Baggage Limits

Personal Item Size Chart by Airline

Personal item rules are often where travelers get surprised. Use this table to check under-seat size expectations before you fly.

51 Airlines
2026-06-19 Page Updated
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Critical for short trips

If you travel with only one under-seat bag, personal item size matters more than the headline carry-on allowance.

Gate fees can start here

On stricter airlines, a bag that looks like a personal item can be reclassified and charged as a cabin bag at the gate.

Look at notes, not only dimensions

Some airlines publish no separate personal item size but still require the bag to fit fully under the seat.

Topic clusters to explore next

Use these narrower content clusters when the table answered the broad question, but you still need the right airline pages for the next baggage decision.

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Under-seat-first packing for low-cost trips

Open these pages first when you are trying to stay inside the smallest personal-item allowance and avoid gate reclassification fees.

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Mainline airlines with separate personal-item rules

Use these airline pages if you want a clearer benchmark for a backpack, laptop bag, or tote that still needs to fit fully under the seat.

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When no separate personal-item size is published

These airlines often fold the smaller bag into the overall cabin allowance, so the full airline page matters before you assume a separate size exists.

These figures are compiled from airline policy pages and can still vary by route, fare family, and status.

Airline Personal Item Size Weight Carry-on Bag Notes
Aegean Airlines Small personal item Included in carry-on allowance 13 kg Handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat.; Koltuk ...
Aeroflot 80 cm total (all three sides) 5 kg (11 lb) 10 kg Small handbag, laptop bag or briefcase that fits under the seat.; Koltuk...
Air Arabia 25 x 33 x 20 cm (10 x 13 x 8 in) 3 kg (6.6 lb) 7 kg Laptop bag, handbag or similar small item. Combined with carry-on must n...
Air Canada 17 x 13 x 6 inches (43 x 33 x 16 cm) No weight limit No weight limit One personal item that fits under the seat.; Koltuk altına sığan bir ade...
Air France 16 x 12 x 6 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm) Included in carry-on allowance 12 kg One accessory such as handbag, laptop bag, or camera bag.; Bir adet akse...
Air India 16 x 12 x 8 inches (40 x 30 x 20 cm) Included in carry-on allowance; El bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido en la franquicia de equipaje de mano; Inclus dans la franchise du bagage à main; Im Handgepäck enthalten; مدرجة ضمن بدل حقيبة اليد 7 kg One personal item such as laptop bag or handbag, in addition to the cabi...
Air New Zealand Small personal item Included in carry-on allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido en la franquicia de mano; Inclus dans la franchise cabine; Im Handgepäck enthalten; مشمول ضمن حصة حقيبة المقصورة 7 kg Handbag or small personal item in addition to carry-on bag.; Kabin bagaj...
AirAsia 16 x 12 x 6 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm) Included in 7 kg carry-on allowance; 7 kg'lık el bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido en la franquicia de 7 kg de equipaje de mano; Inclus dans la franchise de 7 kg du bagage à main; Im 7-kg-Handgepäcklimit enthalten; مدرجة ضمن بدل حقيبة اليد البالغ 7 kg 7 kg Laptop bag, handbag, or small backpack that fits under the seat.; Koltuğ...
Alaska Airlines 17 x 13 x 8 inches (43 x 33 x 20 cm) No weight limit; Ağırlık sınırı yok; Sin límite de peso; Pas de limite de poids; Kein Gewichtslimit; بدون حد للوزن No weight limit One personal item on all fares.; Tüm tarifelerde bir adet kişisel eşya.;...
American Airlines 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm) Not specified 18 kg Must fit completely under the seat in front of you.; Önünüzdeki koltuğun...
ANA (All Nippon Airways) Included in carry-on Part of 10kg allowance; 10 kg hakkına dahildir; Parte de la franquicia de 10 kg; Compris dans la franchise de 10 kg; Teil der 10-kg-Freigepäckmenge; ضمن السماح البالغ 10 كجم 10 kg Personal items count toward total carry-on allowance.; Kişisel eşyalar t...
British Airways 16 x 12 x 6 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm) Included in carry-on allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido en la franquicia de equipaje de mano; Inclus dans la franchise du bagage cabine; In der Handgepäckmenge enthalten; ضمن سماح حقيبة المقصورة 23 kg Handbag, laptop bag, or small backpack that fits under the seat.; Koltuk...
