Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Scoot cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Scoot's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 10 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
54 × 38 × 23 cm21.3 × 15 × 9.1 in
Also: 115 cm in total (length + width + depth).
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Will your bag fit Scoot?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Stowed under the seat in front. Counts toward the 2-piece cabin limit and the shared 10 kg (Economy) or 15 kg (ScootPlus) weight.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Max 2 pieces total (bag plus personal item) weighing 10 kg combined in Economy; 15 kg in ScootPlus.
What each Scoot fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy (Fly / FlyBag / FlyBagEat) | Included | Included (10 kg) | 10 kg total, max 2 pieces including a laptop/handbag. |
| ScootPlus | Included | Included (15 kg) | 15 kg total, max 2 pieces including a laptop/handbag. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Scoot?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Scoot it does not fit — 1.9 cm (0.7 in) too long; 114.3 cm in total against a 115 cm limit. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (1 cm (0.4 in) too long, 2 cm (0.8 in) too wide; 115 cm in total against a 115 cm limit).
Scoot's cabin bag allowance holds about 47 litres. 63 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit Scoot
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 0 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 7 are within a centimeter. 635 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
Personal-item bag · 40 × 28 × 11 cm (15.8 × 11 × 4.5 in)
Tight 1 cm (0.4 in) too deep; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 15.8 × 9.1 × 3.2 in (40.1 × 23.1 × 8.1 cm)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) too long; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
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 115 cm limit; 7.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the width; 103 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 7.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight 1 cm (0.4 in) too long; 110 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes; 8.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 21 × 13 × 9 in (53.3 × 33 × 22.9 cm)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the depth; 109.2 cm in total against a 115 cm limit; 6.7 kg left for packing
If your bag is too big at the gate
Over-allowance cabin bags must be checked in and may incur excess baggage fees; no gate amount published on the baggage page. Source
Power banks on Scoot
You can’t use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Max two power banks; not in checked bags; must not be placed in overhead compartments; may not be used or charged at any time on board. (in force since 15 April 2026)
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Personal item counts inside the 10 kg Economy cabin allowance, not on top of it.
- Power-bank in-flight use and charging ban has applied since April 2025; two-power-bank cap added 15 Apr 2026.
Airlines with similar limits
- PAL Airlines: 21 × 15 × 9 in
- Emirates: 55 × 38 × 22 cm
- Air Canada: 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in
- Air Transat: 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in
Scoot bag questions
What size is the Scoot personal item?
Scoot's free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in). Stowed under the seat in front. Counts toward the 2-piece cabin limit and the shared 10 kg (Economy) or 15 kg (ScootPlus) weight.
How big can a Scoot cabin bag be?
Up to 54 × 38 × 23 cm (21.3 × 15 × 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.
Which bags fit Scoot's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 0 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 635 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Scoot?
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; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. cabin baggage page · fare rules page · power bank advisory. 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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