✓ Policy web-verified 2026-07-06
Air Cairo is Egypt’s leisure-and-scheduled hybrid, the airline that carries most package tourists into Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh and Cairo from Europe. Its baggage rules are not one policy but a grid: what you get depends on your route zone and your fare brand together, and the two most common mistakes are assuming Europe works like the Middle East, and assuming the cheapest fare includes a suitcase. It doesn’t. On the Super Saver fare to Europe you get cabin baggage only — zero checked allowance.
Cabin allowance is standard budget-carrier: one bag up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 7 kg (handles, wheels and side pockets included), plus one personal item such as a laptop, camera, umbrella or reading material that fits under the seat. Seven kilos is the enforced ceiling on a leisure operation, so pack the heavy things in the hold, not the cabin.
The hold allowance is where Air Cairo actually rewards you — if you’re flying the right zone. Egypt to the Middle East gives every fare 30 kg of checked baggage. African routes carry 2 x 23 kg. Egypt–Europe is the tiered one: Super Saver includes nothing, the Promotion/Special/Economy fares include 1 x 23 kg, and Eco Flex includes 2 x 23 kg. On the two-piece routes (Africa, and the more generous fares) the allowance is piece concept: two separate bags, each capped at 23 kg — you cannot merge them into one 40 kg bag. On the 30 kg Middle East routes it is weight concept: one or more bags totalling 30 kg. No single bag may exceed 32 kg on any route.
Quick facts
| Cheapest Europe fare (Super Saver) | Cabin only — NO checked bag |
| Cabin bag | 55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 7 kg, 1 piece + personal item |
| Egypt–Middle East | 30 kg checked, all fares |
| Egypt–Europe checked | Super Saver 0 · Economy 1 x 23 kg · Eco Flex 2 x 23 kg |
| African routes | 2 x 23 kg |
| Domestic Egypt | 1 x 23 kg, all fares |
| Max per bag | 32 kg per piece; 203 cm total dimensions |
| Infant (0–2) | 1 x 10 kg + free stroller |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | One — laptop, camera, umbrella, binoculars, reading material or crutches; must fit under the seat |
| Cabin / overhead bag | 55 x 40 x 23 cm incl. handles, wheels and pockets, max 7 kg, 1 piece |
Checked baggage & fees
| Egypt–Middle East (all fares) | 30 kg |
| Egypt–Europe — Super Saver | None — pay per bag |
| Egypt–Europe — Promotion / Special / Economy | 1 piece, 23 kg |
| Egypt–Europe — Eco Flex | 2 pieces, 23 kg each |
| African routes | 2 pieces, 23 kg each |
| Egypt–Tashkent | 1 piece, 20 kg |
| Domestic (within Egypt), all fares | 1 piece, 23 kg |
| Infant (0–2 years) | 1 piece, 10 kg + free checked stroller |
| Hard limit | Max 32 kg per piece; max 203 cm total dimensions |
| Excess baggage | Middle East ~$2–3/kg; Europe ~$90–130 per extra piece; prepay online saves ~25% |
Baggage by region & route
Checked-bag inclusion on the cheapest fare can depend on where you fly, not just the fare name. Here is what the lowest fare includes by route:
| Route / region | Cheapest fare includes |
|---|---|
| Egypt ↔ Middle East / Gulf | 30 kg on every fare — the most generous zone |
| Egypt ↔ Europe | Depends on fare: Super Saver 0, Economy 1 x 23 kg, Eco Flex 2 x 23 kg |
| Egypt ↔ Italy (heavy-diaspora routes) | Reported higher than the 23 kg European baseline — confirm on your fare |
| Egypt ↔ Africa | 2 x 23 kg |
| Egypt ↔ Tashkent | 1 x 20 kg |
| Domestic Egypt | 1 x 23 kg on all fares |
What each fare includes
| Fare (Europe routes) | Personal item | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Saver (Europe) | Yes | 7 kg | None — pay per bag |
| Promotion / Special / Economy (Europe) | Yes | 7 kg | 1 x 23 kg |
| Eco Flex (Europe) | Yes | 7 kg | 2 x 23 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually get on a cheap Air Cairo deal fare: it depends entirely on where you’re flying. On an Egypt–Middle East ticket even the cheapest fare walks up with 30 kg — genuinely generous, add nothing. But on the Egypt–Europe Super Saver that Hurghada package deal is built on, you get a 7 kg cabin bag and no hold allowance at all. If you’re going for a week with a suitcase, book the Economy fare (1 x 23 kg) or Eco Flex (2 x 23 kg) up front — Air Cairo’s per-piece airport add-on for Europe runs roughly $90–130, so the fare upgrade almost always wins.
