Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
Brussels Airlines cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Brussels Airlines' baggage page on 20 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 15 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in
Weight: 8 kg (18 lb)
Will your bag fit Brussels Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Personal item allowed in all classes.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Economy: one item. Business and First: two items, each max 8 kg.
What each Brussels Airlines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short/medium-haul Economy Basic | Included | Not included | Only one personal item (40 x 30 x 15 cm). HON Circle, Senator and Star Alliance Gold members may bring one carry-on bag free. |
| Short/medium-haul Economy Light, Comfort, Comfort Green, Flex | Included | Included (8 kg) | 1 carry-on item, max 55 x 40 x 23 cm. |
| Short/medium-haul Business | Included | Included (8 kg) | 2 carry-on items. |
| Long-haul Economy & Premium Economy | Included | Included (8 kg) | 1 carry-on item. |
| Long-haul Business & First | Included | Included (8 kg) | 2 carry-on items. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Brussels Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Brussels Airlines it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
Brussels Airlines' cabin bag allowance holds about 51 litres. Only 37 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit Brussels Airlines
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. 660 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
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
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth; 5.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Fits 2 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the width; 5.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 5.7 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
All bags that fit Brussels Airlines →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Oversized cabin bags checked at the gate cost from EUR 60 / CHF 60 / USD 75 to EUR 110 / CHF 110 / USD 125. Source
Power banks on Brussels Airlines
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: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Use and charging banned except with approved medical devices. Not in overhead lockers; keep under the seat, in seat pocket or on your person. (in force since 15 January 2026)
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Even Economy Light includes an 8 kg cabin bag.
- Gate-checking an oversized cabin bag costs more than prepaying checked baggage.
- Power bank use banned on board (Lufthansa Group rule).
Airlines with similar limits
- Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Lufthansa: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Turkish Airlines: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Brussels Airlines bag questions
What size is the Brussels Airlines personal item?
Brussels Airlines' free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). Personal item allowed in all classes.
How big can a Brussels Airlines cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 8 kg (18 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit Brussels Airlines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 660 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Brussels Airlines?
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: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. carry-on baggage page · electronic devices and batteries page · news on Lufthansa Group power bank rule (effective date). Rules checked 20 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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