Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Fits 2.4 cm (0.9 in) to spare on the depth; 103.6 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 7.1 kg left for packing
Japan Airlines (JAL) cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Japan Airlines (JAL)'s baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
No size published
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 25 cm22 × 16 × 10 in
Also: 115 cm in total (length + width + depth), 45 in.
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Will your bag fit Japan Airlines (JAL)?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One bag of personal belongings (handbag, shopping bag) allowed besides the carry-on; no size given. 10 kg is the combined total for both bags.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. International flights. Listed as W x H x D, total within 115 cm. 10 kg is combined weight of carry-on plus personal bag.
What each Japan Airlines (JAL) fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| All international cabins | Included | Included (10 kg) | Official page gives one allowance; no fare-based difference stated. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Japan Airlines (JAL)?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Japan Airlines (JAL) it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
Japan Airlines (JAL)'s cabin bag allowance holds about 55 litres. Only 20 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one, so most carry-on suitcases sold today will pass.
Bags that fit Japan Airlines (JAL)
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. Japan Airlines (JAL) gives no personal-item size, so we can only check the cabin bag. 737 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 115 cm limit; 7.4 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 115 cm limit; 7.7 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 115 cm limit
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If your bag is too big at the gate
Japan Airlines (JAL) doesn't publish a gate fee on its baggage page. Source
Power banks on Japan Airlines (JAL)
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 160 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Japan-wide rule from 24 Apr 2026: max two, 160 Wh or less, no charging devices or the power bank in flight, not in overhead bins. Approval route for 100-160 Wh not stated. (in force since 24 April 2026)
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Worth knowing
- 10 kg limit is the combined weight of the carry-on and the personal bag.
- Power banks may not be used at all in flight on Japanese carriers since 24 Apr 2026.
- Power banks must not go in overhead bins; keep in seat pocket.
Airlines with similar limits
- Volaris: 55 × 40 × 25 cm
- Aeromexico: 55 × 40 × 25 cm
- ZIPAIR: 55 × 40 × 25 cm
- ANA (All Nippon Airways): 55 × 40 × 25 cm
Japan Airlines (JAL) bag questions
What size is the Japan Airlines (JAL) personal item?
Japan Airlines (JAL) doesn't publish a personal-item size. One bag of personal belongings (handbag, shopping bag) allowed besides the carry-on; no size given. 10 kg is the combined total for both bags.
How big can a Japan Airlines (JAL) cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 16 × 10 in), and no heavier than 10 kg (22 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit Japan Airlines (JAL)'s limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 737 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Japan Airlines (JAL)?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 160 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. international carry-on page · international restricted items page · JAL OnTrip article on April 2026 power bank rules. 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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