Carry-on
56 × 45 × 25 cm
22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in
- Weight limit
- 23 kg (50.7 lb)
British Airways baggage rules
British Airways allows one larger cabin bag plus a smaller personal item, each with a published weight limit.
Personal item
40 × 30 × 15 cm
15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
- Weight limit
- 23 kg
Check first
Last reviewed October 30, 2026. Cross-checked against: US travel-advice roundup (2025); European cabin-bag guides.
Conditions to know
- Each bag must be liftable by you into the overhead locker unaided.
- Fare and route can change what is included. Confirm at booking.
- Most airlines measure the whole bag including wheels, handles and pockets, so use packed dimensions.
Check before you fly
Use the allowance shown in your booking as the final word, especially for basic or promotional fares. Recheck the packed bag, including wheels, handles and full pockets.
Bags that fit British Airways as a carry-on
Sizes are manufacturer-listed. “Check first” means it fits on paper but something is uncertain.
| Bag | Listed size | Result | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 × 40 × 23 cm | Check firstFits on paper (1 cm to spare on the tightest side), but our sources for this airline do not fully agree; keep the expansion zip closed. | Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab) | |
| 55 × 40 × 23 cm | Check firstFits on paper (1 cm to spare on the tightest side), but our sources for this airline do not fully agree. | Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab) | |
| 55 × 40 × 23 cm | Check firstFits on paper (1 cm to spare on the tightest side), but our sources for this airline do not fully agree. | Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab) | |
| 56 × 41 × 23 cm | Check firstFits on paper (0 cm to spare on the tightest side), but our sources for this airline do not fully agree; under 1 cm to spare; keep the expansion zip closed. | Amazon.com (opens Amazon.com in a new tab) | |
| 53 × 36 × 23 cm | Check firstFits on paper (2 cm to spare on the tightest side), but our sources for this airline do not fully agree; keep the expansion zip closed. | Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab) | |
| 56 × 36 × 23 cm | Check firstFits on paper (0 cm to spare on the tightest side), but our sources for this airline do not fully agree; under 1 cm to spare; keep the expansion zip closed. | Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab) | |
| 56 × 36 × 23 cm | Check firstFits on paper (0 cm to spare on the tightest side), but our sources for this airline do not fully agree; under 1 cm to spare; keep the expansion zip closed. | Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab) | |
| 56 × 36 × 23 cm | Check firstFits on paper (0 cm to spare on the tightest side), but our sources for this airline do not fully agree; under 1 cm to spare. | Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab) | |
| 56 × 36 × 23 cm | Check firstFits on paper (0 cm to spare on the tightest side), but our sources for this airline do not fully agree; under 1 cm to spare. | Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab) | |
| 43 × 28 × 13 cm | Check firstFits on paper (12 cm to spare on the tightest side), but our sources for this airline do not fully agree. | Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab) | |
| 50 × 28 × 24 cm | Check firstFits on paper (1 cm to spare on the tightest side), but our sources for this airline do not fully agree; soft bags can bulge past a tight limit. | Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab) | |
| 40 × 25 × 20 cm | Check firstFits on paper (5 cm to spare on the tightest side), but our sources for this airline do not fully agree. | Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab) | |
| 55 × 35 × 23 cm | Check firstFits on paper (1 cm to spare on the tightest side), but our sources for this airline do not fully agree; soft bags can bulge past a tight limit. | Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab) | |
| 55 × 35 × 23 cm | Check firstFits on paper (1 cm to spare on the tightest side), but our sources for this airline do not fully agree; soft bags can bulge past a tight limit. | Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab) | |
| 56 × 36 × 23 cm | Check firstFits on paper (0 cm to spare on the tightest side), but our sources for this airline do not fully agree; under 1 cm to spare. | Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab) | |
| 55 × 35 × 23 cm | Check firstFits on paper (1 cm to spare on the tightest side), but our sources for this airline do not fully agree; soft bags can bulge past a tight limit. | Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab) |
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