Qatar Airways baggage allowance is quite generous, both for flights that follow the piece concept (flights to/from the United States) and those that follow the weight concept (remaining flights). However, the baggage fees for additional/overweight baggage can be pricey.
Below is a snapshot of Qatar Airways baggage allowance, baggage policy, and baggage fees:
- The maximum combined dimensions (length + width + height) of a checked bag must not exceed:
- 158cm for piece concept flights (the Americas and Africa)
- 300cm for weight concept flights (all others)
- The carry-on baggage allowance is:
- 1 personal item + 1 carry-on bag with a combined weight of 15lb/7kg on Economy Class.
- 1 personal item + 2 carry-on bags with a combined weight of 33lb/15kg on Business and First Class.
The personal item can be small purse or a briefcase, and the carry-on bag must not exceed 50 x 37 x 25cm in size.
- The checked baggage allowance on Economy Class fares is either 66lb/30kg or 99l/45kg, depending on your route.
- The maximum weight of a single checked bag must not exceed 70lb/32kg, or its contents must be split into 2 bags so that the total weight per bag does not exceed 70lb/32kg.
- The baggage fees for overweight checked bags ranges from:
- USD 25 – 55 per kilo (2.2lb) on weight concept flights if paid online and USD 25 – 75 per kilo (2.2lb) if paid offline, depending on route.
- USD 50/65 (online/offline) per overweight bag between 51 – 70lb (23 – 32kg).
- For flights where the weight concept applies, there is no limit to the number of bags you can check in as long as the total weight allowance is not exceeded (most aircraft).
- The maximum baggage a passenger can carry is:
- 5 checked bags on piece concept routes
- 220lb/100kg on weight concept routes
- The maximum weight of a checked bag must not exceed 70lb/32kg.
What is My Baggage Allowance on Qatar Airways?
Your baggage allowance on Qatar Airways will depend on your travel class, route, and the type of fare you’ve purchased, as shown in the table below.
Economy Class | Business Class | First Class | ||
Qatar Airways Carry-on Baggage Allowance | ||||
To/from all destinations | Classic/Convenience/Comfort 1 piece x 15lb/7kg+ 1 small personal item (handbag/laptop) | Classic/Comfort/Elite2 pieces—Total 33lb/15kg + 1 small personal item (handbag/laptop) | Elite2 pieces—Total 33lb/15kg + 1 small personal item (handbag/laptop) | |
To/from Americas | Classic/Convenience/Comfort 1 piece x 15lb/7kg+ 1 small personal item (handbag/laptop) | Classic/Comfort/Elite2 pieces—Total 33lb/15kg + 1 small personal item (handbag/laptop) | Elite2 pieces—Total 33lb/15kg + 1 small personal item (handbag/laptop) | |
Originating in Africa | Classic/Convenience/Comfort 1 piece x 15lb/7kg+ 1 small personal item (handbag/laptop) | Classic/Comfort/Elite2 pieces—Total 33lb/15kg + 1 small personal item (handbag/laptop) | Elite2 pieces—Total 33lb/15kg+ 1 small personal item (handbag/laptop) | |
Max. hand baggage size (all classes): 50x37x25cm (20x15x10in).For Economy Class tickets issued in Brazil, passengers traveling from/to Brazil are allowed 1 bag of up to 22lb/10kg. | ||||
Qatar Airways Checked Baggage Allowance | ||||
To/from all destinations(weight concept) | Classic 55lb/25kgConvenience 66lb/30kgComfort 77lb/35kg | Classic/Comfort/Elite88lb/40kg | Elite 110lb/50kg | |
To/from Americas(piece concept) | Classic/Convenience/Comfort2 pieces x 50lb/23kg each | Classic/Comfort/Elite2 pieces x 70lb/32kg each | Elite 2 pieces x 70lb/32kg each | |
Originating in Africa(piece concept) | Classic/Convenience/Comfort2 pieces x 50lb/23kg each | Classic/Comfort/Elite2 pieces x 70lb/32kg each | Elite 2 pieces x 70lb/32kg each | |
Qatar Airways baggage size (checked baggage dimensions, i.e., L + W + H)Piece concept flights 158cmWeight concept flights 300cmMax. weight per bag 70lb/32kgExcess baggage charges will apply if weight and/or size are exceeded. |
Baggage Allowance on Codeshare Flights
- If your journey includes a codeshare flight such as Cathay Pacific, your baggage allowance will be per IATA’s Most Significant Marketing Carrier (MSC) rule.
