Emirates vs Qatar Airways
Side-by-side comparison of Emirates and Qatar Airways: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
United Arab Emirates
Qatar| Emirates | Qatar Airways | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Qatar |
| Founded | 1985 | 1993 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | - | oneworld |
| Main hubs | Dubai International Airport | Hamad International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 2 | 8 |
| Cabin bag weight | 7 kg (15 lb) | 7 kg (15 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 38 × 20 cm (22 × 15 × 8 in) | 50 × 37 × 25 cm (20 × 15 × 10 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 20 kg (44 lb) | 1 piece · 20 kg (44 lb) |
| Extra bag fee | from 30 USD / kg | from 100 USD |
| Online check-in opens | 2 days | 2 days |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h 30 min | 1 h 30 min |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +971 4 708 1111 | - |
Key differences
- Qatar Airways is a oneworld member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
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Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.