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Carry-On Size Checker
Check if your bag fits airline carry-on requirements. 109 major airlines worldwide with current size limits.
Universal Carry-On Dimensions
A bag of 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 inches) fits the majority of US airlines and many international ones. For European budget airlines (Ryanair, Wizz, easyJet) and some Asian carriers, you’ll need a smaller bag — 55 × 40 × 20 cm is safer.
Best Carry-On Brands (2026)
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Carry-On Sizes Compared: What Actually Fits (2026 data)
We measured the published carry-on limits of all 109 airlines in the checker above. The results are counter-intuitive:
A bag of 55×35×20 cm fits 106 of 109 airlines (97%) — the closest thing to a universal carry-on.
The “cabin approved” 56×45×25 cm bags most shops sell fit only 13 of 109 (11%) — width is the usual dealbreaker.
Going slightly smaller to 54×35×20 cm clears 107 of 109 (98%).
The strictest airlines (55×38×20 cm)
Emirates, flydubai, Ethiopian Airlines, Biman and Air Senegal enforce the tightest limits in our dataset — pack to these if they are on your itinerary.
The most generous airlines
Frontier (61×46×25), Southwest (61×41×27), Spirit and Allegiant (56×46×25) give you the most room.
The most common published limit
The single most common carry-on limit is 56×36×23 cm (21 airlines), followed by 55×40×20 cm (17 airlines). Always measure including wheels and handles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if my bag is too big?
Gate agents will tag it for checked baggage — fees range from $35 (US) to $80 (European low-cost). Always know your airline’s limit before flying.
Are personal items counted separately?
Yes — most airlines allow 1 carry-on + 1 personal item (purse, laptop bag, small backpack). Spirit/Frontier charge extra for the carry-on but allow free personal item.
Why are Asian and Middle East carriers stricter?
Their fleets often have older/smaller overhead bins, and they enforce limits more strictly. Pack lighter for these airlines.
Does carry-on weight matter in the US?
US airlines (American, Delta, United) typically don’t enforce weight limits on carry-ons. International carriers often do (7-10 kg standard).
How to use this tool
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Enter your bag dimensionsLength, width, depth in inches or cm.
2
Select airlinesPick from 70+ supported airlines.
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See pass/fail by airlinePlus weight limits and personal item rules.
Every allowance here comes from each airline’s own published cabin-baggage policy, converted between centimetres and inches and rounded to the nearest whole unit. We last reviewed the full 109-airline dataset in June 2026. Airlines change these limits with little notice, so before you fly, confirm the current rule on your airline’s official baggage page — especially on basic and low-cost fares, where personal-item-only rules are common. Packing light? Build your list with our Packing List Generator.
Carry-On Weight Calculator
Add your items to total your packed weight, then check it against your airline limit (commonly 7-10 kg).
Tip: weigh with a luggage scale. Limits vary by airline and fare - verify yours (US carriers often have no carry-on weight limit; many Asian/Gulf carriers cap at 7 kg).
Will my carry-on fit?
Enter your bag dimensions to see how many of these airlines accept it.
Based on each airline published dimensions; soft bags and exact gate-sizer fit vary. Verify with your airline.
Cabin-bag dimensions for 109 airlines worldwide, verified against each carrier’s published policy. The strictest is Air Senegal at 55×38×20 cm; the most generous is Frontier Airlines at 61×46×25 cm. Dimensions are maximum length × width × height including wheels and handles. Always confirm on your airline’s official site before flying — last verified June 2026.
