Tanzania to Dubai: Baggage Allowance Tips

Tanzania to Dubai: Baggage Allowance Tips
By Mandari Travel

Planning your journey from Tanzania to Dubai? One of the most overlooked – yet most important – aspects of international travel is understanding your baggage allowance. Each airline has its own baggage rules, and exceeding the limit can result in unexpected costs and inconvenience. At Mandari Travel, we help Tanzanian travelers plan smarter trips by ensuring they’re fully prepared – luggage and all.

Here’s everything you need to know about baggage allowance when flying from Tanzania to Dubai, including tips to avoid extra fees and travel stress-free.

1. Know Your Airline’s Baggage Policy

If you’re flying from Dar es Salaam (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO), or Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Dubai (DXB), you’ll likely be flying with one of the following airlines:

Emirates

Economy Class:
- 1 or 2 checked bags (totaling 30 kg)
- 1 carry-on bag (7 kg)
Business/First Class:
- Up to 40–50 kg and two carry-ons

FlyDubai

Checked Baggage: Not included in all fares. Usually 20–30 kg if purchased
Cabin Baggage: 1 bag (up to 7 kg) + small personal item

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, or Kenya Airways (via connecting routes)

Typically 2 bags at 23–32 kg each, depending on ticket class and route

Always check your ticket or contact your airline before packing. Better yet, let Mandari Travel book your flight and confirm your baggage allowance for you.

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2. Tips for Packing Smart

Weigh Your Bags at Home

Use a digital luggage scale to check your bags before heading to the airport. Avoid surprises at the check-in counter.

Know What’s Not Allowed

Items like aerosols, flammable liquids, sharp objects, and lithium batteries have restrictions. Pack them properly or leave them out.

Roll, Don’t Fold

Rolling your clothes instead of folding saves space and reduces wrinkles — giving you room for souvenirs from Dubai!

3. Carry-On Essentials

Your carry-on bag is important for in-flight comfort and essentials you may need upon landing in Dubai.

Recommended items:

Travel documents (passport, visa, flight itinerary)
Power bank, charger, and adapter
A change of clothes
Medication and basic toiletries
Travel pillow or neck support

Pro Tip: Keep valuables like electronics, cash, and jewelry in your carry-on – never in checked luggage.

4. Avoiding Extra Baggage Fees

Excess baggage charges can be expensive – sometimes $20–$50 per extra kg! To avoid this:

Buy extra luggage online in advance (it’s cheaper than at the airport)
Use space-saving packing cubes
Share luggage space with a companion if traveling together

Mandari Travel can help you choose the best airline and baggage-friendly fare for your trip.

Let Mandari Travel Help You Travel Smart

We’re not just about tickets — we help Tanzanian travelers plan every detail, including baggage advice, visa processing, hotel booking, and flight management.