2026 carry-on & personal item rules
Air New Zealand carry-on size
Air New Zealand's carry-on baggage size limit is 118 cm total (46.5 in), with a 7 kg (15.4 lb) weight limit. Economy allows one 7 kg bag up to 118 cm in total (about 55 × 40 × 23 cm).
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
46.5 in
15.4 lb
No size published
Even on Economy
Quick answer
Air New Zealand allows a carry-on up to 118 cm total (46.5 in) and 7 kg, plus a personal item that fits under the seat. Both are included on every fare, Economy too.
- Carry-on
- 118 cm total (46.5 in)
- Weight limit
- 7 kg (15.4 lb)
- Personal item
- Must fit under the seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included on every fare
- Standard 22 × 14 × 9 in bag
- Fits
- Checked bag
- Air NZ includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Seat+Bag; Seat includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs $90.
Air NZ bag sizes, drawn to scale
Will my bag fit on Air NZ?
Measure your packed bag, including wheels and handles.
Limit: 118 cm total (46.5 in), 7 kg (15.4 lb)
A small item such as a handbag or laptop bag.
Air NZ carry-on rules by fare
Economy
Every Economy fare includes the 7 kg carry-on.
Higher fares
Standard and premium fares include a carry-on and a personal item.
Checked bags
On flights between the U.S. and New Zealand, Air NZ includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Seat+Bag; Seat includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs $90. All Air NZ bag fees
Tips for flying Air NZ
- •Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included; many suitcases sold as "22-inch" are taller with the wheels.
- •Weigh your bag at home: Air NZ has a 7 kg (15.4 lb) carry-on limit.
How Air NZ compares
Carry-on rules at other Asia-Pacific airlines.
| Airline | Carry-on | Weight | Personal item | Carry-on on cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air New Zealand | 118 cm total46.5 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Singapore Airlines | 115 cm total45.3 in | 7 kg | 40 × 30 × 10 cm | Included |
| Cathay Pacific | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | Included |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | 55 × 40 × 25 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in | 10 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Japan Airlines | 55 × 40 × 25 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in | 10 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Korean Air | 55 × 40 × 20 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in | 10 kg | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | Included |
| Qantas | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| EVA Air | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg | 40 × 30 × 10 cm | Included |
| Air India | 55 × 40 × 20 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in | 7 kg | 40 × 30 × 20 cm | Included |
| IndiGo | 55 × 35 × 25 cm21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Thai Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Philippine Airlines | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg | 45 × 35 × 20 cm | Included |
| China Airlines | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Virgin Australia | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 8 kg | 45 × 33 × 20 cm | Included |
| Jetstar | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Scoot | 54 × 38 × 23 cm21.3 × 15 × 9.1 in | 10 kg | 40 × 30 × 10 cm | Included |
| AirAsia | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg | 40 × 30 × 10 cm | Included |
| Cebu Pacific | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 10 kg | Must fit under seat | Included |
| Vietjet | 56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg | 30 × 20 × 10 cm | Included |
- Air New Zealand
- Carry-on
- 118 cm total (46.5 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Singapore Airlines
- Carry-on
- 115 cm total (45.3 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- 40 × 30 × 10 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Cathay Pacific
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- 40 × 30 × 15 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- ANA (All Nippon Airways)
- Carry-on
- 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in)
- Weight
- 10 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Japan Airlines
- Carry-on
- 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in)
- Weight
- 10 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Korean Air
- Carry-on
- 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
- Weight
- 10 kg
- Personal item
- 40 × 30 × 15 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Qantas
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- EVA Air
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- 40 × 30 × 10 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Air India
- Carry-on
- 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- 40 × 30 × 20 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- IndiGo
- Carry-on
- 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Thai Airways
- Carry-on
- 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Philippine Airlines
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- 45 × 35 × 20 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- China Airlines
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Virgin Australia
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 8 kg
- Personal item
- 45 × 33 × 20 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Jetstar
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Scoot
- Carry-on
- 54 × 38 × 23 cm (21.3 × 15 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 10 kg
- Personal item
- 40 × 30 × 10 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- AirAsia
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- 40 × 30 × 10 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Cebu Pacific
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 10 kg
- Personal item
- Must fit under seat
- Cheapest fare
- Included
- Vietjet
- Carry-on
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Personal item
- 30 × 20 × 10 cm
- Cheapest fare
- Included
Air NZ carry-on FAQ
Air New Zealand allows a carry-on up to 118 cm total (46.5 in). Economy allows one 7 kg bag up to 118 cm in total (about 55 × 40 × 23 cm).
Airports Air NZ flies from
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Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.
- Air New Zealand official baggage policy
- Upgraded Points: carry-on size chart for 63 airlines (updated May 16, 2026)
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