Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight 1 cm (0.4 in) too long; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes; 2.6 kg left for packing
Air Arabia cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Air Arabia's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
33 × 25 × 20 cm13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in
Weight: 3 kg (7 lb)
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 20 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Will your bag fit Air Arabia?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Laptop bag or handbag, on top of the 7 kg cabin bag.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. 7 kg cabin bag plus 3 kg personal item; duty-free allowed if combined total stays within 10 kg.
What each Air Arabia fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| All fares | Included | Included (7 kg) | Official page gives no fare-based difference in cabin allowance. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Air Arabia?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Air Arabia it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long, 2.9 cm (1.1 in) too deep. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
Air Arabia'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 Air Arabia
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 2 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 2 are within a centimeter. 422 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 11 × 8.9 × 4.9 in (28 × 22.5 × 12.5 cm)
Fits 2.5 cm (1 in) to spare on the width; 2.6 kg left for packing
Personal-item bag · 11.8 × 9.8 × 4.7 in (30 × 24.9 × 11.9 cm)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the width; 2.6 kg left for packing
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 4.4 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; 4.4 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; 4.4 kg left for packing
All bags that fit Air Arabia →
If your bag is too big at the gate
If a bag still exceeds the limit at the boarding gate, a fee of AED 100 per piece may apply. Source
Power banks on Air Arabia
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. Max two, up to 100 Wh. Must stay switched off all flight. Not in overhead lockers; seat pocket or bag under the seat only.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Combined cabin limit including duty-free is 10 kg.
- Infants under 2 get an extra 3 kg bag.
- Power banks must stay switched off for the whole flight.
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
Air Arabia bag questions
What size is the Air Arabia personal item?
Air Arabia's free personal item can be up to 33 × 25 × 20 cm (13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in), 3 kg (7 lb). Laptop bag or handbag, on top of the 7 kg cabin bag.
How big can an Air Arabia cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 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 Air Arabia's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 2 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 422 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Air Arabia?
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. cabin baggage page · prohibited items FAQ. 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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