What is the standard size of check in luggage

Carry-on Items

The FAA has limited passengers flying within the United States to one piece of carry-on luggage and one personal item. Personal items may include: handbags, briefcases, laptops, daypacks and small backpacks. In addition to one carry-on and one personal item, passengers may bring on board a coat, reading material, small bag of food and devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.

You should check with your airline first, but most domestic airlines permit a carry-on piece of luggage that is 45 linear (total) inches. A common sized bag for carry-on luggage is 22"x 14"x 9". Most airlines have a carry-on weight limit of 40 pounds.

International airlines may have different restrictions for carry-on luggage. Again, it is always best to check with your airline first to get their exact requirements.

Airlines enforce all size and weight limits much more strictly now than in the past. Bags are weighed at check-in and many airlines have placed bag sizers at their gates. If your carry-on bags are too big, you will have to check them. This might cause them to be classified as "extra bags" which usually carries an extra charge.

Be sure to check your airline's website prior to travel.

Measurements must include handles and wheels.

To calculate linear dimensions add the length, width, and height together.

Checked Luggage

Most airlines will allow you to check one bag and have one carry-on bag. There is normally a maximum weight limit of 50 pounds per checked bag as well as a size restriction. The most common maximum size bag allowed is 62 linear (total) inches. A common size bag for checking through is: 27" x 21" x 14".

Airline carriers will allow overweight, oversize or additional baggage for additional fees. These fees can be quite expensive, and the airlines are typically very stringent in enforcing these policies. Make sure you know the exact details of your airlines checked baggage restrictions and avoid unnecessary fees.

Checked luggage may be opened for inspection at the airport and, if your luggage is locked, the lock may be broken for the inspection. Try a TSA approved lock to avoid any potential damage to your luggage or locks.

Do not put film in luggage to be checked. The screening machines may damage your film permanently.

There are countless luggage and travel accessory options that can make your travels smoother, simple, and safe.

Always place items like cameras and prescription medicine in your carry-on bag. Be certain to have your personal information clearly written on luggage tags on both the outside and inside of all your bags and luggage. If traveling overseas, make a copy of your passport. Keep a copy of your itinerary with you, showing flight numbers and hotel names and phone numbers.

The Different Check-In Size Luggage Dimensions

British Airways checked baggage

On British Airways flights, you can check in a bag up to 90 cm x 75 cm x 43 cm as part of your free check-in allowance. As on most flights, this can weigh up to 23 kg.

Norwegian baggage policy

When you're flying Norwegian, you are allowed to bring one free item of hold luggage. You can bring a carry-on bag measuring up to 250 cm x 79 cm x 112 cm, which can weigh up to 20 kg.

Ryanair luggage size

Ryanair's new hold luggage rules mean that you have to purchase an add-on to be able to check-in luggage. There are two options, either up to 10 kg or 20 kg, which have to meet the size requirements of 81 cm x 119 cm x 119 cm.

Wizz Air Baggage Policy

Wizz Air allows you to bring three items sized up to a total of 149 cm x 119 cm x 171 cm onto the flight. This may weigh up to 10/20/32 kg, and you will have to pay for each piece.

Aeroflot baggage restrictions

Like Air France, Aeroflot use the most common size restrictions for checked luggage. You can check in one suitcase with no more than total measurements of 158 cm for free, with a weight limit of 23 kg.

Air France luggage requirements

Customers of Air France are entitled to one free checked luggage item, sized up to 158 cm in total.

Cathay Pacific hold luggage

Cathay Pacific are quite relaxed about check-in luggage measurements. The airline allows you to bring two check-in suitcases sized a combined total max. 203 cm, which can weigh up to 30 kg together.

easyJet checked baggage

easyJet lets you put a suitcase with a combined total size of max. 275 cm into hold luggage. However, the airline does not provide you with free hold luggage space, so you need to purchase one of the three check-in luggage options on top of your ticket, with a maximum weight of either 15, 23 or up to 32 kg.

Emirates hold luggage

On Emirates, the size restrictions allow you to bring a bag with a max. total size of 300 cm with a maximum weight of 35 kg. However, unlike on easyJet, this is included in your ticket price. In case you are flying to the Americas or have a flight originating from Africa, make sure to check the website as a different concept applies with a maximum total baggage size of 150 cm. You can find this information here under the 'piece concept' section.

Eurowings luggage allowance

Same as for Lufthansa: On Eurowings flights, check-in luggage may be up to 158 cm total. As on most flights, this bag may weigh up to 23 kg.

Iberia hold luggage

Iberia lets you bring one check-in bag with a total size of max. 158 cm, outside of your cabin luggage. If you plan to bring another suitcase, we recommend booking it in advance on the Iberia website, for 50% less than at the airport.

KLM Airlines Baggage Policy

The included check-in baggage on KLM allows you to bring an item sized up to a total of 158 cm onto the flight. This may weigh up to 23 kg.

Lufthansa checked baggage

Lufthansa’s rules for check-in baggage are quite similar to most of the European airlines. Approved measurements are 158 cm total and your luggage can weigh a maximum of 23 kg.

Turkish Airways baggage allowance

Turkish Airlines allows one piece of free check-in luggage sized up to a total of 158 cm. The weight restrictions are a little tighter, meaning that you can bring a bag weighing max. 20 kg.

Vueling airline baggage limit

When you're traveling with Vueling, the size and weight requirements are as follows: A maximum weight of 15, 20, 25 or 30 kg, but no size restrictions. However, you have to purchase an add-on for each piece of luggage that you want to check-in.

What's the maximum size for checked luggage?

Checked bags must be no longer than 62 linear inches (length + width + depth) and must weigh under 40 pounds. Bags weighing more than 40 pounds will incur additional charges per bag per direction. Bags weighing 41-50 pounds will cost you $50 more and bags weighing 51-100 pounds will cost $100 more.

What are the 3 sizes of luggage?

There are three sizes of suitcase: large, medium and cabin. A large case is often suited for a 2 week or longer trip, or a family wishing to pack more and a medium case is better suited for a week away. Cabin size is great for a long weekend or to take on board when you wish to avoid checked baggage fees.

What size is a 23 kg suitcase?

Your checked baggage should be one 23kg bag with the dimensions 90 x 75 x 43 cm.

How big is a 62 inch checked bag?

Your checked bags need to be under this limit when traveling internationally, otherwise, they'll be marked as oversized and you'll need to pay additional fees. For example, an acceptable suitcase size would be 30 x 20 x 12 inches (76 x 51 x 30 cm), because, in total, it's exactly 62 linear inches.