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Updated March 2024
Qatar Airways is recognized worldwide as a certified 5-star airline, highly sought after by travelers due to its exceptional airport services, top-notch onboard quality, and welcoming and accommodating staff. This esteemed airline has emerged as the preferred choice for individuals setting out on their journeys.
To ensure a smooth travel journey with Qatar Airways, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with their baggage regulations. Wego has compiled these guidelines for your convenience, allowing you to embark on your airline journey with confidence and ease.
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Qatar Airways baggage allowance
Baggage allowance for Qatar Airways can differ based on the route you’re taking and the class of your cabin. It is recommended to review the precise baggage regulations outlined on your ticket for accurate information.
Outlined below are the weight limitations for baggage allowances, categorized by the route and cabin class of Qatar Airways.
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Economy Class
Flights to/from all destinations
- Economy Lite: 20kg (44lb)
- Economy Classic: 25kg (55lb)
- Economy Convenience: 30kg (66lb)
- Economy Comfort: 35kg (77lb)
Flights to/from Africa or the Americas
- Economy Lite: 1 piece (23kg/50lb each)
- Economy Classic: 2 pieces (23kg/50lb each)
- Economy Convenience: 2 pieces (23kg/50lb each)
- Economy Comfort: 2 pieces (23kg/50lb each)
Hand baggage
- Economy Lite: 1 piece (7kg/15lb)
- Economy Classic: 1 piece (7kg/15lb)
- Economy Convenience: 1 piece (7kg/15lb)
- Economy Comfort: 1 piece (7kg/15lb)
Business Class
Flights to/from all destinations
- Business Lite: 40kg (88lb)
- Business Classic: 40kg (88lb)
- Business Comfort: 40kg (88lb)
- Business Elite: 40kg (88lb)
Flights to/from Africa or the Americas
- Business Lite: 2 pieces (32kg/70lb each)
- Business Classic: 2 pieces (32kg/70lb each)
- Business Comfort: 2 pieces (32kg/70lb each)
- Business Elite: 2 pieces (32kg/70lb each)
Hand baggage
- Business Lite: 2 pieces (15kg/33lb total)
- Business Classic: 2 pieces (15kg/33lb total)
- Business Comfort: 2 pieces (15kg/33lb total)
- Business Elite: 2 pieces (15kg/33lb total)
First Class
- flights to/from all destinations: 50kg (110lb)
- flights to/from Africa or Americas: 2 pieces (32kg/70lb each)
- hand baggage: 2 pieces (15kg/33lb total)
Qatar Airways restricted baggage items
For your safety and adherence to international regulations, please be aware that certain items categorized as dangerous goods and other security-restricted articles cannot be included in passenger baggage. Dangerous goods encompass items that present risks to health, safety, property, or the environment. To see more details of the dangerous goods restrictions, click here,
Keep in mind that dangerous goods that are not listed below are prohibited from being carried in checked or carry-on baggage or on one’s person.
Ammunition and firearms
- ammunition and firearms: Need approval and may be stored in checked baggage
- firearms: Need approval and may be stored in checked baggage
Batteries and battery-powered devices
- drones (Remotely-piloted aircraft system – RPAS): Allowed in hand baggage
- e-Cigarettes: Allowed in hand baggage
- e-Cigarette lighters: Only allowed to be carried on the person
- portable electronic devices (PED): Allowed in hand baggage and checked baggage
- portable electronic devices (PED) containing lithium batteries: Need approval and may be stored in hand baggage and checked baggage
- smart baggage: Need approval
- spare or loose batteries – All types, including small lithium batteries: Allowed in hand baggage
- vehicles powered by lithium batteries: Not Allowed
Compressed gas
- avalanche rescue backpack: Need approval and may be stored in hand baggage and checked baggage
- non-flammable and non-toxic gas cylinders for mechanical limbs: Allowed in hand baggage and checked baggage
- small non-flammable gas cartridges: Need approval and may be stored in hand baggage and checked baggage
- hair curlers containing hydrocarbon gas: Allowed in hand baggage and checked baggage
- equipment with compressed gas: Allowed in hand baggage and checked baggage
Fuel
- camping stoves: Need approval and may be stored in checked baggage
- fuel cells: Allowed in hand baggage
Liquids
- alcoholic Beverages: Allowed in hand baggage and checked baggage
- liquids and gels: Allowed in hand baggage
- liquid nitrogen contained in insulated packaging (Dry Shipper): Allowed in hand baggage and checked baggage
Medical items
- oxygen or Air cylinders for medical use: Need approval and may be stored in hand baggage and checked baggage
- radio-isotopic cardiac pacemakers: Allowed
- non-infectious Specimens with flammable liquids: Allowed in hand baggage and checked baggage
- thermometer (medical or clinical): Allowed in checked baggage
- thermometer or barometer: Need approval and may be stored in hand baggage
Mobility aids
- battery-powered mobility aids with non-spillable batteries: Need approval and may be stored in checked baggage
- battery-powered mobility aids with lithium batteries: Need approval and may be stored in checked baggage
- battery-powered mobility aids with spillable batteries: Need approval and may be stored in checked baggage
Personal and scientific
- chemical agent monitoring equipment: Need approval and may be stored in hand baggage and checked baggage
- using dry ice (Solid Carbon Dioxide) with perishable goods: Need approval and may be stored in hand baggage and checked baggage
- heat-producing items: Need approval and may be stored in hand baggage and checked baggage
- internal combustion or fuel cell engines: Allowed in checked baggage
- matches and cigarette lighters: Only allowed to be carried by the person
- non-radioactive medicinal and toiletry items: Allowed in hand baggage and checked baggage
- permeation devices: Allowed in checked baggage
- security-type equipment: Need approval and may only be stored in checked baggage
Powder
- powder-like substances: Only allowed in checked baggage
Security-restricted items
- blunt instruments: Only allowed in checked baggage
- explosives and incendiary substances devices: Need approval
- guns and firearms: Only allowed in checked baggage
- electroshock weapons and disabling devices: Only allowed in checked baggage
- sharp objects: Only allowed in checked baggage
- workers tools: Only allowed in checked baggage
