AirAsia carry-on and personal item size
AirAsia allows a personal item up to 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in) and a carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in).
The limits below are quoted from AirAsia's baggage rules. Sizes include wheels and handles unless noted.
You may also carry one (1) piece of laptop bag, handbag, backpack or any other small bag which must not exceed 40cm x 30cm x 10cm. This item must be able to fit under the seat in front of you.
Check it on AirAsia's site support.airasia.com · confirmed 20 Oct 2026
Find a personal item that fitsWeight limit: 15 lb (7 kg).
You are allowed to bring onboard two (2) pieces of bag as part of your cabin baggage allowance with the total weight of both items not exceeding 7kg. One (1) piece of cabin bag must not exceed 56cm x 36cm x 23cm including the handles, wheels and side pockets. This bag must be able to fit in the overhead compartment in the aircraft cabin.
Check it on AirAsia's site support.airasia.com · confirmed 20 Oct 2026
Find a carry-on that fitsWhich fares include a carry-on
| Fare | Carry-on included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Low Fare | Yes | Fares table ticks '7kg cabin baggage' as complimentary; 7 kg total for cabin bag + small bag. Checked baggage, seat and meal for a fee. |
| Value Pack | Yes | 7 kg cabin baggage + 20 kg checked bag, a meal and a standard seat. Not available on Fly-Thru routes to, from or through Thailand, India and Japan. |
| Premium Flex | Yes | '7kg carry-on baggage' + 20 kg checked, any seat except Premium Flatbed, Xpress check-in, boarding and baggage. |
| Premium Flatbed | Yes | AirAsia X (D7) / Thai AirAsia X (XJ) flatbed seat; fares table ticks 7 kg cabin baggage; 40 kg checked. |
| Xtra Carry-On (add-on) | Yes | Paid add-on: two bags within the same sizes, 14 kg combined, one bag up to 10 kg. Pre-book online only (from 13 April 2026); limited per flight; not on Indonesia AirAsia (QZ) domestic flights. |
| Fast Pass (add-on) | Yes | Includes a 'Cabin Baggage Weight Booster' (1 piece up to 10 kg or 2 pieces up to 14 kg, within permitted dimension) plus priority check-in and boarding. Not offered on AirAsia Philippines (Z2), Indonesia AirAsia (QZ) domestic flights or international flights from/to DMK. |
Personal items that fit AirAsia
- Sechunk Canvas Vintage Messenger Bag (Small) Small9.2 L
- Taygeer Laptop Bag 15.6 Inch Business Briefcase8.6 L
- Baggallini Securtex Classic Anti-Theft Vacation Backpack8.5 L
- SKYSPER Urban X7 7L Travel Sling Bag7 L
- Aisijimo Small Sling Bag (SB8)4 L
- Ariscobull Small Leather Sling Shoulder Messenger Bag3.6 L
- tomtoc Explorer-T21 Sling Bag S (3L)3 L
- AOSTIHOT Small Crossbody Sling Bag
- CAAORDKSO Small Canvas Messenger Bag
- Lenovo 15.6" Laptop Casual Toploader T210
- NICGID Sling Bag Chest Shoulder Backpack (Small) Small
- Samsonite Classic Leather Slim Brief
Carry-ons that fit AirAsia
- Osprey Sojourn Porter 46L Travel Pack46 L
- Laktru Carry On Duffle Bag 45L with Shoe Compartment 45L45 L
- Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 4444 L
- Briggs & Riley Sympatico Essential 22" Carry-On Expandable Spinner41 L
- Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L40 L
- Gieury Expandable Carry On Backpack 40L-50L (Shoe Compartment)40 L
- JARWAM 17" Travel Laptop Backpack 40L (F100)40 L
- MATEIN Carry on Backpack, Extra Large Expandable Travel Backpack40 L
- Narwey Carry On Foldable Travel Duffel 40L with Wet Pocket40 L
- Osprey Fairview 40 Travel Pack Women's40 L
- Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack Men's40 L
- Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 40L40 L
AirAsia bag size questions
What is the AirAsia personal item size?
AirAsia's personal item limit is 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in).
What is the AirAsia carry-on size?
AirAsia's carry-on limit is 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), weighing up to 15 lb (7 kg).
Do AirAsia size limits include wheels and handles?
The carry-on limit includes wheels and handles; the baggage page doesn't say whether the personal item limit includes wheels and handles. Sizeproof checks each bag's outside size, wheels and handles included.
Which AirAsia fares include a carry-on?
Included: Low Fare; Value Pack; Premium Flex; Premium Flatbed; Xtra Carry-On (add-on); Fast Pass (add-on).
Will a 22 × 14 × 9 in carry-on fit AirAsia?
Yes. A bag of exactly 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) is within AirAsia's carry-on limit of 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), with little room to spare. Carry-on size at every airline
Which bags fit AirAsia?
By their listed size, wheels and handles included, 16 personal items and 56 carry-ons in our list fit AirAsia's limits. Find one in the finder
When were these AirAsia limits last checked?
Our weekly check last found these limits on AirAsia's own page on 20 Oct 2026. Airlines change their rules, so confirm before you fly.
Source
- AirAsia Flights: All you need to know about our cabin baggage policy (updated 2026-04-13)airline page
- AirAsia: Baggage infoairline page
- AirAsia: Our Faresairline page
- Xtra Carry-On: Cabin Baggage Upgrade for AirAsia Flights (updated 2026-04-13)airline page
We check AirAsia's page every week; the limits were last found there on 20 Oct 2026. Airlines change these rules, so confirm on AirAsia's page before you fly.
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