- For interline or codeshare flights that are part of an itinerary that ends or begins from the United States or Canada, the baggage allowance throughout the journey will be that which applies at the beginning of the journey.
- If your itinerary includes a codeshare flight with another airline, call a Qatar Airways local office in your area to find out your baggage allowance.
Qatar Airways Extra Baggage Benefits Privilege Club Members
Frequent flyer members, i.e., Privilege Club members, are entitled to extra baggage allowance—in addition to their standard baggage allowance—depending on their tier status.
Membership Tier | Additional Baggage Allowance | |
On weight concept routes | On piece concept routes | |
Burgundy | — | — |
Silver | + 33lb/15kg | + 1 piece |
Gold | + 44lb/20kg | + 1 piece |
Platinum | + 55lb/25kg | + 2 pieces |
Qatar Airways Infants Baggage Allowance
If you’ve purchased a ticket for your infant (8 days to below 2 years), which is generally 10% of the adult fare), he/she will be entitled to the following baggage allowance:
- 1 stroller, carrying cot or pushchair (all routes), plus
- On trips to/from Brazil, Argentina, the US, and Canada
- 1 piece not exceeding 50lb/23kg and 115cm/45in.
- On all other routes
- 1 piece not exceeding 22lb/10kg and 115cm/45in.
- On trips to/from Brazil, Argentina, the US, and Canada
However, if you’ve purchased a child fare ticket (2 – 11 years) or reserved a seat for an infant (8 days to under 2 years), your child or infant will be entitled to an adult’s baggage allowance.
Qatar Airways Baggage Fees—Excess and Overweight Bags
According to Qatar Airways baggage policy, an excess baggage fee will apply to each broken restriction—by piece, weight, and size. This means if your bag is overweight and oversized, both types of excess baggage fees will apply.
Excess Baggage Fee for Piece Concept Routes
Qatar Airways baggage fee for excess (i.e., additional) and overweight bags on piece concept routes applies to flights to or from the Americas, i.e., the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Argentina. Paying online in advance is always cheaper than paying at the airport, as shown in the table below.
The baggage fees for overweight bags weighing between 51 – 70lb (23 – 32kg) is USD 50 per bag when paid online, and USD 65 per bag when paid at the airport.
Carrying an extra bag on flights to/from the Americas will cost you USD 200 per bag if you pay online and USD 250 per bag if you pay at the airport. However, if your flight originates in Africa, an extra bag will cost you USD 160 per bag if you pay online and USD 200 per bag if you pay at the airport.
For details, refer to the table below.
Qatar Airways Baggage Fee for Piece Concept Routes | ||
Flights to/from the USA, Canada, Brazil, and Argentina | Flights originating in Africa | |
Extra Piece | Online USD 200Offline USD 250 | Online USD 160Offline USD 200 |
Overweight (50-70lb/24-32kg) | Online USD 50Offline USD 65 | Online USD 52Offline USD 86 |
Note. The excess baggage fees for flights between Brazil and Buenos Aires are USD 75 (online) and USD 100 offline per piece. |
Qatar Airways Excess Baggage Fee for Weight Concept Routes
Purchase online and save up to 20%
Qatar Airways excess baggage fee on weight concept routes applies to all flights excluding the Americas, as shown in the table below. The overweight baggage fee is charged on a per kilo basis (1 kilo = 2.2lb), and depending on your route, can cost you USD 25 – 55 per kilo if you pay online and USD 25 – 75 per kilo if you pay at the airport.
