Personal-item bag · 15.6 × 12.2 × 7.5 in (39.6 × 31 × 19.1 cm)
Fits 4 cm (1.6 in) to spare on the width; 6.3 kg left for packing
Riyadh Air cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Riyadh Air's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
45 × 35 × 25 cm17.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14 × 9 in
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Will your bag fit Riyadh Air?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One personal item (laptop case, garment or handbag) under the seat. Baggage-allowance page says under 7 kg; carry-on help page says must not exceed 5 kg.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Economy: 1 piece, 7 kg (15 lb). Weight allowance depends on travel class; size is the same in all cabins.
What each Riyadh Air fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy (Lite / Smart / Flex) | Included | Included (7 kg) | 1 piece 56 x 36 x 23 cm, maximum 7 kg (15 lb). |
| Premium economy | Included | Included (12 kg) | 1 piece 56 x 36 x 23 cm, maximum 12 kg (26 lb). |
| Business class | Included | Included (15 kg) | 1 piece 56 x 36 x 23 cm, maximum 15 kg (33 lbs). |
Will a standard carry-on fit Riyadh Air?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Riyadh Air 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).
Riyadh Air's cabin bag allowance holds about 46 litres. 38 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit Riyadh Air
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 334 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 138 are within a centimeter. 590 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 15.6 × 12.2 × 7.5 in (39.6 × 31 × 19.1 cm)
Fits 4 cm (1.6 in) to spare on the width; 6.5 kg left for packing
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; 6.5 kg left for packing
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; 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; 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
All bags that fit Riyadh Air →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Bags exceeding size or weight limits must be checked in and may incur additional charges per the Additional Baggage Fees policy; no gate amount published on the page read. Source
Power banks on Riyadh Air
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 1 per passenger. Never in checked bags. One power bank per person up to 100 Wh; cannot be used on board. Batteries over 100 Wh are listed as not allowed; no approval route for 100-160 Wh stated.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Carry-on size is the same in every cabin; only the weight changes (7 / 12 / 15 kg).
- Two Riyadh Air pages give different personal-item weights: 5 kg vs under 7 kg.
- Nothing may be stowed behind your legs, on your seat or lap, or in the aisle.
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
Riyadh Air bag questions
What size is the Riyadh Air personal item?
Riyadh Air's free personal item can be up to 45 × 35 × 25 cm (17.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), 7 kg (15 lb). One personal item (laptop case, garment or handbag) under the seat. Baggage-allowance page says under 7 kg; carry-on help page says must not exceed 5 kg.
How big can a Riyadh Air 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 Riyadh Air's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 334 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 Riyadh Air?
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: 1 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. baggage allowance page (carry-on by cabin) · carry-on bags policy · dangerous goods / power bank 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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