Last Updated on March 27, 2022
Shopping for a new piece of luggage and need to know airlines’ carry-on size limits? Want to avoid having to pay extra to check a too-big bag? Or did you get your old suitcase stuck in the sizer at the gate, while the rest of the airport looked on in disgust?
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I’ve done the work of checking the carry-on size limits of nearly 100 airlines worldwide and, where needed, converting their metric measurements to U.S. (imperial). Click on the airline name to open its carry-on baggage or hand luggage policy and relevant information.
You should also use the link to confirm you’ve got the most up-to-date info, as well as to check any restrictions on the additional personal item you’re generally permitted (usually a laptop bag, handbag or small backpack).
Disclaimers & Info
- This information is provided as a general guide, and to help you locate the airline’s specific carry-on size limits policy.
- The information listed is for full economy class bookings. Airlines may have different carry-on size limits for basic economy, “light” economy, and business class fares.
- For metric conversions, I have erred on the low side when necessary.
- If your flight is a codeshare (two or more airlines sharing the same flight, published under each airline/flight number), the partner airlines’ restrictions might apply for the flight. It’s best to buy a bag that meets the majority of guidelines for the areas/airlines you will travel. To see if your flight is a codeshare, check your ticket or Flight Stats.
- Remember, if they measure, airlines will check the ENTIRE DIMENSIONS of the bag, including wheels, pockets and handles.
- Carry-on baggage might also be termed “hand luggage” or “cabin baggage” depending on the region, airline and snootiness level.
Vaya con dios, fellow travelers!
Airline (click to open airline page) | Height | Width | Depth | Linear | Weight | Additional info | Region |
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Aegean Airlines | 22in | 17.5in | 9.5in | 17.5lbs | Europe | ||
Aer Lingus | 21.5in | 15.5in | 9.5in | 22lbs | If connecting to/from regional service, 15lb limit | Europe | |
Aeroflot | 21.5in | 15.5in | 7.75in | 45in | 22lbs | Europe | |
Aerolineas Argentinas | 22in | 14in | 10in | 22lbs | If domestic flight, 18lb limit; see airline for some country specifics | South America | |
Aeromexico | 22in | 14in | 9in | 45in | 22lbs | North America | |
Air Canada | 21.5in | 15.5in | 9in | None | Light enough to store in overhead bin unassisted | North America | |
Air China | 21in | 15in | 7in | 11lbs | Asia | ||
Air Europa | 21.5in | 13.5in | 9.75in | 22lbs | Europe | ||
Air France | 21.5in | 13.5in | 9.75in | 26lbs | Weight limit is carry-on and accessory item total | Europe | |
Air India | 21.5in | 13.5in | 9.75on | 45in | 17.5kg | Asia | |
Air New Zealand | 46.5in | 15lbs | Pacific | ||||
Air Serbia | 21.5in | 15.75in | 7.75in | 17.5lbs | Australia and Oceania | ||
Air Asia | 22in | 14in | 9in | 15.5lbs | Weight limit includes personal item | Asia | |
Alaska Airlines | 24in | 17in | 10in | none | Must be able to lift unattended into overhead bin | North America | |
Alitalia | 21.5in | 13.5in | 9.75in | 17.5lbs | Europe | ||
Allegiant | 16in | 15in | 7in | Listed is a free personal item; fees apply for carry-on or checked bags | North America | ||
American Airlines | 22in | 14in | 9in | none | North America | ||
ANA | 22in | 16in | 10in | 45in | 22lbs | Asia | |
Asiana | 21.5in | 15.75in | 7.75 | 45in | 22lbs | Asia | |
Austrian Airlines | 21.5in | 15.75in | 9in | 17.5in | Europe | ||
Avianca | 45in | 22lbs | South America | ||||
Bangkok Airways | 22in | 14in | 9in | 11lbs | Asia | ||
British Airways | 22in | 18in | 10in | 51lbs | Europe | ||
Brussels Airlines | 21.5in | 15.75in | 9in | 26lbs | Weight limit includes personal item | Europe | |
Cathay Pacific | 22in | 14in | 9in | 15lbs | Asia | ||
Cebu Pacific | 22in | 14in | 10in | 15.5lbs | Asia | ||
China Airlines | 22in | 14in | 9in | 15.5kg | Asia | ||
China Eastern Airlines | 22in | 17.7in | 9.8in | 45in | 22lbs | Listed is for international flights | Asia |
China Southern Airlines | 45in | 11lbs | Asia | ||||
Condor | 21.5 | 15.75in | 7.75in | 13lbs | Europe | ||
Copa | 46in | 22lbs | Central America/Caribbean | ||||
Czech Airlines | 21.5in | 17.5in | 9.75in | 17.5lbs | Europe | ||
