British Airways cabin bag size 2026

British Airways' cabin bag limit is 56 × 45 × 25 cm, up to 23 kg. The personal item limit is 40 × 30 × 15 cm, up to 23 kg. Wheels and handles count towards the size.

Last checked 2 Nov 2026 against a recent travel guide that quotes the rules.

British Airways hand luggage limits

For the cheapest Economy ticket.

Bag	Size	Weight	Included
Cabin bag	56 × 45 × 25 cm	23 kg	Yes
Personal item	40 × 30 × 15 cm	23 kg	Yes

Handbag or laptop bag.
Both bags are included on every fare, up to 23 kg each, as long as you can lift them into the bin yourself.

Source: published guide, checked 2 Nov 2026. Report a change

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Tight fit

Fits with 0.9 cm to spare on the tightest side.

BagAway Carry-On

Cabin bagBritish Airways

Length: 55.1of 56 cm0.9 cm spare
Width: 36.6of 45 cm8.4 cm spare
Depth: 22.9of 25 cm2.1 cm spare

Weight23 kg limit

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See bags that fit British Airways

British Airways rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Source. Sizes include wheels and handles.

Bags that fit British Airways' cabin bag

11 of the bags we list fit. Each links to the full check.

Horizn Studios Gion Shoulder Bag27 × 18 × 5.5 cmFits19.5 cm to spareBag page
WANDF Personal Item Duffel45 × 32 × 16 cmFits9 cm to spareBag page
Cabin Max Metz 30L45 × 36 × 20 cmFits5 cm to spareBag page
CabinZero Classic 36L45 × 31 × 20 cmFits5 cm to spareBag page
American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 5555 × 40 × 20 cmTight1 cm to spareBag page
Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage55 × 40 × 20 cmTight1 cm to spareBag page
Rimowa Essential Cabin55 × 39 × 23 cmTight1 cm to spareBag page
Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 5555 × 40 × 20 cmTight1 cm to spareBag page
Away Carry-On55.1 × 36.6 × 22.9 cmTight0.9 cm to spareBag page
Osprey Farpoint 4055.1 × 35.1 × 23.1 cmTight0.9 cm to spareBag page
Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L56 × 33 × 23 cmTightExact fitBag page

Popular bags that don't fit

Away Bigger Carry-On57.7 × 39.1 × 24.4 cmWon't fit1.7 cm too longBag page
Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner58.4 × 38.1 × 24.8 cmWon't fit2.4 cm too longBag page
Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner58.4 × 36.8 × 22.9 cmWon't fit2.4 cm too longBag page

How it compares with other European airlines

Airline	Cabin bag	Versus British Airways
Air France	55 × 35 × 25 cm, 12 kg	24% less space
easyJet	56 × 45 × 25 cm, 15 kg	Same space
KLM	55 × 35 × 25 cm, 12 kg	24% less space
Lufthansa	55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg	20% less space
Ryanair	55 × 40 × 20 cm, 10 kg	30% less space

British Airways hand luggage questions

What size is the British Airways cabin bag?

British Airways' cabin bag limit is 56 × 45 × 25 cm, up to 23 kg. That includes wheels and handles.

What size personal item does British Airways allow?

British Airways' personal item limit is 40 × 30 × 15 cm, up to 23 kg. It's included on every fare.

Is the cabin bag free on British Airways?

Yes, the cabin bag is included on British Airways' cheapest fare.

Will a 22-inch carry-on fit British Airways?

A standard 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) case: tight fit. Fits with 0.1 cm to spare on the tightest side.

Which bags fit British Airways' cabin bag limit?

11 of the 14 bags we list fit, including Horizn Studios Gion Shoulder Bag, WANDF Personal Item Duffel, Cabin Max Metz 30L and CabinZero Classic 36L.