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Dubai Airport Baggage Acceptance Policy

Effective 01st June 2018 a fee of AED 45 PER PIECE for OUT OF GAUGE(OOG) baggage will be charged at Dubai Airport.

Following baggage with dimensions and weight restrictions will be considered Out of Gauge

  • Baggage that does not meet the minimum dimension i.e . 30cm X 30cms X 7.5cms
  • Baggage that exceeds 75 cms in any one of the sides or a baggage with sum of linear dimensions exceeding 158 cms (Length+ Breath + Height ).
  • Baggage meeting the dimensional requirements but weighing less than 2 KG.
  • Baggage that are fragile, do not have at least one flat surface or that can damage or slow down the baggage system will be treated as OOG.
  • All TV's , flat panel displays (maximum permitted screen size – 43 inches).

Non-Conveyable Baggage Items

  • Bags / Backpacks / Sport bags that have loose straps or handles that cannot be removed, secured or stowed must be handled as non-conveyable and placed in a box prior to check in.
  • Baggage Items that display evidence of being damaged must be handled as non-conveyable and placed in a box prior to check in.
  • Baggage items that are presented as bundles secured by rope must be handled as non-conveyable and placed in a box prior to check in.
  • Golf bags must be treated as non-conveyable items and handled as Out Of Gauge (OOG) baggage.
  • Electrical goods such as television sets must be treated as non-conveyable items and handled as Super Out Of Gauge (SOOG) baggage
  • Baggage items that have been presented at check in that have been secured with rope.
  • Baggage items that are presented as bundles secured by rope must be handled as non-conveyable and placed in a box prior to check in.

Non-Conveyable Boxing Process

Boxing of Non-Conveyable Baggage

Non-conveyable baggage items must not be accepted for injection into the BHS at the check in desk, to accommodate processing non-conveyable baggage, boxing of non-conveyable baggage services have been provided within the terminal check in area. Non-conveyable items of baggage are to be placed and secured into boxes at the boxing / wrapping station prior to being checked in.

Boxing must be used for all of the following items

  • All baggage items that does conform to the dimensional and weight restrictions but is irregular in shape or does not have at least one flat surface.
  • Sports Bags and backpacks that have long handles / straps that cannot be removed or stowed within the bag.
  • Garment Bags, used to carry suits, dresses, etc.
  • Child Car Seats – placed and secured in a box.
  • Items in Plastic Bags – Place into a box.
  • Hand baggage rules for travel from UAEPDF file that opens in new window. To know how to open PDF file refer Help section located at bottom of the site. (Size : 18 KB)
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