Kenya Airways Cabin Baggage Size & Allowance
Kenya Airways: carry-on up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm, 10 kg, personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm.
Baggage allowance for Kenya Airways · 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.
Economy: 1 bag and 1 accessory, up to 10 kg in total (12 kg to and from the EU, US and UK); Business: 2 bags and 1 accessory, up to 18 kg. Bags need an approved Kenya Airways cabin luggage label.
Economy 2 × 23 kg, Business 2 × 32 kg; 1 piece on domestic flights, Bangkok-Guangzhou and Nairobi-Mumbai. Asante Silver, Gold and Platinum members get one extra piece. The airline does not publish a general per-bag size limit.
Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare
Baggage allowance for Kenya Airways · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
Cabin allowance by fare
The figures above are the standard allowance. On Kenya Airways it changes with the fare or cabin you book.
Excess & Oversize Fees
Charges are usually lower when paid online before travel than at the airport.
Good to Know
Will your bag fit Kenya Airways?
Enter your suitcase dimensions in the size checker and see instantly whether it meets these limits.
Check my bag for Kenya AirwaysThe 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 Kenya Airways?
Yes, according to Kenya Airways' published policy: one cabin bag up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), with 10 kg (22 lb) for it and the personal item together, plus a personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 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 Kenya Airways' sizer?
Staff can send it to the hold at the gate, and depending on your fare Kenya Airways can charge for it. Adding a bag online before you fly is usually cheaper. The current amounts are on Kenya Airways' own fees page. Kenya Airways baggage fees
Can I bring a personal item in addition to my Kenya Airways cabin bag?
Yes. Besides the cabin bag you can bring one personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 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 Kenya Airways.
