EgyptAir Carry-on Rules: 8 kg, Size and Class Allowances
EgyptAir standard cabin baggage is 55×40×23 cm and 8 kg per piece: one in Economy, two in Business, with route and aircraft exceptions.
Sources and scope
Source-based research; no hands-on test or specialist review claimed.
Standard adult Economy and Business cabin dimensions, weight and piece counts.
EGYPTAIR standard adult allowance
Adult baggage allowance tableSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
Second-piece and South Africa departure restrictions are separately stated.
Confirm application to your flight and equipment
In Cabin (Small Musical instruments), notesSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
EGYPTAIR's published standard cabin allowance is 55×40×23 cm, totalling 118 cm, and 8 kg per piece. Economy includes one piece; Business lists two. Confirm your ticket and departure route before applying the standard table.
Published adult allowance
| Cabin | Standard pieces | Weight per piece | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 1 | 8 kg | 55×40×23 cm; 118 cm total |
| Business | 2 | 8 kg | 55×40×23 cm; 118 cm total |
Source: EGYPTAIR baggage allowance, adult table. The current table does not justify our former 10 kg Business claim or a separate generic First-class allowance.
Exceptions need a separate check
The airline's instrument and cabin-baggage notes describe restrictions on a second cabin piece for certain government rules or smaller aircraft. They also state 7 kg and 115 cm total for departures from South Africa. Ask EGYPTAIR which limit applies to your ticket before using the standard 8 kg / 118 cm rule there.
Personal items such as a handbag or laptop are mentioned in the instrument policy, but it does not supply a universal measured personal-item allowance. Do not assume that an additional full backpack is automatically accepted.
A practical measurement example
55 + 40 + 23 = 118 cm. A 56×40×23 cm case totals 119 cm and also exceeds the published 55 cm dimension. A bag meeting those dimensions can still exceed 8 kg when packed; check both independently.
For additional or oversized baggage, obtain the quote for your flight. The retrieved sources do not establish a universal USD 50 online / USD 80 gate cabin-bag fee, so those figures have been removed.
Use the EgyptAir airline record or bag checker for the standard allowance. The checker does not resolve the South Africa, aircraft or codeshare exception for you.
Frequently asked questions
Is EgyptAir Business hand baggage 10 kg?▾
The current standard adult table lists two pieces with a maximum of 8 kg per piece. Route and aircraft exceptions can apply.
What size is EgyptAir hand baggage?▾
The standard published size is 55×40×23 cm, totalling 118 cm. Departures from South Africa require a separate check against the airline’s 115 cm / 7 kg note.
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