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; 103.6 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 4.1 kg left for packing
Air New Zealand cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Air New Zealand's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
No size published
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in
Also: 118 cm in total (length + width + depth), 46 in.
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Will your bag fit Air New Zealand?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One small personal item in addition to the carry-on; must fit under the seat in front. No size published.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Wheels and handles count. Economy: 1 carry-on bag (7kg) plus 1 small personal item. On Q300 aircraft depth max 22cm.
What each Air New Zealand fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy (incl. seat-only fares) | Included | Included (7 kg) | Seat-only fares include carry-on baggage only (no checked bag). |
| Premium Economy / Business Premier / Business Premier Luxe | Included | Included (14 kg) | 2 carry-on bags, combined 14kg, no bag over 10kg, plus small personal item. Same for Koru Gold/Platinum/Black and Star Gold. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Air New Zealand?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Air New Zealand it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long; 114.3 cm in total against a 118 cm limit. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
Air New Zealand's cabin bag allowance holds about 51 litres. Only 37 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit Air New Zealand
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. Air New Zealand gives no personal-item size, so we can only check the cabin bag. 660 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 118 cm limit; 4.4 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 118 cm limit; 4.7 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 118 cm limit
All bags that fit Air New Zealand →
If your bag is too big at the gate
If your bag exceeds the size or weight limits you can pay any applicable oversized and/or overweight baggage fees at the airport, subject to space. No amount on this page. Source
Power banks on Air New Zealand
The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Up to 2 power banks, each no more than 100Wh, in carry-on with terminals protected. Batteries page lists 100-160Wh only for spare batteries, not power banks. No in-flight use rule found.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Carry-on size includes wheels and handles; 118cm total linear limit also given.
- On Q300 aircraft the bag depth must not exceed 22cm.
- Aircraft service electrical outlets cannot be used for devices; in-seat power only on 777-300 and 787-9.
Airlines with similar limits
- Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Lufthansa: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Turkish Airlines: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Air New Zealand bag questions
What size is the Air New Zealand personal item?
Air New Zealand doesn't publish a personal-item size. One small personal item in addition to the carry-on; must fit under the seat in front. No size published.
How big can an Air New Zealand cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 7 kg (15 lb). Wheels and handles count toward the size.
Which bags fit Air New Zealand's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 660 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Air New Zealand?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. The airline doesn’t say whether you can 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. baggage page, carry-on allowances section · batteries, devices and power banks page · restricted items / dangerous goods 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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