Hand luggage size chart for over 145 airlines (2023)

When you travel by plane, one of our biggest concerns is our luggage, more specifically, hand luggage. The hoard of new airlines and routes are emerging and changing the way we think about flying.

Air travel is being reinvented with the ever-changing unbundling schemes offered by airlines today.

Today, several airlines require us to pay for a seat selection. Some also want us to buy checked bags and pay for food and book in advance.

This means that many customers, particularly students and backpackers, choose to only carry carry-on baggage and forgo the additional cost of purchasing checked baggage altogether.

In order to understand how much hand luggage we can freely take into the airplane cabin, we should know the hand luggage size allowed by the different airlines.

Here we have researched allmajor airlines worldwideto find out about their carry-on size limit, which they allow at no additional cost.

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Hand luggage size chart for airlines around the world

The size chart below will be updatedMarch 2021.You can check the various sizes and weights in both imperial (i.e. inches & lbs) and metric (i.e. cm & kg) systems.

airlines	Region	Land	carry-on baggage
			Dimensions		Weight
			centimeters (cm)	inches (inches)	kilogram (kg)	pounds (pounds)
Aegean Airlines	Europa	Greece	56x45x25	23x18x10	8	17.64
Air France	Europa	France	55x35x25	22x14x10	12	26.46
Finnair	Europa	Finland	56x45x25	23x18x10	10	22.05
Alitalia	Europa	Italy	55x35x25	22x14x10	8	17.64
British Airways	Europa	Great Britain	56x45x25	22x18x10	23	50.71
Norwegian Air International	Europa	Ireland	55x40x23	22x16x10	10	22.05
Condor	Europa	Deutschland	55x40x20	22x16x8	6	13.23
Norwegian air shuttle	Europa	Norway	55x40x23	22x16x10	10	22.05
Icelandair	Europa	Island	55x40x20	22x16x8	10	22.05
Iberia	Europa	Spain	56x45x25	23x18x10	10	22.05
KLM	Europa	Netherlands	55x35x25	22x14x10	12	26.46
Lufthansa	Europa	Deutschland	55x40x23	22x16x10	8	17.64
LOT Polish Airlines	Europa	Poland	55x40x23	22x16x10	8	17.64
Swiss International Airlines	Europa	Switzerland	55x40x25	22x16x10	8	17.64
Austrian	Europa	Austria	55x40x26	22x16x11	8	17.64
Scandinavian airlines	Europa	Sweden	55x40x23	22x16x10	8	17.64
Brussels Airlines	Europa	Belgium	55x40x23	22x16x10	12	26.46
Thomas Cook Airlines	Europa	Great Britain	55x40x20	22x16x8	6	13.23
TUI Airways	Europa	Great Britain	55x40x20	22x16x8	5	11.02
TAP-Portugal	Europa	Portugal	55x40x20	22x16x8	8	17.64
easyJet	Europa	Great Britain	56x45x25	23x18x10	23	50.71
air Europe	Europa	Spain	55x35x25	22x14x10	10	22.05
Virgin Atlantic	Europa	Great Britain	23x36x56	10x15x23	10	22.05
Vueling	Europa	Spain	55x40x20	22x16x8	10	22.05
HelveticAirways	Europa	Switzerland	55x40x20	22x16x8	5	11.02
Belavia	Europa	Belarus	55x40x20	22x16x8	8	17.64
Flybe	Europa	Great Britain	55x35x20	22x14x8	10	22.05
Air Baltics	Europa	Latvia	55x40x23	22x16x10	8	17.64
BA Cityflyer	Europa	Great Britain	56x45x25	23x18x10	23	50.71
Lufthansa-Cityline	Europa	Deutschland	55x40x23	22x16x10	8	17.64
Alitalia Cityliner	Europa	Italy	55x35x25	22x14x10	8	17.64
Air Dolomiti	Europa	Italy	55x40x20	22x16x8	8	17.64
Eurowings	Europa	Deutschland	55x40x23	22x16x10	8	17.64
Globus	Europa	Russia	55x40x20	22x16x8	10	22.05
