Personal-item bag · 16.5 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (41.9 × 30 × 15 cm)
Fits 3.1 cm (1.2 in) to spare on the length
Philippine Airlines cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Philippine Airlines' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
45 × 35 × 20 cm18 × 14 × 8 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14 × 9 in
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Will your bag fit Philippine Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One personal item (handbag, laptop with case, etc.) in addition to the carry-on.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. One piece per passenger, max 7 kg (15 lbs).
Will a standard carry-on fit Philippine Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Philippine Airlines it just fits, with under 1 cm to spare. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (4 cm (1.6 in) too wide).
Philippine Airlines' cabin bag allowance holds about 46 litres. 38 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit Philippine 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. 590 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 16.5 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (41.9 × 30 × 15 cm)
Fits 3.1 cm (1.2 in) to spare on the length
Personal-item bag · 15.4 × 12.6 × 5.9 in (39.1 × 32 × 15 cm)
Fits 3 cm (1.2 in) to spare on the width
Personal-item bag · 15.6 × 12.2 × 7.5 in (39.6 × 31 × 19.1 cm)
Tight 0.9 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the depth
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; 4.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 2.6 kg left for packing
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If your bag is too big at the gate
Intercepted Hand Carry Fee of USD 125 / CAD 125 for non-compliant hand carry at Seattle, San Francisco, Vancouver and Toronto. Source
Power banks on Philippine Airlines
Use on board is restricted. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max two power banks, each max 100Wh with a capacity label. Keep on person, in seat pocket or under the seat; charging them is prohibited for the whole flight.
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Worth knowing
- USD/CAD 125 fee for intercepted oversize hand carry at SEA, SFO, YVR and YYZ.
- Power banks without a visible capacity label may be refused.
Airlines with similar limits
- Jetstar: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Australia: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Qantas: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Atlantic: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
Philippine Airlines bag questions
What size is the Philippine Airlines personal item?
Philippine Airlines' free personal item can be up to 45 × 35 × 20 cm (18 × 14 × 8 in). One personal item (handbag, laptop with case, etc.) in addition to the carry-on.
How big can a Philippine Airlines cabin bag be?
Up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in), and no heavier than 7 kg (15 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit Philippine Airlines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 223 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 590 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Philippine Airlines?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. Use on board is restricted. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. same page via AEM model.json. 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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