Carry-On Luggage Sizes & Dimensions Guidelines by Airlines - Edited 10-7-21

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Finding the right carry-on can get stressful, and buying the right bag to be able use for years to come is important. Good Luggage is an investment that should pay off with years of stree and hassle free travel.

Every airline has their own rules and trying to search for the information on maximum size/weight of carry on allowance can get time consuming. We have put together this list of size and weight allowance of manby popular airlines so you can refer to when shopping or packing for your next trip.

Please note that airline carry-on allowance policies and guidelines are subject to change at anytime, for safety purposes, the most up to date information, and for your peace of mind, you should ALWAYS CHECK YOUR AIRLINE. Refer to their official carry-on allowance policies before your departure.
The same holds true for other types of travel as well including, Bus, Train, Cruises and soetimes even special tours and excursions will have regulations.

Airline	Size Allowance	Max Weight Per Piece
Aer Lingus	18.5in x 13in x 8in 48cm x 33cm x 20cm	15lbs 7kgs
AeroFlot	21.5in x 15.5in x 8in 55cm x 40cm x 20cm	22lbs 10kgs
Aeroméxico	22.04in x 14in x 9in 56cm x 36cm x 23cm	22lbs 10kgs
AirTran	24in x 16in x 10in 61cm x 40cm x 25cm	No Limit No Limit
Air Canada	21.5in x 15.5in x 9in 55cm x 40cm x 23cm	22lbs 10kgs
Air China	22in x 15.7in x 8in 55cm x 40cm x 20cm	11lbs 5kgs
Air India	22in x 16in x 8in 55cm x 40cm x 20cm	17.6lbs 8kgs
Air New Zealand	22in x 14.5in x 9.4in 57cm x 37cm x 24cm	15lbs 7kgs
Air France	21.5in x 13.75in x 10in 55cm x 35cm x 25cm	26.5lbs 12kgs
Alaska ( & Horizon)	22in x 14in x 9in 61cm x 43cm x 25cm	No Limit No Limit
Alitalia	21.5in x 13.75in x 10in 55cm x 35cm x 25cm	17.6lbs 8kgs
All Nippon Airways	22in x 16in x 10in 55cm x 40cm x 25cm	22lbs 10kgs
Allegiant	22.04in x 14in x 9in 55.9cm x 35.6cm x 22.9cm	No Limit No Limit
American (& US Airways)	22in x 14in x 9in 56cm x 36cm x 23cm	No Limit No Limit
Asiana	21.5in x 15.5in x 8in 55cm x 40cm x 20cm	22lbs 10kgs
Austrian Airlines	21.5in x 15.5in x 9in 55cm x 40cm x 23cm	17.6lbs 8kgs
British Airways	22in x 18in x 10in 56cm x 45cm x 25cm	51lbs 23kgs
Cathay Pacific	22in x 14in x 9in 56cm x 36cm x 23cm	15lbs 7kgs
Cebu Pacific Air	22in x 14in x 8in 56cm x 35cm x 20cm	11lbs 5kgs
China Air	22in x 14in x 9in 56cm x 36cm x 23cm	15lbs 7kgs
China Eastern	22in x 16in x 8in 55cm x 40cm x 20cm	22lbs 10kgs
China Southern Airlines	45 Inches (length + width + height) 115cm (length + width + height)	11lbs 5kgs
Delta	22in x 14in x 9in 56cm x 35cm x 23cm	No Limit No Limit
EasyJet	22in x 18in x 10in 56cm x 45cm x 25cm	No Limit No Limit
EasyJet Guaranteed	19.6in x 15.7in x 7.8in 50cm x 40cm x 20cm	No Limit No Limit
El Al	22in x 18in x 10in 56cm x 45cm x 25cm	17lbs 8kgs
Emirates	22in x 15in x 8in 55cm x 38cm x 20cm	15lbs 7kgs
Etihad	19.6in x 15.7in x 8in 50cm x 40cm x 21cm	15lbs 7kgs
Eva Air	22in x 14in x 9in 56cm x 36cm x 23cm	15lbs 7kgs
Finnair	22in x 18in x 10in 56cm x 45cm x 25cm	17.5lbs 8kgs
Frontier	24in x 16in x 10in 61cm x 40.5cm x 25cm	35lbs 15.8kgs