Hope!	Europa	France	55x35x25	22x14x10	12	26.46
Liberia-Express	Europa	Spain	56x45x25	23x18x10	10	22.05
Air Italy	Europa	Italy	55x40x20	22x16x8	8	17.64
Air Serbia	Europa	Serbia	55x40x20	22x16x8	8	17.64
luxury	Europa	Luxemburg	55x40x23	22x16x10	8	17.64
Komair	Europa	South Africa	56x36x23	23x15x10	7	15.43
Portugalia Airlines	Europa	Portugal	55x40x20	22x16x8	8	17.64
Binter Kanaren	Europa	Spain	45x25x35	18x10x14	6	13.23
Olympic air	Europa	Greece	55x40x23	22x16x10	8	17.64
CSA	Europa	Czech Republic	55x45x25	22x18x10	8	17.64
Croatia Airlines	Europa	Croatia	55x40x20	22x16x8	8	17.64
canary fly	Europa	Spain	45x35x25	18x14x10	6	13.23
Germania	Europa	Deutschland	55x40x20	22x16x8	6	13.23
Die Salve	Europa	Spain	55x40x20	22x16x8	10	22.05
KLM City-Hopper	Europa	Netherlands	55x35x25	22x14x10	12	26.46
Once again	Europa	Norway	55x40x20	22x16x8	8	17.64
WOW air	Europa	Island	56x45x25	23x18x10	12	26.46
Stadtjet	Europa	Ireland	55x35x25	22x14x10	12	26.46
Air Corsica	Europa	France	55x35x25	22x14x10	12	26.46
Auf Nostrum	Europa	Spain	56x45x25	23x18x10	–	–
blue eagle	Europa	France	55x40x20	22x16x8	10	22.05
Laudamotion	Europa	Austria	55x40x20	22x16x8	10	22.05
Buta Airways	Europa	Azerbaijan	55x35x20	22x14x8	–	–
SmartWings	Europa	Czech Republic	56x45x25	23x18x10	8	17.64
Transavia France	Europa	France	55x40x25	22x16x10	10	22.05
WizzAir	Europa	Hungary	40x30x20	16x12x8	10	22.05
Ryanair	Europa	Ireland	55x40x20	22x16x8	10	22.05
Blue Panorama Airlines	Europa	Italy	55x40x20	22x16x8	10	22.05
AirBaltic	Europa	Latvia	55x40x23	22x16x10	8	17.64
Transavia	Europa	Netherlands	55x40x25	22x16x10	10	22.05
blue air	Europa	Romania	55x40x20	22x16x8	10	22.05
easyJet Switzerland	Europa	Switzerland	56x45x25	23x18x10	–	–
Pegasus-Airlines	Europa	Turkey	55x40x20	22x16x8	8	17.64
Jet2	Europa	Great Britain	56x45x25	23x18x10	10	22.05
Norwegian Air UK	Europa	Great Britain	55x40x23	22x16x10	10	22.05
WizzAir UK	Europa	Great Britain	40x30x20	16x12x8	10	22.05
Scandinavian sunshine	Europa	Denmark	45x36x20	18x15x8	6	13.23
Nordic regional airlines	Europa	Finland	55x40x23	22x16x10	8	17.64
Twinjet	Europa	France	115	46	10	22.05
AIS airlines	Europa	Netherlands	55x40x23	22x16x10	6	13.23
Widerøe	Europa	Norway	55x40x20	22x16x8	8	17.64
Nordavia	Europa	Russia	55x40x20	22x16x8	5	11.02
Aurigny Air Services	Europa	Great Britain	55x36x20	22x15x8	10	22.05
Isles of Scilly Skybus	Europa	Great Britain	30x15x15	12x6x6	3	6.61
Logan	Europa	Great Britain	40x35x18	16x14x8	6	13.23
Sichuan Airlines	Asia Pacific	China	55x40x20	22x16x8	10	22.04
Cebu PacificAir	Asia Pacific	Philippines	56x36x23	23x15x10	7	15.43
Indigo	Asia Pacific	If	55x35x25	22x14x10	7	15.43
Spring Airlines	Asia Pacific	China	40x30x20	16x12x8	7	15.43
Jet Airways (India)	Asia Pacific	If	115	46	7	15.43
Air Asia	Asia Pacific	Malaysia	56x36x23	23x15x10	7	15.43
Air China	Asia Pacific	China	55x40x20	22x16x8	8	17.63
China Airlines	Asia Pacific	China	56x36x23	23x15x10	7	15.43
Cathay Pacific	Asia Pacific	China	56x36x23	23x15x10	7	15.43
China Southern Airlines	Asia Pacific	China	115	46	5	11.02
Shanghai Airlines	Asia Pacific	China	56x45x25	23x18x10	10	22.04
GoAir	Asia Pacific	If	55x35x25	22x14x10	7	15.43
Tianjin Airlines	Asia Pacific	China	55x40x20	22x16x8	10	22.04
Juneyao Airlines	Asia Pacific	China	55x40x20	22x16x8	5	11.02
Hainan Airlines	Asia Pacific	China	115	46	10	22.04