Qatar Airways Baggage Fee for Weight Concept Routes | |||||||||
From/to | E Africa, ISC, EuropeOnline/Offline | N/W Africa, S/E AsiaOnline/Offline | S Africa, Cen. AsiaOnline/Offline | Japan, KoreaOnline/Offline | Australasia Online/Offline | GCC Online/Offline | The Levant Online/Offline | Iran Online/Offline | Qatar Online/Offline |
E Africa, ISC, Europe | USD 35/45 | USD 40/50 | USD 40/50 | USD 45/55 | USD 50/60 | USD 25/30 | USD 30/40 | USD 35/45 | USD 25/20 |
N/W Africa, S/E Asia | USD 40/50 | USD 40/50 | USD 45/55 | USD 50/60 | USD 55/70 | USD 30/40 | USD 35/45 | USD 35/45 | USD 25/20 |
S Africa, Cen. Asia | USD 40/50 | USD 45/55 | USD 50/60 | USD 50/60 | USD 55/70 | USD 35/45 | USD 35/45 | USD 40/50 | USD 30/40 |
Japan, Korea | USD 40/50 | USD 45/55 | USD 50/60 | USD 50/60 | USD 55/70 | USD 35/45 | USD 35/45 | USD 40/50 | USD 30/40 |
Australasia | USD 50/60 | USD 55/70 | USD 55/70 | USD 60/75 | USD 65/80 | USD 40/50 | USD 45/55 | USD 50/60 | USD 40/50 |
GCC | USD 20/25 | USD 25/30 | USD 30/40 | USD 30/40 | USD 35/45 | USD 15/20 | USD 15/20 | USD 20/25 | USD 20/25 |
Levant | USD 25/30 | USD 30/40 | USD 30/40 | USD 35/45 | USD 40/50 | USD 15/20 | USD 20/25 | USD 20/25 | USD 20/25 |
Iran | USD 25/30 | USD 25/30 | USD 30/40 | USD 30/40 | USD 40/50 | USD 15/20 | USD 15/20 | USD 20/25 | USD 15/20 |
Qatar | QAR 60/80 | QAR 70/90 | QAR 80/100 | QAR 90/110 | QAR 110/140 | QAR 30/40 | QAR 40/50 | QAR 50/60 | – |
Note
- East Africa includes Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Seychelles, and Djibouti.
- ISC includes India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, and Pakistan.
- Europe includes the following countries: UK, Ireland, Germany, Macedonia, Hungary, Greece, France, Italy, Norway, Netherlands, Finland, Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, Ukraine, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Croatia, Ukraine, Russia, Bosnia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Romania, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Armenia, Belgium, Cyprus, and Malta.
- North Africa includes Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, and Algeria.
- West Africa includes Nigeria and Ghana.
- S/E Asia includes Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, Cambodia, and Indonesia.
- Australasia includes Australia and New Zealand.
- GCC includes Oman and Kuwait.
- The Levant includes Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, and Jordan.
- South Africa includes Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, and Zambia.
- Central Asia includes Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and China.
For baggage details, refer to this page.
Important. Remember, purchasing baggage online at least 3 hours before departure will cost you 20% less. You can pay your baggage fee online, by phone, or at the airport.
How to Pre-pay for Excess Baggage
Use the My Trips feature to purchase extra baggage in advance
Qatar Airways allows passengers to pre-pay for excess baggage up to 3 hours before departure and get up to 20% off the airport rate. If you didn’t pay for your excess baggage at the time of booking, you can pay for it later:
- Online through QatarAirways.com
(via My Trips) - By phone
- Through a Qatar Airways office, or
- At the airport
You can also purchase excess baggage when checking in at the airport, but you will have to pay more.
How to Pre-pay Your Baggage Fee Online
To pre-pay online, log in to retrieve your flight and add the excess weight or number of bags you want to purchase, as explained below.
- Go to QatarAirways.com
- Click on My Trips
- Retrieve your flight by entering your last name and booking reference
- Select your flight
- Follow the prompts to add more baggage
Qatar Airways Sporting Equipment Policy
Qatar Airways baggage policy allows you to travel with sporting equipment as part of your free checked baggage allowance.
If you exceed the allowance by weight, size, or piece, excess baggage charges will apply—depending on whether you purchase online in advance (cheaper) or at the airport (costlier).
Guidelines for Carrying Sporting Equipment on Qatar Airways
- Bicycles
- Can be taken as checked baggage or cargo.
- Must be suitably packed in a sturdy cardboard box.
- The pedals must be removed, tires deflated, and handlebars
- Tires should be deflated, pedals removed, and handlebars turned and fixed along the length.
