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Article: Everything you need to know about hand luggage!

Alt du trenger å vite om håndbagasje!
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Everything you need to know about hand luggage!

What is the right size of hand luggage per airline? All dimensions in one overview

Are you going on a summer vacation by plane? Then you probably also have hand luggage. Hand luggage, how does it really work? What are you allowed to bring on board and what not? And what are the maximum dimensions? Although IATA has a standard for hand luggage with maximum dimensions of 56x45x25 centimeters, many airlines differ from this. We have therefore made a practical overview, so you know exactly what size hand luggage case you can bring on board.

Formats on hand luggage suitcases

According to IATA, the general rule of traveling with hand luggage is that the size should not be greater than 56 cm high, 45 cm wide and 25 cm deep. All stated dimensions per airline are exterior dimensions in cm, including handles, wheels, side rooms and other external parts.

 

Airline

Allowed luggage

Maximum size

Maximum weight

Air Europe

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire

55x35x25cm
40x30x15cm

10 kg

Air france

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire

55x35x25cm
40x30x15cm

12 kg

American airlines

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire

56x36x23cm
45x35x20 cm

No weight limit, must be able to be placed in the luggage shelf

British Airways

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire 

56x45x25cm
40x30x15cm

23 kg

Brussels Airlines

1 hand luggage

55x40x23cm

12 kg

China airlines

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire

56x36x23cm
 

7 kg

Corendon

1 hand luggage

55x40x25cm

8 kg

Delta Airlines

1 hand luggage

56x35x23cm

No weight limit, must be able to be placed in the luggage shelf

Easyjet

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire

56x45x25cm
45x36x20cm

No weight limit, must fit in the luggage shelf

Emirates

1 hand luggage

55x38x22cm

7 kg

Eurowings

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire

55x40x23cm
40x30x25cm

8 kg
-

Iberia

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire

56x40x25cm
40x30x15cm

10 kg
 

KLM

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire

55x35x25cm 
40x30x15cm

12 kg

Airhansa

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire

50x40x23cm
30x40x10cm

8 kg

Malaysia Airlines

1 hand luggage

56x36x23cm

7 kg

Norwegian Airlines

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire

55x40x23cm
30x20x38cm

10 kg

Pegas

1 hand luggage

55x40x20cm 

8 kg

Qatar Airways

1 hand luggage

50x37x25cm

7 kg

Royal Air Maroc

1 hand baggage

55x40x20cm

10 kg

Ryanair

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire

55x40x20cm
40x20x25cm

10 kg
10 kg

Scandinavian Airlines

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire

55x40x23cm
40x30x15cm

8 kg

Singapore Airlines

1 hand luggage

Totaal 115cm

7 kg

Swiss

1 hand luggage

55x40x23cm

8 kg

Transavia

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire

55x35x25cm
40x30x20cm


10 kg
 

Tui fly

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire

55x40x20cm
40x30x20cm

10 kg

Turkish Airlines 

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire

55x40x23cm
40x30x15cm

8 kg

United Airlines

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire

56x35x23cm
22x25x43cm

No weight limit, must be able to be placed in the luggage shelf

Virgin Atlanic

1 hand luggage

56x36x23cm

10 kg

Vueling

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire

55x40x20cm
40x20x30cm

10 kg

Wizzair

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire

55x40x23cm
40x30x20cm

10 kg

Widerøe

1 hand luggage
1 Accessoire

55x40x20cm
40x30x15 cm

8 kg

 

 

Practical tips

  1. Check the airline's rules before departure: The rules can be changed, so it is always a good idea to check the airline's website for the latest guidelines before packing.
  2. Use a light suitcase or backpack: To maximize the space and stay within the weight limits. We offer a wide selection of great suitcases and backpacks in our online store. Nice your favorite here.
  3. Be aware of extra fees: Some airlines, especially low-cost airlines, may require additional fees for larger hand luggage or if you have an extra item like a handbag or laptop bag.

By being well prepared and knowing the guidelines, you can enjoy a smoother and more stress -free journey. Good trip!