Hong Kong Airlines	Asia Pacific	China	56x36x23	23x15x10	7	15.43
Beijing Capital Airlines	Asia Pacific	China	115	46	5	11.02
JAL	Asia Pacific	Japan	115	46	5	11.02
Jetstar	Asia Pacific	Australia	56x36x23	23x15x10	7	15.43
Cathay Drache	Asia Pacific	China	56x36x23	23x15x10	7	15.43
Korean air	Asia Pacific	South Korea	55x40x20	22x16x8	12	26.45
China United Airlines	Asia Pacific	China	40x30x20	16x12x8	10	22.04
Xiamen Airlines	Asia Pacific	China	115	46	5	11.02
Malaysia airline	Asia Pacific	Malaysia	56x36x23	23x15x10	7	15.43
China Eastern Airlines	Asia Pacific	China	56x45x25	23x18x10	10	22.04
Well	Asia Pacific	Japan	55x40x20	22x16x8	10	22.04
Air New Zealand	Asia Pacific	New Zealand	118	47	7	15.43
Asiana Airlines	Asia Pacific	South Korea	55x40x20	22x16x8	10	22.04
Philippine airline	Asia Pacific	Philippines	115	46	7	15.43
Qantas	Asia Pacific	Australia	56x36x23	23x15x10	7	15.43
Shandong Airlines	Asia Pacific	China	55x35x15	22x14x6	5	11.02
Spicejet	Asia Pacific	If	115	46	7	15.43
Singapore Airlines	Asia Pacific	Singapore	115	46	7	15.43
Thai Airways International	Asia Pacific	Thailand	56x45x25	23x18x10	7	15.43
SriLankan Airlines	Asia Pacific	Sri Lanka	56x36x23	23x15x10	7	15.43
Virgo Australia	Asia Pacific	Australia	56x36x23	23x15x10	7	15.43
Vietnam Airlines	Asia Pacific	Vietnam	56x36x23	23x15x10	7	15.43
Shenzhen Airlines	Asia Pacific	China	115	46	5	11.02
Emirate	Middle East and Africa	United Arab Emirates	55x38x20	22x15x8	7	15.43
Ethiopian Airlines	Middle East and Africa	Ethiopia	55x40x23	22x16x10	7	15.43
Flydubs	Middle East and Africa	Dubai	55x38x20	22x15x8	7	15.43
Air Arabia	Middle East and Africa	United Arab Emirates	55x40x20	22x16x8	10	22.04
Kenia Airways	Middle East and Africa	Kenya	55x35x25	22x14x10	12	26.45
THEY HAVE	Middle East and Africa	Israel	56x45x25	23x18x10	8	17.63
Egypt Air	Middle East and Africa	Egypt	53x31x19	21x13x8	8	17.63
Qatar Airways	Middle East and Africa	Train	50x37x15	20x15x6	7	15.43
Royal Jordan	Middle East and Africa	Jordan	51x41x23	21x17x10	7	15.43
South African Airways	Middle East and Africa	South Africa	56x36x23	23x15x10	8	17.63
Saudi	Middle East and Africa	Saudi Arabian	115	46	7	15.43
Turkish Airlines	Middle East and Africa	Turkey	55x40x23	22x16x10	8	17.63
Aeromexico	Latin America	Mexico	55x40x25	22x16x10	7	15.43
Aerolineas Argentinas	Latin America	Argentina	115	46	7	15.43
AVIANA	Latin America	Colombia	55x35x25	22x14x10	10	22.04
COPA-Airlines	Latin America	56x36x26	23x15x11	12	26.45
GOL	Latin America	Brazil	55x40x20	22x16x8	8	17.63
LATAM Airlines Brazil	Latin America	Brazil	55x35x25	22x14x10	8	17.63
LATAM airlines	Latin America	Chile	55x35x25	22x14x10	7	15.43
American Airlines	North America	United States	56x36x23	23x15x10	18	39.68
Air Canada	North America	You have	55x40x23	22x16x10	10	22.04
JetBlue Airways	North America	United States	56x36x23	23x15x10	No weight limit	–
Delta Airlines	North America	United States	56x35x23	23x14x10	10	22.04
Frontier Airlines	North America	United States	61x41x25	25x17x10	16	35.27
faithful air	North America	United States	60x36x23	24x15x10	11	24.25
Spirit Airlines	North America	United States	56x46x25	23x19x10	–	–
United Airlines	North America	United States	56x35x22	23x14x9	–	–
South West Airlines	North America	United States	61x41x25	25x17x10	–	–
WestJet Airlines	North America	You have	53x38x23	21x15x10	–	–

