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
TAROM cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against TAROM's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
No size published
Weight: 8 kg (18 lb)
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 20 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in
Also: 115 cm in total (length + width + depth), 45.3 in.
Weight: 8 kg (18 lb)
Will your bag fit TAROM?
Personal item. Free on every fare. A personal item (e.g. purse or briefcase) is allowed but shares the 8 kg total with the cabin bag. No personal item size published.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Boeing aircraft. On ATR 72 flights the cabin bag limit is 35 x 30 x 20 cm (max 85 cm / 33.46 in). 8 kg total includes the personal item.
What each TAROM fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| All fares (economy) | Not stated | Not stated (8 kg) | Hand baggage page gives one 8 kg total allowance without fare-by-fare or Business class differences. |
Will a standard carry-on fit TAROM?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On TAROM it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long, 2.9 cm (1.1 in) too deep; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
TAROM's cabin bag allowance holds about 44 litres. Only 5 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one, so bags sold as "carry-on size" in the US often won't pass here.
Bags that fit TAROM
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. TAROM gives no personal-item size, so we can only check the cabin bag. 422 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 110 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 5.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 110 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 5.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth; 103 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 5.4 kg left for packing
If your bag is too big at the gate
TAROM doesn't publish a gate fee on its baggage page. Source
Power banks on TAROM
You can’t use a power bank on board. 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. Use of external batteries of any type and recharging devices on board is not permitted. Spare Li-ion batteries: cabin only, max 2 up to 100 Wh; 100-160 Wh with prior DGR approval, max 2. Power banks not named in the battery limits.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- ATR 72 flights have a much smaller cabin bag limit: 35 x 30 x 20 cm.
- Recharging any electronic device on board is not permitted.
- Arriving with more than 2 Li-ion batteries under 100 Wh means the extra batteries are refused.
Airlines with similar limits
- Ryanair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- TUI Airways / TUIfly: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- Icelandair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- Vueling: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
TAROM bag questions
What size is the TAROM personal item?
TAROM doesn't publish a personal-item size. A personal item (e.g. purse or briefcase) is allowed but shares the 8 kg total with the cabin bag. No personal item size published.
How big can a TAROM cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 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 TAROM's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 422 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on TAROM?
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; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. official hand baggage page · official items prohibited from use on board (Romanian) · official restricted goods / lithium batteries (Romanian). 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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