Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth; 3.6 kg left for packing
Turkish Airlines cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Turkish Airlines' baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 15 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
Weight: 4 kg (9 lb)
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in
Weight: 8 kg (18 lb)
Will your bag fit Turkish Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One personal item up to 4 kg in Economy and Business; to be stowed under the seat. Page does not discuss fare-by-fare differences.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. Economy: one cabin bag up to 8 kg. Dimensions published in the order 23x40x55 cm. Wheels/handles not mentioned.
What each Turkish Airlines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy class | Included | Included (8 kg) | One 8 kg cabin bag plus one 4 kg personal item. |
| Business class | Included | Included (16 kg) | Two cabin bags of 23x40x55 cm and 8 kg each, not exceeding 16 kg total, plus one 4 kg personal item. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Turkish Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Turkish Airlines 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.
Turkish Airlines' cabin bag allowance holds about 51 litres. Only 37 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit Turkish Airlines
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 38 are within a centimeter. 660 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth; 3.1 kg left for packing
Personal-item bag · 38.1 × 30.5 × 14 cm (15 × 12 × 5.5 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) too wide; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes; 3.3 kg left for packing
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
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; 5.1 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; 5.4 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; 5.7 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
All bags that fit Turkish Airlines →
If your bag is too big at the gate
At boarding-gate controls, payment is taken for non-compliant, untagged cabin baggage and it is carried in the hold; if there is no space it goes on the next available flight. No amount published. Source
Power banks on Turkish Airlines
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. Cabin only, max 2 per passenger, up to 100 Wh (or 2 g lithium metal). Not in overhead bins: under the seat or seat pocket. Cannot be charged or used to charge devices. Over 100 Wh prohibited.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Power banks over 100 Wh are prohibited outright; there is no approval tier.
- Wireless power banks must be fully switched off.
- Infants get one 8 kg cabin bag on domestic and international flights.
- On full flights staff may take standard cabin bags at check-in free of charge.
Airlines with similar limits
- Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Lufthansa: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- ITA Airways: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Turkish Airlines bag questions
What size is the Turkish Airlines personal item?
Turkish Airlines' free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in), 4 kg (9 lb). One personal item up to 4 kg in Economy and Business; to be stowed under the seat. Page does not discuss fare-by-fare differences.
How big can a Turkish Airlines cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 8 kg (18 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit Turkish Airlines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 19 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 Turkish Airlines?
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 cabin baggage page · official restrictions / dangerous goods 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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