Can you bring fresh mangoes home in your luggage from a flight out of Hurghada, Egypt?
From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 35 days ago
From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 35 days ago
TL;DR
Yes, travelers commonly pack mangoes in checked luggage from Egypt, but the fruit weight counts toward your regular baggage allowance (rules vary by airline), and customs may occasionally check for them.
On Azur flights, mangoes may be counted toward the baggage allowance; according to reports, many other carriers usually do not give fruit separate attention.
One traveler mentioned their bag was specifically checked for mangoes at inspection — a reminder to be careful if you're carrying a lot of fruit.
Confirmed: mangoes count toward the total hand-luggage weight limit if carried in the cabin.
Rules depend on the airline — some include fruit in the total baggage or carry-on weight/volume, so it's best to check your specific carrier's policy. One traveler always packs mangoes in checked luggage (23 kg allowance), and the fruit survives two connecting flights home fine.