Hand luggage

How big must a cabin suitcase be?

Most airlines allow a carry-on suitcase of 55 x 40 x 20 to 23 cm, but the rules vary and often depend on your ticket. We have checked 18 airlines' own websites, so you can see what applies to your trip.

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  • 18 airlines checked
  • Updated 30 September 2026

  • 55 x 40 x 23 cm

    The most common size, used by airlines such as SAS, Lufthansa and SWISS

  • 7 to 15 kg

    The cabin bag weight limit at the airlines we have checked

  • Your ticket decides

    At several low-cost airlines, a cabin bag is only included with some ticket types

  • Plus one small bag

    Usually up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm under the seat, such as a backpack

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Will the Classic Cabin fit on your airline?

Choose your airline to see the dimensions, weight and which tickets include a cabin bag.

SuitcaseCPH Luggage

Dimensions and weight for 18 airlines

  • Air France55 x 35 x 25 cm12 kg
  • Austrian Airlines55 x 40 x 23 cm8 kg
  • British Airways56 x 45 x 25 cmWeight not stated
  • Brussels Airlines55 x 40 x 23 cm8 kg
  • easyJet56 x 45 x 25 cm15 kg
  • Emirates55 x 38 x 22 cm7 kg
  • Eurowings55 x 40 x 23 cm8 kg
  • Finnair55 x 40 x 23 cm8 kg
  • Icelandair55 x 40 x 20 cm10 kg
  • KLM55 x 35 x 25 cm12 kg
  • Lufthansa55 x 40 x 23 cm8 kg
  • Norwegian55 x 40 x 23 cm10 kg
  • Qatar Airways50 x 37 x 25 cm7 kg
  • Ryanair55 x 40 x 20 cm10 kg
  • SAS55 x 40 x 23 cm8 kg
  • SWISS55 x 40 x 23 cm8 kg
  • Vueling55 x 40 x 20 cm10 kg
  • Wizz Air55 x 40 x 23 cm10 kg

Checked on the airline websites on 30 September 2026. The dimensions are those CPH Luggage states for the suitcase. Rules can change and depend on your ticket, so always check your ticket.

Our tips

How to choose a carry-on suitcase

Not sure about the size? Call +45 28 58 16 20, email info@copenhagenluggage.dk or drop by our store at Vesterbrogade 6D. We are happy to give you free advice.

  • Charter flights: A carry-on suitcase of 55 x 40 x 20 cm is accepted in most cases. It is the safest size if you fly with many different airlines.
  • Scheduled flights: If you mostly fly with airlines such as SAS, Norwegian or Lufthansa, a carry-on suitcase of 55 x 40 x 23 cm gives you more space.
  • Your ticket: The rules here apply to Economy. In higher classes you can often bring more, and at low-cost airlines the cabin bag depends on the ticket type.
  • Full flight: If there is no room in the cabin, your suitcase is usually taken at the gate and checked in. This normally costs nothing extra, but you only get it back at the baggage carousel.

Questions about hand luggage

What is the difference between a carry-on suitcase and a trolley?

A carry-on suitcase is a smaller suitcase that has to fit in the overhead lockers on the plane. A trolley can be any size, as long as it has wheels.

Can I bring both a carry-on suitcase and a bag?

Most airlines also let you bring a small bag under the seat, usually up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm, such as a handbag, laptop bag or backpack. At several low-cost airlines, such as Ryanair, Wizz Air and Vueling, the carry-on suitcase is only included with some ticket types.

Do wheels and handles count towards the dimensions?

Yes. At many airlines, such as British Airways, easyJet, KLM and Air France, wheels and handles count towards the dimensions. So measure the whole suitcase when you compare.

How much can hand luggage weigh?

It varies from 7 kg at airlines such as Emirates and Qatar Airways to 15 kg at easyJet. At Norwegian, KLM, Air France and Finnair, for example, the weight limit applies to the cabin bag and small bag combined, and British Airways does not state a weight limit. The Classic Cabin itself weighs 2.4 kg.

What happens if there is no room in the cabin?

Then your suitcase is usually taken at the gate and checked in. This normally costs nothing extra, but you only get it back at the baggage carousel along with the checked baggage.

Does the Classic Cabin fit on Ryanair?

Yes, if a cabin bag is included in your ticket. Ryanair allows 55 x 40 x 20 cm and 10 kg. The Classic Cabin measures 55 x 38 x 20 cm and weighs 2.4 kg, so its depth is exactly at the limit. See Ryanair in the airline check.

How often are the rules checked?

We read the rules on each airline's own website on 30 September 2026. Rules can change, so always check your ticket and the airline's website before you travel.

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