Eagle Creek · carry-on
Does the Eagle Creek Tarmac 4-Wheel 22"/36L Carry-On fit as a carry-on?
By its listed size it fits 5 of 38 airlines that publish a carry-on limit, is borderline on 4 and is too big for 29.
Size and specs
| Listed size | 56 × 36 × 25 cm (22 × 14.2 × 10 in) |
|---|---|
| Expanded | 56 × 36 × 29 cm (22 × 14.2 × 11.4 in) |
| Volume | 36 L |
| Empty weight | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) |
| Laptop sleeve | up to 15 in |
| Wheels | 4 |
| List price | $399 (seen 2026-10-19) |
Fits only when the expansion zip is closed.
Against the usual US limit
Dashed and yellow: American Airlines' carry-on limit, 22 × 14 × 9 in. Coloured: this bag's listed size.
Every airline
| Airline | carry-on limit | This bag |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ||
| Alaska Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.2 in over in total |
| Allegiant Air | 10 × 16 × 22 in (25 × 41 × 56 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| American Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too deep |
| Avelo Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too deep |
| Breeze Airways | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too deep |
| Delta Air Lines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.2 in over in total |
| Frontier Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1.2 in over in total |
| JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too deep |
| Southwest Airlines | 24 × 16 × 10 in (61 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Sun Country Airlines | 24 × 16 × 11 in (61 × 41 × 28 cm) | Fits 1 in to spare |
| United Airlines | 9 × 14 × 22 in (23 × 36 × 56 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too deep |
| Canada & Mexico | ||
| Aeromexico | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall |
| Air Canada | 9 × 15.5 × 21.5 in (23 × 39 × 55 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too deep |
| Porter Airlines | 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in (55 × 39 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too deep |
| Viva Aerobus | 22 × 16 × 10 in (56 × 41 × 25 cm) | Fits right at the limit |
| Volaris | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.3 in over, too tall |
| WestJet | 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm) | Too big 1 in over, too deep |
| Latin America | ||
| Avianca | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.4 in over, too wide |
| Copa Airlines | 56 × 36 × 26 cm (22 × 14.2 × 10.2 in) | Borderline 0.2 in over in total |
| LATAM Airlines | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.4 in over, too wide |
| Europe | ||
| Aer Lingus | 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in) | Too big 0.6 in over, too deep |
| Air France | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.4 in over, too wide |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too deep |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too deep |
| Iberia | 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Borderline 0.2 in over, too deep |
| Icelandair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 2.1 in over, too deep |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.4 in over, too wide |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Too big 0.9 in over, too deep |
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 2.1 in over, too deep |
| Turkish Airlines | 23 × 40 × 55 cm (9.1 × 15.7 × 21.7 in) | Too big 0.9 in over, too deep |
| Virgin Atlantic | 23 × 36 × 56 cm (9.1 × 14.2 × 22 in) | Too big 0.9 in over, too deep |
| Vueling | 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) | Too big 2.1 in over, too deep |
| Wizz Air | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in) | Too big 0.9 in over, too deep |
| Middle East & Asia-Pacific | ||
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm (21.7 × 15 × 8.7 in) | Too big 1.3 in over, too deep |
| Japan Airlines | 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in) | Too big 0.9 in over in total |
| Qantas | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in) | Too big 0.9 in over, too deep |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm (19.7 × 14.6 × 9.8 in) | Too big 2.3 in over, too tall |
"Borderline" means over by no more than the rounding in published sizes (0.5 cm, about 0.2 in). It may pass at the gate, but we don't promise it.
Where these numbers come from
- eaglecreek.combrand page
Notes from our data check
Brand page: "External dimensions include wheels, handles, and all other components." Standard 22 x 14 x 10 in (55 x 36 x 25 cm); expanded 22 x 14 x 11 in (55 x 36 x 29 cm); 36 L (38 L expanded); 7 lb 7 oz (3.4 kg); front pocket with a 15 in laptop sleeve; $399. CONFLICT inside the brand's own figures: 22 in is 55.9 cm, not 55, and 11 in is 27.9 cm, not 29. Over 22 x 14 x 9 on depth. Amazon not checked. Derived values: weightLb 7.44 is 7 lb 7 oz written as a decimal.