Garuda	22in x 14in x 9in 56cm x 36cm x 23cm	15lbs 7kgs
Hawaiian	22in x 14in x 0in 56cm x 36cm x 23cm	25lbs 12kgs
Hong Kong Airlines	22in x 14in x 9in 56cm x 36cm x 23cm	15.4lbs 7kgs
Iberia	22in x 18in x 10in 56cm x 45cm x 25cm	17.5lbs 8kgs
Icelandair	21.6in x 15.7in x 7.8in 55cm x 40cm x 20cm	22lbs 10kgs
Japan Airlines	21.6in x 15.7in x 10in 55cm x 40cm x 25cm	22lbs 10kgs
Jet Blue	22in x 14in x 9in 56cm x 36cm x 23cm	No Limit No Limit
Jetstar	22in x 14in x 9in 56cm x 36cm x 23cm	22lbs 10kgs
KLM	21.5in x 13.5in x 10in 55cm x 35cm x 25cm	26lbs 12kgs
Korean Air	22in x 15.7in x 8in 55cm x 40cm x 20cm	26lbs 12kgs
LanChile	21.6in x 13.5in x 10in 55cm x 35cm x 25cm	17lbs 8kgs
Lufthansa	21.6in x 15.7in x 9in 55cm x 40cm x 23cm	17lbs 8kgs
Malaysia Airlines	22in x 14in x 9in 56cm x 36cm x 23cm	15lbs 7kgs
Olympic Airlines	21.6in x 15.7in x 9in 55cm x 40cm x 23cm	17lbs 8kgs
Philippine Airlines	45 Inches (length + width + height) 115cm (length + width + height)	15lbs 7kgs
Qantas	22in x 14in x 9in 56cm x 36cm x 23cm	15lbs 7kgs
Qatar	20in x 15in x 10in 50cm x 37cm x 25cm	15lbs 7kgs
Ryanair	21.6in x 15.7in x 8in 55cm x 40cm x 20cm	22lbs 10kgs
SAS	22in x 16in x 9in 55cm x 40cm x 23cm	17lbs 8kgs
Singapore Airlines	22in x 15in x 8in 55cm x 40cm x 20cm	15lbs 7kgs
South African Airways	22in x 15in x 8in 55cm x 40cm x 20cm	18lbs 8kgs
Southwest	24in x 16in x 10in 61cm x 40.5cm x 25cm	No Limit No Limit
Spirit	22in x 18in x 10in 56cm x 46cm x 25cm	No Limit No Limit
SWISS	22in x 15.7in x 9in 55cm x 40cm x 23cm	18lbs 8kgs
Thai Airways	22in x 18in x 10in 56cm x 45cm x 25cm	15lbs 7kgs
Thomas Cook	22in x 15.7in x 8in 55cm x 40cm x 20cm	11lbs 5kgs
Turkish Airlines	22in x 15.7in x 9in 55cm x 40cm x 23cm	17lbs 8kgs
United	22in x 14in x 9in 56cm x 35cm x 22cm	No Limit No Limit
Vietnam Airlines	22in x 14in x 9in 56cm x 36cm x 23cm	15lbs 7kgs
Virgin Atlantic	22in x 14in x 9in 56cm x 36cm x 23cm	22lbs 10kgs
WestJet	21in x 15in x 9in 53cm x 38cm x 23cm	No Limit No Limit

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Can a 24 inch luggage be a carry on?

Unfortunately no, the standard carry-on size is currently the standard 22” x 14” x 9”, so a 24 inch bag is too large to bring on board of most economy standard airlines.

2. Is there a size limit for carry on bags?

Yes, every airline has their own unique rules when it comes to carry-on luggage. Please refer to our carry-on baggage size allowance chart or your airline's website to find the right information prior to departure.

3. Is a 22 inch carry on too big?

No, a 22 inch carry-on bag is not too big, since it’s a standard size for most airlines. But we always advise to double check the size allowance before your trip to be safe.

4. Are you allowed a backpack or similar item and a carry on?

Yes, you’re allowed to bring a backpack/ tote or similar item, it counts as a personal item. Personal Items are general required to be stowed under the seat in front of you, with some exceptions such as obstructions, and seats near Bulkheads. Remember to make sure that’s it’s smaller in size/weight compared to your carry on. In addition, ALWAYS CHECK YOUR AIRLINE that your airline allows a personal item as most airlines have their own rules.