Below is a clear, detailed, and professional explanation of Qatar Airways’ baggage rules, covering checked baggage, cabin baggage, excess baggage, infants, sports equipment, musical instruments, and restricted items.
Actual allowance always depends on the route and fare type mentioned on your ticket.
Qatar Airways follows two baggage systems based on route.
(Applies to most routes in Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Europe)
Passengers are allowed a total weight, regardless of the number of bags.
| Travel Class | Free Baggage Allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy Lite | 20 kg |
| Economy Classic | 25 kg |
| Economy Convenience | 30 kg |
| Economy Comfort | 35 kg |
| Business Class | 40 kg |
| First Class | 50 kg |
Important conditions:
(Applies to routes to/from the USA, Canada, and Brazil)
| Travel Class | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy Class | 2 pieces × 23 kg |
| Business Class | 2 pieces × 32 kg |
| First Class | 2 pieces × 32 kg |
Size limitation per bag:
| Class | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy Class | 1 bag up to 7 kg |
| Business / First Class | 2 bags up to 15 kg total |
Maximum cabin bag size:
Additional personal items allowed:
Items not permitted in cabin baggage:
Passengers exceeding the free baggage allowance must pay additional charges.
Online purchase:
Airport purchase:
Fees vary by route but generally start from USD 25 to USD 75 per kg or per piece.
Infants (under 2 years):
Children (2–11 years):
Many sports items are accepted as part of the free baggage allowance if they meet size and weight limits.
Commonly accepted equipment:
If equipment exceeds the free allowance, excess baggage charges apply.
Small instruments:
Large instruments:
Not permitted in checked or cabin baggage:
Lithium batteries:
Qatar Airways Privilege Club members receive additional baggage:
| Tier | Extra Allowance |
|---|---|
| Silver | 15 kg or 1 additional piece |
| Gold | 20 kg or 1 additional piece |
| Platinum | 25 kg or up to 2 additional pieces |
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