Carry On

Air Arabia personal item size

The Air Arabia personal item size limit is 13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in (33 × 25 × 20 cm). It must fit under the seat in front of you. Enter your bag below to check.

Carry-on limit
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in
55 × 40 × 20 cm
Personal item limit
13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in
33 × 25 × 20 cm
Weight limit
22 lb
10 kg
Carry-on on the cheapest fare
Carry-on included on all fares

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Common bag sizes

Measure the outside of the bag, packed, including wheels, handles and pockets.

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Rules to know

  • The weight limit is for the carry-on and personal item together.
  • Gate staff use a bag sizer and enforce the limit. Bags that do not fit are charged at the gate.

A standard 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) bag is larger than the Air Arabia carry-on limit.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as a personal item on Air Arabia?

A purse, laptop bag, small backpack or similar bag that fits under the seat in front of you. The published limit is 13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in (33 × 25 × 20 cm).

Is a carry-on free on Air Arabia?

Yes. One carry-on and one personal item are included on every fare.

What is the Air Arabia hand luggage allowance?

Carry-on included on all fares. The cabin bag limit is 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in (55 × 40 × 20 cm), 22 lb (10 kg), and you can also bring a personal item up to 13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in (33 × 25 × 20 cm).

How strict is Air Arabia about carry-on size?

Air Arabia uses bag sizers at the gate and enforces the 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in (55 × 40 × 20 cm) limit. A bag that does not fit the sizer is charged at the gate rate, which is the highest fee.

Do wheels and handles count toward the Air Arabia carry-on size?

Yes. Measure the bag at its longest, widest and deepest points, including wheels, handles and any pocket that sticks out.

Is there a weight limit for Air Arabia carry-on bags?

Yes. The carry-on weight limit is 22 lb (10 kg).

Data reviewed September 2026 against the official Air Arabia baggage page. Airlines change rules. Confirm on the official page before you fly.Official baggage policy