Emirates cabin bag size 2026

Emirates' cabin bag limit is 55 × 38 × 22 cm, up to 7 kg. Emirates doesn't list a separate personal item for Economy. Wheels and handles count towards the size.

Last checked 2 Nov 2026 against Emirates' own baggage page.

Emirates hand luggage limits

For the cheapest Economy ticket.

Bag	Size	Weight	Included
Cabin bag	55 × 38 × 22 cm	7 kg	Yes
Personal item	Not included

Economy allows one carry-on piece; check your fare before bringing a separate laptop bag.
Flights departing India use a 115 cm total-size rule instead.

Source: Emirates, checked 2 Nov 2026. Some details are still being confirmed. Report a change

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Won't fit

Too deep by 0.9 cm. It's 22.9 cm front to back and Emirates allows 22 cm.

BagAway Carry-On

Cabin bagEmirates

Length: 55.1of 55 cm0.1 cm over
Width: 36.6of 38 cm1.4 cm spare
Depth: 22.9of 22 cm0.9 cm over

Weight7 kg limit

Packed weightkg

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What you can do

Take a bag 22 cm deep or less. 4 bags we list fit.
Or check it in when you book. It's usually cheaper than paying at the gate.
Fits 2 other airlines, including Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. See all

See bags that fit Emirates

Emirates rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Airline's page. Sizes include wheels and handles. Some details are still being confirmed.

Bags that fit Emirates' cabin bag

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

Horizn Studios Gion Shoulder Bag27 × 18 × 5.5 cmFits16.5 cm to spareBag page
WANDF Personal Item Duffel45 × 32 × 16 cmFits6 cm to spareBag page
Cabin Max Metz 30L45 × 36 × 20 cmFits2 cm to spareBag page
CabinZero Classic 36L45 × 31 × 20 cmFits2 cm to spareBag page

Popular bags that don't fit

Away Carry-On55.1 × 36.6 × 22.9 cmWon't fit0.9 cm too deepBag page
Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L56 × 33 × 23 cmWon't fit1 cm too deepBag page
Rimowa Essential Cabin55 × 39 × 23 cmWon't fit1 cm too deepBag page
Osprey Farpoint 4055.1 × 35.1 × 23.1 cmWon't fit1.1 cm too deepBag page
American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 5555 × 40 × 20 cmWon't fit2 cm too wideBag page
Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage55 × 40 × 20 cmWon't fit2 cm too wideBag page

How it compares with other Middle Eastern airlines

Airline	Cabin bag	Versus Emirates
Qatar Airways	50 × 37 × 25 cm, 7 kg	1% more space

Emirates hand luggage questions

What size is the Emirates cabin bag?

Emirates' cabin bag limit is 55 × 38 × 22 cm, up to 7 kg. That includes wheels and handles.

What size personal item does Emirates allow?

Emirates doesn't list a separate personal item for Economy, so everything has to fit in one cabin bag.

Is the cabin bag free on Emirates?

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

Will a 22-inch carry-on fit Emirates?

A standard 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) case: won't fit. Too deep by 0.9 cm. It's 22.9 cm front to back and Emirates allows 22 cm.

Which bags fit Emirates' cabin bag limit?

4 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.