2026 carry-on & personal item rules
Air Arabia carry-on size
Air Arabia's carry-on baggage size limit is 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), with a 7 kg (15.4 lb) weight limit. Every fare includes a 7 kg cabin bag plus a personal item of up to 3 kg (10 kg in all). Bags over the limits are charged at the gate.
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in
15.4 lb
13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in
Even on Basic
Quick answer
Air Arabia allows a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) and 7 kg, plus a personal item up to 33 × 25 × 20 cm. Both are included on every fare, Basic too.
- Carry-on
- 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
- Weight limit
- 7 kg (15.4 lb)
- Personal item
- 33 × 25 × 20 cm (13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in)
- Cheapest fare
- Included on every fare
- Standard 22 × 14 × 9 in bag
- Too big
Air Arabia bag sizes, drawn to scale
Will my bag fit on Air Arabia?
Measure your packed bag, including wheels and handles.
0.3 in too long, 1.1 in too deep
Limit: 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), 7 kg (15.4 lb)
9 in too long, 4.2 in too wide, 1.1 in too deep
Limit: 33 × 25 × 20 cm (13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in)
Will my bag fit as a personal item on Air Arabia?
Typical sizes of everyday bags, checked against Air Arabia's 33 × 25 × 20 cm personal item limit. Measure your own bag, or use the checker above.
- Small backpack or daypack41 × 30 × 15 cmToo big: 8 cm too long, 5 cm too wide
- Under-seat rolling bag41 × 33 × 20 cmToo big: 8 cm too long, 8 cm too wide
- Laptop backpack46 × 30 × 20 cmToo big: 13 cm too long, 5 cm too wide
- Large tote46 × 36 × 15 cmToo big: 13 cm too long, 11 cm too wide
- Weekender duffel51 × 28 × 25 cmToo big: 18 cm too long, 3 cm too wide, 5 cm too deep
Air Arabia carry-on rules by fare
Basic
Basic includes the cabin bag and personal item but no checked bag; Value and Ultimate fares include checked luggage.
Higher fares
Standard and premium fares include a carry-on and a personal item.
Tips for flying Air Arabia
- •Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included; many suitcases sold as "22-inch" are taller with the wheels.
- •Air Arabia's personal item limit is on the small side, so a typical laptop backpack may be too deep.
- •Weigh your bag at home: Air Arabia has a 7 kg (15.4 lb) carry-on limit.
How Air Arabia compares
Carry-on rules at other Middle East airlines.
| Airline | Carry-on | Weight | Personal item | Carry-on on cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | 55 × 40 × 20 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in | 7 kg | 33 × 25 × 20 cm | Included |
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 20 cm21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Etihad Airways | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| flydubai | 55 × 38 × 20 cm21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in | 7 kg | 33 × 25 × 20 cm | Included |
| Saudia | 56 × 45 × 25 cm22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| El Al | 56 × 45 × 25 cm22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in | 8 kg | 38 × 30 × 18 cm | Not on some basic fares |
- Air Arabia
- Carry-on
- 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- 33 × 25 × 20 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Emirates
- Carry-on
- 55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Qatar Airways
- Carry-on
- 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Etihad Airways
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- flydubai
- Carry-on
- 55 × 38 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- 33 × 25 × 20 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Saudia
- Carry-on
- 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- El Al
- Carry-on
- 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in)
- Weight
- 8 kg
- Personal item
- 38 × 30 × 18 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Not on some basic fares
Head-to-head comparisons
Air Arabia carry-on FAQ
Air Arabia allows a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in). Every fare includes a 7 kg cabin bag plus a personal item of up to 3 kg (10 kg in all). Bags over the limits are charged at the gate.
Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.
- Air Arabia official baggage policy
- Upgraded Points: carry-on size chart for 63 airlines (updated May 16, 2026)
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