AirAsia Cabin Baggage Size & Allowance
AirAsia: carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm, 7 kg, personal item up to 40 × 30 × 10 cm.
Baggage allowance for AirAsia · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
A handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat in front of you.
1 cabin bag (max 56 × 36 × 23 cm, overhead) + 1 small item (max 40 × 30 × 10 cm, under seat), combined total 7 kg. Items strapped/tied together are not counted as one piece. Excess cabin baggage must be checked in at the counter or a gate baggage fee may apply (amount not published on the advisory). Group advisory of 8 Aug 2024 covering AirAsia Berhad, Thai AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, Philippines AirAsia and AirAsia X.
Maximum weight and size per piece: check with the airline.
Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare
Baggage allowance for AirAsia · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
Excess & Oversize Fees
Charges are usually lower when paid online before travel than at the airport.
Good to Know
Will your bag fit AirAsia?
Enter your suitcase dimensions in the size checker and see instantly whether it meets these limits.
Check my bag for AirAsiaThe 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.
The small bag that goes under the seat in front of you — handbag, laptop bag or small backpack. Usually free and rarely weighed.
The wheeled case you take into the cabin and store in the overhead bin. Sized at the gate, and weighed by many airlines.
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 AirAsia?
Yes, according to AirAsia's published policy: one cabin bag up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), with 7 kg (15 lb) for it and the personal item together, plus a personal item up to 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 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 AirAsia's sizer?
Staff can send it to the hold at the gate, and depending on your fare AirAsia can charge for it. Adding a bag online before you fly is usually cheaper. The current amounts are on AirAsia's own fees page. AirAsia baggage fees
Can I bring a personal item in addition to my AirAsia cabin bag?
Yes. Besides the cabin bag you can bring one personal item up to 40 × 30 × 10 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in), such as a handbag, laptop bag or small backpack, stowed under the seat in front of you.
Compare with other airlines
Baggage limits differ sharply between carriers — these are the ones travellers most often weigh against AirAsia.
