Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
EVA Air cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against EVA Air's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 10 cm16 × 12 × 4 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14 × 9 in
Also: 115 cm in total (length + width + depth), 45 in.
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Will your bag fit EVA Air?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One personal item in all classes, up to 80 cm/32 in total, wheels/handles/pockets included. Over 80 cm it counts as the hand-carry bag.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Economy and Premium Economy: one piece, 7 kg. Size published as 23 x 36 x 56 cm or 115 cm total; personal item not included in that limit.
What each EVA Air fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy / Premium Economy | Included | Included (7 kg) | One hand-carry bag up to 7 kg plus one personal item. |
| Royal Laurel / Premium Laurel / Business | Included | Included (7 kg) | Two hand-carry bags, each up to 7 kg, plus one personal item. |
Will a standard carry-on fit EVA Air?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On EVA Air 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; 115 cm in total against a 115 cm limit).
EVA Air's cabin bag allowance holds about 46 litres. 38 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit EVA Air
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 0 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 7 are within a centimeter. 590 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Personal-item bag · 40 × 28 × 11 cm (15.8 × 11 × 4.5 in)
Tight 1 cm (0.4 in) too deep; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 15.8 × 9.1 × 3.2 in (40.1 × 23.1 × 8.1 cm)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) too long; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
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; 103.6 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 4.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 2.6 kg left for packing
If your bag is too big at the gate
Oversize or overweight carry-on is checked at check-in or at the boarding gate; extra baggage fees may apply if this exceeds the checked allowance. No fixed gate fee published. Source
Power banks on EVA Air
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. Max 2 power banks per person from 31 Mar 2026. Use banned throughout the flight; recharging banned. Store under the seat in front, not overhead bins. Unmarked power banks refused. (in force since 31 March 2026)
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Personal item is unusually thin: 40 x 30 x 10 cm (80 cm total), including wheels and handles.
- A laptop in a larger laptop bag counts as your hand-carry bag, not the personal item.
- Power banks with no visible rating are refused; bring one with Wh or mAh/V printed.
- Bluetooth earbud charging cases are treated as power banks and must be in carry-on.
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
EVA Air bag questions
What size is the EVA Air personal item?
EVA Air's free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 10 cm (16 × 12 × 4 in). One personal item in all classes, up to 80 cm/32 in total, wheels/handles/pockets included. Over 80 cm it counts as the hand-carry bag.
How big can an EVA Air cabin bag be?
Up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 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 EVA Air's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 0 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 EVA Air?
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 · restrictions / power bank page. 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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