What is the best carry on backpack size for EU/US airlines? (updated 2020)
When we traveled around the world, we found that different airlines actually have different carry on sizes. Therefore, we designed a carry on bag, or some called it cabin bag that can fit in most airlines' check in bag (carry-on) sizes. We received a lot of inquiries about which airlines our backpack can fit in. Therefore, we list out some common airlines' carry on sizes here. To start with, we listed 6 most common European airlines today. For your information, carry-on, cabin bag, hand luggage are talking bout the same thing if you are confused. As a lot of airlines keep updating their check in bag sizes and they charges on oversized bag, please confirm with their official websites before departure.
For comparison, Instinct Backpack size is 50cm x 32cm x 22cm (35L)
The cabin bag/carry on/hand luggage size allowance for airlines in EU
(As US has larger hand luggage size, Instinct Backpack 35L can able to fit most of the airlines in US)
1. EasyJet: One of the most common airlines in Europe, EasyJet allows one hand luggage/baggage (cabin bag) per passenger on-board for free. As the size includes handles and wheels, a backpack can fit in more items without the wheels and handles.
1 carry-on bag : max dimensions 56 x 45 x 25 cm including wheels and any handles
No weight limit (they may ask if you are able to lift into the overhead locker)
Please go to this link http://www.easyjet.com/en/help/baggage/cabin-bag-and-hold-luggage for more information
2. Norwegian Airline: A fast expanding airline in Europe, Norwegian airlines also offers international flights. You can bring one hand baggage in the cabin free of charge with one small personal item, such as a little handbag or a slim laptop case that fits comfortably under the seat in front. Your ticket type will determine the weight allowance of your carry-on.
LowFare, LowFare+, Flex, Premium
1 carry-on bag: max dimensions 55 x 40 x 23 cm
1 small personal item: max dimensions 25 x 33 x 20 cm
Max combined weight: 10 kg
Premium Flex
1 carry-on bag: max dimensions 55 x 40 x 23 cm
1 small personal item: max dimensions 25 x 33 x 20 cm
Max combined weight: 15 kg
NO Hand Baggage allowance for infant tickets.
Different Hand Baggage allowance for different child ticket.
Please go to this link https://www.norwegian.com/uk/travel-info/baggage/hand-baggage/ for more information
3. British Airways (/BA CityFlyer flights). Carry on sizes depends on our destinations and fares. Please find the below information for Basic fares on selected British Airways short and long haul flights. For British Airways, handbag/laptop size bag is guaranteed to travel in the cabin. However, on busy flights, you may be asked to check in additional cabin bag other than handbags, so make sure your valuables or essential medications are packed in hand bags. Also, all duty free bags or purchases from airport count as hand baggage, so they might be charged.
Flights to/from Brazil
Adults, young adults and children:
1 handbag/laptop bag : Max dimensions 46 x 36 x 20 cm ( 18 x 14 x 8in )
( Max weight 23kg)
plus 1 additional cabin bag: Max dimensions 56 x 45 x 25 cm ( 22 x 18 x 10in )
( Max weight 23kg)
Infants (under 2)
1 cabin bag for items required on flight : Max dimensions 56 x 45 x 25 cm ( 22 x 18 x 10in )
( Max weight 23kg)
All other flights
Adults, young adults and children:
1 handbag/laptop bag: Max dimensions 40 x 30 x 15 cm ( 16 x 12 x 6in )
( Max weight 23kg)
plus 1 additional cabin bag: Max dimensions 56 x 45 x 25 cm ( 22 x 18 x 10in )
( Max weight 23kg)
Infants (under 2)
1 cabin bag for items required on flight: Max dimensions 56 x 45 x 25 cm ( 22 x 18 x 10in )
( Max weight 23kg)
For more information, please visit this link: https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/baggage-essentials/hand-baggage-allowances
4. Ryanair. They have updated their cabin baggage policy in November 2018 by separating non-priority customer baggage allowance, a small bag which is able to fit under the seat in front, from priority customer baggage allowance, 1 small bag plus 1 cabin bag.
Non-priority : 1 small personal bag (e.g. handbag, laptop bag, small backpack)
Max dimensions 40 x 20 x 25 cm (15.7 x 7.87 x 9.8 inch)
Priority: 1 small personal bag (e.g. handbag, laptop bag, small backpack)
Max dimensions 40 x 20 x 25 cm (15.7 x 7.87 x 9.8 inch)
1 cabin bag (carry on backpack or cabin luggage)
Max dimensions 55 x 40 x 20 cm (21.6 x 15.7 x 7.87 inch)
For more information, please visit this link: https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/plan-trip/flying-with-us/baggage-policy
5.KIM. Their hand baggage sizes depends on your ticket.However, please note that ALL HAND BAGGAGES REQUIRE TO CHECK IN at the gate, although free of charge.
Economy Class
1 hand baggage: Max dimensions 55 x 35 x 25 cm (21,5 x 13,5 x 10 inch)
1 accessory, e.g. a handbag, briefcase or laptop: Max dimensions 40 x 30 x 15 cm (16 x 12 x 6 inch)
Total max weight 12 kg (26 lbs).
Business Class
2 hand baggage: Each Max dimensions 55 x 35 x 25 cm (21,5 x 13,5 x 10 inch)
1 accessory, e.g. a handbag, briefcase or laptop: Max dimensions 40 x 30 x 15 cm (16 x 12 x 6 inch)
Total max weight 18 kg (40 lbs)
*For Business Class departing from United States, Legislation require only 1 hand baggage and 1 accessory on board, so 2nd piece of hand baggage is required to check in.
For more information, please visit this link: https://www.klm.com/travel/us_en/prepare_for_travel/baggage/baggage_allowance/index.htm
5. Air France. Their hand baggage policy depends on travel cabin. For Economy class passenger, you may bring 1 hand baggage item and 1 accessory. For Premium Economy, Business or La Première cabins, you may bring 2 hand baggage items and 1 accessory. Peronsonal accessory can be 1 handbag or 1 briefcase or 1 small bag for a notebook computer, camera or any other electronic device. Your accessory must fit easily under the seat in front of you
Personal accessory Max dimensions: 40 x 30 x 15 cm (16 x 12 x 6 in) Hand Baggage Max dimensions: 55 x 35 x 25 cm ( 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in) (including pockets, wheels and handles).
Hand Baggage and accessory combined weight: Max Weight: Economy Cabin - 12kg (26lb)
Premium Economy, Business or La Première Cabins - 18kg (40lb)
For more information, please go to this link: https://www.airfrance.co.uk/GB/en/common/guidevoyageur/pratique/bagages-cabine-airfrance.htm
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