Baggage policy for International Airports
Travelling to the UAE or Southeast Asia with extra baggage? Find out what is the baggage acceptance policy in your destination to avoid last-minute hassles.
Travelling to the UAE or Southeast Asia with extra baggage? Find out what is the baggage acceptance policy in your destination to avoid last-minute hassles.
As per the current rules and regulations for baggage at the Bahrain International Airport, items that match the below description will no longer be accepted:
Everyday out-of-gauge and odd-shaped items like baby strollers, bicycles, wheelchairs, and golf bags will still be permitted. However, we recommend using baggage with at least one flat surface, regular travel bags, or suitably packed boxes with a flat surface for swift movement.
When planning a trip to Dubai, please make sure that your baggage is suitably packed and adheres to all the rules and regulations. Be advised that out-of-gauge (OOG) baggage is charged USD 12 per piece at the Dubai Airport.
Baggage screening at Dubai Airport
Dubai Airport police have initiated baggage screening trials on Level 5. The passenger's presence is not required, and the police have the authority to remove any banned item. In such situations, the traveller will be notified with a note inside the baggage.
Carry-on Luggage Weighed at UAE Airports
Hand baggage will be weighed at the boarding gate at all airports in the UAE. Get the details about hand baggage requirements for airports in the UAE.
What is Considered Out of Gauge?
The following guidelines will help you determine what baggage will be treated as out of gauge..
Non-conveyable Items Must be Packed in Boxes
Non-conveyable items can damage or slow down the baggage handling system. Baggage that is irregular in shape or does not have at least one flat surface is deemed non-conveyable.
The following items are examples of non-conveyable baggage items:
Boxing services for non-conveyable baggage
Boxing services for non-conveyable baggage are available in the terminal check-in area. Non-conveyable baggage must be secured in boxes prior to check-in.
Luggage with no flat surface, tied with rope, or wrapped in a blanket is chargeable at Omani airports. Such baggage inconsistent in shape and size is considered OOG (out-of-gauge) or SOOG (super-out-of-gauge).
Your baggage is OOG or SOOG if:
A fee of OMR 4 per piece will be charged for non-standard baggage at the following airports in Oman:
Please ensure your baggage is well-packed for a seamless and speedy check-in with us.
The baggage policy at the Sharjah airport has been revised and baggage that does not meet the standards will not be allowed through check in by Sharjah Aviation Services (SAS). Here’s what you need to keep in mind: