LATAM Airlines carry-on and personal item size
LATAM Airlines carry-on limit: 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.8 in, 26 lb (12 kg). Personal item: 17.8 x 13.8 x 7.9 in. 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 LATAM
Based on each maker's listed outside size, wheels and handles included. All bags →
Carry-on bags vs LATAM
1 of the 5 carry-on bags we've checked fits LATAM's limit on paper.
Personal item bags vs LATAM
None of the 3 personal item bags we've checked fits LATAM's limit on paper.
LATAM bag rules in plain English
- Small personal item: 45 x 35 x 20 cm (17.8 x 13.8 x 7.9 in), including pockets, wheels and handles.
- Small bag for the overhead bin: 55 x 35 x 25 cm (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.8 in), up to 12 kg in Economy or 16 kg in Premium cabins.
- Light, Full and Standard fares include the small bag. The Basic fare doesn't, but you can add it in My trips up to 6 hours before the flight. Adding it at the gate costs more.
The same carry-on size (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.8 in) is used by KLM, Avianca.
Source: www.latamairlines.com. Checked on www.latamairlines.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 LATAM carry-on size?
LATAM Airlines' carry-on limit is 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.8 in (55 x 35 x 25 cm), up to 26 lb (12 kg). Wheels and handles count.
What is the LATAM personal item size?
Up to 17.8 x 13.8 x 7.9 in. It must fit under the seat in front of you.
Is a carry-on bag free on LATAM?
No. On LATAM, the larger carry-on is a paid extra or part of a higher fare. Not on the Basic fare.