Flydubai vs Qatar Airways
Side-by-side comparison of Flydubai and Qatar Airways: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
United Arab Emirates
Qatar| Flydubai | Qatar Airways | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Qatar |
| Founded | 2008 | 1993 |
| Type | Low-cost carrier | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | - | oneworld |
| Main hubs | Dubai International Airport | Hamad International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 1 | 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) | not included | 1 piece · 20 kg (44 lb) |
| Extra bag fee | - | from 100 USD |
| Online check-in opens | 2 days | 2 days |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h 15 min | 1 h 30 min |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +971 600 54 44 45 | - |
Key differences
- Flydubai lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h 15 min vs 1 h 30 min).
- Flydubai is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Qatar Airways bundles more into the ticket.
- Qatar Airways is a oneworld member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
Other comparisons
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.