Delta | 22in | 14in | 9in | Check Delta site for weight restrictions for certain cities in Asia | North America | ||
Easy Jet | 22in | 17.5in | 9.75in | none | Must be able to lift it into overhead compartment | Europe | |
Edelweiss | 21.5 | 15.75 | 9in | 17.5lbs | Europe | ||
EL AL Airlines | 22in | 17.5in | 9.75in | 45in | 17.5lbs | Only one piece of hand luggage | Middle East |
Emirates | 22in | 15in | 8in | 45in | 15lbs | Only one piece of carry-on baggage permitted (although I have flown with two) | Middle East |
Ethiopian Airlines | 21.5in | 15.75in | 9in | 15.5lbs | Africa | ||
Etihad | 19.5in | 15.75in | 9.75in | 45in | 15.5lbs | Middle East | |
Eurowings | 21.5in | 15.75in | 9in | 17.5lbs | Europe | ||
Fiji Airways | 21.5in | 15.75in | 9in | 15lbs | Australia and Oceania | ||
Finnair | 22in | 18in | 10in | 17.5lbs | Listed is for combined weight of bag and personal item | Europe | |
Frontier | n/a | n/a | n/a | No carry-on bags included; starts at $35 | North America | ||
Garuda Indonesia | 22in | 14in | 9in | 45in | 15.5lbs | Asia | |
GOL | 22in | 16in | 10in | 22lbs | South America | ||
Gulf Air | 17in | 15in | 12in | 13lbs | Middle East | ||
Hainan Airlines | 45in | 22lbs | Listed is for international flights; check site for national flights | Asia | |||
Hawaiian Airlines | 22in | 14in | 9in | 45in | 25lbs | North America | |
Iberia | 22in | 17.5in | 9.75in | Must be able to lift into the overhead locker by yourself | Europe | ||
Icelandair | 21.6in | 15.7in | 7.8in | 22lbs | Europe | ||
Interjet | 22in | 14in | 9in | 22lbs | 2 pieces maximum weight limit 22lbs | North America | |
Japan Airlines | 21.5in | 15.75in | 9.75in | 45in | 22lbs | Size limits are lower if plane is less than 100 seats (check airline site) | Asia |
JetBlue | 22in | 14in | 9in | North America | |||
Jetstar Airways | 22in | 14in | 9in | 15.5lbs | Australia and Oceania | ||
Kenya Airways | 21.5in | 13.5in | 9.75in | 26lbs | Africa | ||
KLM | 21.5in | 13.5in | 10in | 26lbs | Listed weight is for total carry-ons | Europe | |
Korean Air | 21.5in | 15.75in | 7.75in | 45in | 25lbs | Asia | |
LATAM | 21in | 13in | 9in | 17lbs | South America | ||
Thai Lion Air | 15.75 | 11.75in | 7.75 | 15.5lbs | Asia | ||
LOT Polish Airlines | 21.5in | 15.75in | 9in | 17.5lbs | Europe | ||
Lufthansa | 21.5in | 15.75in | 9in | 17.5lbs | Europe | ||
Malaysia Airlines | 22in | 14in | 9in | 15.5lbs | Asia | ||
Nok Air | 22in | 14in | 9in | 7kg | Only one item permitted | Asia | |
Norwegian Air Shuttle | 21.5in | 15.75in | 9in | 22lbs | Listed weight is for combined items; Dubai flight limit is 17.5lbs | Europe | |
Oman Air | 45in | 15.5lbs | Middle East | ||||
Philippine Airlines | 45in | 15lbs | Asia | ||||
Qantas | 22in | 14in | 9in | 45in | 15lbs | Australia and Oceania | |
Qatar Airways | 20in | 15in | 10in | 15lbs | Middle East | ||
Royal Air Maroc | 45in | 22lbs | Africa | ||||
Royal Jordanian | 20in | 16in | 9in | 45in | 15.5lbs | Middle East | |
Ryanair | 21.5in | 15.75in | 7.75in | 22lbs | Europe | ||
SAS | 22in | 16in | 9in | 18lbs | Europe | ||
Saudia | 22in | 18in | 10in | 15.5lbs | Middle East | ||
Singapore Air | 45in | 15.5lbs | Asia | ||||
South African Airways | 22in | 14in | 9in | 17.5lbs | Africa | ||
Southwest | 24in | 16in | 10in | none | North America | ||
Spirit | 18in | 14in | 8in | none | Only a personal item included | North America | |
Sri Lankan Airlines | 22in | 14in | 9in | 15.5lbs | Asia | ||
Sun Country Airlines | 24in | 16in | 11in | 35lbs | North America | ||
SWISS | 21.5in | 15.75in | 29in | 17.5lbs | If a codeshare, partner airline rules apply | Europe | |
TAP Portugal | 15.75in | 11.75in | 6in | 45in | 17.5lbs | Use site link to search flights and confirm for your route | Europe |
THAI Airways | 22in | 18in | 10in | 15lbs | Asia | ||
Turkish Airlines | 21.5in | 15.75in | 9in | 17.5lbs | Europe | ||
United Airlines | 22in | 14in | 9in | none | North America | ||
Vietnam Airlines | 22in | 11in | 9in | 45in | 15.5lbs | Asia | |
Virgin Atlantic | 22in | 14in | 9in | 22lbs | Only one item permitted | Europe | |
Virgin Australia | 45in | 15.4lbs | Allowance is less for domestic flights | Australia and Oceania | |||
WestJet | 21in | 15in | 9in | none | North America | ||
Wizzair | 55in | 40in | 23in | 10kg | Listed takes effect October 29; check website before that date | Europe | |
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