The 10 Strictest Carry-On Airlines (2026)
Air Senegal — 55×38×20 cm (21.7×15×7.9 in)
Biman — 55×38×20 cm (21.7×15×7.9 in)
Emirates — 55×38×20 cm (21.7×15×7.9 in)
Ethiopian Airlines — 55×38×20 cm (21.7×15×7.9 in)
flydubai — 55×38×20 cm (21.7×15×7.9 in)
Nepal Airlines — 55×38×20 cm (21.7×15×7.9 in)
PIA — 55×38×20 cm (21.7×15×7.9 in)
Royal Air Maroc — 55×38×20 cm (21.7×15×7.9 in)
RwandAir — 55×38×20 cm (21.7×15×7.9 in)
Alaska Airlines — 56×35×22 cm (22×13.8×8.7 in)
The 10 Most Generous Carry-On Airlines (2026)
Frontier Airlines — 61×46×25 cm (24×18.1×9.8 in)
Southwest Airlines — 61×41×27 cm (24×16.1×10.6 in)
Spirit Airlines — 56×46×25 cm (22×18.1×9.8 in)
Allegiant Air — 56×46×25 cm (22×18.1×9.8 in)
Thai Airways — 56×45×25 cm (22×17.7×9.8 in)
Sri Lankan — 56×45×25 cm (22×17.7×9.8 in)
Saudia — 56×45×25 cm (22×17.7×9.8 in)
Royal Jordanian — 56×45×25 cm (22×17.7×9.8 in)
Gulf Air — 56×45×25 cm (22×17.7×9.8 in)
easyJet — 56×45×25 cm (22×17.7×9.8 in)
Carry-on baggage size limits by airline, 2026
Airline
Region
Carry-on (cm)
Carry-on (in)
Aegean
Greece
56 × 45 × 25
22 × 17.7 × 9.8
Aer Lingus
Ireland
55 × 40 × 24
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4
Aeroflot
Russia
55 × 40 × 20
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9
Aerolineas Argentinas
Argentina
55 × 35 × 25
21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8
Aeromexico
Mexico
55 × 40 × 25
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8
Air Arabia
UAE (low-cost)
55 × 40 × 20
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9
Air Baltic
Latvia
55 × 40 × 20
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9
Air Canada
Canada
55 × 40 × 23
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1
Air China
China
55 × 40 × 20
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9
Air France
France
55 × 35 × 25
21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8
Air India
India
55 × 40 × 20
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9
Air New Zealand
New Zealand
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
Air Senegal
Senegal
55 × 38 × 20
21.7 × 15 × 7.9
Air Serbia
Serbia
55 × 40 × 20
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9
AirAsia
Malaysia (low-cost)
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
Alaska Airlines
USA
56 × 35 × 22
22 × 13.8 × 8.7
Allegiant Air
USA
56 × 46 × 25
22 × 18.1 × 9.8
American Airlines
USA
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
ANA
Japan
55 × 40 × 25
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8
Asiana
South Korea
55 × 40 × 20
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9
Austrian
Austria
55 × 40 × 23
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1
Avianca
Colombia
55 × 35 × 25
21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8
Azul
Brazil
55 × 35 × 25
21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8
Bangkok Airways
Thailand
56 × 45 × 25
22 × 17.7 × 9.8
Biman
Bangladesh
55 × 38 × 20
21.7 × 15 × 7.9
British Airways
UK
56 × 45 × 25
22 × 17.7 × 9.8
Brussels Airlines
Belgium
55 × 40 × 23
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1
Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
Cebu Pacific
Philippines (low-cost)
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
China Airlines
Taiwan
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
China Eastern
China
55 × 40 × 20
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9
China Southern
China
55 × 40 × 20
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9
Copa Airlines
Panama
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
Czech Airlines
Czech Republic
56 × 45 × 25
22 × 17.7 × 9.8
Delta Air Lines
USA
56 × 35 × 23
22 × 13.8 × 9.1
easyJet
UK (low-cost)
56 × 45 × 25
22 × 17.7 × 9.8
EgyptAir
Egypt
55 × 40 × 25
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8
El Al
Israel
56 × 40 × 25
22 × 15.7 × 9.8
Emirates
UAE
55 × 38 × 20
21.7 × 15 × 7.9
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopia
55 × 38 × 20
21.7 × 15 × 7.9
Etihad
UAE
56 × 40 × 25
22 × 15.7 × 9.8
Eurowings
Germany (low-cost)
55 × 40 × 23
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1
EVA Air
Taiwan
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
Fiji Airways
Fiji
55 × 40 × 23
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1
Finnair
Finland
55 × 40 × 23
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1
flydubai
UAE (low-cost)
55 × 38 × 20
21.7 × 15 × 7.9
Frontier Airlines
USA
61 × 46 × 25
24 × 18.1 × 9.8
Garuda Indonesia
Indonesia
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
GOL
Brazil (low-cost)
55 × 35 × 25
21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8
Gulf Air
Bahrain
56 × 45 × 25
22 × 17.7 × 9.8
Hainan Airlines
China
55 × 40 × 20
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9
Hawaiian Airlines
USA
56 × 35 × 23
22 × 13.8 × 9.1
Hong Kong Airlines
Hong Kong
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
Iberia
Spain
56 × 40 × 25
22 × 15.7 × 9.8
IndiGo
India (low-cost)
55 × 35 × 25
21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8
