Japan Airlines Cabin Baggage Size & Allowance
Japan Airlines: carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 25 cm, 10 kg.
Baggage allowance for Japan Airlines · 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.
Carry-on + personal item: 10 kg combined. Smaller aircraft may have stricter size limits.
JAL international checked bags may measure up to 203 cm total. Economy/Premium Economy: 2 × 23 kg. Business/First: 3 × 32 kg.
Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare
Baggage allowance for Japan Airlines · 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 Japan Airlines?
Enter your suitcase dimensions in the size checker and see instantly whether it meets these limits.
Check my bag for Japan AirlinesThe 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 Japan Airlines?
Yes, according to Japan Airlines' published policy: one cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in), with 10 kg (22 lb) for it and the personal item together. 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 Japan Airlines' sizer?
Staff can send it to the hold at the gate, and depending on your fare Japan Airlines can charge for it. Adding a bag online before you fly is usually cheaper. The current amounts are on Japan Airlines' own fees page. Japan Airlines baggage fees
Can I bring a personal item in addition to my Japan Airlines cabin bag?
Yes. Japan Airlines allows a personal item such as a handbag or laptop bag as long as it fits under the seat in front of you; it publishes no exact size.
Compare with other airlines
Baggage limits differ sharply between carriers — these are the ones travellers most often weigh against Japan Airlines.
