Everything You Need to Know About Air Cairo Baggage Policy

Flying with Air Cairo, it’s good to know the airline’s policy on baggage to travel smoothly and economically. Be it your destination in the Middle East, Europe, or a domestic flight within Egypt, Air Cairo has certain regulations for carry-on, checked, excess, and special baggage that need to be adhered to by passengers. In this blog, everything about their baggage policy will be covered.

Air Cairo’s Carry-On Baggage Policy: What You Can Bring on Board

Every passenger flying with Air Cairo, irrespective of their destination, is allowed to carry one piece of hand luggage onboard. This carry-on bag must not exceed 7 kilograms in weight and should fit within dimensions of 55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm. The specified dimensions include handles, wheels, and side pockets. These restrictions are in place to ensure the safety and comfort of all passengers and to keep the overhead bins manageable.

Aside from your carry-on luggage, you can bring a couple of personal items for free. These may consist of an umbrella, a camera, a set of binoculars, reading material, a set of crutches (if necessary), and a laptop. These should fit under the seat in front of you or inside the cabin storage without blocking walkways or emergency exits.

Passengers also need to keep an eye out for liquid limitations. Liquids carried in your carry-on must be stored in containers of 100 ml or less, held within a clear, resealable plastic bag not larger than 1 litre in volume. Duty-free products with liquids are permissible if bought at the airport and sealed visibly with an obvious receipt. Basic medication and baby food are exempt, but can be examined further.

Air Cairo’s Checked Baggage Allowance

Air Cairo checked baggage allowance is dependent on the route and fare type. The maximum weight per checked bag is 32 kilograms, and the total dimensions (length + width + height) should not exceed 158 cm. Below is a summary of the allowances based on various routes and fare categories.

For Egypt-Middle East flights, all fare types usually have a 30 kg checked baggage allowance and one 7 kg carry-on. For Egypt-Europe flights, however, tiered allowances are available. Super Saver fares usually do not include any checked bags, while Promotion, Special, and Economy fares have one piece of 23 kg checked luggage. Eco Flex passengers have two checked bags of 23 kg each.

For journeys to and from Milan, Promotion, Special, and Economy fares offer one checked bag for 30 kg, while Eco Flex customers are allowed two bags for 30 kg each. On African routes like Ouagadougou or Dakar, the passengers tend to get two pieces of checked luggage for up to 23 kg each. On flights between Egypt and Tashkent, a single 20 kg checked bag is allowed. Domestic Egyptian travelers are given one checked baggage weighing up to 23 kg for all fare categories.

Regarding codeshare flights, the baggage allowance of the respective Airline with which Air Cairo has partnered may apply. For Air Cairo-operated charter flights, the baggage allowance may vary as well. 

What is Air Cairo’s Excess Baggage Policy 

Excess baggage is charged by Air Cairo for passengers who have overweight luggage, but prepaying for excess baggage online can help you save money, as much as 25%. You can book baggage allowance packages as much as eight hours before your flight’s departure time. 

Excess baggage is charged at $2 per kilogram for Middle East destinations if paid online in advance and $3 per kilogram if paid at the airport. From Qatar to Egypt, it is 30 QAR per kilogram when prepaid, and 40 QAR per kilogram if paid at the airport. Incaw of Kuwait to Egypt flights, it will cost 2.5 KWD per kilogram when prepaid, and 3 KWD per kilogram if paid at the airport. For flights from Jordan to Egypt, it costs 3 JOD per kilogram if prepaid, and 4 JOD per kilogram if paid at the airport. When travelling on flights from the UAE to Egypt, prepaid excess baggage costs 20 AED per kilogram, while baggage paid at the airport costs 30 AED per kilogram. 

For Europe to Egypt and Egypt to Europe, the pricing scheme varies. Prepaid extra piece is $90, and at the airport, the same piece is $120. Overweight or oversized items add another $50, and where both weight and size restrictions are breached, it goes up to $100. For Cairo to Milan, it is $100 when prepaid and $130 if paid at the airport. For Milan to Cairo, prepaid excess baggage is $95, and $120 if you pay at the airport. 

