Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 3.6 kg left for packing
Croatia Airlines cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Croatia Airlines' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 10 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in
Weight: 4 kg (9 lb)
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in
Also: 118 cm in total (length + width + depth).
Weight: 8 kg (18 lb)
Will your bag fit Croatia Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One personal item (handbag, laptop bag or briefcase) allowed for all passengers in addition to the cabin bag.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Economy: 1 bag, max 8 kg, max 118 cm total (55x40x23 cm).
What each Croatia Airlines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Included | Included (8 kg) | 1 cabin bag max 8 kg plus personal item; fare-family differences not stated on hand-baggage page. |
| Business | Included | Included (8 kg) | 2 pieces, max 8 kg each; second may be a foldable garment bag 57x54x15 cm. May be limited to 1 item on some aircraft. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Croatia Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Croatia Airlines it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long; 114.3 cm in total against a 118 cm limit. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
Croatia Airlines' cabin bag allowance holds about 51 litres. Only 37 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit Croatia Airlines
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 0 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 7 are within a centimeter. 660 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 3.6 kg left for packing
Personal-item bag · 40 × 28 × 11 cm (15.8 × 11 × 4.5 in)
Tight 1 cm (0.4 in) too deep; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes; 3 kg left for packing
Personal-item bag · 15.8 × 9.1 × 3.2 in (40.1 × 23.1 × 8.1 cm)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) too long; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes; 3.4 kg left for packing
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; 103.6 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 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; 103 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 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; 113 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 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; 115 cm in total against a 118 cm limit
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If your bag is too big at the gate
Oversized/overweight bags are not allowed on board; they are carried as checked baggage, which might result in an additional charge in certain cases. No amount published. Source
Power banks on Croatia Airlines
Use on board is restricted. 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. Max 2 power banks/spare batteries combined; >100-160 Wh needs operator approval; >160 Wh forbidden. Must not be recharged on board; using them to charge devices is 'not recommended'. Terminals protected. (in force since 9 June 2026)
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Business-class second piece can be a foldable garment bag of 57x54x15 cm.
- Two-power-bank limit per passenger is described as 'absolute'.
- Self-balancing devices with lithium batteries are forbidden in all baggage.
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
Croatia Airlines bag questions
What size is the Croatia Airlines personal item?
Croatia Airlines' free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in), 4 kg (9 lb). One personal item (handbag, laptop bag or briefcase) allowed for all passengers in addition to the cabin bag.
How big can a Croatia 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 Croatia Airlines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 0 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 Croatia Airlines?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. Use on board is restricted. 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. hand baggage page · lithium battery / power bank instructions PDF (OB-ZOU-056/R2, 09.06.2026) · forbidden 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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