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Brussels Airlines Baggage Allowance
The exact Brussels Airlines cabin bag size, checked baggage allowance by fare brand and excess baggage fees — copied from the official Brussels Airlines baggage policy and checked on 30 October 2026.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026 · Source: official Brussels Airlines website (link below)
Brussels Airlines baggage allowance at a glance
Cabin: 1 carry-on max 55x40x23 cm, max 8 kg (Economy Light/Comfort/Flex, Premium Economy); Business/First: 2 carry-on items max 8 kg, 55x40x23 cm
· Personal item: 1 personal item max 40x30x15 cm; Economy Basic short/medium-haul: personal item only, no carry-on included
· Weight: 8 kg
Checked (Economy Basic & Light (short/medium-haul)): No checked baggage included
How Brussels Airlines counts your baggage
Brussels Airlines uses the piece concept: your allowance is counted in bags (pieces), and each piece has its own weight and size limit. Two lighter bags are not automatically the same as one heavier bag — check the per-piece limit in the table below.
Brussels Airlines cabin baggage allowance
| Personal item | 1 personal item max 40x30x15 cm; Economy Basic short/medium-haul: personal item only, no carry-on included |
| Cabin bag | 1 carry-on max 55x40x23 cm, max 8 kg (Economy Light/Comfort/Flex, Premium Economy); Business/First: 2 carry-on items max 8 kg, 55x40x23 cm |
| Cabin weight limit | 8 kg |
| Notes | Non-compliant carry-on taken at gate/check-in charged EUR 60-110 depending on route. |
Brussels Airlines checked baggage allowance by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy Basic & Light (short/medium-haul) | No checked baggage included |
| Economy Comfort/Comfort Green/Flex (short/medium-haul) | 1 x 23 kg |
| Business Comfort/Comfort Green (short/medium-haul) | 1 x 32 kg |
| Business Flex (short/medium-haul) | 2 x 32 kg |
| Economy Light (long-haul) | No baggage included |
| Economy (long-haul) | 1 x 23 kg |
| Premium Economy Light (long-haul) | 1 x 23 kg |
| Premium Economy (long-haul) | 2 x 23 kg |
| Business Light (long-haul) | 1 x 32 kg |
| Business (long-haul) | 2 x 32 kg |
Max 158 cm per piece (a+b+c including pockets, wheels, handles).
Excess and extra baggage fees
| Overweight bags | Online Economy/Premium: overweight OR oversized EUR 110-115 within Belgium, EUR 130-135 Europe, up to EUR 400-405 long-haul intercontinental; higher at check-in desk |
| Extra bags | First bag on Basic/Light at discounted rate: online EUR 20-35 within Belgium, EUR 35-50 Europe, EUR 80 USA/Canada; at check-in EUR 55 within Belgium, EUR 65 Europe, EUR 80 USA/Canada |
| Prepaid online vs airport | Cheapest on brusselsairlines.com or Service Centre, up to 2 hours before departure and before check-in; higher fees at airport |
| Currency | EUR |
Special items on Brussels Airlines
Musical instruments
Small musical instruments in cabin as part of carry-on allowance: max 125 cm total (h+w+l) and 8 kg
Infants & strollers
Infants 0-23 months: 1 free checked piece max 23 kg, except Economy Basic short/medium-haul and Economy Light; plus free infant basket, car seat or collapsible stroller
Wheelchairs & mobility aids
Mobility aids, orthopaedic aids, prosthetics and medical equipment carried free in cabin in addition to carry-on allowance
Frequently asked questions
What is the cabin baggage allowance on Brussels Airlines?
Cabin bag: 1 carry-on max 55x40x23 cm, max 8 kg (Economy Light/Comfort/Flex, Premium Economy); Business/First: 2 carry-on items max 8 kg, 55x40x23 cm Personal item: 1 personal item max 40x30x15 cm; Economy Basic short/medium-haul: personal item only, no carry-on included Non-compliant carry-on taken at gate/check-in charged EUR 60-110 depending on route.
How much checked baggage is included on Brussels Airlines?
Economy Basic & Light (short/medium-haul): No checked baggage included; Economy Comfort/Comfort Green/Flex (short/medium-haul): 1 x 23 kg; Business Comfort/Comfort Green (short/medium-haul): 1 x 32 kg; Business Flex (short/medium-haul): 2 x 32 kg Max 158 cm per piece (a+b+c including pockets, wheels, handles).
What happens if my bag is overweight on Brussels Airlines?
Online Economy/Premium: overweight OR oversized EUR 110-115 within Belgium, EUR 130-135 Europe, up to EUR 400-405 long-haul intercontinental; higher at check-in desk
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online with Brussels Airlines?
Cheapest on brusselsairlines.com or Service Centre, up to 2 hours before departure and before check-in; higher fees at airport
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.