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; 5.1 kg left for packing
EgyptAir cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against EgyptAir'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).
Weight: 8 kg (18 lb)
Will your bag fit EgyptAir?
Personal item. Free on every fare. No general personal-item size published. US flights: 1 carry-on plus a personal item. South Africa airports: plus one slim laptop bag.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Economy: 1 piece, max 8 kg, max 118 cm (55+40+23). UK airports state 58x45x25 cm including wheels and handles.
What each EgyptAir fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Not stated | Included (8 kg) | 1 piece, 8 kg, 118 cm (55+40+23) on international and domestic routes. |
| Business | Not stated | Included (8 kg) | 2 pieces, max weight 8 kg, 118 cm (55+40+23). |
Will a standard carry-on fit EgyptAir?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On EgyptAir 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.
EgyptAir's cabin bag allowance holds about 51 litres. Only 37 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit EgyptAir
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. EgyptAir 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; 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; 113 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 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; 115 cm in total against a 118 cm limit
If your bag is too big at the gate
Only South African airports text: passengers exceeding hand-baggage limits are subject to EgyptAir excess baggage rules. No amount published. Source
Power banks on EgyptAir
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 1 per passenger. Never in checked bags. One power bank up to 100 Wh, in seat pocket or bag under seat; no use or charging on board; capacity must be printed on it; never in checked baggage.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- South African airports: 7 kg and 56+36+23 cm (115 cm) cabin-bag limit applies.
- UK airports: cabin bag max 58x45x25 cm including wheels and handles.
- Power banks without printed capacity/type are refused.
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
EgyptAir bag questions
What size is the EgyptAir personal item?
EgyptAir doesn't publish a personal-item size. No general personal-item size published. US flights: 1 carry-on plus a personal item. South Africa airports: plus one slim laptop bag.
How big can an EgyptAir 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.
Which bags fit EgyptAir'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 EgyptAir?
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: 1 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. baggage allowance page · carry-on baggage page · restricted items page (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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