- Surfboards, windsurfing equipment, and kayaks
- Must be taken as checked baggage if less than 3 meters.
- Mast/sail must be detached, collapsed, and suitably packed.
- If longer than 3 meters, must be sent as cargo.
- Fishing equipment
- Can be taken as checked baggage or cargo (if bulky).
- Includes rods, tackle boxes, nets.
- Must be suitably packed.
- Golf equipment
- Can be taken as checked baggage or cargo.
- Includes gold bag and clubs.
- Diving equipment
- Can be taken as checked baggage or cargo.
- Must remove any air or gas from cylinders.
- Knives, underwater torches, and other equipment must be suitably packed.
- Trekking equipment
- Can be taken as checked baggage or cargo.
- All trekking equipment must be suitably packed.
- Sports equipment and ammunition
- Must notify in advance before carrying as checked or cargo baggage.
- Valid licenses (import/export) must be presented before traveling.
- Weapons must be unloaded and packed securely.
- Only Division 1.4S, UN 0012, or UN 0014 sports ammunition is permitted, subject to a max of 11lb/5kg per passenger.
Special Baggage
If you plan to carry any special baggage (below), you must contact Qatar Airways in advance:
- Chemicals, such as household cleaners, paint, mercury, or any similar chemical.
- Gas, such as gas cylinders and aerosols.
- Heavy work equipment, such as drilling equipment, electrical tools, automobile parts, mining or expedition equipment, etc.
- Medical equipment such as dental equipment, as well as frozen embryos and diagnostic specimens.
- Special interest equipment such that used for sports or hobbies, like musical instruments, sporting equipment, ammunition, diving, camping, photography equipment, etc.
- Other items such as household incl. frozen food, etc.
Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POCs)
When traveling with a POC, remember the following:
- You can carry your own (pre-approved) POC free of charge.
- The POC must display the manufacturer’s label indicating that it meets with the QCAA requirements. If no requirements have been set by the QCAA, then it must display the manufacturer’s label indicating that it meets the FAA requirements.
- Must be carried per cabin safety requirements.
How to Pay Your Baggage Fee on Qatar Airways
You can pay your baggage fee online or by phone. If you did not purchase your baggage at the time of booking, you can purchase it later (online through My Trips or Manage booking) or by phone. You can also pay at the airport when checking in for your flight, it’ll cost you more.
Tip. Purchasing excess baggage up to 3 hours before departure can save up to 20% of the airport fee.
Qatar Airways Musical Instruments Policy
Per Qatar Airways’ musical instruments policy, you can carry your musical instruments in your hand baggage, checked baggage, or on a paid seat.
- Musical Instrument as Hand Baggage
You can bring a small musical instrument as part of your hand baggage allowance—provided it fits in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
- Max. weight (incl. case)—15lb/7kg, and
- Total dimensions (L + W + H)—120cm
Examples
Clarinet, flute, oboe, trumpet, shaped violin.
- Musical Instrument as Checked Baggage
You can check in musical instruments that exceed your hand baggage allowance, provided you pack them safely in a hard case. Checked musical instruments (incl. case) will be subject to the same weight and size restrictions that apply to your fare type. For details, refer to Checked Baggage Allowance table.
- Musical Instrument on a Paid Seat
You can purchase an additional seat for your musical instrument (such as a guitar or a cello) if you don’t want to check it in—or if the size and weight do not exceed:
- Max. length 120cm
- Max. weight 165lb/75kg.
Musical instruments exceeding 120cm in length and/or weight (165lb/75kg) can only be taken as cabin baggage and must be accommodated on 2 paid seats. Similarly, musical instruments exceeding 330lb/150kg must be accommodated on 3 paid seats.
How to buy an extra seat for your musical instrument
- Book in advance by phone or through a ticket center.
- Provide the weight and sizes details.
Oversized/Large Musical Instruments and Equipment
You will have to pay excess baggage charges if the size or weight of your musical instrument exceeds the permissible limits.
