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Copa Airlines Carry-On Size & Baggage Allowance

Copa Airlines: carry-on up to 56 × 36 × 26 cm, 10 kg, personal item up to 43 × 25 × 22 cm.

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PIPersonal ItemGoes under the seat in front of you
W 25 cm
H 43 cm
personal item
D 22 cm
depth
Max dimensions43 × 25 × 22 cm16.9 × 9.8 × 8.7 in
Max width25 cm9.8 in
Max height43 cm16.9 in
Max depth22 cm8.7 in
Max weightNo weight limit

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

COCarry-on BaggageGoes in the overhead bin
W 36 cm
H 56 cm
carry-on
D 26 cm
depth
Max dimensions56 × 36 × 26 cm22 × 14.2 × 10.2 in
Max width36 cm14.2 in
Max height56 cm22 in
Max depth26 cm10.2 in
Max weight10 kg22 lb

One cabin bag per passenger. Measured with wheels and handles included.

CBChecked BaggageHanded over at the check-in desk
158 cm
in total
checked bag
depth
Max total dimensions158 cm (62.2 in)L + W + H
Standard bag weight23 kg51 lb
Oversize thresholdover 158 cm62.2 in
Bags includedEconomy Basic 0; Classic 1; Full 2; Business 2

Standard checked bag is 158 cm total. Economy bags are 23 kg; Business bags are 32 kg. Seasonal destination restrictions can reduce the number accepted.

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Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare

Class / fareCarry-onChecked bagsWeight / allowance
Economy Basic1 bag · 10 kg + personal item0 bags included23 kg if purchased
Economy Classic1 bag · 10 kg + personal item1 bag23 kg
Economy Full1 bag · 10 kg + personal item2 bags23 kg
Business Promo / Full1 bag · 10 kg + personal item2 bags32 kg

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Excess & Oversize Fees

Copa Airlines 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 Copa Airlines'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 10 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 Copa Airlines?

Yes, according to Copa Airlines' published policy: one cabin bag up to 56 × 36 × 26 cm (22 × 14.2 × 10.2 in), 10 kg (22 lb), plus a personal item up to 43 × 25 × 22 cm (16.9 × 9.8 × 8.7 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 Copa Airlines' sizer?

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

Can I bring a personal item in addition to my Copa Airlines cabin bag?

Yes. Besides the cabin bag you can bring one personal item up to 43 × 25 × 22 cm (16.9 × 9.8 × 8.7 in), such as a handbag, laptop bag or small backpack, stowed under the seat in front of you.

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