Cathay Pacific Not separately specified Included in carry-on allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido en la franquicia de equipaje de mano; Inclus dans la franchise du bagage cabine; In der Handgepäckmenge enthalten; ضمن سماح حقيبة المقصورة 7 kg One small personal item like handbag or laptop bag.; Çanta veya dizüstü ...
China Southern Airlines Not separately specified by China Southern Included in cabin allowance; Kabin hakkına dahildir; Incluido en la franquicia de cabina; Inclus dans la franchise cabine; In der Handgepäckmenge enthalten; مشمول ضمن مخصص المقصورة 5 kg Small personal items such as a handbag, laptop bag, or duty-free purchas...
Delta Air Lines 17 x 13 x 8 inches (43 x 33 x 20 cm) Not specified No weight limit Must fit completely under the seat in front of you.; Önünüzdeki koltuğun...
EasyJet 45 x 36 x 20 cm (17.7 x 14.2 x 7.9 in) 15 kg (33 lb) 15 kg One small cabin bag free on all fares. Must fit under the seat in front....
Emirates Not specified separately Included in carry-on allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahil; Incluido en la franquicia de equipaje de mano; Inclus dans la franchise bagage cabine; Im Handgepäck-Freikontingent enthalten; مشمول ضمن بدل حقيبة المقصورة 7-10 kg by cabin Handbag, laptop bag, or briefcase; El çantası, dizüstü çantası veya evra...
Ethiopian Airlines Not separately specified Combined personal accessories up to 5 kg (handbag, laptop, coat, camera, reading material, infant items, duty-free); Kişisel aksesuarlar toplam 5 kg'a kadar (el çantası, dizüstü bilgisayar, palto, kamera, okuma materyali, bebek eşyaları, duty-free); Accesorios personales en conjunto hasta 5 kg (bolso, portátil, abrigo, cámara, material de lectura, artículos para bebé, compras duty-free); Accessoires personnels jusqu'à 5 kg au total (sac à main, ordinateur portable, manteau, appareil photo, documents de lecture, articles pour bébé, achats hors taxes); Persönliches Zubehör kombiniert bis zu 5 kg (Handtasche, Laptop, Mantel, Kamera, Lesematerial, Babyzubehör, Duty-Free-Artikel); إجمالي الأغراض الشخصية حتى 5 kg (حقيبة يد، حاسوب محمول، معطف، كاميرا، مواد للقراءة، مستلزمات الرضع، مشتريات السوق الحرة) 7 kg In addition to the carry-on allowance.; El bagajı hakkına ek olarak veri...
Etihad Airways Not separately specified Included in carry-on allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido en la franquicia de equipaje de mano; Inclus dans la franchise de bagage cabine; In der Handgepäckfreigrenze enthalten; ضمن مخصصات حقيبة المقصورة 7-12 kg by cabin One laptop bag, handbag, or briefcase in addition to carry-on.; Kabin ba...
EVA Air Not separately specified Included in carry-on; Kabin bagajına dahildir; Incluido en el equipaje de mano; Inclus dans le bagage cabine; Im Handgepäck enthalten; ضمن حقيبة المقصورة 7 kg One small personal item allowed.; Bir adet küçük kişisel eşyaya izin ver...
Finnair 16 x 12 x 6 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm) Included in carry-on allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido en la franquicia de equipaje de mano; Inclus dans la franchise de bagage cabine; In der Handgepäckfreigrenze enthalten; ضمن مخصصات حقيبة المقصورة 8 kg One small personal item under the seat.; Koltuk altına yerleştirilecek b...
Flydubai 25 x 33 x 20 cm (9.8 x 13 x 7.9 in) Included in cabin allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido en la franquicia de cabina; Inclus dans la franchise cabine; In der Kabinenfreigrenze enthalten; ضمن مخصصات المقصورة 7 kg One laptop bag or small handbag plus one duty-free bag allowed.; Bir lap...
Hawaiian Airlines Must fit under seat No enforced weight limit; Belirlenmiş bir ağırlık sınırı yoktur; Sin límite de peso aplicado; Pas de limite de poids imposée; Keine festgelegte Gewichtsgrenze; لا يوجد حد وزن مفروض 11 kg Laptop bag, briefcase, purse or backpack that fits under seat in front.;...
Iberia 16 x 12 x 6 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm) No weight limit; Ağırlık sınırı yok; Sin límite de peso; Pas de limite de poids; Keine Gewichtsbeschränkung; لا يوجد حد للوزن No weight limit One personal item under the seat in front.; Öndeki koltuğun altına bir a...
IndiGo 45 x 35 x 20 cm (17.7 x 13.7 x 7.9 in) 3 kg (6.6 lb) 7 kg Handbag, laptop bag or small backpack. Must fit under the seat in front....
Japan Airlines Included within carry-on allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido dentro de la franquicia de equipaje de mano; Inclus dans la franchise du bagage cabine; In der Handgepäckfreimenge enthalten; مشمول ضمن مخصصات حقيبة المقصورة Part of the 10 kg allowance; 10 kg'lık hakkın bir parçasıdır; Forma parte de la franquicia de 10 kg; Compte dans la franchise de 10 kg; Teil der 10-kg-Freigrenze; جزء من مخصصات 10 كجم 10 kg Personal items are included within the carry-on allowance.; Kişisel eşya...
