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; 4.1 kg left for packing
Fiji Airways cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Fiji Airways' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
No size published
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), 46 in.
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Will your bag fit Fiji Airways?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One small personal item (laptop bag, purse or handbag) up to 4kg, subject to space. Page also has an older Covid notice saying it must count within the 1-piece allowance.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Wheels and handles count. Economy: max 1 piece, 7 kg (15 lbs); total dimensions not over 118cm (46in), including handles and wheels.
What each Fiji Airways fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy (LITE / VALUE / COMFORT / PLUS) | Included | Included (7 kg) | 1 piece 7 kg, 55 x 40 x 23 cm. LITE has no checked bag. |
| Business (BIZ VALUE / BIZ PLUS) | Included | Included (7 kg) | B737/Airbus: 2 pieces at 7 kg each; ATR: 1 piece 7 kg. Max 56 x 45 x 25 cm, 126cm (50in) total. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Fiji Airways?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Fiji Airways 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.
Fiji Airways' cabin bag allowance holds about 51 litres. Only 37 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit Fiji Airways
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. Fiji Airways gives no personal-item size, so we can only check the cabin bag. 660 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Cabin bag
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; 4.4 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; 4.7 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
All bags that fit Fiji Airways →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Non-compliant cabin bags removed at the boarding gate are charged per bag on FJ point-to-point routes, e.g. Fiji to US FJD 250, US to Fiji/Pacific Islands USD 150, Australia AUD 130, New Zealand NZD 130, Fiji to AU/NZ/HK/SG/JP FJD 130. Source
Power banks on Fiji Airways
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Up to two power banks, max 100 Wh each, specs clearly displayed. No use or charging on board (incl. seat power/USB). Keep in seat pocket or under seat; nearby overhead locker only if needed.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Gate fee for non-compliant cabin bags is high: FJD 250 Fiji to US, USD 150 US to Fiji.
- Business class gets two 7 kg pieces on jets but only one on ATR turboprops.
- Infants add 3 kg (7 lbs) of cabin items for the accompanying adult.
- Power banks cannot be charged from in-seat power or USB ports.
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
Fiji Airways bag questions
What size is the Fiji Airways personal item?
Fiji Airways doesn't publish a personal-item size. One small personal item (laptop bag, purse or handbag) up to 4kg, subject to space. Page also has an older Covid notice saying it must count within the 1-piece allowance.
How big can a Fiji Airways cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 7 kg (15 lb). Wheels and handles count toward the size.
Which bags fit Fiji Airways' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 660 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Fiji Airways?
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. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. baggage allowances page (cabin, dimensions, non-compliant rates) · dangerous goods page incl. power banks. 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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