Local flights have a similar pattern with an additional piece for $25 prepaid or $30 when bought at the airport. Overweight or oversized luggage will cost $15, and the two combined are $30. The same applies to Egypt and other African nations, or Morocco.

Air Cairo policy also states that no individual piece of checked luggage can weigh over 32 kilograms, and total dimensions cannot be more than 203 cm. Excess baggage depends on availability, therefore, it’s advisable to report to the airport at least 90 minutes prior to the normal time if you have excess items.

Air Cairo’s Allowance for Special Baggage: Sports Equipment, Musical Instruments, and Pets

Air Cairo also offers traveling space for passengers who have special luggage such as sporting equipment, musical instruments, or pets. The classes have their respective rules and charges.

Sports Equipment

Bicycles are allowed as checked luggage, as long as they are under 23 kg in weight and not more than 220 cm in overall size. The fee for carrying a bike is $30 when prepaid within the country and $35 when paid at the airport. When carried internationally, the charge goes up to $80 if prepaid and $100 if booked at the airport.

Surfboards may comprise a board, a mast, and a sail. For kiteboards, one may carry two boards, three kites, one harness, bar or control, a wetsuit, and safety lines. All of these should be stowed in a single bag. The charges incurred to carry a surfboard or kiteboard are $30 for domestic flights if prepaid, and $35 if paid at the airport. For international flights, it is $80 if prepaid and $100 if paid at the airport. 

For fishing equipment, they must not exceed a weight of 23 kg. When carrying fishing equipment, they may contain fishing tackle as well as equipment. For domestic flights, fishing equipment is $30 when prepaid, and $35 if paid at the airport. For international flights, surfboards cost is $80 if prepaid and $90 when paid at the airport. 

If bringing golf equipment, you may bring golf shoes (one pair), an umbrella, and balls.. It shouldn’t exceed 23 kgs in all. For domestic flighs the cost is $30 if prepaid, and $35 when paid at the airport. For international flights it is $80 if prepaid, and $100 when paid at the airport. 

Kite or kiteboard should be packed in a protected case. For domestic flights, it is $30 if prepaid and $35 when you pay at the airport. In the case of an international flight, prepaid baggage costs $80, and the charge is $90 when paid at the airport. 

Archery equipment includes bows, arrows, quiver, armguard, and bow string, and shouldn’t exceed 23 kgs in all. For domestic flights, the cost is $ 30 if prepaid, and $35 if paid at the airport. In the case of international flights, it is $80 when prepaid, and $90 if the payment is made at the airport. 

If carrying oars, you can bring along a pair of oars, or an oar case containing not more than two oars for each customer. The price of carrying them is the same as archery equipment, as mentioned already. 

Diving equipment should be packed well in a suitable case, which must not exceed 23 kgs. For domestic flights, the price is $30 when prepaid, and $35 if paid at the airport. In the case of international baggage it will cost $80 if prepaid, and $100 when paid at the airport. 

Ski equipment shouldn’t exceed 2 meters and should have a maximum weight of 23 kgs. For domestic flights, the cost is $25 when prepaid, and $30 if the payment is made at the airport. For international flights, the cost is $65 if prepaid, and $70 when paid at the airport. 

Musical Instruments

Small equipment can be taken in the cabin if it falls within carry-on size and weight restrictions, which are 55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm and 8 kgs. Instruments that do not meet cabin size requirements have to be checked in and could attract extra fees, particularly if they are larger or heavier than normal. You could even book a separate seat for carrying your musical instruments when they exceed the specified dimensions. 

If you wish to take the musical instruments in the cabin and book a specified will stand inside the cabin, their dimensions shouldn’t be more than 155 cm x 42 cm x 25 cm. If you are to strap the instruments to your seat, then their dimensions have to be 110 cm x 42 cm x 50 cm. 

