Qatar Airways Baggage Allowance for Every Class in 2025

Written By Joanna Teljeur

Last Updated: December 24, 2024

Trying to figure out Qatar Airways baggage allowance? You’re not alone! With 9 different seating classes, countless routes, and different rules for each, it’s no wonder you feel overwhelmed. In this guide we’re going to make the airline’s baggage policies more understandable, so you’ll know just what you can bring with you when you fly Qatar.

Qatar Airways Baggage Allowance: The Basics

How much luggage you can take with you on a Qatar airways flight will depend on:

1. Your seating class and
2. Your flight route

No matter what your seating class, you’re allowed to check as many pieces of luggage as you want, as long as total weight does not exceed the maximum allowance. 

Qatar Hand (Cabin) Baggage Allowance

You can see exactly what you can take on board a Qatar flight in the following tables, but there are some general rules you should know about hand baggage.

In addition to your allotted hand baggage allowance, you can also bring any of the following items on board with you:

• A purse or small briefcase
• A coat or blanket
• One umbrella
• A walking stick or crutches
• One small camera or binoculars
• Some reading material, but not a lot
• A baby carrier

Sizes and weights

All bags are measured from edge to edge including wheels and pockets.

• The maximum dimensions for each carry-on bag is 50+37+25 cm (20+15+10in) for all seating classes.
• Economy class passengers are allow one carry-on bag that weighs no more than 7kg (15lbs)
• Business and First class passengers are allowed two carry-on bags that weigh no more than 15kg (33lbs) combined. So, you can have any combination of weight but the total of the 2 bags can’t be over 15kg.

Special Considerations for Qatar Baggage

1. If you’re flying from the U.S. on Qatar Airways, you are only allowed to bring 1 carry-on bag plus 1 personal item like a purse, laptop bag, or small briefcase according to TSA regulations. 
2. If you bought an Economy Class ticket in Brazil, and you will be flying to or from the country, you are allowed a carry-on bag that weighs no more than 10kg (22lbs).

Qatar Checked Baggage Allowance

As with carry-on baggage, checked luggage allowance is determined by your seating class as you’ll see in the following tables, but here are the basic rules:

1. Each checked bag should not weigh more than 32 kg (70 lbs)
2. If you’re flying to or from the Americans or Africa, each bag must not exceed 158cm (62in) (Length + width + height)
3. If you’re flying from Dublin, each checked bag must not be more than 240cm (Length + width + height)
4. If you’re  flying from Dammam, each bag must not exceed 158cm (Length + width + height)
5. For all other destinations, the maximum dimensions for each bag should not be over 300cm (118 inches) (Length + width + height)

Remember that if your checked bags are bigger than the maximum dimensions, then they will need to be shipped as cargo!

Qatar Baggage Allowance by Seating Class

The following tables will show how much baggage is included in your ticket price based on the different seating classes. You can bring more than these amounts, but you’ll have to purchase extra, which we’ll cover in the next section.

Qatar Economy Class Baggage Allowances

Allowance for Qatar Business Classes (Lite, Classic, Comfort, Elite)

There are 4 distinct seating levels within Qatar Business Class, and all 4 have the exact same baggage allowance as you can see below.

Qatar First Class Baggage Allowance

Qatar Airways Additional Baggage Allowance

If you need to bring more baggage with you on your Qatar flight than what is allowed for your ticket, you can always buy more, but try to do this online as you’ll be charged more at the airport.

Extra Baggage 

Baggage allowance to most destinations is determined by weight. So, if you want to buy extra, it will cost between $20-$110 USD per kilogram (2.2 lbs) depending on your specific route.

Extra Baggage for Flights: Africa and the Americas

If you’re travelling to or from Africa or the Americas, your baggage allowance is determined by the number of pieces or items that you check. So, if your travel involves these areas, you can buy extra allowance online up to 6 hours before take-off or at the airport, but you’ll be charged more.