Baggage Fees—Small Musical Instruments Weighing up to 33lb/15kg and 175cm (L+W+H) | ||||||||
To/From | The Americas | Europe | Qatar | The Middle East and Pakistan | Far East | Indian Sub-continent | Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea | Africa |
The Americas | – | USD 250 | USD 250 | USD 250 | USD 250 | USD 250 | USD 250 | USD 250 |
Europe | USD 250 | USD 400 | USD 200 | USD 240 | USD 400 | USD 240 | USD 560 | USD 400 |
Qatar | QAR 920 | QAR 800 | – | QAR 400 | QAR 800 | QAR 400 | QAR 1440 | QAR 800 |
The Middle East and Pakistan | USD 250 | USD 240 | USD 100 | USD 120 | USD 240 | USD 120 | USD 400 | USD 240 |
Far East | USD 250 | USD 400 | USD 200 | USD 240 | USD 400 | USD 240 | USD 560 | USD 400 |
Indian Sub-continent | USD 250 | USD 240 | USD 100 | USD 120 | USD 240 | USD 120 | USD 400 | USD 240 |
Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea | USD 250 | USD 560 | USD 350 | USD 400 | USD 560 | USD 400 | USD 560 | USD 560 |
Africa | USD 250 | USD 400 | USD 200 | USD 240 | USD 400 | USD 240 | USD 560 | USD 400 |
Baggage Fees—Small Musical Instruments Weighing up to 55lb/25kg and 217cm (L+W+H) | ||||||||
To/From | The Americas | Europe | Qatar | The Middle East and Pakistan | Far East | Indian Sub-continent | Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea | Africa |
The Americas | – | USD 300 | USD 300 | USD 300 | USD 750 | USD 300 | USD 1,050 | USD 750 |
Europe | USD 300 | USD 750 | USD 400 | USD 450 | USD 750 | USD 450 | USD 1,050 | USD 750 |
Qatar | QAR 1100 | QAR 1500 | – | QAR 750 | USD 750 | QAR 750 | USD 1,050 | USD 750 |
The Middle East and Pakistan | USD 300 | USD 450 | USD 200 | USD 225 | USD 1,050 | USD 225 | USD 1,050 | USD 1,050 |
Far East | USD 300 | USD 750 | USD 400 | USD 450 | USD 450 | USD 450 | USD 750 | USD 450 |
Indian Sub-continent | USD 300 | USD 450 | USD 200 | USD 225 | USD 450 | USD 225 | USD 750 | USD 450 |
Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea | USD 300 | USD 1,050 | USD 700 | USD 750 | QAR 1500 | USD 750 | QAR 2700 | QAR 1500 |
Africa | USD 300 | USD 750 | USD 400 | USD 450 | USD 300 | USD 450 | USD 300 | USD 300 |
Baggage Fees—Large Musical Instruments Weighing up to 70lb/32kg and 300cm (L+W+H) | ||||||||
To/From | The Americas | Europe | Qatar | The Middle East and Pakistan | Far East | Indian Sub-continent | Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea | Africa |
Africa | USD 350 | USD 1,250 | USD 600 | USD 750 | USD 1,250 | USD 750 | USD 1,750 | USD 1,250 |
Europe | USD 350 | USD 1,250 | USD 600 | USD 750 | USD 1,250 | USD 750 | USD 1,750 | USD 1,250 |
Far East | USD 350 | USD 1,250 | USD 600 | USD 750 | USD 1,250 | USD 750 | USD 1,750 | USD 1,250 |
Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea | USD 350 | USD 1,750 | USD 1,050 | USD 1,250 | USD 1,750 | USD 1,250 | USD 1,750 | USD 1,750 |
The Middle East and Pakistan | USD 350 | USD 750 | USD 300 | USD 375 | USD 750 | USD 375 | USD 1,250 | USD 750 |
Indian Sub-continent | USD 350 | USD 750 | USD 300 | USD 375 | USD 750 | USD 375 | USD 1,250 | USD 750 |
Qatar | QAR 1280 | QAR 2500 | – | QAR 1250 | QAR 2500 | QAR 1250 | QAR 4500 | QAR 2500 |
The Americas | – | USD 350 | USD 350 | USD 350 | USD 350 | USD 350 | USD 350 | USD 350 |
Baggage Fees—Large Musical Instruments Weighing up to 70lb/32kg and 300cm (L+W+H) | ||||||||
To/From | Africa | Europe | Far East | Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea | The Middle East and Pakistan | Indian Sub-continent | Qatar | The Americas |
Africa | USD 1,250 | USD 1,250 | USD 1,250 | USD 1,750 | USD 750 | USD 750 | USD 600 | USD 350 |
Europe | USD 1,250 | USD 1,250 | USD 1,250 | USD 1,750 | USD 750 | USD 750 | USD 600 | USD 350 |
