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Qatar Airways Cabin Baggage Allowance
Hand luggage size and weight limits for Qatar Airways, from the airline's official policy (checked 30 October 2026).
| Personal item | One small purse or small briefcase, plus items such as umbrella, crutches/walking stick, infant carrying basket and duty-free items listed as additional items |
| Cabin bag | Max dimensions 50x37x25cm for all classes |
| Cabin weight limit | 7 kg |
| Notes | Economy: 1 piece up to 7kg (10kg to/from Brazil). Business/First: 2 pieces up to 15kg total. US departures: 1 hand baggage + 1 personal item per TSA rules stated on page. |
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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 |
| 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 |
| Philippine Airlines | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | 7.0 kg |
How Qatar Airways 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; Qatar Airways'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 Qatar Airways line in the fit checker.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Qatar Airways hand luggage size and weight limits?
Cabin bag: Max dimensions 50x37x25cm for all classes Personal item: One small purse or small briefcase, plus items such as umbrella, crutches/walking stick, infant carrying basket and duty-free items listed as additional items Economy: 1 piece up to 7kg (10kg to/from Brazil). Business/First: 2 pieces up to 15kg total. US departures: 1 hand baggage + 1 personal item per TSA rules stated on page.
Will a standard 55 x 40 x 20 cm cabin bag fit on Qatar Airways?
No. The official Qatar Airways cabin bag limit is 50 x 37 x 25 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 Qatar Airways?
Yes — the official policy includes a personal item: One small purse or small briefcase, plus items such as umbrella, crutches/walking stick, infant carrying basket and duty-free items listed as additional items
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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