• Online, you’ll have to pay $200 USD per piece (suitcase or item) that must be no more than 23kg (50 lbs).
• At the airport, the fee is $255 per piece with each weighing a maximum of 23kg (50 lbs).

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When Your Checked Bags are Overweight

If your baggage weighs more than what’s allowed for your seating class, then you will be charged between $25-$75 per kilogram, depending on your route.

If your checked bags weigh more than 32kg, they will not be accepted and might need to be shipped as cargo.

Flights To and From Africa and the Americas

If you go to the airport and find that your checked bags weigh more than the maximum amount (23-32 kg), you’ll be charged an overweight fee of between $75-$150 USD per bag depending on the specific route.

Baggage for Children and Infants

Children who have a child’s ticket have the same baggage allowance as adults. Also, you’re allowed to bring a stroller or a foldable child travel cot free of charge.

Infants are allowed 1 piece of baggage of 23kg (50lbs) or 10kg (22lbs) for all cabin classes.

Musical Instruments on Qatar Airways

If you’re planning to travel with larger musical instruments, then you will have to buy a ticket for a seat to put it in. The instrument should not be more than 75 kg or longer than 120 cm.

Qatar Airways Pet Policy

Qatar Airways allows dogs, cats, and birds to travel in the cabin, but pets can also fly as checked baggage or cargo. Be aware that each country has their own regulations for transporting animals, so check with your departure and arrival airports to find out the local requirements.

As well, you will need to get a certificate from a licensed veterinarian to show that your pet is safe to fly and is current with their vaccinations.

The fees for pets vary by size and route, so check with Qatar for more information.

Weight and Sizes

Your pet and their carrier must not weigh more than 7kg (15lbs), and the carrier should fit beneath the seat in front of you. So, the dimensions should not be more than 50 x 37 x 25 cm (20 x 15 x 10). 

You want your pet to stay safe and comfortable, so be sure the carrier is big enough for the animal to relax for the duration of your flight! Also, make sure the carrier is well ventilated and secure.

Sports Equipment

You can bring sporting equipment with you, but it will have to go as checked baggage and should not be more than 217cm (length + width + height) for small and medium items or 300 cm for large items. 

Fees for Sports Equipment

• Small items (up to 15 kg and 175 cm) $100-$1,440 depending on the route
• Medium sized items (up to 25kg and 217 cm) $200-$2,770 depending on the route
• Large items (up to 32 kg and 300 cm) $300-$4,500 depending on the route

You can bring a bicycle, but it must go as checked baggage or cargo and packed in a custom box. 

Kayaks and surfboards can go as checked baggage as long as they are less than 3 meters, otherwise they will be sent as cargo.

Restricted Items on Qatar Flights

The following items are restricted on Qatar Airways flights, and must adhere to airline policies.

1. All firearms and ammunition can only travel as checked luggage, should not be over 5kg, and securely packed. You must also show your license or permit.
2. Lithium batteries must comply with UN 38.3 criteria
3. E-cigarettes can be carried in cabin baggage but the batteries will have to go to the hold
4. Portable electronic devices are allowed in both checked and cabin baggage with a total of 2 spare lithium batteries.
5. Alcoholic beverages are permitted in cabin and checked luggage as long as it is not more than 70% alcohol. Each passenger is allowed to bring a maximum of 5 liters.
6. Liquids and gels can go in your hand baggage but they must be in containers no bigger than 100ml.

Expert Tips to Avoid Baggage Issues

No one want extra fees or baggage that’s damaged or lost. So, here are some ways to keep your trip with Qatar as worry-free as possible.

• Get a portable luggage scale so you can weigh your bags at home. This will save you the extra expense of overweigh fees at the airport!
• Add contact information to your checked bags so Qatar has a way of reaching you if they get lost or damaged.
• Take photos of you luggage as you pack. If anything goes wrong, you’ll have photos to prove what was in your suitcase so you’ll get the right amount of compensation.
• Take photos of the outside or your baggage as well. This will give you a photo to prove what your luggage looked like before it was damaged or to help find it if it gets lost.

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