Hand luggage cabin size allowance varies with each airline. The table below details the hand luggage size allowance used by airlines. Please use this table as a guideline only. We regularly update the details but always remember to check with your airline before travelling!
Airlines hand luggage size allowance guide 2017
| Airline | H (cm) | W (cm) | D (cm) | Weight | Suitable luggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | 55 | 40 | 22 | 10 kg | View / Buy |
| Air Berlin | 50 | 40 | 20 | 23 kg | View / Buy |
| Air France | 55 | 35 | 25 | 12 kg | View / Buy |
| American Airline | 56 | 36 | 23 | 23 kg | View / Buy |
| BMI regional | 55 | 40 | 23 | 12 kg | View / Buy |
| British Airways | 56 | 45 | 25 | 23 kg | View / Buy |
| Easyjet | 56 | 45 | 25 | No limit* | View / Buy |
| Easyjet guaranteed (stopped) | 50 | 40 | 20 | No limit* | View / Buy |
| Emirates | 55 | 38 | 20 | 7 kg | View / Buy |
| Flybe | 55 | 40 | 23 | 10 kg | View / Buy |
| Iberia | 56 | 45 | 25 | 10 kg | View / Buy |
| Jet2 | 56 | 45 | 25 | 10 kg | View / Buy |
| KLM | 55 | 35 | 25 | 12 kg | View / Buy |
| Lufthansa | 55 | 40 | 23 | 8 kg | View / Buy |
| Malaysia Airlines | 55 | 35 | 25 | 7 kg | View / Buy |
| Monarch | 56 | 40 | 25 | 5 kg | View / Buy |
| Norwegian | 55 | 40 | 23 | 10 kg | View / Buy |
| Ryanair hand luggage | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 kg | View / Buy |
| SAS | 55 | 40 | 23 | 8 kg | View / Buy |
| Thomas Cook Airlines | 55 | 40 | 20 | 5 kg | View / Buy |
| Thomson Fly | 55 | 40 | 20 | 5 kg | View / Buy |
| Virgin Atlantic | 56 | 36 | 23 | 10 kg | View / Buy |
*No weight limit but you must be able to place your luggage in the overhead lockers without any assistance
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