AirAsia carry-on and personal item size
AirAsia carry-on limit: 56 x 36 x 23 cm, 7 kg (15 lb). Personal item: 40 x 30 x 10 cm. Check your bag in seconds.
Will your bag fit?
Measure with wheels, handles and pockets included. The order of the sides doesn't matter.
Bags that fit AirAsia
Based on each maker's listed outside size, wheels and handles included. All bags →
Carry-on bags vs AirAsia
2 of the 5 carry-on bags we've checked fit AirAsia's limit on paper.
Personal item bags vs AirAsia
None of the 3 personal item bags we've checked fits AirAsia's limit on paper.
AirAsia bag rules in plain English
- You can bring two bags on board with a total weight of up to 7 kg.
- The cabin bag can be up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm, including handles, wheels and side pockets, and must fit in the overhead bin.
- The second bag (laptop bag, handbag or small backpack) can be up to 40 x 30 x 10 cm and must fit under the seat.
- From 13 April 2026, Xtra Carry-On must be booked online up to 2 hours before departure. At the airport you can only add up to 3 kg (10 kg total).
The same carry-on size (56 x 36 x 23 cm) is used by WestJet, Alaska, American, Breeze, Vietjet, Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar, Qantas.
Source: support.airasia.com. Checked on support.airasia.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 AirAsia carry-on size?
AirAsia's carry-on limit is 56 x 36 x 23 cm (about 22 x 14.2 x 9.1 in), up to 7 kg (15 lb). Wheels and handles count.
What is the AirAsia personal item size?
Up to 40 x 30 x 10 cm. It must fit under the seat in front of you.
Is a carry-on bag free on AirAsia?
Yes, a carry-on is included on AirAsia. 7 kg total for both bags.