How much can I fit in a carry-on?

Carry-on bags are limited to 22 inches long, 14 inches wide and 9 inches high including wheels and handles. All three measurements shouldn't add up to more than 45 inches. For personal items, Alaska offers examples of a purse, laptop or briefcase.



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It is possible to pack everything you need for a week or even months without checking a bag. Want to learn how to pack everything in a carry-on? Here are our top tips for fitting all the essentials in approximately 45-inches of linear space and why it's a great idea.

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What is the SAS Carry-on size and weight limit? Your carry-on bag needs to be no larger than 55 x 40 x 23 cm (22 x 16 x 9 inches) in order to fit in the overhead compartment above your seat.

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You may bring one carry-on onboard (max. 8 kg, height 55 cm, width 40 cm and depth 23 cm) and one handbag or laptop bag (height 40 cm, width 30 cm and depth 15 cm). Note: If you travel on a SAS Go Light ticket, the fare only include an underseat bag (40 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm.

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According to airline policy, any personal items stowed beneath seats should not exceed 18 inches by 14 inches by 8 inches.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes in your carry-on bag and through the checkpoint. These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item.

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British Airways Hand Baggage Hand luggage must not exceed 56cm x 45cm x 25cm and the small item must be no bigger than 40cm x 30cm x 15cm. Both items can weight up to 23kg each. If your hand baggage exceeds the limit, it will be checked into the hold. This can be added to your checked baggage allowance.

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From a few days to a few weeks, you can fit everything you need in a carry on. It all comes down to packing efficiently.

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If your carry-on is oversized (and doesn't physically fit inside the overhead compartments) or you encounter a strict airline employee, they will ask you to check it in at the gate. What is this? Most commonly, gate-checking luggage is offered at no extra cost, but it depends on the airline.

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Here are six easy tips for packing a week's worth of clothes in your carry-on.
  1. Go someplace warm. If you're planning a vacation, choose your weather wisely. ...
  2. Wear your layers. ...
  3. Roll your clothes in your carry-on. ...
  4. Use your shoes wisely. ...
  5. Embrace minimalism. ...
  6. Do laundry.


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Stick deodorant is fine in any size. Well, almost any size… Powders and crystals are good to go as well. Spray, Gel, Liquid, Cream, Pastes, and Roll-On deodorants need to be in containers no larger than 3.4 ounces and placed in a clear quart-sized baggie.

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With the exception of balls, many pieces of sporting equipment such as baseball bats, golf clubs, ski poles, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks, martial arts weapons, hiking poles, and tent spikes/poles, are prohibited from carry-on luggage and must be transported in checked baggage.

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Yes, toothpaste is considered a liquid when flying and must be within the 3.4oz (100ml) limit for liquids in order to bring it in your carry-on bag. Any amount larger than that must be checked with your luggage.

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The TSA rules allow for lipstick to be considered a solid, not a liquid or gel, which means that you do not have to take it out of your carry-on during the security check.

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Current TSA regulations allow liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes that are under 3.4 oz. and 100 ml to be carried through TSA security checkpoints. These items must be packed in 1 quart-sized, resealable bag and each passenger is limited to 1 bag.

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Typically in economy, you can bring one carry-on and one personal item. If you bring two bags, one must fit underneath your seat and the other can go into the overhead bin. If you're flying in an upgraded class like business or first, you may be allowed an additional carry-on bag.

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Each passenger can bring a small cabin bag (maximum size 45 x 36 x 20cm) on-board when travelling with easyJet with no weight limit. It includes items like a small trolley case, handbag, rucksack and laptop bag. There is no weight limit on small cabin baggage.

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