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; 4.1 kg left for packing
Qantas cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Qantas' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
No size published
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14 × 9 in
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Will your bag fit Qantas?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One small personal item (e.g. cross-body bag, laptop in slim bag) under the seat in front. No dimensions published; counts toward the cabin weight limit.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. International Economy: 1 overhead bag + 1 personal item, 7kg total. Domestic Economy: overhead + underseat bag + personal item, 14kg total, max 10kg per item.
What each Qantas fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Economy and Business | Included | Included (14 kg) | 1 overhead bag, 1 underseat bag (34x48x23cm) and 1 personal item; 14kg total, max 10kg per item. |
| International Economy | Included | Included (7 kg) | 1 overhead bag and 1 personal item; 7kg maximum. |
| International Premium Economy, Business, First | Included | Included (14 kg) | 1 overhead bag, 1 underseat bag and 1 personal item; 14kg total, max 10kg per item. |
| QantasLink (smaller aircraft) | Included | Included (7 kg) | 1 overhead bag and 1 personal item, 7kg max; small wheelie bags are collected at boarding and returned on arrival. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Qantas?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Qantas 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).
Qantas' cabin bag allowance holds about 46 litres. 38 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit Qantas
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. Qantas gives no personal-item size, so we can only check the cabin bag. 590 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Cabin bag
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
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
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; 2.6 kg left for packing
If your bag is too big at the gate
If a bag exceeds the limits it must be checked in and is not permitted on board. No gate fee amount published. Source
Power banks on Qantas
You can’t use a power bank on board. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Up to two power banks, each not exceeding 160Wh, carry-on only. Keep in seat pocket or under seat in front. Cannot be used or charged during flight. Spare batteries over 100Wh need approval. (in force since 15 December 2025)
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- International Economy cabin allowance is only 7kg total, half the domestic allowance.
- Domestic Economy allows a second underseat bag (34x48x23cm) in addition to the overhead bag.
- On QantasLink aircraft, small wheelie bags are taken at boarding and returned on arrival.
- Power banks must stay in the seat pocket or under the seat, not overhead, and cannot be used in flight.
Airlines with similar limits
- Jetstar: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Australia: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Atlantic: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Cathay Pacific: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
Qantas bag questions
What size is the Qantas personal item?
Qantas doesn't publish a personal-item size. One small personal item (e.g. cross-body bag, laptop in slim bag) under the seat in front. No dimensions published; counts toward the cabin weight limit.
How big can a Qantas cabin bag be?
Up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in), and no heavier than 7 kg (15 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit Qantas' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 590 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Qantas?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. You can’t use a power bank on board. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. cabin baggage page · cabin baggage page (legacy URL) · power bank / spare battery 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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