11 packing tips that might help you travel with hand luggage only:

Roll your clothes. This way they take up a lot less space than if you folded them.
Make travel-size portions of your toiletries/makeup.
Traveling for short trips is easier if you only have carry-on luggage. It also helps save time and the additional purchase of checked baggage that you may have to wait later to collect on arrival.
Small scissors, disposable/electric razors, nail clippers are usually allowed in hand luggage.
Carry only what you need. A whopping 80% of travelers pack more than they need. So try to think about leaving items behind that can be avoided.
Wear multipurpose clothing that you can mix and match and wear in numerous ways. A simple black dress or zip-off pants on vacation, a neutral suit on a business trip.
Make sure your carry-on bags do not contain any sharp or flammable objects.
Don't forget flight essentials such as earplugs/headphones, an eye mask and atravel pillowfor long-haul flights.
Buy a luggage scale to weigh your luggage. So that you can find out about the weight restrictions before driving to the airport.
And most importantly, buy a cabin-friendly suitcase. Also, make sure it's lightweight. The most expensive may not be the best.
In general, all bags are stowed under the front seat. If the bag does not fit under the seat, it must be stowed in the roof cabins.

frequently asked Questions

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1. What is carry-on baggage?

Hand luggage is a type of luggage that you can take with you on the plane. It is also known as "hand luggage" or "cabin luggage".

2. What is the standard carry-on size?

Different airlines have different carry-on size restrictions.

Most airlines insist that the dimensions of carry-on luggage should be 22 inches x 14 inches x 8 inches, including the suitcase handles and wheels.

This is most often the largest size of cabin suitcase that fits comfortably in the overhead compartments of economy seats.

Larger sizes are allowed in Premier Economy, Business Class, etc. However, it would be safe to ensure that the suitcases we carry remain within the above dimensions.

3. How many pieces of hand luggage are allowed?

This depends on the airline. In general, most airlines allow 2 bags, one carry-on of one bag other than a personal item. The personal item bag is usually a smaller bag such as a lady's handbag, purse, briefcase, or laptop bag.

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4. What is the weight limit for hand luggage?

