British Airways carry-on size
British Airways allows a cabin bag of up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 18 × 10 in), plus a handbag of 40 × 30 × 15 cm (16 × 12 × 6 in).
Cabin bag: 56 × 45 × 25 cm
Which backpacks fit British Airways
| Bag | Listed size | Cabin bag | Handbag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey Farpoint 40 | 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in) | Fits +1.0 cm | Too big −15.0 cm |
| Osprey Fairview 40 | 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in) | Fits +1.0 cm | Too big −15.0 cm |
| Osprey Daylite Plus 20 | 48 × 28 × 24 cm (18.9 × 11.02 × 9.45 in) | Fits +1.0 cm | Too big −9.0 cm |
| Cotopaxi Allpa 35L | 22 × 12 × 10 in (56 × 30 × 25 cm) | Fits 0 cm | Too big −16.0 cm |
| Aer Travel Pack 3 | 21.5 × 13 × 9 in (54.5 × 33 × 21.5 cm) | Fits +1.5 cm | Too big −14.5 cm |
| Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L | 22 × 14 × 8 in (55 × 35 × 20 cm) | Fits +1.0 cm | Too big −15.0 cm |
| Nomatic Travel Pack 20L | 18.5 × 12 × 6 in (≈ 47 × 30.5 × 15.2 cm) | Fits +8.9 cm | Too big −6.3 cm |
| CABINZERO Classic 44L | 51 × 36 × 18 cm (20.1 × 14.2 × 7.1 in) | Fits +5.0 cm | Too big −11.0 cm |
| CABINZERO Classic 28L | 39 × 29.5 × 20 cm (15.4 × 11.6 × 7.9 in) | Fits +5.0 cm | Too big −5.0 cm |
| The North Face Borealis | 12 × 6.5 × 19.5 in (30.5 × 16.5 × 49.5 cm) | Fits +6.5 cm | Too big −9.5 cm |
The number next to each verdict is the tightest side: how much room is left (or how much the bag is over) on its closest side.
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Questions
What is the British Airways carry-on size in cm and inches?
56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 18 × 10 in). Including wheels and handles.
Does British Airways weigh carry-on bags?
British Airways's baggage page gives no weight limit for the carry-on bag. You must be able to lift it into the overhead bin.
Which travel backpacks fit British Airways's carry-on limit?
Of the bags we checked, these fit packed full: Osprey Farpoint 40, Osprey Fairview 40, Osprey Daylite Plus 20, Cotopaxi Allpa 35L, Aer Travel Pack 3, Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L, Nomatic Travel Pack 20L, CABINZERO Classic 44L, CABINZERO Classic 28L, The North Face Borealis.
What size is the British Airways personal item?
40 × 30 × 15 cm (16 × 12 × 6 in). Same size in every cabin.