JetBlue Airways 17 x 13 x 8 inches (43 x 33 x 20 cm) No weight limit; Ağırlık sınırı yok; Sin límite de peso; Pas de limite de poids; Keine Gewichtsbeschränkung; لا يوجد حد للوزن No weight limit One personal item permitted on all fares.; Tüm tarifelerde bir adet kişi...
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 16 x 10 x 4 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm) Included within carry-on allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido dentro de la franquicia de equipaje de mano; Inclus dans la franchise du bagage cabine; In der Handgepäckfreimenge enthalten; مشمول ضمن مخصصات حقيبة المقصورة 12 kg A small bag that fits under the seat in front of you.; Öndeki koltuğun a...
Korean Air Included within carry-on allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido dentro de la franquicia de equipaje de mano; Inclus dans la franchise du bagage cabine; In der Handgepäckfreimenge enthalten; مشمول ضمن مخصصات حقيبة المقصورة Part of the 10 kg allowance; 10 kg'lık hakkın bir parçasıdır; Forma parte de la franquicia de 10 kg; Compte dans la franchise de 10 kg; Teil der 10-kg-Freigrenze; جزء من مخصصات 10 كجم 10 kg One personal item such as a laptop bag or handbag.; Laptop çantası veya ...
LATAM Airlines 45 x 35 x 20 cm (17.7 x 13.7 x 7.9 in) Included in carry-on allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido en la franquicia de equipaje de mano; Inclus dans la franchise bagage cabine; Im Handgepäck enthalten; مشمول ضمن سماح حقيبة المقصورة 8 kg Small handbag, laptop bag or backpack that fits under the seat.; Koltuk ...
Lufthansa 15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 inches (40 x 30 x 10 cm) Included in carry-on allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahil; Incluido en la franquicia de equipaje de mano; Inclus dans la franchise bagage cabine; Im Handgepäck-Freikontingent enthalten; مشمول ضمن بدل حقيبة المقصورة 8 kg Must fit under the seat in front of you.; Önünüzdeki koltuğun altına sığ...
Malaysia Airlines 16 x 12 x 6 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm) Included in carry-on; Kabin bagajına dahildir; Incluido en el equipaje de mano; Inclus dans le bagage cabine; Im Handgepäck enthalten; مشمول ضمن حقيبة المقصورة 7 kg One laptop bag or handbag.; Bir adet laptop çantası veya el çantası.; Un...
Norwegian Air Shuttle 30 x 20 x 38 cm (11.8 x 7.9 x 15 in) Included in combined 10 kg limit; Toplam 10 kg limitine dahildir; Incluido en el límite combinado de 10 kg; Inclus dans la limite combinée de 10 kg; Im kombinierten 10-kg-Limit enthalten; مشمول ضمن حد الـ 10 كجم الإجمالي 10 kg Small handbag or slim laptop case that fits under the seat.; Koltuk altı...
Oman Air Small laptop case or handbag that fits under the seat; Koltuk altına sığan küçük laptop çantası veya el çantası; Funda pequeña de portátil o bolso de mano que quepa bajo el asiento; Petite sacoche d'ordinateur ou sac à main pouvant être placé sous le siège; Kleine Laptoptasche oder Handtasche, die unter den Sitz passt; حقيبة لابتوب صغيرة أو حقيبة يد تتسع تحت المقعد Included in cabin allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido en la franquicia de cabina; Inclus dans la franchise cabine; Im Handgepäck enthalten; مشمول ضمن سماح المقصورة 7 kg Personal items must remain compact enough to fit below the seat in front...
Pegasus Airlines 40 x 30 x 15 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 in) 3 kg (6.6 lb) 8 kg Underseat bag included on all fares including Light package.; Koltuk alt...
Qantas Not separately specified Included in carry-on allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido en la franquicia de equipaje de mano; Inclus dans la franchise bagage cabine; Im Handgepäck enthalten; مشمول ضمن سماح حقيبة المقصورة 7 kg Laptop bag, handbag, or small item that fits under seat.; Koltuk altına ...
Qatar Airways Not separately specified Included in carry-on allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido en la franquicia de equipaje de mano; Inclus dans la franchise du bagage cabine; In der Handgepäckfreimenge enthalten; مشمول ضمن حقيبة المقصورة المسموح بها 7-15 kg by cabin One handbag, briefcase, umbrella, coat, blanket, crutches, or reading ma...
Ryanair 16 x 10 x 8 inches (40 x 25 x 20 cm) No specific limit; Belirli bir limit yok; Sin límite específico; Pas de limite spécifique; Keine spezifische Begrenzung; بدون حد محدد 10 kg One small personal bag is included on all fares.; Tüm ücret tiplerinde b...
SAS Scandinavian Airlines 16 x 12 x 6 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm) Included in carry-on allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido en la franquicia de equipaje de mano; Inclus dans la franchise du bagage cabine; In der Handgepäckfreimenge enthalten; مشمول ضمن حقيبة المقصورة المسموح بها 8 kg One small personal item allowed under the seat.; Koltuk altına sığacak b...
