Cabin Luggage Size Guide: Every Airline's Hand Baggage Allowance (2026)

Before your next hand-luggage-only trip, make sure your carry-on meets your airline's size and weight requirements. Since almost every airline has slightly different rules, we've put together a complete guide so you have all the information at a glance.

Cabin Luggage Size Limits by Airline

The table below shows the maximum dimensions and weight limits for carry-on luggage on major airlines around the world.

Cabin Luggage Rules by Airline

Air France

Air France passengers can bring one cabin bag up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm and a personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm. The weight limit is 12 kg.

American Airlines

American Airlines allows carry-on bags up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm with no weight limit. You may also bring one personal item.

British Airways

On British Airways, cabin luggage can measure up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm, with a generous 23 kg weight limit. You may also bring a personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific allows a cabin bag up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm weighing no more than 7 kg, plus a personal item up to 15 × 30 × 40 cm.

Delta

Delta allows carry-on bags up to 56 × 35 × 23 cm with no weight limit. You may also bring one personal item.

EasyJet

EasyJet is unique — there's no weight limit for cabin bags, as long as you can lift them into the overhead bin yourself. With an Up Front or Extra Legroom seat, you can bring a bag up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm. Standard fares include only a small under-seat bag (45 × 36 × 20 cm).

Emirates

On Emirates, you can bring one cabin bag up to 55 × 38 × 20 cm, weighing no more than 7 kg in Economy.

Eurowings

On Eurowings, "Smart" fares include a cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm and 8 kg. Basic fares only include a personal item (40 × 30 × 25 cm).

Iberia

Iberia allows one cabin bag up to 56 × 40 × 25 cm and 10 kg, plus a personal item (40 × 30 × 15 cm).

KLM

The hand baggage allowance on KLM is up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm and 12 kg, plus a personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa allows carry-on bags up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm and 8 kg, plus a personal item up to 40 × 30 × 10 cm.

Norwegian

On Norwegian "LowFare+" tickets, you can bring a cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm and 10 kg, plus a personal item (38 × 20 × 30 cm). Basic "LowFare" tickets only include the under-seat bag.

Ryanair

Ryanair "Priority & 2 Cabin Bags" passengers can bring a 10 kg wheelie bag up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm plus a personal item (40 × 20 × 25 cm). Without Priority, only the personal item is permitted.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines allows cabin bags up to 55 × 36 × 25 cm and 7 kg.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines allows one cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm and 8 kg, plus a personal item.

United Airlines

United Airlines allows carry-on bags up to 56 × 35 × 22 cm with no weight limit, plus one personal item.

Vueling

Vueling TimeFlex and Premium passengers can bring a cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm and 10 kg. Basic fares include only a smaller bag (40 × 20 × 30 cm).

Wizz Air

With Wizz Air "Wizz Priority," you can bring a cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm and 10 kg. Standard tickets only allow one small item (40 × 30 × 20 cm).

Maximum Hand Luggage Weight Limits

Weight limits vary significantly between airlines and cabin classes. Most European carriers like Lufthansa, Eurowings, and Turkish Airlines set the limit at 8 kg. Norwegian, Ryanair, Wizz Air, and Vueling allow up to 10 kg. Air France and KLM are more generous at 12 kg. Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore Airlines limit carry-on weight to 7 kg. British Airways stands out with a 23 kg allowance, and EasyJet, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines have no weight limit at all — as long as you can lift the bag into the overhead bin yourself. In Business Class, many airlines allow two pieces of cabin luggage at 8 kg each.

A Frequent Flyer Tip

If your airline allows a personal item in addition to your cabin bag, make the most of it. A Top Case keeps your passport, keys, and essentials organised in one place. For more space and a hands-free experience, consider a travel backpack. And for tote lovers, the Horizn tote bag slides over your luggage handle thanks to a smart strap — making your way through the airport smooth and hassle-free.