Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the depth; 9.6 kg left for packing
Wizz Air cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Wizz Air's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 20 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Will your bag fit Wizz Air?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Wizz calls this the free 'carry-on bag' (laptop bag, purse, small backpack); must fit under the seat. Wheels may add at most 5 cm.
Cabin bag. Not included on Basic. Wizz calls this the 'trolley bag'. Only with WIZZ Priority. Size excludes handles/wheels, but wheels may add no more than 5 cm.
What each Wizz Air fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Included | Paid extra | Free under-seat bag only; trolley bag requires buying WIZZ Priority. |
| WIZZ Priority (add-on) | Included | Included (10 kg) | Adds a 55 x 40 x 23 cm, 10 kg trolley bag plus priority check-in and boarding. |
| WIZZ GO / WIZZ PLUS bundles | Included | Not stated | Bundles include extra baggage; exact cabin contents not stated on the baggage pages read. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Wizz Air?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Wizz Air it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
Wizz Air's cabin bag allowance holds about 51 litres. Only 37 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit Wizz Air
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 34 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 86 are within a centimeter. 660 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Travel backpack · 39 × 29.5 × 20 cm (15.4 × 11.6 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth; 9.4 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 39 × 29.5 × 20 cm (15.4 × 11.6 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth; 9.3 kg left for packing
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.9 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length; 9.1 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; 7.1 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; 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; 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
If your bag is too big at the gate
Exceeding the size limits results in extra fees; baggage bought at the airport costs more. No fixed gate amount published on the pages read. Source
Power banks on Wizz Air
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 1 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max one power bank per person; over 100 Wh forbidden (no approval route). No use or charging in any phase of flight. Not in overhead bins; under seat or seat pocket only.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Only ONE power bank per passenger allowed, stricter than most airlines.
- Wizz's free 'carry-on bag' is the under-seat item; the overhead 'trolley bag' needs WIZZ Priority.
- Free carry-on bag cannot be checked in for free.
- Neck pillows must fit inside your cabin allowance or may be charged as an extra item.
- Motorised suitcases are not allowed on board or in the hold.
Airlines with similar limits
- Lufthansa: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Turkish Airlines: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- ITA Airways: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Wizz Air bag questions
What size is the Wizz Air personal item?
Wizz Air's free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in), 10 kg (22 lb). Wizz calls this the free 'carry-on bag' (laptop bag, purse, small backpack); must fit under the seat. Wheels may add at most 5 cm.
How big can a Wizz Air cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 10 kg (22 lb). The airline measures the case; check whether your wheels add length.
Does every Wizz Air fare include a cabin bag?
No. Basic: this fare includes only the personal item; the bigger bag costs extra or isn't allowed.
Which bags fit Wizz Air's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 34 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 Wizz Air?
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: 1 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. baggage allowance overview · cabin baggage page · restricted items / 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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