Qatar Airways

Carry-On Baggage Allowance

  For your safety and the safety of those around you, Qatar Airways enforces the following carry-on allowances. Please be aware that in few instances, governments & airports could apply more stringent conditions.

	First Class	Business Class	Economy Class
All Flights	2 pieces not exceeding 33 pounds/15 kg (50 x 37 x 25 cm)	2 pieces not exceeding 33 pounds/15 kg (50 x 37 x 25 cm)	1 piece not exceeding 15 pounds/7 kg (50 x 37 x 25 cm)

Checked Baggage Allowance

    

	First Class	Business Class	Economy Class
All Flights	88 pounds/40 kg	66 pounds/30 kg	44 pounds/20 kg
Transatlantic Flights	2 pieces, each not exceeding 32 kg with maximum dimension of 158 cm	2 pieces, each not exceeding 32 kg with maximum dimension of 158 cm	2 pieces, each not exceeding 23 kg with maximum dimension of 158 cm

• The dimension of each piece of checked baggage should not exceed 158 cm (total dimension = length + height + width). Please note that we cannot accept a bag heavier than 32kg (70lbs). 
• Excess Weight:  $50 USD between 50 pounds/23 kilos and 70 pounds/32 kilos (Bags weighing over 70 pounds/32 kilos are not accepted)
• Excess Pieces: $175 USD for each additional piece up to 50 pounds/23 kilos each.  Additional pieces over 50 pounds/23 kilos will be assessed the additional $50 USD overweight charge.
• For additional information on excess baggage rates please contact your nearest Qatar Airways Office.
• Transatlantic travel refers to travel to and from the Americas on Qatar Airways.

• United Airlines checked baggage policy: Passengers traveling in Economy Class from the United States to India on a United Airlines flight, connecting to a Qatar Airways flight from any U.S. destination to India, are only allowed one piece of checked baggage. United Airlines applicable baggage fees will apply for the second piece of checked baggage. For example: an Economy Class passenger flying Chicago-Washington(IAD)-Doha-Delhi is only allowed one piece of free checked baggage. Please visit www.united.com for additional information on United’s checked baggage fees and policies.

Liquids & Gels



International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) recommends all liquids, gels, pastes and aerosols of up to 100 ml be carried in one transparent and re-sealable plastic bag to a maximum capacity of 1 litre. The transparent bag's dimensions should not exceed 20 cm x 20 cm or 8 in. x 8 in. Containers over 100 ml will not be accepted even if only partly filled. You may be required to produce your clear transparent bag of liquids separately for security screening.

There are no restrictions on baby food and required medications. It may be necessary for you to produce a medical certificate or doctor's prescription in order to bring medication onboard.

Mishandled Baggage



At Qatar Airways, over 99% of checked baggage is claimed by our passengers immediately following their flight. However, for the exceptional case when your checked baggage does not arrive with you, you can be assured that we will do everything possible to locate your items and return it to you promptly.

If your baggage is missing, it is extremely important that you file a report at the Qatar Airways baggage services counter at your arrival airport. You will then be given a baggage tracing number, which you can use to track the status of your baggage claim. Please click the banner below if you have received a tracing number and would like to check on the status of your claim.