Some domestic airlines do not have carry-on baggage weight restrictions. Several of the international airlines insist that the total weight of hand luggage cannot exceed 7 kg/15 lbs. This is mainly due to safety regulations. Some of the well-known low-cost carriers in Asia even weigh hand luggage at check-in.

5. Can I take my wheelchair on the plane?

Individuals with disabilities can check in their wheelchair or mobility or assistive devices. You can also take them to the plane and give them to the staff. Most airlines do not take these tools into account when determining maximum dimensions or weight allowances.

6. How much liquid is allowed in hand luggage on the plane?

Liquids over 3.4 oz are not permitted on flights, persons traveling with infants and young children may carry water, breast milk or formula which may exceed this limit in volume. Strollers can be checked at the gate if they are travel-friendly lightweight strollers.

7. Can musical instruments be taken as hand luggage?

Musical instruments are usually allowed as hand luggage. If they are too big, one may be forced to check them in. If the instrument exceeds the permitted carry-on baggage size restrictions, you can also carry the oversized musical instrument as carry-on baggage in an empty seat in the passenger cabin.

8. Are sports equipment allowed as hand luggage?

Diving equipment, sporting equipment, surfboards, etc. may only be carried in checked baggage within the normal baggage allowance.

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9. What is the baggage allowance for infants?

Passengers traveling with an infant are permitted one extra diaper bag for onboard needs. Also baby food in addition to baby carrier or car seat and breast pump.

10. What is not allowed in hand luggage?

Aerosols, gels, creams, liquids over 3.4 ounces are not allowed in carry-on baggage. Self-defense items such as pepper spray, sharp objects, lithium batteries and other dangerous items are also not allowed. On the other hand, power banks are only allowed in carry-on baggage and forbidden in checked baggage.

11. Can I take food with me in my hand luggage?

Eating is generally allowed on board the aircraft. Do not carry food with strong odors or odors that may disturb fellow travelers. This also applies to objectionable reading/visual material, including adult entertainment content.

12. Can I take prescription medication in my carry-on baggage?

Persons with disabilities, infants and children can take their medicines with them in their hand luggage. While small bottles of over-the-counter medicines generally do not require a prescription. The doctor's prescription and bill are best kept for other medications to avoid problems.

13. How to reduce luggage weight?

shift while traveling. Put on your heaviest jacket or shoes. This saves luggage space and weight while avoiding the cost of checked baggage.

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FAQs

What is the maximum size of hand luggage on plane? ›

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) sets guidelines for cabin baggage/hand luggage/carry-on luggage size. As of 2022, the IATA recommends a maximum size of 56 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm (22 in × 18 in × 10 in), including protuberances like wheels, handles, and pockets.

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Can I take a 22.5 inch carry-on bag? ›

A carry-on can't be bigger than 22 inches by 14 inches by 9 inches including handles and wheels and should fit in an overhead bin as well. If your carry-on is too large or a full flight doesn't have enough overhead space, a flight attendant might make you check your bags at the gate.

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How many cm is 22x14x9 luggage? ›

Thankfully, most of the major airlines out there have made it easy by coming up with a standard carry-on size limit: 22” x 14” x 9” (56 cm x 36 cm x 23 cm), with the sum of all three measurements being 45 inches or less.

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How many inches is a 45x36x20 cabin bag? ›

Known by many as “the EasyJet size”, 45 x 36 x 20 cm (18 x 14 x 8 in) is the maximum dimensions of a cabin bag that EasyJet airline would allow its passengers to carry into its cabin for free.

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Can you take 2 carry-on bags on a plane? ›

Typically in economy, you can bring one carry-on and one personal item. If you bring two bags, one must fit underneath your seat and the other can go into the overhead bin. If you're flying in an upgraded class like business or first, you may be allowed an additional carry-on bag.

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Can I take 2 bags as hand luggage? ›

Airline rules allow for one carry on bag and one personal item, unless you're flying on a basic economy fare. But we've all seen people selfishly putting two bags in the overhead bin or carrying on more luggage than could possibly be allowed.