Each customer can take only a single piece of musical instrument as cabin baggage. The weight of the musical instrument to be carried in the cabin shouldn’t be greater than 32 kgs. 

The instrument should be fixed in a way that they don’t move at all in the course of the flight. Musical instruments must be placed in the window seat and cannot be positioned in the exit row. 

Bigger and heavier instruments like a harp or a double bass must be checked in as cargo. Because of the temperature variation,  the string instruments’ necks may go through expansion and contraction. That’s why loosening their strings before taking them onboard is advised to prevent 

Pets

Air Cairo accepts small pets, such as cats, dogs, and birds, in the cabin, as long as the combined weight (carrier included) does not exceed 15 kg. Booking is required, and there are extra charges. Pet carriers should conform to airline standards for safety and comfort.

What Items Are Prohibited and Restricted On Air Cairo Flights? 

Safety is paramount, and Air Cairo has strict regulations regarding what can and cannot be brought on board.

Items Prohibited in Carry-On Baggage

Travelers are not permitted to bring aboard sharp objects like knives or scissors, guns, flammable material, explosives, or chemical and toxic materials. Lithium batteries with capacities exceeding certain limits are also prohibited. These restrictions apply at security stations, and violations can result in delays or seizure of the items.

Items Prohibited in Checked Baggage

These kinds of items, such as disabling sprays (pepper spray) and electroshock devices, as well as some security attaché cases, are prohibited from checked bags. Mercury barometers and thermometers are also prohibited because of their dangerous nature. Lithium batteries that are beyond safety limits should be declared or abandoned. Other items that you cannot carry in checked baggage include:

• Oxidizing materials like peroxides and bleaching powders
• Ammunitions, fireworks, explosives, and flares (other than sporting firearms that mustn’t be greater than 5 kgs of ammunition for each passenger, and there should be a maximum of two rifles).
• Miscellaneous hazardous goods like noxious materials, mercury, offensive materials, or magnetized materials. 
• Radioactive materials
• Samsung Galaxy Note 7
• Ethologic Agents
• Irritants
• Objects generating heat
• Knives, swords, daggers, and so on
• Objects that generate heat
• Briefcases that have installed alarm devices or those operated by lithium batteries 
• Dry ice weighing over 2.5 kg
• Liquid oxygen and oxygen generators 
• Self-balancing hoverboards and other recreational mobility devices 

NOTE: Customers who are arriving at or departing from Saudi Arabia should not carry medicines such as Lebraks and Tramadol, as they may result in immense inconvenience to the travelers, even leading to deportation, and arrest. 

These aren’t the only list of restrictive items to avoid, and the list might be altered or extended at any point in time., To get a comprehensive list of Air Cairo’s restrictive items, you may check their official website or contact their customer service helpline. 

Also Read: Divi Divi Air Baggage Policy

Valuable and Essential Items

Air Cairo highly recommends that passengers do not put valuables like money, electronics, jewellery, documents, or medication in their checked bags. These are to be taken along in 

handbags so that they may be seen and retrieved as needed on board.

Tips for a Hassle-Free Travel Experience On An Air Cairo Flight

To ensure your trip goes as smoothly as possible, it’s important to plan ahead. Start by verifying your baggage allowance based on your type of fare and destination. If you anticipate your luggage will be over the threshold, pre-book additional bags online to avoid paying more at the airport.

Pack responsibly by weighing your bags ahead of time at home, and be sure to get to the airport early, particularly if you have excess or special baggage. Check that all liquids in your carry-on are within security guidelines and pack your items efficiently so that you don’t experience delays when they are screened.

Conclusion

Air Cairo’s baggage policy is extensive and adapted for different travel directions and classes of fare. Knowing what you can bring with you and learning about the fees you might be charged for extra luggage or special items will spare you unpleasant surprises and ensure a comfortable journey. Whether you’re travelling to Europe, the Middle East, or visiting places in Egypt, knowledge is the secret to an unproblematic experience with Air Cairo.

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