LATAM Airlines carry-on and personal item size
Personal item (under the seat)
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Carry-on (overhead bin)
Weight: 12 kg (26 lb)
Will your bag fit LATAM Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Small bag or backpack; dimensions include pockets, wheels and handle. Must go under the seat in front.
Carry-on. Not included on Basic. Economy 12 kg; Premium Economy and Premium Business 16 kg with the same dimensions. Page gives no inch values for the carry-on.
What each LATAM Airlines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Carry-on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Included | Not allowed | Domestic flights within Chile, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador. One handbag only, no carry-on suitcase. Whether a carry-on can be bought was not confirmed. |
| Light | Included | Included (12 kg) | Carry-on included; checked bag extra. |
| Plus | Included | Included (12 kg) | Adds one or two 23 kg checked bags depending on route. |
| Top | Included | Included (12 kg) | Adds two 23 kg checked bags. |
| Premium Economy / Premium Business | Included | Included (16 kg) | Carry-on limit rises to 16 kg (35 lb), same dimensions. |
Will a standard carry-on fit LATAM Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On LATAM Airlines 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).
LATAM Airlines' carry-on allowance holds about 48 litres. 65 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit LATAM Airlines
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 223 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 189 are within a centimeter. 584 fit the carry-on size comfortably.
Personal item
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If your bag is too big at the gate
Oversize or overweight cabin baggage is sent to the hold and the passenger pays the additional cost; no amount published on the page. Source
Power banks on LATAM Airlines
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max 2 power banks up to 100 Wh each. Keep them accessible in the personal item or bag under the seat, never in the overhead bin. Cannot be plugged into aircraft outlets or used to power devices.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Basic fare (domestic Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador) allows only a handbag, no carry-on suitcase.
- Premium Economy and Premium Business carry-on limit is 16 kg instead of 12 kg.
- Power banks may not be used at all on board, not even to charge a phone.
- Fare page still says 'a 10 kg suitcase' while the dimensions page states 12 kg for Economy.
Airlines with similar limits
LATAM Airlines bag questions
What size is the LATAM Airlines personal item?
LATAM Airlines' free personal item can be up to 45 × 35 × 20 cm (17.8 × 13.8 × 7.9 in), 10 kg (22 lb). Small bag or backpack; dimensions include pockets, wheels and handle. Must go under the seat in front.
How big can a LATAM Airlines carry-on be?
Up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), and no heavier than 12 kg (26 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Does every LATAM Airlines fare include a carry-on?
No. Basic: this fare includes only the personal item; the bigger bag costs extra or isn't allowed.
Which bags fit LATAM Airlines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 223 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 584 fit the carry-on size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on LATAM Airlines?
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: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. cabin baggage dimensions and weight (help centre) · restricted items in cabin / power banks · fare families (Basic, Light, Plus, Top). 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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