Does the Rimowa Essential Cabin fit Qantas' cabin bag?

No. Too wide by 3 cm. It's 39 cm side to side and Qantas allows 36 cm. It's too big for Qantas' personal item (No size published).

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Won't fit

Too wide by 3 cm. It's 39 cm side to side and Qantas allows 36 cm.

BagRimowa Essential Cabin

Cabin bagQantas

Length: 55of 56 cm1 cm spare
Width: 39of 36 cm3 cm over
Depth: 23of 23 cmExact fit

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 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

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

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.

Side by side

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

Cabin bag: 56 × 36 × 23 cm, 7 kg
Side	Bag	Limit	Result
Length	55 cm	56 cm	1 cm spare
Width	39 cm	36 cm	3 cm over
Depth	23 cm	23 cm	Exact

Empty it weighs 3.2 kg of the 7 kg limit.

Qantas rules worth knowing

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

Airlines where the Rimowa Essential Cabin fits

Frontier Airlines Southwest Airlines All airlines

Bags that fit Qantas' cabin bag

Biggest first.

Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L56 × 33 × 23 cmTightExact fitBag page
Cabin Max Metz 30L45 × 36 × 20 cmTightExact fitBag page
CabinZero Classic 36L45 × 31 × 20 cmFits3 cm to spareBag page
WANDF Personal Item Duffel45 × 32 × 16 cmFits4 cm to spareBag page

Good to know

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

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 Qantas' cabin bag size limit?

Qantas' cabin bag limit is 56 × 36 × 23 cm, up to 7 kg.

Which other bags fit Qantas?

CabinZero Classic 36L and WANDF Personal Item Duffel fit with room to spare. Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L and Cabin Max Metz 30L are right on the limit.