Whether you already booked your flight with Egyptair or not it is important to know how much luggage they allow and what to expect at the airport and avoid any last minute charges.

The following information will provide all what you need to know about the state-owned flag carrier of Egypt baggage policies and rules.

Let’s dive right in.

Egyptair baggage allowance
Egyptair baggage allowance

Egyptair Cabin Baggage

All Egyptair Guests are allowed to carry on board a personal item and a standard carry-on bag FREE Of charge and with the following dimensions ( sizes) and weight Baggage limits .

  • Business- 2 pieces of hand luggage each with a maximum weight of 8 kg and one personal item
  • Economy- 1 piece of hand luggage with a maximum weight of 8 kg and one personal item

Egyptair Checked Baggage

International flights

Guests Travelling with Egyptair are entitled to the following free baggage allowance on international flights:

  • Business- 2 pieces of baggage each with a maximum weight of 32 kg (70 lbs) and maximum sizes of 158 cm (62 in)
  • Economy- 2 pieces of baggage each with a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs) and maximum sizes of 158 cm (62 in)

Domestic flights

Guests Travelling with Egyptair are entitled to the following free baggage allowance on Domestic flights:

  • Business- 1 piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 32 kg (70 lbs) and maximum sizes of 158 cm (62 in)
  • Economy- 1 piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 23 kg (50 lbs) and maximum sizes of 158 cm (62 in)

Overweight Baggage Fees

If your baggage exceeds the free Egyptair baggage allowance stated above weight requirements (24-32 kg) you will be charged a fee depends on your destination, you will find Overweight baggage fees here.

Note: if you have overweight baggage you should arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before their normal check-in time to pay excess fees. if you exceed the maximum weight or size restrictions you will be asked to repack your luggage.

Oversize Baggage Fees

If your baggage exceeds the free Egyptair baggage allowance stated above size requirements (more than 158 cm/ 62 in) you will be charged a fee depends on your destination, you will find Oversized baggage fees here.

Note: if you have overweight baggage you should arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before the normal check-in time to pay excess fees. if you exceed the maximum weight or size restrictions you will be asked to repack your luggage.

Excess Baggage Fees

If your baggage exceeds the free Egyptair baggage allowance (extra piece) you will need to pay an extra fee dependin,g on your route or destination.

Note:if you have excess baggage you should arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before the normal check-in time to pay excess fees. if you who exceed the maximum weight or size restrictions you will be asked to repack your luggage.

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