Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 1.6 kg left for packing
LOT Polish Airlines cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against LOT Polish Airlines' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 35 × 12 cm15.7 × 13.8 × 4.7 in
Weight: 2 kg (4 lb)
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in
Also: 118 cm in total (length + width + depth).
Weight: 8 kg (18 lb)
Will your bag fit LOT Polish Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. E.g. handbag, laptop bag, small backpack; placed under the seat in front.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Height x width x depth; individual dimensions may vary if the total does not exceed 118 cm.
What each LOT Polish Airlines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Saver | Included | Included (8 kg) | 1 x 8 kg plus personal item on short/medium haul. |
| Economy Standard / Flex | Included | Included (8 kg) | Same as Saver. |
| Premium Economy (long haul) | Included | Included | USA: 1 x 10 kg. Asia/Canada routes: 2 pieces up to 12 kg total. |
| Business (long haul) | Included | Included | USA: 1 x 12 kg. Asia/Canada routes: 2 x 9 kg. |
Will a standard carry-on fit LOT Polish Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On LOT Polish Airlines it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long; 114.3 cm in total against a 118 cm limit. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
LOT Polish Airlines' cabin bag allowance holds about 51 litres. Only 37 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit LOT Polish Airlines
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 4 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 21 are within a centimeter. 660 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; 1.6 kg left for packing
Personal-item bag · 36 × 25 × 13 cm (14 × 10 × 5 in)
Tight 1 cm (0.4 in) too deep; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 34.5 × 25 × 12 cm (13.6 × 9.8 × 4.7 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth; 1.6 kg left for packing
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 118 cm limit; 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; 103 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 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; 113 cm in total against a 118 cm limit; 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; 115 cm in total against a 118 cm limit
All bags that fit LOT Polish Airlines →
If your bag is too big at the gate
If carry-on exceeds the allowed limit, an additional charge applies; amount not published on the page. Source
Power banks on LOT Polish 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. Up to two power banks of max 100 Wh each, carry-on only. Keep in seat pocket or visible place. Must be protected against short circuits.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Carry-on can vary in shape as long as total dimensions stay within 118 cm.
- Long-haul premium allowances differ for USA vs Asia/Canada routes.
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
LOT Polish Airlines bag questions
What size is the LOT Polish Airlines personal item?
LOT Polish Airlines' free personal item can be up to 40 × 35 × 12 cm (15.7 × 13.8 × 4.7 in), 2 kg (4 lb). E.g. handbag, laptop bag, small backpack; placed under the seat in front.
How big can a LOT Polish Airlines cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 8 kg (18 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit LOT Polish Airlines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 4 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 LOT Polish 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. short/medium-haul baggage page · long-haul baggage page · help centre: carry-on limit · help centre: power banks. 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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