Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
Kenya Airways cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Kenya 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 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Will your bag fit Kenya Airways?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One accessory (handbag, backpack, briefcase, camera or laptop) up to L40xW15xH30cm; its weight counts toward the total cabin limit. One duty-free bag also allowed.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Economy: 1 piece L55xW25xH35cm. Total weight of bag plus accessory 10kg/22lbs, or 12kg/26lbs on EU/US/UK flights.
What each Kenya Airways fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy (EU/US/UK flights) | Included | Included (12 kg) | 1 piece L55xW25xH35cm + 1 accessory; total weight max 12kg/26lbs. |
| Economy (other routes) | Included | Included (10 kg) | 1 piece L55xW25xH35cm + 1 accessory; total weight max 10kg/22lbs. |
| Business | Included | Included (18 kg) | 2 pieces, each max L55xW25xH35cm, + 1 accessory; total weight max 18kg/39lbs, all routes. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Kenya Airways?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Kenya Airways it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long, 0.6 cm (0.2 in) too wide. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (5 cm (2 in) too wide).
Kenya Airways' cabin bag allowance holds about 48 litres. 65 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit Kenya 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. 584 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)
Fits 2.4 cm (0.9 in) to spare on the depth; 7.1 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; 7.7 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; 7.4 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; 7.4 kg left for packing
All bags that fit Kenya Airways →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Kenya Airways doesn't publish a gate fee on its baggage page. Source
Power banks on Kenya Airways
The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Never in checked bags. Kenya Airways' hand-baggage, baggage-restrictions and security-guidelines pages contain no power-bank or lithium-battery rules. ICAO-wide rules from 27 March 2026 likely apply but are not stated by the airline.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Weight limit is a combined total for the cabin bag and the accessory, not per item.
- All cabin bags must carry an 'approved KQ cabin luggage' label.
- Cabin bag size is 55x25x35cm, narrower and deeper than the common 55x40x20cm.
- Infants without a seat get 1 cabin piece, max 12kg and L55xW25xH35.
Airlines with similar limits
- Air France: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
- KLM: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
- Avianca: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
- LATAM Airlines: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
Kenya Airways bag questions
What size is the Kenya Airways personal item?
Kenya Airways' free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). One accessory (handbag, backpack, briefcase, camera or laptop) up to L40xW15xH30cm; its weight counts toward the total cabin limit. One duty-free bag also allowed.
How big can a Kenya Airways cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 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 Kenya Airways' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 584 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Kenya Airways?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Never in checked bags.
Sources. hand baggage page · baggage restrictions page (no power-bank rules found) · security guidelines page (no power-bank rules 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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