GB United Kingdom · Checked October 29, 2026

British Airways carry-on and personal item size

British Airways carry-on limit: 22 x 18 x 10 in. Personal item: 16 x 12 x 6 in. Check your bag in seconds.

Carry-on Included

22 x 18 x 10 in

56 x 45 x 25 cm · wheels and handles count

Personal item Included

16 x 12 x 6 in

40 x 30 x 15 cm · under the seat

British Airways carry-on limit: 22 x 18 x 10 in

British Airways personal item limit: 16 x 12 x 6 in

Will your bag fit?

Measure with wheels, handles and pockets included. The order of the sides doesn't matter.

Bags that fit British Airways

Based on each maker's listed outside size, wheels and handles included. All bags →

Carry-on bags vs British Airways

4 of the 5 carry-on bags we've checked fit British Airways' limit on paper.

Travel backpackOsprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack21.7 x 13.8 x 9.1 in · 3.27 lb (1.48 kg)Fits 0.3 in spare Softside spinnerTravelpro Maxlite 5 Slim Expandable Cabin Spinner 55cm55.2 x 40 x 19.7 cm · 2.31 kg (5.1 lb)Fits 0.3 in spare Softside spinnerTravelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Expandable Spinner22 x 14 x 9 in · 5.1 lb (2.31 kg)Fits exactly at the limit Hardside spinnerAway The Carry-On22 x 14.4 x 9.1 in · 7.5 lb (3.4 kg)Fits exactly at the limit Softside spinnerTravelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Carry-On Spinner23 x 14.5 x 9 in · 5.4 lb (2.45 kg)Too big 1 in over

Personal item bags vs British Airways

None of the 3 personal item bags we've checked fits British Airways' limit on paper.

Soft toteTravelpro Maxlite 5 Soft Tote18 x 11 x 8 in · 1.6 lb (0.73 kg)Too big 2 in over Rolling underseat bagTravelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Carry-On17.5 x 14.5 x 8.5 in · 5.5 lb (2.49 kg)Too big 2.5 in over Rolling underseat bagTravelpro Roundtrip Rolling Underseat Carry-On17.5 x 14.5 x 8.5 in · 5.2 lb (2.36 kg)Too big 2.5 in over

British Airways bag rules in plain English

Every fare, even one without checked bags, includes one hand bag (40 x 30 x 15 cm) and one cabin bag (56 x 45 x 25 cm, including wheels and handles).
The hand bag must fit under the seat in front of you and is guaranteed to stay with you. Keep medication, phones and passports in it.
The cabin bag may need to go in the hold on a full flight, so don't pack valuables or essential medicines in it. You must be able to lift it into the bin yourself.

The same carry-on size (22 x 18 x 10 in) is used by Jet2, easyJet.

Source: www.britishairways.com. Checked on www.britishairways.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 British Airways carry-on size?

British Airways' carry-on limit is 22 x 18 x 10 in (56 x 45 x 25 cm). Wheels and handles count.

What is the British Airways personal item size?

Up to 16 x 12 x 6 in. It must fit under the seat in front of you.

Is a carry-on bag free on British Airways?

Yes, a carry-on is included on British Airways.

Other airlines in Europe

FRAir FranceCarry-on 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 inPersonal 16 x 12 x 6 in DELufthansaCarry-on 55 x 40 x 23 cmPersonal 40 x 30 x 15 cm HUWizz AirCarry-on 55 x 40 x 23 cmPersonal 40 x 30 x 20 cm IEAer LingusCarry-on 21.5 x 15.5 x 9.5 inPersonal 15.5 x 11.5 x 8 in IERyanairCarry-on 55 x 40 x 20 cmPersonal 40 x 30 x 20 cm NLKLMCarry-on 55 x 35 x 25 cmPersonal 40 x 30 x 15 cm ESIberiaCarry-on 56 x 40 x 25 cmPersonal 40 x 30 x 15 cm ESVuelingCarry-on 55 x 40 x 20 cmPersonal 40 x 30 x 20 cm TRTurkish AirlinesCarry-on 55 x 40 x 23 cmPersonal 40 x 30 x 15 cm GBJet2Carry-on 56 x 45 x 25 cmPersonal no size published GBeasyJetCarry-on 56 x 45 x 25 cmPersonal 45 x 36 x 20 cm