Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
AirAsia cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against AirAsia's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 10 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Will your bag fit AirAsia?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Laptop bag, handbag, backpack or small bag; must fit under the seat. Counts toward the 7kg combined limit with the cabin bag.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Wheels and handles count. Two pieces total (cabin bag plus small bag) with combined weight not exceeding 7kg. Must fit in overhead bin.
What each AirAsia fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (all fares) | Included | Included (7 kg) | 7kg combined across cabin bag and small bag. Extra weight via paid Xtra Carry-On, pre-booked online up to 2 hours before departure. |
Will a standard carry-on fit AirAsia?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On AirAsia 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).
AirAsia's cabin bag allowance holds about 46 litres. 38 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit AirAsia
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 0 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 7 are within a centimeter. 590 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Personal-item bag · 40 × 28 × 11 cm (15.8 × 11 × 4.5 in)
Tight 1 cm (0.4 in) too deep; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 15.8 × 9.1 × 3.2 in (40.1 × 23.1 × 8.1 cm)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) too long; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
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; 4.1 kg left for packing
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
Since 13 April 2026 Xtra Carry-On cannot be bought at airport counters; counters only sell up to 3kg extra cabin weight (10kg total max). No gate fee amount published on this page. Source
Power banks on AirAsia
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 2 power banks, each 100Wh or less; over 100Wh prohibited. No use or charging on board. Not allowed in overhead bin; keep in seat pocket, under seat or on person.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Cabin bag and small bag share one 7kg combined weight limit.
- Infants under 2 get no cabin baggage allowance.
- Xtra Carry-On must be pre-booked online since 13 April 2026; counters sell max 3kg extra (10kg total).
- Power banks may not go in the overhead bin.
- Items strapped or tied together do not count as one piece.
Airlines with similar limits
- Jetstar: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Australia: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Qantas: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Atlantic: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
AirAsia bag questions
What size is the AirAsia personal item?
AirAsia's free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in). Laptop bag, handbag, backpack or small bag; must fit under the seat. Counts toward the 7kg combined limit with the cabin bag.
How big can an AirAsia cabin bag be?
Up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 7 kg (15 lb). Wheels and handles count toward the size.
Which bags fit AirAsia's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 0 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 590 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on AirAsia?
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 policy (help centre) · portable electronic devices / 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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