Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
Air Caraïbes carry-on and personal item size
Checked against Air Caraïbes' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 15 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
Carry-on (overhead bin)
No size published
Weight: 12 kg (26 lb)
Will your bag fit Air Caraïbes?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Accessory: handbag, satchel, laptop case or small soft bag. Page gives 40 x 30 x 15 cm max (15 cm thick); counts within the 12 kg combined limit.
Carry-on. Included on every fare listed below. One bag plus one accessory, max 12 kg together incl. pockets, wheels, handles (5 kg inter-island). Cabin bag dimensions are not published on the FR or EN official pages.
What each Air Caraïbes fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Carry-on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soleil Basic / Smart / Flex (transatlantic economy) | Included | Included (12 kg) | Fare table: cabin baggage 'Included 1 x 12kg' on every fare, including Basic (which has no checked bag). |
| Soleil, Caraïbes, Madras (transatlantic) | Included | Included (12 kg) | Same 12 kg combined allowance in all classes. |
| Regional (inter-island) flights | Included | Included (5 kg) | Bag plus accessory combined max 5 kg. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Air Caraïbes?
Air Caraïbes doesn't publish a carry-on size, so we can't say. Bags around 55 × 35 × 20 cm pass on most airlines in this region.
Bags that fit Air Caraïbes
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 38 are within a centimeter.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 38.1 × 30.5 × 14 cm (15 × 12 × 5.5 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) too wide; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
All bags that fit Air Caraïbes →
If your bag is too big at the gate
If the cabin bag exceeds the allowed number, size or weight at boarding, a charge is applied and it goes in the hold; no amount published. Source
Power banks on Air Caraïbes
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 5 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max 5 spare batteries per person; 100-160 Wh need approval (max 2). Power banks not to be used at any phase of flight. Not in overhead racks; keep on you or under the seat.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- 12 kg limit covers the cabin bag and the accessory together.
- Regional inter-island flights allow only 5 kg in the cabin.
- Power banks may not be used at all on board.
Air Caraïbes bag questions
What size is the Air Caraïbes personal item?
Air Caraïbes' free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). Accessory: handbag, satchel, laptop case or small soft bag. Page gives 40 x 30 x 15 cm max (15 cm thick); counts within the 12 kg combined limit.
How big can an Air Caraïbes carry-on be?
Air Caraïbes doesn't publish a carry-on size on its baggage page.
Which bags fit Air Caraïbes' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Air Caraïbes?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 5 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. allowances and formats page · lithium batteries page · English allowances and sizes page · transatlantic fare conditions table. Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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