Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
Austrian Airlines cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Austrian Airlines' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 15 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in
Weight: 8 kg (18 lb)
Will your bag fit Austrian Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One personal item on all fares and cabins.
Cabin bag. Not included on Economy Basic (short/medium haul). One 8 kg bag in Economy (except Economy Basic). Business and First get two.
What each Austrian Airlines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic (short/medium haul) | Included | Not allowed | Personal item only. |
| Economy Light / Comfort / Comfort Green / Flex | Included | Included (8 kg) | 1 carry-on, max 8 kg, 55 x 40 x 23 cm. |
| Long-haul Economy / Premium Economy | Included | Included (8 kg) | 1 carry-on, max 8 kg. |
| Business / First | Included | Included (8 kg) | 2 carry-on items, max 8 kg each. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Austrian Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Austrian Airlines 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.
Austrian Airlines' cabin bag allowance holds about 51 litres. Only 37 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit Austrian Airlines
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
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
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
All bags that fit Austrian Airlines →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Non-compliant cabin baggage is charged EUR 60 / CHF 60 / USD 75 to EUR 110 / CHF 110 / USD 125, credit card only. Source
Power banks on Austrian Airlines
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Not in overhead locker; keep under seat, in seat pocket, on person or in hand luggage. 100-160 Wh needs airline approval. Medical-device exception. (in force since 15 January 2026)
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Economy Basic allows only a 40 x 30 x 15 cm personal item.
- Gate charge for non-compliant bags is payable by credit card only.
- Folding garment bags up to 57 x 54 x 15 cm and 8 kg allowed.
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
Austrian Airlines bag questions
What size is the Austrian Airlines personal item?
Austrian Airlines' free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). One personal item on all fares and cabins.
How big can an Austrian Airlines 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 Austrian Airlines fare include a cabin bag?
No. Economy Basic (short/medium haul): this fare includes only the personal item; the bigger bag costs extra or isn't allowed.
Which bags fit Austrian Airlines' 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 Austrian Airlines?
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; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. carry-on baggage page · electronic devices and batteries page · Lufthansa Group power bank update (effective date) · baggage 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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