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Air Canada Cabin Baggage Allowance
Hand luggage size and weight limits for Air Canada, from the airline's official policy (checked 30 October 2026).
| Personal item | One personal article (e.g. briefcase, laptop, diaper bag, camera case); max size 16 x 33 x 43 cm (6 in x 13 in x 17 in) |
| Cabin bag | One standard carry-on article; max size 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm (9 in x 15.5 in x 21.5 in), wheels and handles included; must be light enough to store in the overhead bin unassisted |
| Notes | Economy Basic tickets purchased on or after January 3, 2025 include only one personal article on board within North America and to/from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean - no standard carry-on; mobility aids, medical devices and child strollers are exempt from carry-on charges. |
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Cabin bag limits on other airlines
| Airline | Max cabin bag size | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm | 10.0 kg |
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm | 7.0 kg |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | kg |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm | 7.0 kg |
| IndiGo | 55 × 35 × 25 cm | 7.0 kg |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm | 8.0 kg |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm | 12.0 kg |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | 15.0 kg |
| Malaysia Airlines | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | 7.0 kg |
| Air India Express | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | 7.0 kg |
How Air Canada cabin limits are enforced
Cabin limits are checked twice: by size, in the metal sizer at the gate or check-in, and by weight, on the desk scale — and a bag only has to fail one of them. Wheels, handles and stuffed outer pockets all count towards the size, which is why a case sold as cabin-size can still be refused. On busy flights, crew can also require cabin bags within the limit to be gate-checked when the lockers fill; Air Canada's published limits above are the boundary the staff work to either way. If your bag is borderline, the cheapest test is at home: measure it packed, weigh it packed, and compare with the Air Canada line in the fit checker.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Air Canada hand luggage size and weight limits?
Cabin bag: One standard carry-on article; max size 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm (9 in x 15.5 in x 21.5 in), wheels and handles included; must be light enough to store in the overhead bin unassisted Personal item: One personal article (e.g. briefcase, laptop, diaper bag, camera case); max size 16 x 33 x 43 cm (6 in x 13 in x 17 in) Economy Basic tickets purchased on or after January 3, 2025 include only one personal article on board within North America and to/from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean - no standard carry-on; mobility aids, medical devices and child strollers are exempt from carry-on charges.
Will a standard 55 x 40 x 20 cm cabin bag fit on Air Canada?
Yes. The official Air Canada cabin bag limit is 55 x 40 x 23 cm, so a standard 55 x 40 x 20 cm cabin bag is within the size limit.
Can I bring a personal item as well as a cabin bag on Air Canada?
Yes — the official policy includes a personal item: One personal article (e.g. briefcase, laptop, diaper bag, camera case); max size 16 x 33 x 43 cm (6 in x 13 in x 17 in)
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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