Personal-item bag · 15.4 × 12.6 × 5.9 in (39.1 × 32 × 15 cm)
Tight 0.3 cm (0.1 in) to spare on the depth
Porter Airlines carry-on and personal item size
Checked against Porter Airlines' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
17 × 13 × 6 in43 × 33 × 16 cm
Carry-on (overhead bin)
21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in55 × 40 × 23 cm
Will your bag fit Porter Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. All passengers get one personal item (briefcase, purse, small backpack, camera bag, laptop or small garment bag). No weight limit stated.
Carry-on. Not included on Basic. Standard carry-on not included on Basic fares (except transatlantic). Must fit sizers at check-in and gate. No weight limit stated.
What each Porter Airlines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Carry-on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Included | Paid extra | Personal item only; Basic Express add-on (from $50, non-refundable) adds a standard carry-on bag. Transatlantic Basic includes a carry-on. |
| Standard / Flexible / Freedom / Navigate / Ultimate | Included | Included | Personal item plus one standard carry-on bag. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Porter Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Porter Airlines it does not fit — 1.3 cm (0.5 in) too long. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (0.4 cm (0.2 in) too long, 0.6 cm (0.2 in) too wide).
Porter Airlines' carry-on allowance holds about 49 litres. 66 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit Porter Airlines
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 51 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 89 are within a centimeter. 641 fit the carry-on size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 16.5 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (41.9 × 30 × 15 cm)
Tight 0.3 cm (0.1 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 16.5 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (41.9 × 30 × 15 cm)
Tight 0.3 cm (0.1 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 16.5 × 11.2 × 6 in (41.9 × 28.4 × 15.2 cm)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
Carry-on
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Tight 0.3 cm (0.1 in) to spare on the depth
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Fits 1.4 cm (0.6 in) to spare on the width
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) too long; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Carry-on suitcase · 21.5 × 14 × 9 in (54.6 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
All bags that fit Porter Airlines →
If your bag is too big at the gate
An overweight or oversized carry-on is checked at the gate for a fee; bags checked at the gate are collected at baggage claim. No gate amount stated separately. Source
Power banks on Porter Airlines
The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Never in checked bags. Power banks under 100 Wh permitted in carry-on; spare lithium batteries prohibited in checked bags. Recalled power banks (Government of Canada list) are not permitted. No in-flight use rule stated.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- GatePorter: you can leave your carry-on at the aircraft bridge and collect it there on arrival.
- A pet carrier counts as your standard carry-on bag.
- Power banks on the Government of Canada recall list are not allowed on board.
Airlines with similar limits
- Air Canada: 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in
- Air Transat: 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in
- Flair Airlines: 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in
- Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Porter Airlines bag questions
What size is the Porter Airlines personal item?
Porter Airlines' free personal item can be up to 17 × 13 × 6 in (43 × 33 × 16 cm). All passengers get one personal item (briefcase, purse, small backpack, camera bag, laptop or small garment bag). No weight limit stated.
How big can a Porter Airlines carry-on be?
Up to 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 40 × 23 cm). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Does every Porter 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 Porter Airlines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 51 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 641 fit the carry-on size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Porter Airlines?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Never in checked bags.
Sources. official carry-on baggage page · official optional services and fees page · official restricted items / batteries 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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