Airline Cabin Luggage Restrictions
Airline Bag Size Guide (2025)
Flying soon? Make sure your bag fits! At The Cabin Luggage Co., we specialise in cabin-approved luggage that meets the hand baggage rules of all major airlines.
Use our up-to-date guide below to check the cabin bag size and weight limits for popular airlines including British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, Emirates, and more.
Cabin Bag Allowance by Airline
Compare cabin baggage allowances for over a dozen major airlines in one place. This includes size restrictions, weight limits, and whether you’re allowed a personal item or must pay for priority boarding to bring a larger bag onboard.
We’ve clearly marked priority-only cabin bags and shown what’s included for standard fares – so you’ll never be caught out at the gate.
Cabin Baggage Allowance Table
Airlines Covered: British Airways, Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair, Emirates, Etihad, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Air France, KLM, Flybe, Virgin Atlantic, Aer Lingus.
Shop Cabin-Approved Luggage by Airline
We make it easy to shop hand luggage that’s guaranteed to meet your airline’s rules. Use our Airline Filter to find cabin-sized luggage that’s 100% compatible with:
- Ryanair Priority cabin bags (55 x 40 x 20 cm)
- easyJet Plus hand luggage (56 x 45 x 25 cm)
- British Airways full cabin + personal item allowance
- Wizz Air and Jet2 carry-on luggage sizes
- … and many more.
No more guesswork — just luggage that fits.
Why Airline Luggage Rules Matter
Airlines are stricter than ever with cabin bag sizes. Bags just a few centimetres too large can result in unexpected fees at the gate — or worse, having to check your bag last-minute. Whether you're flying short haul with Ryanair or long haul with Emirates, choosing the right size hand luggage saves time, money and hassle.
| Airline | Cabin Bag Size | Weight Limit | Personal Item (Standard) |
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| British Airways | 56 x 45 x 25 cm | 23 kg | 40 x 30 x 15 cm (max 23 kg) |
| Jet2 | 56 x 45 x 25 cm | 10 kg | Small handbag/laptop bag |
| easyJet | 56 x 45 x 25 cm (priority only) | No stated limit | 45 x 36 x 20 cm |
| Ryanair | 55 x 40 x 20 cm (priority only) | 10 kg (priority only) | 40 x 30 x 20 cm |
| Emirates | 55 x 38 x 20 cm (Economy) | 7 kg | Handbag/laptop (within 7 kg total) |
| Etihad | 56 x 36 x 23 cm (Economy) | 7 kg | Small personal item |
| Wizz Air | 55 x 40 x 23 cm (priority only) | 10 kg (priority only) | 40 x 30 x 20 cm |
| Lufthansa | 55 x 40 x 23 cm | 8 kg | 40 x 30 x 10 cm |
| Qatar Airways | 50 x 37 x 25 cm (Economy) | 7 kg | Small item within 7 kg total |
| Air France | 55 x 35 x 25 cm | 12 kg (combined) | 40 x 30 x 15 cm |
| KLM | 55 x 35 x 25 cm | 12 kg (combined) | 40 x 30 x 15 cm |
| Flybe | 56 x 45 x 25 cm (with upgrade) | 10 kg (with upgrade) | 45 x 36 x 20 cm (standard) |
| Virgin Atlantic | 56 x 36 x 23 cm (Economy) | 10 kg | Small handbag/laptop bag |
| Aer Lingus | 55 x 40 x 24 cm (priority only) | 10 kg (priority only) | 40 x 20 x 25 cm (standard) |
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Next Day Delivery AvailableFree next day delivery on orders over £150
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Guaranteed Airline CompatibleWe double check that all our luggage and bags will comply with airline restrictions.
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90 Day Returns PolicyNot 100% happy? You have 90 days to send back for a full refund.
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Price PromiseWe will price match with any non marketplace retailer.
Next Day Delivery Available
Free next day delivery on orders over £150
Guaranteed Airline Compatible
We double check that all our luggage and bags will comply with airline restrictions.
90 Day Returns Policy
Not 100% happy? You have 90 days to send back for a full refund.
Price Promise
We will price match with any non marketplace retailer.
