Does the Rimowa Essential Cabin fit Emirates' cabin bag?

No. Too deep by 1 cm. It's 23 cm front to back and Emirates allows 22 cm.

Won't fit

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Won't fit

Too deep by 1 cm. It's 23 cm front to back and Emirates allows 22 cm.

BagRimowa Essential Cabin

Cabin bagEmirates

Length: 55of 55 cmExact fit
Width: 39of 38 cm1 cm over
Depth: 23of 22 cm1 cm over

Weight7 kg limit

Packed weightkg

Empty it weighs 3.2 kg, leaving 3.8 kg for your things.

What you can do

Take a bag 38 cm wide 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

We haven't checked this bag's size against the brand yet.

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.

Side by side

Rimowa Essential Cabin against Emirates' limits. Bags can be turned, so the longest side is compared with the longest limit.

Cabin bag: 55 × 38 × 22 cm, 7 kg
Side	Bag	Limit	Result
Length	55 cm	55 cm	Exact
Width	39 cm	38 cm	1 cm over
Depth	23 cm	22 cm	1 cm over

Empty it weighs 3.2 kg of the 7 kg limit.

Emirates rules worth knowing

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.

Airlines where the Rimowa Essential Cabin fits

Frontier Airlines Southwest Airlines All airlines

Bags that fit Emirates' cabin bag

Biggest first.

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

Good to know

What can I do if the Rimowa Essential Cabin is too big for Emirates?

Add a checked bag when you book, which is usually cheaper than paying at the gate, or bring a smaller cabin bag. The Rimowa Essential Cabin does fit Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.

What is Emirates' cabin bag size limit?

Emirates' cabin bag limit is 55 × 38 × 22 cm, up to 7 kg.

Which other bags fit Emirates?

Cabin Max Metz 30L, CabinZero Classic 36L, WANDF Personal Item Duffel and Horizn Studios Gion Shoulder Bag fit with room to spare.