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Qatar Airways has a generous baggage allowance for flights that uses the weight concept (all flights excluding to/from Africa or the Americas). The allowance for economy passengers is 55 pounds (25 kg) to 77 pounds (35 kg), depending on the route.
Although this allowance is generous, be sure not to get stung by Qatar Airways’ pricey excess fees that are charged per kilogram and can add up quickly!
1 Personal Item: FREE
Standard Carry-on Bag:
Size Restrictions
Lap Infant Carry-on Policy
Stroller Check Policy
Depending on the route, the baggage allowance uses either a piece or weight concept. Piece concept routes are restricted to 2 pieces that must not exceed 62 inches (158 cm) each, and the weight concept routes have a maximum weight allowance with no restriction to the number of pieces.
| Route | All Economy Fares | Business Class | First Class |
| Flights to and from Africa or the Americas | 2 x 50 pound (23 kg) bags | 2 x 70 pound (32 kg) bags | 2 x 70 pound (32 kg) bags |
| Route | Economy Classic | Economy Convenience | Economy Comfort | Business Classic/Comfort/Elite | First Elite |
| Flights to/from all other destinations | 55 pounds (25 kg) | 66 pounds (30 kg) | 77 pounds (35 kg) | 88 pounds (88 kg) | 110 pounds (50 kg) |
Excess luggage is available to purchase online (up to 6 hours prior to departure) with a savings of up to 20% compared to the rates at the airport, via the call center, or at the airline’s office.
| From/To | Purchased | Europe | South, East, or Central Asia | Japan and Korea | Australasia | Middle East, Indian Sub-continent | Qatar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | Online | $30 | $30 | $40 | $45 | $20 to $30 | $20 |
| Offline | $40 | $40 | $50 | $60 | $30 to $40 | $30 | |
| South, East, or Central Asia | Online | $30 | $30 | $40 | $40 | $20 to $30 | $20 to $30 |
| Offline | $40 | $40 | $55 to $60 | $60 | $30 to $40 | $30 to $40 | |
| Japan and Korea | Online | $40 | $30 to $40 | $40 | $55 | $30 | $30 |
| Offline | $50 | $55 to $60 | $60 | $85 | $40 to $50 | $40 | |
| Australasia | Online | $45 | $39 | $55 | $55 | $30 to $39 | $30 |
| Offline | $60 | $60 | $85 | $85 | $50-60 | $50 | |
| The Middle East, Indian Sub-continent | Online | $20 to $30 | $20 to $30 | $30 | $30 to $40 | $10 to $30 | $10 to $20 |
| Offline | $25 to $40 | $30 to $40 | $40 to $50 | $50 to $60 | $20 to $30 | $20 to $30 | |
| Qatar | Online | 50 QAR | 60 to 65 QAR | 70 QAR | 90 QAR | 30 to 45 QAR | – |
| Offline | 80 QAR | 90 to 100 QAR | 110 QAR | 140 QAR | 40 to 80 QAR | – |
*For flights between Buenos Aires and Brazil, excess baggage fees are $80 (online) and $100 offline per piece.
**Overweight piece option applies to economy class only at the airport.
For baggage fees related to special luggage (sporting equipment, musical instruments, etc.) please refer to Qatar Airways’ policy.
Qatar Airways Privilege Club members are eligible for increased baggage allowance*:
*Only on flights marketed and operated by Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways does allow passengers the ability to prepay luggage online to receive up to 20% off the airport price. Passengers can also pay for baggage via the call center or when checking in, but baggage will be charged at a higher rate.
To prepay online, log in to your booking and add the number of bags or excess weight that you would like to purchase.
If you need to purchase additional checked bags beyond your free allowance, you can get those fees reimbursed by these cards:
Each card allows you to redeem Capital One miles for 1 cent each as a statement credit for previous travel purchases (within 90 days).
To see more airline baggage fees and policies, click here.
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