Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth; 7.6 kg left for packing
airBaltic cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against airBaltic's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 15 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
Weight: 8 kg (18 lb)
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in
Weight: 8 kg (18 lb)
Will your bag fit airBaltic?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Handbag, small backpack, laptop or camera bag, umbrella; must fit under the seat. 8 kg is the total cabin weight shared with any cabin bag.
Cabin bag. Not included on Economy MINI. Included on Economy BASIC, CLASSIC and FLEX, not Economy MINI. 8 kg total includes the personal item; can be upgraded to 12 kg for a fee.
What each airBaltic fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy MINI | Included | Not allowed | Personal item only, total 8 kg; heavy cabin bag add-on (12 kg incl. personal item) available for a fee. |
| Economy BASIC / CLASSIC / FLEX | Included | Included (8 kg) | Personal item plus one cabin bag, total 8 kg; upgrade to 12 kg for a fee includes priority boarding. |
| Business / Business EXPERIENCE | Included | Included (24 kg) | Personal item plus 2 cabin bags of 55 x 40 x 23 cm, total up to 24 kg. |
Will a standard carry-on fit airBaltic?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On airBaltic 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.
airBaltic's cabin bag allowance holds about 51 litres. Only 37 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit airBaltic
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 38 are within a centimeter. 660 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth; 7.1 kg left for packing
Personal-item bag · 38.1 × 30.5 × 14 cm (15 × 12 × 5.5 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) too wide; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes; 7.3 kg left for packing
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
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; 5.1 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; 5.4 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; 5.7 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
Cabin bag over the fare's size or weight limit: €40 heavy cabin baggage fee. Extra or oversized bags may be refused at the gate or placed in the hold for a €75 check-in baggage fee. Source
Power banks on airBaltic
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. Up to 2 power banks of up to 100 Wh each, cabin baggage only, no approval needed. Over 100 Wh not permitted on board. Using them to charge devices during the flight is not permitted.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Economy MINI allows only a personal item, which must go under the seat.
- Infants (with or without a seat) get no cabin baggage allowance.
- Power banks over 100 Wh are banned outright; there is no approval route.
- Executive Club members on economy tickets get a 12 kg total cabin allowance.
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
airBaltic bag questions
What size is the airBaltic personal item?
airBaltic's free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in), 8 kg (18 lb). Handbag, small backpack, laptop or camera bag, umbrella; must fit under the seat. 8 kg is the total cabin weight shared with any cabin bag.
How big can an airBaltic cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 8 kg (18 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Does every airBaltic fare include a cabin bag?
No. Economy MINI: this fare includes only the personal item; the bigger bag costs extra or isn't allowed.
Which bags fit airBaltic's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 19 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 airBaltic?
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. official cabin baggage page incl. restrictions accordion · official baggage restrictions page (power banks section). 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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