What are the baggage allowance rules for flights to and from Egypt (Air Arabia / Almassria)?
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On Almassria domestic flights between Cairo and Sharm el-Sheikh, a small S-size suitcase was accepted without issues; this is a practical size reference for the 10 kg allowance.
48 days ago Almassria: S-size suitcase
When bringing food or plant products back to your home country, phytosanitary limits also apply — for example, Russia allows importing no more than 5 kg of such items.
Russia phyto-control: up to 5 kg
On return flights, Almassria rarely weighs carry-on bags (about 98% of the time no check happens), and Air Cairo is also usually lenient with hand luggage. Exceeding the limit by around 5 kg typically goes unnoticed, especially on the way back when there's less baggage — better to pack extra items in checked luggage instead.
Carry-on rarely checked on return flights
In addition to the main carry-on item, passengers are usually allowed an extra bag or backpack (its weight isn't counted separately), a bag with outerwear, a laptop, and sometimes food on board — these come as a bonus on top of the carry-on allowance.
Extra items allowed beyond carry-on limit
On Almassria flights to Egypt (not on return), the allowance is 10 kg per person, but a family of four was allowed to combine their baggage into two suitcases, as long as neither exceeded 20 kg each. Worth confirming with your travel agency if booked through one.
Combining into 2 suitcases of 20 kg each (Almassria)
Air Cairo typically allows 23 kg of checked baggage, but terms can vary by fare type, so it's best to check your ticket or the airline's website.
Air Cairo: typically 23 kg
Egyptian customs conducts inspections and enforces alcohol import limits. The restriction applies to all baggage — both checked and carry-on.
Egypt customs: alcohol limits apply to all baggage
Almassria allows 10 kg of checked baggage per passenger. Combining allowances from multiple passengers into one bag is not permitted. A family traveling with a single 20 kg suitcase for two was turned away and required to purchase a second bag at Sharm el-Sheikh airport.
Almassria: 10 kg per person, no pooling allowed
Baggage allowances on Egyptian airlines can differ depending on the departure city and direction of travel (to or from Egypt). Always check the specific terms printed on your own ticket before flying.
Check your own ticket for baggage allowance details