Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
ITA Airways cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against ITA Airways' 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 in
Weight: 8 kg (17.6 lb)
Will your bag fit ITA Airways?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One personal item such as a handbag, small backpack or laptop bag, in addition to the carry-on. No weight limit stated.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Wheels and handles count. One carry-on bag; measurements include handles, side pockets and wheels.
What each ITA Airways fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy / Premium Economy | Included | Included (8 kg) | Allowance page lists 1 piece of hand luggage up to 8 kg; no fare-level differences stated. |
| Business | Included | Included (8 kg) | 2 pieces of hand luggage, up to 8 kg each. |
Will a standard carry-on fit ITA Airways?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On ITA Airways 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.
ITA Airways' cabin bag allowance holds about 51 litres. Only 37 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit ITA Airways
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 ITA Airways →
If your bag is too big at the gate
On busy flights carry-on bags may be collected at the gate and placed in the hold free, with a receipt; not on intercontinental flights. No oversize fee published. Source
Power banks on ITA Airways
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 your person or in hand baggage. 100-160 Wh needs airline authorization notified at booking. Medical-device exception.
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Worth knowing
- Busy-flight gate collection of carry-ons does not apply on intercontinental flights.
- Power banks over 100 Wh must be notified to ITA at booking.
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
ITA Airways bag questions
What size is the ITA Airways personal item?
ITA Airways' free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). One personal item such as a handbag, small backpack or laptop bag, in addition to the carry-on. No weight limit stated.
How big can an ITA Airways cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9 in), and no heavier than 8 kg (17.6 lb). Wheels and handles count toward the size.
Which bags fit ITA Airways' 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 ITA Airways?
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 · free baggage allowance page · electronic devices and batteries page · older hand baggage page (same figures). 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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