Qantas Baggage Allowances

Restrictions apply to baggage on all airlines. If you have baggage that is in excess of the free allowance, you will be liable for charges.

Carry on baggage should be kept as light as possible - at some airports there are considerable distances to walk upon arrival or departure. However, you should carry fragile and valuable items, such as electronic equipment (including laptops, mobile phones), cameras, cash, keys and jewellery etc. in your carry on baggage. You should also take any essential medication and prescriptions on board with you.

For the comfort and safety of all passengers it is necessary to limit the size and weight of your carry on baggage.

Be sure to label baggage inside and out, with your name, address and contact number for your destination. Labels can be obtained from Qantas, your local travel agent or at check-in.

To minimise the risk of damage to undeveloped film, we recommend that it is packed in your carry on baggage rather than in your checked baggage. If you have queries regarding possible damage to your film in carry on baggage, please check with the screening officers.

Passengers (including children) on Qantas are allowed the following baggage. No single item may exceed 32kg in weight.

Route Piece Allowance and Dimensions Weight Allowance
Australian Domestic
Business: 3 pieces
Economy: 1 piece
Total dimensions* of each piece must not exceed 140cm (54in)
Infants: Nil
30kg (70lbs) per piece
Dash 8
Economy: 1 piece
Total dimensions* of each piece must not exceed 140cm (54in)
Infants: Nil
20kg (44lbs) total
New Zealand Domestic
Economy: 20kg(44lbs) total
Infant: 10kg
(22lbs) total
Travel to/from USA, US Territories, Tahiti, South America and Canada^
via the Pacific
First: 2 pieces
Total dimensions* of each piece must not exceed 158cm (62in) (height + length + width)
Business/Economy:
2 pieces
Total dimensions* of the 2 pieces must not exceed 270cm (106in) with no 1 piece exceeding 158cm (62in)
Infants+: 1 piece
Total dimensions must not exceed 115cm (45in)
2 pieces at 32kg (70lbs) per piece
All other International^

Business:
Total max 270 cm with no singlepiece exceeding 158cm (height + length + width)

First: 40kg (88lbs)
Business: 30kg (66lbs)
P.Economy: 23kg (50lbs)
Infants+: 10kg (22lbs)


For additional information and regulations please contact our travel professionalists at Firstclass.com.au