Check-In Luggage Size Guide: Every Airline's Baggage Allowance (2026)

Planning a trip? Make sure your checked bag meets your airline's size and weight limits before you head to the airport. Almost every airline has slightly different rules — so we've put together a complete guide covering all the major carriers.

Airlines With Specific Dimension Limits

These airlines set individual height, width, and depth limits for checked baggage.

Airlines With Total Linear Dimension Limits

These airlines don't specify individual height, width, and depth limits. Instead, you add all three together — the total cannot exceed the limit shown.

Check-In Luggage Rules by Airline

British Airways

On British Airways flights, checked bags can measure up to 90 × 75 × 43 cm. The standard weight limit is 23 kg, with some premium fares allowing up to 32 kg. Both the Horizn H6 and H7 fit comfortably within these limits.

Norwegian

On Norwegian, checked luggage is typically a paid add-on unless you have a Flex ticket. The maximum dimensions are 250 × 79 × 112 cm, with a standard 23 kg weight allowance.

Ryanair

Ryanair offers checked luggage as an add-on: either a 10 kg or 20 kg bag. Maximum size is 81 × 119 × 119 cm. If you're checking a 10 kg bag, the Horizn H6 is an excellent choice.

Wizz Air

Wizz Air allows checked bags up to 149 × 119 × 171 cm. You can purchase weight allowances of 10, 20, 26, or 32 kg.

Aeroflot

Aeroflot uses a total linear dimension limit. Your checked bag must not exceed 203 cm (H+W+D) combined, with a 23 kg weight limit.

Air France

Air France Economy passengers are usually entitled to one checked bag (often included on long-haul routes), sized up to 158 cm total.

American Airlines

American Airlines follows the standard 158 cm total (62 linear inches). The weight limit is 23 kg for Economy, with checked bag fees applying on most domestic routes.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific follows the piece system for most routes, with bags up to 158 cm total and 23 kg for Economy.

Delta

Delta allows checked bags up to 158 cm total (62 linear inches), weighing up to 23 kg. First and business class passengers may check heavier bags up to 32 kg.

EasyJet

EasyJet sells checked bags with a maximum total size of 275 cm. You can book bags of 15 or 23 kg, with additional weight available in 3 kg increments up to 32 kg.

Emirates

Emirates uses the weight concept on most routes, with a maximum bag size of 300 cm total. On routes to and from the Americas or Africa, the piece concept applies with a 150 cm limit per bag.

Eurowings

Eurowings allows checked bags up to 158 cm total, with a standard 23 kg weight limit. A 32 kg option is available for purchase.

Iberia

Iberia sets the same 158 cm total limit, with 23 kg as standard. Excess weight up to 32 kg is available for a surcharge.

KLM

KLM allows Economy passengers one checked bag up to 158 cm total and 23 kg.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa follows the industry-standard 158 cm total dimension limit with a 23 kg weight cap in Economy.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways allows checked bags up to 158 cm total. Economy weight allowances range from 23 to 30 kg depending on the route and fare.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines permits checked luggage up to 158 cm total. Economy passengers typically get 25–30 kg depending on the route.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines allows checked bags up to 158 cm total, with 23 kg for Economy. Business and first class passengers receive higher allowances.

United Airlines

United Airlines follows the US standard of 158 cm (62 linear inches) and 23 kg. Checked bag fees apply on most domestic and short-haul international routes.

Vueling

Vueling offers checked luggage as a paid option, with weight tiers of 15, 20, 25, or 30 kg. The maximum total size is 158 cm.