Does Air Transat have a carry-on weight limit?

Air Transat doesn't publish a weight limit for carry-ons, but you need to be able to lift your bag into the overhead bin yourself.

What is the Air Transat personal item size?

43 × 31 × 13 cm (16.9 × 12.2 × 5.1 in). Must fit under the seat in front of you.

Will a standard 22 × 14 × 9 in carry-on fit on Air Transat?

Not quite: a 22 × 14 × 9 in bag is 0.3 in too long for Air Transat's 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) limit.

What is the Air Transat carry-on size in inches?

21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in, converted from Air Transat's 55 × 40 × 23 cm limit. Measure the outside of the bag, wheels and handles included.

Can I bring a carry-on and a personal item on Air Transat?

Yes, on most fares (Eco Budget can be personal-item only): one carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) plus a personal item up to 43 × 31 × 13 cm (16.9 × 12.2 × 5.1 in).

What happens if my carry-on is too big on Air Transat?

Gate agents can make you check it, and checking a bag at the gate usually costs more than adding it when you book. Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included, before you go.

Which airports does Air Transat fly from?

Air Transat flies from Montreal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), San Juan (SJU). Each has an airport guide with transit, lounges and parking.

Does a backpack count as a personal item on Air Transat?

Only a slim one. Air Transat's 43 × 31 × 13 cm (16.9 × 12.2 × 5.1 in) limit is smaller than most everyday bags: even a typical small backpack or daypack is 2 cm too deep.

2026 carry-on & personal item rules

Air Transat carry-on size

Q: Does Air Transat charge for carry-on bags?

Not on most fares, but Eco Budget can be personal-item only. Eco Standard and higher fares include a carry-on. Eco Budget on flights to the South, the U.S. and within Canada includes only a personal item.

Air Transat's carry-on baggage size limit is 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), with no published weight limit. Eco Standard and higher fares include a carry-on. Eco Budget on flights to the South, the U.S. and within Canada includes only a personal item.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Carry-on

55 × 40 × 23 cm

21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in

Weight limit

None published

You must be able to lift it into the bin

Personal item

43 × 31 × 13 cm

16.9 × 12.2 × 5.1 in

Carry-on on cheapest fare

Not always

Eco Budget can be personal-item only

Quick answer

Air Transat allows a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), plus a personal item up to 43 × 31 × 13 cm. Eco Budget can be personal-item only, so check your fare.

Carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in)
Weight limit: None published
Personal item: 43 × 31 × 13 cm (16.9 × 12.2 × 5.1 in)
Cheapest fare: Not on some basic fares
Standard 22 × 14 × 9 in bag: Too big

Air Transat bag sizes, drawn to scale

Carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in)Personal item: 43 × 31 × 13 cm (16.9 × 12.2 × 5.1 in)

Will my bag fit on Air Transat?

Measure your packed bag, including wheels and handles.

LengthinWidthinDepthin

Weight (optional)lb

As a carry-on

Too big

0.3 in too long

Limit: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in)

As a personal item

Too big

5.1 in too long, 1.8 in too wide, 3.9 in too deep

Limit: 43 × 31 × 13 cm (16.9 × 12.2 × 5.1 in)

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Will my bag fit as a personal item on Air Transat?

Typical sizes of everyday bags, checked against Air Transat's 43 × 31 × 13 cm personal item limit. Measure your own bag, or use the checker above.

Small backpack or daypack41 × 30 × 15 cmToo big: 2 cm too deep
Under-seat rolling bag41 × 33 × 20 cmToo big: 2 cm too wide, 7 cm too deep
Laptop backpack46 × 30 × 20 cmToo big: 3 cm too long, 7 cm too deep
Large tote46 × 36 × 15 cmToo big: 3 cm too long, 5 cm too wide, 2 cm too deep
Weekender duffel51 × 28 × 25 cmToo big: 8 cm too long, 12 cm too deep

Air Transat carry-on rules by fare

Eco Budget

Eco Budget on flights to the South, the U.S. and within Canada includes only a personal item; Eco Standard adds a carry-on. Check your fare on transatlantic flights.

Higher fares

Standard and premium fares include a carry-on and a personal item.

Tips for flying Air Transat

•Measure your packed bag, wheels and handles included; many suitcases sold as "22-inch" are taller with the wheels.
•Air Transat's personal item limit is on the small side, so a typical laptop backpack may be too deep.
•Check your fare before you pack: Eco Budget can be personal-item only.

How Air Transat compares

Carry-on rules at other Canadian airlines.

Airline	Carry-on	Weight	Personal item	Carry-on on cheapest fare
Air Transat	55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in	—	43 × 31 × 13 cm	Not on some basic fares
Air Canada	55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in	—	43 × 33 × 16 cm	Not on some basic fares
WestJet	53 × 38 × 23 cm20.9 × 15 × 9.1 in	—	41 × 33 × 15 cm	Not on some basic fares
Porter Airlines	55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in	—	43 × 33 × 16 cm	Not on some basic fares

Air Transat
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in)
Weight
—
Personal item
43 × 31 × 13 cm
Cheapest fare
Not on some basic fares
Air Canada
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in)
Weight
—
Personal item
43 × 33 × 16 cm
Cheapest fare
Not on some basic fares
WestJet
Carry-on
53 × 38 × 23 cm (20.9 × 15 × 9.1 in)
Weight
—
Personal item
41 × 33 × 15 cm
Cheapest fare
Not on some basic fares
Porter Airlines
Carry-on
55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in)
Weight
—
Personal item
43 × 33 × 16 cm
Cheapest fare
Not on some basic fares

Head-to-head comparisons

Air Transat vs Air Canada Air Transat vs WestJet Air Transat vs Porter

Air Transat carry-on FAQ

Air Transat allows a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in). Eco Standard and higher fares include a carry-on. Eco Budget on flights to the South, the U.S. and within Canada includes only a personal item.

Connecting on Air Transat

How long a layover you need at its hubs.

Montreal (YUL)Connection time guide Toronto (YYZ)Connection time guide

Airports Air Transat flies from

Airport guides for the airports we cover: getting into town, terminals, lounges and parking.

Montreal (YUL)Air Transat hub Toronto (YYZ)Air Transat hub Fort Lauderdale (FLL)San Juan (SJU)

Sources

Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.

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