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Air Arabia Cabin Baggage Size & Allowance

Air Arabia: carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 7 kg, personal item up to 33 × 25 × 20 cm.

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PIPersonal ItemGoes under the seat in front of you
W 25 cm
H 33 cm
personal item
D 20 cm
depth
Max dimensions33 × 25 × 20 cm13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in
Max width25 cm9.8 in
Max height33 cm13 in
Max depth20 cm7.9 in
Max weight3 kg7 lb

A handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat in front of you.

COCarry-on BaggageGoes in the overhead bin
W 40 cm
H 55 cm
carry-on
D 20 cm
depth
Max dimensions55 × 40 × 20 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in
Max width40 cm15.7 in
Max height55 cm21.7 in
Max depth20 cm7.9 in
Max weight7 kg15 lb

1 cabin bag max 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 7 kg, plus a personal item max 25 × 33 × 20 cm, 3 kg. Carry-on, personal item and duty-free together must stay within 10 kg. Over-limit bag at the gate: AED 100 per piece may apply. Same on every fare and region. Infant under 2: one extra small bag up to 3 kg.

CBChecked BaggageHanded over at the check-in desk
Depends on
the route
checked bag
depth
AllowanceRoute / fare dependent

Allowance is sold as a weight (20, 30 or 40 kg) limited to the allowed number of pieces, e.g. 40 kg may be 2 bags totalling 40 kg. Pre-booking online is cheaper than the airport. Maximum bag dimensions are not published. Ultimate: 30/40 kg UAE, 30 kg Saudi domestic and Morocco

Power banksHow manyup to 2Capacityup to 100 WhWherecarry-on onlyIn flightdon't chargeAll rules →

Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare

Class / fareCarry-onChecked bagsWeight / allowance
Basic1 bag 7 kg + personal item 3 kg0 (chargeable)20/30 kg on Cairo flights
Checked bag bought as add-on
Value1 bag 7 kg + personal item 3 kgWeight allowanceUAE 20/30 kg; Egypt 30/40 kg; Morocco intl 15/20 kg; Saudi domestic 20 kg
Varies by region
Ultimate1 bag 7 kg + personal item 3 kgWeight allowanceUAE 30/40 kg; Egypt 40 kg; Morocco 30 kg; Saudi domestic 30 kg
Varies by region

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Excess & Oversize Fees

Air Arabia sets its own excess, overweight and gate-bag charges, and they change by route, fare and where you pay.We only publish figures we have checked against the carrier, and these are not among them — so the current amounts are on Air Arabia's own site.
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Charges are usually lower when paid online before travel than at the airport.

Good to Know

Published dimensions include wheels, handles and external pockets.Baggage rules can differ on codeshare and partner-operated flights.Special items such as sports gear or instruments need advance booking.Always confirm on the airline's website before you travel.
Source: airline website, reviewed on 16 October 2026

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The three baggage types, explained

Airlines split what you travel with into three allowances. Each has its own size and weight limit, and the one you exceed decides what you pay.

Personal item

The small bag that goes under the seat in front of you — handbag, laptop bag or small backpack. Usually free and rarely weighed.

Carry-on

The wheeled case you take into the cabin and store in the overhead bin. Sized at the gate, and weighed by many airlines.

Checked baggage

The large suitcase you hand over at the desk and collect at your destination. Charged by bag, with strict weight limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a cabin bag free on Air Arabia?

Yes, according to Air Arabia's published policy: one cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), 7 kg (15 lb), plus a personal item up to 33 × 25 × 20 cm (13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in). Basic fares and flights operated by partner airlines can differ, so check the allowance on your booking.

What happens if my bag doesn't fit Air Arabia's sizer?

Staff can send it to the hold at the gate, and depending on your fare Air Arabia can charge for it. Adding a bag online before you fly is usually cheaper. The current amounts are on Air Arabia's own fees page. Air Arabia baggage fees

Can I bring a personal item in addition to my Air Arabia cabin bag?

Yes. Besides the cabin bag you can bring one personal item up to 33 × 25 × 20 cm (13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in), 3 kg (7 lb), such as a handbag, laptop bag or small backpack, stowed under the seat in front of you.

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