Most common carry-on sizes

The allowed size, dimension and weight of your carry-on bag differs between airlines, but which are the most common sizes? Here we give you the answers.

When it comes to size restrictions, the rules vary quite a lot among airlines around the world. If you want to find out which are the most common sizes used by major airlines, have a look at the compilation below. Here you find the most frequently used sizes and which airlines that fall under each restriction.


22 x 14 x 9 inches size limit

Or 56 x 36 x 23 centimeters. Found 29 airlines.


22 x 16 x 8 inches size limit

Or 55 x 40 x 20 centimeters. Found 18 airlines.


22 x 14 x 10 inches size limit

Or 55 x 35 x 25 centimeters. Found 17 airlines.


22 x 16 x 9 inches size limit

Or 55 x 40 x 23 centimeters. Found 16 airlines.


22 x 18 x 10 inches size limit

Or 56 x 45 x 25 centimeters. Found 10 airlines.


22 x 16 x 10 inches size limit

Or 55 x 40 x 25 centimeters. Found 9 airlines.

The data in this chart was last updated on January 2024. Subject to change without notice.

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