Air New Zealand carry-on and personal item size
Air New Zealand carry-on limit: 21 x 16 x 9 in, 15 lb (7 kg). Personal item: no published size. Check your bag in seconds.
Air New Zealand's carry-on page doesn't list a separate personal item size.
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Bags that fit Air New Zealand
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Carry-on bags vs Air New Zealand
None of the 5 carry-on bags we've checked fits Air New Zealand's limit on paper.
Air New Zealand bag rules in plain English
- A carry-on can be up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21 x 16 x 9 in) and 118 cm (46 in) in total, including wheels and packed-away handles.
- Economy carry-on can weigh up to 7 kg (15 lb). Premium Economy, Business Premier and top-tier members get 14 kg total, with one item up to 10 kg.
- On the smaller Q300 aircraft, the depth must not be over 22 cm (8 in).
The same carry-on size (21 x 16 x 9 in) is used by Lufthansa, Wizz Air, Turkish.
Source: www.airnewzealand.com. Checked on www.airnewzealand.com on October 29, 2026. If the airline's page and this page disagree, the airline's page wins.
Questions people ask
What is the Air New Zealand carry-on size?
Air New Zealand's carry-on limit is 21 x 16 x 9 in (55 x 40 x 23 cm), up to 15 lb (7 kg). Wheels and handles count.
What is the Air New Zealand personal item size?
Air New Zealand's carry-on page doesn't list a separate personal item size.
Is a carry-on bag free on Air New Zealand?
Yes, a carry-on is included on Air New Zealand.