ITA Airways
Italy
55 × 35 × 25
21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8
Japan Airlines (JAL)
Japan
55 × 40 × 25
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8
JetBlue
USA
56 × 40 × 25
22 × 15.7 × 9.8
JetSmart
Latin America (low-cost)
55 × 35 × 25
21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8
Jetstar
Australia (low-cost)
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
Kenya Airways
Kenya
55 × 38 × 23
21.7 × 15 × 9.1
KLM
Netherlands
55 × 35 × 25
21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8
Korean Air
South Korea
55 × 40 × 20
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9
Kuwait Airways
Kuwait
56 × 40 × 25
22 × 15.7 × 9.8
LATAM
Latin America
55 × 35 × 25
21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8
Lion Air
Indonesia (low-cost)
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
LOT Polish
Poland
55 × 40 × 23
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1
Lufthansa
Germany
55 × 40 × 23
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
Nepal Airlines
Nepal
55 × 38 × 20
21.7 × 15 × 7.9
Norwegian
Norway (low-cost)
55 × 40 × 23
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1
Oman Air
Oman
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
Pegasus
Turkey (low-cost)
55 × 40 × 20
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9
Philippine Airlines
Philippines
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
PIA
Pakistan
55 × 38 × 20
21.7 × 15 × 7.9
Porter Airlines
Canada
55 × 40 × 23
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1
Qantas
Australia
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
Qatar Airways
Qatar
50 × 37 × 25
19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8
Royal Air Maroc
Morocco
55 × 38 × 20
21.7 × 15 × 7.9
Royal Jordanian
Jordan
56 × 45 × 25
22 × 17.7 × 9.8
RwandAir
Rwanda
55 × 38 × 20
21.7 × 15 × 7.9
Ryanair
Ireland (low-cost)
55 × 40 × 20
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9
SAS
Scandinavia
55 × 40 × 23
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1
Saudia
Saudi Arabia
56 × 45 × 25
22 × 17.7 × 9.8
Scoot
Singapore (low-cost)
54 × 38 × 23
21.3 × 15 × 9.1
Singapore Airlines
Singapore
55 × 38 × 23
21.7 × 15 × 9.1
Sky Airline
Chile (low-cost)
55 × 35 × 25
21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8
South African Airways
South Africa
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
Southwest Airlines
USA
61 × 41 × 27
24 × 16.1 × 10.6
SpiceJet
India (low-cost)
55 × 35 × 25
21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8
Spirit Airlines
USA
56 × 46 × 25
22 × 18.1 × 9.8
Sri Lankan
Sri Lanka
56 × 45 × 25
22 × 17.7 × 9.8
Swiss
Switzerland
55 × 40 × 23
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1
TAP Air Portugal
Portugal
55 × 40 × 20
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9
Thai Airways
Thailand
56 × 45 × 25
22 × 17.7 × 9.8
Transavia
Netherlands (low-cost)
55 × 40 × 25
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8
Tunisair
Tunisia
55 × 40 × 20
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9
Turkish Airlines
Turkey
55 × 40 × 23
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1
United Airlines
USA
56 × 35 × 22
22 × 13.8 × 8.7
VietJet
Vietnam (low-cost)
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
Virgin Atlantic
UK
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
Virgin Australia
Australia
56 × 36 × 23
22 × 14.2 × 9.1
Vistara
India
55 × 40 × 20
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9
Viva Aerobus
Mexico (low-cost)
55 × 40 × 25
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8
Volaris
Mexico (low-cost)
55 × 40 × 25
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8
Vueling
Spain (low-cost)
55 × 40 × 20
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9
WestJet
Canada
53 × 40 × 23
20.9 × 15.7 × 9.1
Wizz Air
Hungary (low-cost)
55 × 40 × 23
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1
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Carry-On Rules in 2026: What Changed
Cabin-bag enforcement got noticeably stricter in 2026. Worth knowing before you fly:
Gate scanners are now common. Many airlines measure bags at the gate with automated sizers instead of the honour system.
Soft bags no longer get a pass. The old squish-it-to-fit leeway is largely gone — if a bag does not fit the metal sizer frame, it gets checked.
Gate-check fees are steep. Checking a bag at the gate typically costs around $60–$100, far more than pre-paying online.
Limits vary more than people think. US majors (American, Delta, United, JetBlue, Alaska) allow roughly 22×14×9 in, while Emirates and flydubai cap at just 55×38×20 cm. Check your specific airline above.
How to measure your carry-on correctly
Measure your bag the way a gate sizer does:
Height: bottom of the wheels to the top of the handle.
Width: the widest point, including protruding pockets.
Depth: front to back, fully packed (not empty).
If you are close to the limit, measure your bag packed — soft bags bulge when full. When in doubt, size down.
