Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Fits 6 cm (2.4 in) to spare on the width
Copa Airlines carry-on and personal item size
Checked against Copa Airlines' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
43 × 25 × 22 cm17 × 10 × 9 in
Carry-on (overhead bin)
56 × 36 × 26 cm22 × 14 × 10 in
Also: 118 cm in total (length + width + depth), 46 in.
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Will your bag fit Copa Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One personal item in addition to the carry-on, up to 90 cm / 36 linear in, must fit under the seat. Oversize is checked with excess charges.
Carry-on. Included on every fare listed below. Wheels and handles count. One carry-on per passenger, all fares incl. Star Alliance Gold; must be light enough to lift into the bin yourself.
What each Copa Airlines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Carry-on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic | Included | Included (10 kg) | Help centre: includes a 10kg carry-on bag; no checked bag. |
| Economy Classic | Included | Included (10 kg) | 10kg carry-on plus one 23kg checked bag. |
| Economy Full | Included | Included (10 kg) | 10kg carry-on plus two 23kg checked bags. |
| Business Promo / Business Full | Included | Included (10 kg) | 10kg carry-on plus two 32kg checked bags. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Copa Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Copa Airlines it just fits, with under 1 cm to spare. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (4 cm (1.6 in) too wide; 115 cm in total against a 118 cm limit).
Copa Airlines' carry-on allowance holds about 52 litres. Only 35 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one, so most carry-on suitcases sold today will pass.
Bags that fit Copa Airlines
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 8 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 33 are within a centimeter. 670 fit the carry-on size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 40 × 25 × 20 cm (15.7 × 9.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the width
Personal-item bag · 40 × 25 × 20 cm (15.7 × 9.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the width
Personal-item bag · 40 × 25 × 20 cm (15.7 × 9.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the width
Carry-on
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Fits 3.4 cm (1.3 in) to spare on the depth; 103.6 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 7.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 118 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 118 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 24.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9.8 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 116.3 cm in total against a 118 cm limit
All bags that fit Copa Airlines →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Items exceeding the allowance are checked into the hold for an additional fee; if not paid, the bag stays with airport authorities. No amount published. Source
Power banks on Copa Airlines
Use on board is restricted. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max 2, up to 100 Wh each; over 100 Wh not permitted. Keep visible under seat or in seat pocket, not overhead bin. Off during taxi/takeoff/landing; may charge devices in flight; no recharging from aircraft outlets. (in force since 13 November 2025)
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Power banks over 100 Wh are not accepted at all, even with approval.
- Smart-luggage lithium batteries must be removed and treated as power banks.
- Measuring stations at airports check both the carry-on and the personal item.
- Copa lists dimensions as height x length x width: 56 x 36 x 26 cm including wheels and handles.
Airlines with similar limits
- Jetstar: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Air France: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
- Virgin Australia: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- KLM: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
Copa Airlines bag questions
What size is the Copa Airlines personal item?
Copa Airlines' free personal item can be up to 43 × 25 × 22 cm (17 × 10 × 9 in). One personal item in addition to the carry-on, up to 90 cm / 36 linear in, must fit under the seat. Oversize is checked with excess charges.
How big can a Copa Airlines carry-on be?
Up to 56 × 36 × 26 cm (22 × 14 × 10 in), and no heavier than 10 kg (22 lb). Wheels and handles count toward the size.
Which bags fit Copa Airlines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 8 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 670 fit the carry-on size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Copa Airlines?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. Use on board is restricted. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. carry-on page · help centre fare classes article · help centre power bank article (dated 13 Nov 2025). 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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