Far East | USD 1,250 | USD 1,250 | USD 1,250 | USD 1,750 | USD 750 | USD 750 | USD 600 | USD 350 |
Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea | USD 1,750 | USD 1,750 | USD 1,750 | USD 1,750 | USD 1,250 | USD 1,250 | USD 1,050 | USD 350 |
The Middle East and Pakistan | USD 750 | USD 750 | USD 750 | USD 1,250 | USD 375 | USD 375 | USD 300 | USD 350 |
Indian Sub-continent | USD 750 | USD 750 | USD 750 | USD 1,250 | USD 375 | USD 375 | USD 300 | USD 350 |
Qatar | QAR 2500 | QAR 2500 | QAR 2500 | QAR 4500 | QAR 1250 | QAR 1250 | – | QAR 1280 |
The Americas | USD 350 | USD 350 | USD 350 | USD 350 | USD 350 | USD 350 | USD 350 | – |
Note
If your trip’s transit point doesn’t include Doha, the following charges will apply:
- Musical instruments weighing up to 51lb/23kg: USD 100
- Musical instruments weighing up to 70lb/32kg: USD 150
What to Do If Your Baggage is Delayed, Lost, or Damaged
Delayed Baggage
If your checked baggage has been delayed, you must:
- Report it immediately at the airport’s Baggage Service Counter. After you file a report, you will be given a baggage tracking number that you will need to trace your bag(s) or file your claim.
- Report it online via My Baggage if you have left the airport.
After filing your report, you can:
- Call the Baggage Service office at the number provided in your report.
- Track the status via My Baggage.
Note. You must report the delayed baggage no later than 7 days.
Damaged Baggage
If your checked baggage arrives damaged, you must report it immediately at the airport’s Baggage Service Counter (in the baggage claims area).
- The staff will assess the damage and create a Property Irregularity Report (PIR).
- Within 7 days, you must also submit a written claim through My Baggage.
Note. You must report the delayed baggage within 7 days of receiving the baggage, otherwise, it will be assumed that it was delivered in good condition.
How to Make a Claim for Damaged, Delayed, or Lost Bag(s)
If your baggage is damaged, delayed, or missing, you must:
- Report the problem immediately— but no later than 7 days. You will receive a unique reference number.
- Submit your claim. Fill out the claim form and submit it per the instructions provided in the insurance policy.
You will need a copy of the following documents when submitting your claim:
- A copy of your passport
- Ticket receipt
- Baggage tag receipt (of the missing bag)
- Boarding pass stub
- Receipts for the items you are claiming compensation for
Qatar Airways Liability for Lost and Damaged Bags
Qatar Airways’ liability for lost, damaged, or delayed bags (including contents) is limited to the amounts mentioned below unless you have already declared a higher value and paid additional charges in advance.
- Liability for trips governed by the Warsaw Convention. If your journey is covered by the Warsaw Convention, Qatar Airways’ liability will be limited to USD 20/kg/per passenger.
- Liability for trips governed by the Montreal Convention. If your journey is governed by the Montreal Convention, Qatar Airways’ liability will be limited to SDR 1,288/passenger (approx. USD 1,857).
Liquids and Powders in Hand Baggage
- On international flights, liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAGs) incl. pastes, lotions, creams, drinks, and other items of similar consistency must be carried in your carry-on baggage, and no single item should exceed 3.4 oz (100 ml) per passenger. All LAGs must be packed in a resealable plastic bag measuring 20cm x 20cm (8in x 8in).
- Powder-like substances like coffee, powdered milk, spices, etc., must not exceed 12oz (350ml)—roughly the size of a soda can—in cabin baggage. Plus, duty-free powder-like substances purchased during travel must be packed in a sealed Security Tamper-Evident Bag (STEB).
