Cabin Bag Size Rules for 20 UK Airlines
Airline Cabin Bag Size Guide
We’ve validated the cabin bag dimensions directly from each airline’s official website — so you know exactly what fits before you buy.
Underseat (Small) Bag
The bag that goes under the seat in front of you. Always free, included with every ticket on every airline.
Overhead (Large) Bag
The bag that goes in the overhead locker. Free on some airlines, chargeable on others — check your booking.
How Dimensions Are Measured
Dimensions are Length × Width × Height in cm. Airlines measure the total bag including wheels, handles and pockets.
How Weight Is Measured
Weight is measured in kg of the total weight of the bag and its contents. Some airlines specify combined weight which means total combined weight of both underseat and overhead bags.
Quick Guide by Airline
Cabin bag dimensions and weight limits for every airline we cover — at a glance.
Aer Lingus
Underseat (Small)40 × 30 × 20 cm
Overhead (Large)55 × 40 × 24 cm10 kg
Aer Lingus (Regional)
Underseat (Small)40 × 30 × 20 cm
Overhead (Large)55 × 40 × 24 cm7 kg
Air France
Underseat (Small)40 × 30 × 15 cm12 kg (combined)
Overhead (Large)55 × 35 × 25 cm12 kg (combined)
British Airways
Underseat (Small)40 × 30 × 15 cm
Overhead (Large)56 × 45 × 25 cm
Delta Air Lines
Overhead (Large)56 × 35 × 23 cm
Emirates Airline
Overhead (Large)55 × 38 × 22 cm7 kg
Etihad Airline
Overhead (Large)56 × 36 × 23 cm7 kg
ITA Airways
Underseat (Small)40 × 30 × 15 cm
Overhead (Large)55 × 40 × 23 cm8 kg
Jet2
Underseat (Small)40 × 30 × 20 cm
Overhead (Large)56 × 45 × 25 cm10 kg
KLM
Underseat (Small)40 × 30 × 15 cm12 kg (combined)
Overhead (Large)55 × 35 × 25 cm12 kg (combined)
Lufthansa
Underseat (Small)40 × 30 × 15 cm8 kg
Overhead (Large)55 × 40 × 23 cm8 kg
Norwegian
Underseat (Small)40 × 30 × 20 cm10 kg (combined)
Overhead (Large)55 × 40 × 23 cm10 kg (combined)
Qatar Airways
Overhead (Large)50 × 37 × 25 cm7 kg
Ryanair
Underseat (Small)40 × 30 × 20 cm
Overhead (Large)55 × 40 × 20 cm10 kg
TUI Airways
Underseat (Small)40 × 30 × 20 cm10 kg
Overhead (Large)55 × 40 × 20 cm10 kg
Turkish Airlines
Underseat (Small)40 × 30 × 15 cm4 kg
Overhead (Large)55 × 40 × 23 cm8 kg
Virgin Atlantic
Underseat (Small)40 × 30 × 15 cm
Overhead (Large)56 × 36 × 23 cm10 kg
Vueling
Underseat (Small)40 × 30 × 20 cm
Overhead (Large)55 × 40 × 20 cm10 kg
Wizz Air
Underseat (Small)40 × 30 × 20 cm10 kg
Overhead (Large)55 × 40 × 23 cm10 kg
easyJet
Underseat (Small)45 × 36 × 20 cm15 kg
Overhead (Large)56 × 45 × 25 cm15 kg
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