Saudia 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm) Up to 20 lb (9 kg) in Business and First.; Business ve First'te en fazla 20 lb (9 kg).; Hasta 20 lb (9 kg) en Business y First.; Jusqu'à 20 lb (9 kg) en Affaires et Première.; Bis zu 20 lb (9 kg) in Business und First.; حتى 20 رطلاً (9 كجم) في درجتي رجال الأعمال والأولى. 7-12 kg by cabin The extra briefcase or personal item allowance is explicitly listed for ...
Singapore Airlines Not separately specified Included in carry-on allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido en la franquicia de equipaje de mano; Inclus dans la franchise du bagage cabine; In der Handgepäckfreimenge enthalten; مشمول ضمن حقيبة المقصورة المسموح بها 7 kg One small personal item such as a handbag, laptop bag, or camera bag.; E...
Southwest Airlines 18.5 x 8.5 x 13.5 inches (47 x 22 x 34 cm) No weight limit; Ağırlık sınırı yok; Sin límite de peso; Sans limite de poids; Kein Gewichtslimit; لا يوجد حد للوزن No weight limit One personal item that fits under the seat.; Koltuk altına sığan bir kiş...
Spirit Airlines 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm) No published weight limit; Yayımlanmış ağırlık sınırı yok; Sin límite de peso publicado; Pas de limite de poids publiée; Kein veröffentlichtes Gewichtslimit; لا يوجد حد وزن منشور No weight limit One personal item is included for all guests and must fit fully under th...
Swiss International Air Lines 16 x 12 x 4 inches (40 x 30 x 10 cm) Included in carry-on allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido en la franquicia de equipaje de mano; Inclus dans la franchise bagage cabine; In der Handgepäckfreimenge enthalten; مشمول ضمن سماح حقيبة المقصورة 8 kg One personal accessory such as a handbag or laptop case.; El çantası vey...
TAP Air Portugal 15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm) Included in the 10 kg Economy total; Economy 10 kg toplamına dahildir; Incluido en los 10 kg totales de Economy; Inclus dans le total de 10 kg en Économie; In den 10 kg Economy-Gesamtfreimenge enthalten; مشمول ضمن إجمالي 10 كجم للدرجة السياحية 10 kg One smaller item such as a handbag or laptop bag that fits under the sea...
Thai Airways Not separately specified Included in carry-on allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido en la franquicia de equipaje de mano; Inclus dans la franchise bagage cabine; In der Handgepäckfreimenge enthalten; مشمول ضمن سماح حقيبة المقصورة 7 kg One small personal item allowed in addition.; Ek olarak küçük bir kişise...
Turkish Airlines 40 x 30 x 15 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 in) 4 kg (8.8 lb) 8 kg Laptop bag, handbag, or small backpack that fits under the seat.; Koltuk...
United Airlines 17 x 10 x 9 inches (43 x 25 x 23 cm) Not specified 18 kg Must fit completely under the seat in front of you.; Önünüzdeki koltuğun...
Virgin Atlantic 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 36 x 20 cm) Included in carry-on allowance; Kabin bagajı hakkına dahildir; Incluido en la franquicia de equipaje de mano; Inclus dans la franchise bagage cabine; In der Handgepäckfreimenge enthalten; مشمول ضمن سماح حقيبة المقصورة 10 kg One additional personal item such as a handbag or laptop bag.; El çantas...
Vueling 15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9 inches (40 x 30 x 20 cm) Included in all fares; Tüm tarifelere dahil; Incluido en todas las tarifas; Inclus dans tous les tarifs; In allen Tarifen enthalten; مشمول في جميع التعرفات 10 kg Must fit completely under the seat in front of you.; Önünüzdeki koltuğun...
Wizz Air 40 x 30 x 20 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9 in) 10 kg (22 lb) 10 kg One small bag free on all fares. Must fit under the seat in front of you...
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How to use this page

  • Compare the published limits first, then open the airline page for route-specific details.
  • Use this chart before booking, not only before packing, because baggage rules affect the real ticket price.
  • If you spot a mismatch, use our contact page so we can review and update the airline data.

Coverage and review

Baggage Limits currently tracks major airlines and refreshes sitemap and monitoring data on a recurring cycle.

Last page update: 2026-06-19

Correction link: Contact page

What counts as a personal item?

Usually a handbag, laptop bag, briefcase, or small backpack that fits fully under the seat in front of you.

Do budget airlines enforce this more strictly?

Often yes. Small differences in size can trigger gate fees, so a compact bag matters more on low-cost carriers.