Cebu Pacific cabin bag and personal item size
Personal item (under the seat)
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Will your bag fit Cebu Pacific?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Must fit under the seat in front. Counts toward the combined 10kg (5J) / 7kg (Cebgo DG) hand-carry weight.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Since 15 Sep 2026: 10kg total for both items on Cebu Pacific (5J) flights; 7kg on Cebgo (DG). Must fit the sizer and be stowed by yourself.
What each Cebu Pacific fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| All fares (Cebu Pacific 5J) | Included | Included (10 kg) | One hand carry bag plus one personal item; 10kg combined from 15 Sep 2026 (previously 7kg). |
| All fares (Cebgo DG-operated flights) | Included | Included (7 kg) | Same pieces and sizes; 7kg combined. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Cebu Pacific?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Cebu Pacific 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).
Cebu Pacific's cabin bag allowance holds about 46 litres. 38 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit Cebu Pacific
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 1 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 1 are within a centimeter. 590 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Cabin bag
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If your bag is too big at the gate
A Gate Baggage Fee is charged to guests carrying more than the allowed piece count, size and weight of hand carry baggage; oversize items must be checked in subject to baggage fees. Amount not published on the pages read. Source
Power banks on Cebu Pacific
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 power banks, 100Wh each; over 100Wh prohibited in cabin and checked bags. Keep in pocket or seat pocket, not in bags in overhead bin or under seat.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Hand-carry weight rose from 7kg to 10kg on 5J flights from 15 Sep 2026; Cebgo (DG) stays at 7kg.
- You must be able to lift your bag into the overhead bin yourself.
- Power banks must be in your pocket or seat pocket, not in any bag.
- Personal item listed as 20 x 20 x 35 cm on baggage page; advisory lists 20 x 35 x 20 cm.
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
Cebu Pacific bag questions
What size is the Cebu Pacific personal item?
Cebu Pacific's free personal item can be up to 35 × 20 × 20 cm (13.8 × 7.9 × 7.9 in). Must fit under the seat in front. Counts toward the combined 10kg (5J) / 7kg (Cebgo DG) hand-carry weight.
How big can a Cebu Pacific cabin bag be?
Up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 10 kg (22 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit Cebu Pacific's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 1 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 Cebu Pacific?
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. hand carry baggage page · Hand Carry Policy advisory, 11 Sep 2026 · power bank limitations help page · dangerous goods page (no power bank detail). 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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