Qantas cabin bag size 2026

Qantas' cabin bag limit is 56 × 36 × 23 cm, up to 7 kg. The personal item limit is not given as a size, with no published weight limit. Wheels and handles count towards the size.

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

Qantas hand luggage limits

For the cheapest Economy ticket.

Bag	Size	Weight	Included
Cabin bag	56 × 36 × 23 cm	7 kg	Yes
Personal item	No size published	No published limit	Yes

International Economy. Domestic jet flights are more generous; Dash 8 flights are smaller.
One small personal item on most jet flights; not allowed on some.

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

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Won't fit

Too wide by 0.6 cm. It's 36.6 cm side to side and Qantas allows 36 cm.

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Cabin bagQantas

Length: 55.1of 56 cm0.9 cm spare
Width: 36.6of 36 cm0.6 cm over
Depth: 22.9of 23 cm0.1 cm spare

Weight7 kg limit

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What you can do

Take a bag 36 cm wide or less. 5 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 Qantas

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

Bags that fit Qantas' cabin bag

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

Horizn Studios Gion Shoulder Bag27 × 18 × 5.5 cmFits17.5 cm to spareBag page
WANDF Personal Item Duffel45 × 32 × 16 cmFits4 cm to spareBag page
CabinZero Classic 36L45 × 31 × 20 cmFits3 cm to spareBag page
Cabin Max Metz 30L45 × 36 × 20 cmTightExact fitBag page
Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L56 × 33 × 23 cmTightExact fitBag page

Popular bags that don't fit

Osprey Farpoint 4055.1 × 35.1 × 23.1 cmWon't fit0.1 cm too deepBag page
Away Carry-On55.1 × 36.6 × 22.9 cmWon't fit0.6 cm too wideBag 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
Rimowa Essential Cabin55 × 39 × 23 cmWon't fit3 cm too wideBag page
Away Bigger Carry-On57.7 × 39.1 × 24.4 cmWon't fit3.1 cm too wideBag page

How it compares with other Australian airlines

Airline	Cabin bag	Versus Qantas
Jetstar	56 × 36 × 23 cm, 7 kg	Same space

Qantas hand luggage questions

What size is the Qantas cabin bag?

Qantas' cabin bag limit is 56 × 36 × 23 cm, up to 7 kg. That includes wheels and handles.

What size personal item does Qantas allow?

Qantas' personal item limit is not given as a size, with no published weight limit. It's included on every fare.

Is the cabin bag free on Qantas?

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

Will a 22-inch carry-on fit Qantas?

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 Qantas' cabin bag limit?

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