Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 4.4 kg left for packing
Emirates cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Emirates' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
No size published
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 38 × 22 cm21.7 × 15 × 8.7 in
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Will your bag fit Emirates?
Personal item. Free on every fare. The cabin baggage page states no separate personal item for Economy; Business/First get an extra briefcase or garment bag.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Economy: one 7 kg bag. Must fit under the seat or in an overhead locker.
What each Emirates fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Not stated | Included (7 kg) | One carry-on up to 7 kg, max 55 x 38 x 22 cm. |
| Premium Economy | Not stated | Included (10 kg) | One carry-on up to 10 kg, max 55 x 38 x 22 cm. |
| Business / First | Included | Included (7 kg) | 7 kg bag plus 7 kg briefcase (max 45 x 35 x 20 cm) or garment bag (max 20 cm thick folded). |
Will a standard carry-on fit Emirates?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Emirates it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long, 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too deep. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (2 cm (0.8 in) too wide).
Emirates' cabin bag allowance holds about 46 litres. Only 36 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one, so bags sold as "carry-on size" in the US often won't pass here.
Bags that fit Emirates
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. Emirates gives no personal-item size, so we can only check the cabin bag. 608 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 4.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the width; 4.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 5.1 kg left for packing
If your bag is too big at the gate
Emirates doesn't publish a gate fee on its baggage page. Source
Power banks on Emirates
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 under 100 Wh. Cannot charge devices or be charged on board. Not in overhead bin; keep in seat pocket or bag under seat. Not in checked baggage. (in force since 1 October 2025)
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Flights to/from India (Economy/Premium Economy): one carry-on, max 115 cm (L+W+H).
- Flights to/from Brazil: 10 kg cabin baggage.
- Only one power bank allowed per customer, under 100 Wh.
Airlines with similar limits
- Scoot: 54 × 38 × 23 cm
- flydubai: 55 × 38 × 20 cm
- Air Canada: 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in
- Air Transat: 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in
Emirates bag questions
What size is the Emirates personal item?
Emirates doesn't publish a personal-item size. The cabin baggage page states no separate personal item for Economy; Business/First get an extra briefcase or garment bag.
How big can an Emirates cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 38 × 22 cm (21.7 × 15 × 8.7 in), and no heavier than 7 kg (15 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit Emirates' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 608 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Emirates?
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. cabin baggage page · media centre: power bank rules in full effect · dangerous goods page (no power bank detail found). 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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