The Ultimate Guide to Luggage Weight Limit for Airlines 2023

One of the most important issues for plane ticket booking is the allowed flight baggage and the guide to buying excess luggage weight. Air travel and all airlines, like other modes of transportation, have restrictions on carrying cargo that you are obliged to pay in the case of cargo increases.

In this article, we have tried to explain to you the amount of allowed baggage and the guide to buying excess baggage on domestic and international flights. We suggest that you read this article before buying a ticket and preparing the luggage and items you want to carry on your flight.

Allowed baggage allowance of domestic airlines in Iran

A significant part of domestic travel during this period is done by air and by booking tickets from domestic airlines. The amount of luggage allowed on domestic flights varies according to the type of ticket you have purchased. Higher classes provide these conditions for you to carry more luggage, and tickets with normal classes also basically reduce the amount of luggage you are allowed on the airlines.

in all domestic airlines, the amount of baggage allowed in economy class is 20 kg and in business class, you can carry 30 kg of baggage. In this regard, we can mention the Zagros, Caspian, Qeshm Air, Taban, Kish Air, Mahan, Aseman, Ata, and Iran Air airlines. Keep in mind that the amount of baggage allowed for each person is determined individually, but in most airlines, the amount of baggage allowed for children is considered to be 10 kg.

Carry-on baggage weight limit in domestic flights

We have always stressed that it is better not to carry too much luggage in the cabin during your flights. Hand luggage refers to the package and cargo that you carry in the cabin of the plane. However, in some cases, people prefer to bring part of the load to the cabin. Among these things, we can mention carrying laptops, precious jewelry, handbags, etc. Some people may not have heavy luggage and take it to the cabin to avoid delays at the airport.

There are also limitations in this field. According to the dimensions of the boxes installed above the passengers’ heads, the airlines set limits that include dimensions, length, and width, as well as the volume and even the weight of the cargo. Although different flights may consider different dimensions, in general, the following dimensions are an important standard in the field of hand luggage in domestic flights:

• The length, width, and height of the carry-on baggage should be 56, 45, and 25 cm, respectively.

The weight of the load should be between 5 and 7 kg. In this regard, you should pay attention to the airline you have chosen. Of course, these numbers are for economy-class flights. Higher class flights provide better conditions; For example, business class and first class allow you to carry carry-on baggage up to 15 kg.

These numbers may vary from one airline to another. It is better to find out about the conditions of cargo transportation in the cargo area and cabin of the plane and measure the conditions well before packing the cargo and carrying your desired cargo.

The luggage weight limit for international flights

The luggage weight limit of baggage varies on international airlines. Some of them have determined the amount of allowed baggage for the flight, similar to Iran’s domestic economy flights, and others have provided better conditions so that passengers can carry more baggage without paying extra baggage fees. Turkish Airlines is one of the international airlines that consider the allowed flight load to be 20 kg. Of course, this is related to the economy class, and in higher classes, you can carry more luggage.

American Airlines baggage weight limit

American Airlines passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one carry-on bag that must be placed under the seat in front of them. This can include a wallet, a purse, a laptop bag, or similar items. The dimensions of your hand luggage, including handles and wheels, should not be more than 56cm x 36cm x 23cm.

Unlike some airlines, American Airlines monitors carry-on weight as well as size. The American Airlines baggage weight limit american airlines is 40 pounds (18 Kg).

The baggage weight limit for Emirates airlines

The allowed baggage weight for traveling with Emirates Airlines is as follows:

Class of travel	Baggage allowance
Economy class	20-35 kg
Premium economy	35 kg
Business class	40 kg
First class	50 kg

The baggage weight limit for Turkish airlines

The maximum weight of 1 piece of luggage with a maximum size of 158 cm is 23 kg for economy class and 32 kg for business class. Also, baby passengers are entitled to a maximum of 23 kg of baggage per flight. the baggage weight limit for Turkish airlines is as follows:

Class of travel	Baggage allowance
Economy ecofly	15
Economy extrafly	20
Economy primefly	25
Business class	30 kg

The baggage weight limit for Lufthansa airlines

Lufthansa allows one 23 kg bag in economy class and 2 bags in premium economy with a total of 23 kg. Therefore, if you are a passenger of this airline, check the number of luggage. The allowed weight of this company’s flight in business class is two bags, which must be 32 kg in total. In the first class, the maximum allowed load is 32 kg, with the difference that passengers can divide it into 3 pieces of luggage.

Qatar Airways baggage allowance

The allowed baggage of Qatar Airways is between 25 and 30 kg in economy class, 40 kg in business class, and 50 kg in first class. Also, passengers can carry about 5 to 10 kg of luggage, depending on the type of flight class inside the plane cabin.

The carry-on luggage weight limit for international flights

Carry-on weight limits vary by airline and sometimes change without warning. Be sure to check the baggage restrictions for your specific airline before you fly. This is particularly important if you fly a budget airline or book a discount ticket through a major airline.

Airline	Baggage allowance
Southwest airline	7-10 kg
United Airlines	7 kg
Turkish Airlines	7-10 kg
Emirates airline	5 -10 kg
Qatar Airways	7 kg

Standard suitcase size for airlines

Standard carry-on dimensions are 22″ x 14″ x 9″ including handle and wheels. This bag size limit is observed in all airlines so that it can be easily stored in the overhead bin for your flight. By far, the biggest advantage of traveling with a carry-on is that you can carry your belongings without having to check them with the airline.