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Cathay Pacific Cabin Baggage Allowance
Hand luggage size and weight limits for Cathay Pacific, from the airline's official policy (checked 30 October 2026).
| Personal item | One additional small item (e.g. small handbag, laptop bag, small backpack, camera bag or briefcase) that fits under the seat in front, in addition to the carry-on bag |
| Cabin bag | 56 x 36 x 23cm for all classes. Economy/Premium Economy: 1 piece up to 7kg. Business: 1 piece up to 10kg. First: 1 piece up to 15kg |
| Cabin weight limit | 7 kg |
| Notes | Cabin weight varies by class: 7kg Economy/Premium Economy, 10kg Business, 15kg First. weight_kg field shows the Economy figure. |
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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 Cathay Pacific 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; Cathay Pacific'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 Cathay Pacific line in the fit checker.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Cathay Pacific hand luggage size and weight limits?
Cabin bag: 56 x 36 x 23cm for all classes. Economy/Premium Economy: 1 piece up to 7kg. Business: 1 piece up to 10kg. First: 1 piece up to 15kg Personal item: One additional small item (e.g. small handbag, laptop bag, small backpack, camera bag or briefcase) that fits under the seat in front, in addition to the carry-on bag Cabin weight varies by class: 7kg Economy/Premium Economy, 10kg Business, 15kg First. weight_kg field shows the Economy figure.
Will a standard 55 x 40 x 20 cm cabin bag fit on Cathay Pacific?
No. The official Cathay Pacific cabin bag limit is 56 x 36 x 23 cm, which is smaller than a standard 55 x 40 x 20 cm cabin bag in at least one dimension, so that bag would have to be checked in or repacked. The cabin weight limit is 7.0 kg.
Can I bring a personal item as well as a cabin bag on Cathay Pacific?
Yes — the official policy includes a personal item: One additional small item (e.g. small handbag, laptop bag, small backpack, camera bag or briefcase) that fits under the seat in front, in addition to the carry-on bag
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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