Personal-item bag · 16.5 × 10.8 × 5.3 in (41.9 × 27.4 × 13.5 cm)
Tight 0.8 cm (0.3 in) too deep; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Air Transat carry-on and personal item size
Checked against Air Transat's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
17 × 12 × 5 in43 × 31 × 13 cm
Carry-on (overhead bin)
21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in55 × 40 × 23 cm
Will your bag fit Air Transat?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One per passenger; listed as length, width, height. No weight stated.
Carry-on. Included on every fare listed below. Wheels and handles count. Listed as length 40, width 23, height 55 cm. Weight limit not stated on the readable page.
What each Air Transat fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Carry-on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Budget / Standard / Option Plus / Club | Not stated | Not stated |
Will a standard carry-on fit Air Transat?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Air Transat it does not fit — 1.3 cm (0.5 in) too long. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (0.4 cm (0.2 in) too long, 0.6 cm (0.2 in) too wide).
Air Transat's carry-on allowance holds about 49 litres. 66 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit Air Transat
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 6 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 24 are within a centimeter. 641 fit the carry-on size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the width
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the width
Personal-item bag · 11 × 8.9 × 4.9 in (28 × 22.5 × 12.5 cm)
Tight 0.2 cm (0.1 in) to spare on the depth
Carry-on
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Tight 0.3 cm (0.1 in) to spare on the depth
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Fits 1.4 cm (0.6 in) to spare on the width
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) too long; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Carry-on suitcase · 21.5 × 14 × 9 in (54.6 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
All bags that fit Air Transat →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Air Transat doesn't publish a gate fee on its baggage page. Source
Power banks on Air Transat
The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Never in checked bags. Lithium batteries carry-on only. Up to 100 Wh: limit 20 batteries. 101-160 Wh needs Air Transat approval, limit 2. Over 160 Wh not permitted.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Wheels and handles count toward the 23 x 40 x 55 cm limit (stated for CPAP-size bags).
Airlines with similar limits
- Air Canada: 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in
- Flair Airlines: 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in
- Porter Airlines: 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in
- Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Air Transat bag questions
What size is the Air Transat personal item?
Air Transat's free personal item can be up to 17 × 12 × 5 in (43 × 31 × 13 cm). One per passenger; listed as length, width, height. No weight stated.
How big can an Air Transat carry-on be?
Up to 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 40 × 23 cm). Wheels and handles count toward the size.
Which bags fit Air Transat's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 6 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 641 fit the carry-on size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Air Transat?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Never in checked bags.
Sources. general baggage information page · restricted/prohibited items page. 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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