These restrictions apply to:
- Passengers departing from an international airport in Australia, incl. passengers flying to Canberra via Sydney.
- Passengers departing from an international airport in New Zealand, incl. transfer passengers.
- Passengers traveling to the United States.
For flights departing from Australia (incl. transit passengers):
- Organic powders such as baby formula, sugar, coffee, etc., are not restricted. However, they must be separated for screening from the remaining carry-on baggage.
- Inorganic powders like salt, makeup, talcum powder, and sand must be in containers not exceeding 350ml/gm/passenger.
Exemptions
The following liquids and powders are allowed in hand baggage:
- Baby foods for inflight consumption
- Medicines (with prescription)
- Special diet foods for inflight consumption
- A deceased person’s ashes in an urn, subject to conditions
- Cosmetics (non-liquid) such as lipsticks, solid deodorants, and powder foundation
Restricted Baggage Items
Qatar Airways baggage policy does not allow the following items to be carried in your hand baggage.
- Guns, firearms, and projectile-discharging devices
- Includes all types of firearms, revolvers, pistols, shotguns, and rifles; toy guns, imitation firearms, and replicas; component firearms; compressed air and carbon dioxide guns, rifles, pellet guns; signal flares, pistols; bows, arrows; spear and harpoon guns, catapults and slingshots.
- Stunning devices
- Includes animal stunners and killers, tasers and stun guns, disabling or incapacitating chemicals, sprays, and gases incl. mace/capsicum/pepper sprays; acid sprays, animal repellent sprays, etc.
- Sharp and pointed objects that can injure seriously
- Includes axes, hatchets, razor blades/knives/scissor blades longer than 6cm; martial arts equipment, sabers, and swords.
- Blunt objects and instruments that can injure seriously
- Includes clubs and batons, softball/baseball bats, martial arts equipment, etc.
- Workers tools that can injure seriously
- Includes drills, drill bits, crowbars, tools with shaft/blades exceeding 6cm; screwdrivers, saws, blowtorches, and nail/bolt guns.
- Explosives and incendiary devices that can injure seriously or threaten the safety
- Includes mines, grenades, blasting caps, ammunition, detonators, fuses, fireworks, smoke cartridges, gunpowder, plastic explosives, etc.
- Lithium-ion batteries
- Batteries exceeding 160wH are prohibited—and must be carried as cargo.
- Batteries with 100–160wH (>2g and <8g) can be carried subject to airline approval.
- Spares must be carried as hand baggage.
- Allowed inside the equipment but the equipment must be switched off.
- Battery terminals must be protected from short-circuiting and damage.
- Max. 2 allowed per person.
- Batteries < 100wH (2g) are allowed:
- Inside equipment in hand baggage (max. 15) or checked baggage—without operator approval.
- As spares in hand baggage (max. 20) without operator approval—but not in checked baggage.
- Spare batteries are only allowed in hand baggage.
- Batteries are allowed inside the equipment (laptop, mobile phone, camera, etc.) but the equipment must be switched off.
- The terminals of all spare batteries must be protected from short-circuiting and damage.
- Maximum limits
- No more than 15 portable electronic devices with lithium-ion batteries can be carried—provided that the battery rating does not exceed 100wH (for lithium metal—2g).
- No more than 20 batteries (permissible type) are allowed per passenger.
- Drones are allowed in hand baggage only.
Not Permitted in Checked Baggage
Qatar Airways baggage policy does not permit the following items in checked bags:
- Corrosives, such as acids, alkalis, wet cell batteries, mercury, etc.
- Infectious material like viruses, bacteria, etc.
- Poisonous substances like cyanides, arsenic, weed killers, insecticides, etc.
- Radioactive material.
- Organic peroxides, oxidizing materials, fiberglass repair kits, bleaches, etc.
- Compressed Gases (flammable/non-flammable, deeply refrigerated, and poisonous) like butane, oxygen, aqualung and propane cylinders.
- Flammable solids and solids, incl. matches, paints, lighter fuels, etc.
- Explosives, incl. flares, firearms, ammunition, fireworks, Christmas crackers, etc.