Two things worth knowing. First, the checked figure genuinely moves by route, and Air Cairo does not publish a clean city-by-city table. Gulf and Middle East fares run to 30 kg; African routes are two pieces; and some European routes with a large Egyptian community — Italy in particular — are reported more generously than the 23 kg baseline. Don’t trust a blanket “23 kg for Europe”: confirm the exact allowance on the fare you are booking, because that is the only figure that binds. Second, the 32 kg per-piece cap is a hard refusal, not a fee — a 34 kg bag gets sent back to be repacked at the desk. Always prepay excess online where you can; Air Cairo discounts advance-purchased baggage by up to about 25% versus the airport counter. One interline trap: on a mixed-carrier itinerary the whole ticket can default to the strictest carrier’s allowance, not the most generous. Milan–Casablanca on Royal Air Maroc then Casablanca–onward on a 2 × 23 kg carrier may bind you to the RAM leg’s rule. Check which airline is the most significant / operating carrier on your ticket before assuming the two-bag allowance covers the full journey.
Oversize, sports & special items
Sports and bulky equipment — bicycles, golf clubs, diving gear, skis — and musical instruments travel as checked baggage for an added fee, roughly $25–100 on domestic segments and $65–100 internationally, and should be declared in advance rather than presented at the gate. Each item is still bound by the 32 kg per-piece ceiling. Infants aged 0–2 receive one 10 kg checked bag plus a free collapsible stroller (umbrella-type recommended, collapsed length under ~92 cm), carried at no cost on top of the adult’s allowance regardless of destination.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Air Cairo ticket to Europe include a checked bag?
No. The Super Saver fare on Egypt–Europe routes includes only a 7 kg cabin bag and a personal item, with zero checked baggage. To fly with a suitcase you need the Promotion/Special/Economy fare (1 x 23 kg) or Eco Flex (2 x 23 kg), or you add a paid checked bag at booking.
How much checked baggage does Air Cairo include to the Middle East?
On Egypt–Middle East routes, every Air Cairo fare includes 30 kg of checked baggage — no fare-brand stripping. This is the airline’s most generous zone, and the cheapest ticket already covers a full suitcase.
What is Air Cairo's cabin baggage allowance?
One cabin bag up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm (including handles, wheels and side pockets) and a maximum of 7 kg, plus one personal item such as a laptop, camera or reading material that fits under the seat in front of you.
Is there a maximum weight per checked bag on Air Cairo?
Yes. No single checked piece may exceed 32 kg or 203 cm in total dimensions. This is a hard limit — a bag over 32 kg is refused at check-in and must be repacked or split, not surcharged.
How much does excess baggage cost on Air Cairo?
It varies sharply by route: roughly $2–3 per extra kilogram on Middle East flights, and around $90–130 per additional piece on European routes. Prepaying online saves up to about 25% versus the airport counter, so buy any extra allowance in advance.
What is the baggage allowance for infants on Air Cairo?
Infants aged 0 to 2 years get one checked bag up to 10 kg plus a free checked stroller (collapsible umbrella-type recommended), carried at no additional cost on top of the accompanying adult’s allowance on every route.
Why does the Milan route have a higher baggage allowance?
Air Cairo sets Egypt–Milan checked pieces at 30 kg each rather than the 23 kg used on most other European routes. If you’re travelling between Egypt and Italy with heavier bags, the Milan routing gives you noticeably more room per piece on the Economy and Eco Flex fares.