Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the depth; 9.6 kg left for packing
Norwegian cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Norwegian's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 20 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Will your bag fit Norwegian?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Everyone gets one small underseat bag. Weight limit is combined across all hand baggage (10 kg LowFare/LowFare+, 15 kg Flex).
Cabin bag. Not included on LowFare. Overhead cabin bag on LowFare+ and Flex only. 10 kg is the combined limit with the underseat bag (15 kg on Flex).
What each Norwegian fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LowFare | Included | Paid extra | Underseat bag only, max 10 kg. Extra baggage can be booked online. |
| LowFare+ | Included | Included (10 kg) | Underseat bag plus overhead cabin bag, combined 10 kg. |
| Flex | Included | Included (15 kg) | Underseat bag plus overhead cabin bag, combined 15 kg. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Norwegian?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Norwegian 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.
Norwegian's cabin bag allowance holds about 51 litres. Only 37 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit Norwegian
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 34 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 86 are within a centimeter. 660 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Travel backpack · 39 × 29.5 × 20 cm (15.4 × 11.6 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth; 9.4 kg left for packing
Travel backpack · 39 × 29.5 × 20 cm (15.4 × 11.6 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth; 9.3 kg left for packing
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.9 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length; 9.1 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; 7.1 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; 7.4 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; 7.7 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
If your bag is too big at the gate
Norwegian doesn't publish a gate fee on its baggage page. Source
Power banks on Norwegian
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. Power banks cannot be used on board; max two per passenger, stored under the seat in front or in the seat pocket. External batteries up to 100 Wh in hand baggage only, not checked.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Hand baggage weight is a combined limit across your bags, not per bag.
- One airport shopping bag allowed in addition to the fare allowance.
- Damaged, recalled or swollen batteries are not accepted.
- External batteries of 100 to 160 Wh: max 2, hand baggage only.
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
Norwegian bag questions
What size is the Norwegian personal item?
Norwegian's free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in), 10 kg (22 lb). Everyone gets one small underseat bag. Weight limit is combined across all hand baggage (10 kg LowFare/LowFare+, 15 kg Flex).
How big can a Norwegian cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 10 kg (22 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Does every Norwegian fare include a cabin bag?
No. LowFare: this fare includes only the personal item; the bigger bag costs extra or isn't allowed.
Which bags fit Norwegian's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 34 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 Norwegian?
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. official hand baggage page · official batteries on board 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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