Emirates Kiteboard Fees

Emirates will accept kite surfing equipment as part your free checked baggage allowance, as long as you do not exceed your allowed weight limit. Dimensions of your kite bag are limited to a maximum of 300 cm in linear dimensions (L+W+H).

Fins should always be removed, or, if they cannot be removed, should be firmly packed with polystyrene foam.
Both nose and tail should have bubble-wrap or neoprene foam attached for protection.
The rails (sides of the board) should have cardboard down the sides to absorb shock.
The board should be packed in a properly padded surf-bag. [AMZ asins='B01BN1W5G6,B01465RK8E,B00NIYJF6U,B003EBV7XG']

If you exceed your total combined weight allowance, excess baggage rates will apply. Please note that these may get quite expensive very quickly, as overweight fees are charged on a Per KG basis. If you know that you will be going over your allowed weight limit, consider purchasing your extra weight allowance online in advance, as it will be much cheaper than at the airport.

On flights to/from Canada and the USA and to/from Africa, a piece concept applies. In this case, there is a flat-fee for overweight bags weighing between 23-32 kg (50-70 lbs).

Emirates Excess Weight Charge (23-32 kg / 50-70 lbs) for journeys involving Canada and North America
Applicable charge: $75 USD / $95 CAD

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