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Japan Airlines cabin bag size

Everything you can bring on board Japan Airlines — sizes, weight and cost.

✓ Verified · 9 Jul 2026Official Japan Airlines policy ↗
Published and maintained by FitsOnBoardEditorial standards
Free allowance
55 × 40 × 25 cm
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in · up to 10 kg
Free on Economy fares
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Full baggage allowance

AllowanceMax sizeWeightFareCost
Cabin bag / carry-on
55 × 40 × 25 cm
21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in
10 kgEconomyFree

Bags that fit Japan Airlines

Fits the free allowance (35)

Eastpak
Tranverz S
Fits
51 × 32 × 24 cm
42 L
3.1 kg
1 cm to spare
from £110Visit brand →
July
Carry On
Fits
54 × 37 × 23 cm
41 L
3.6 kg
1 cm to spare
Osprey
Farpoint 40
Fits
54 × 35 × 23 cm
40 L
1.5 kg
1 cm to spare
from £130Visit brand →
Decathlon (Forclaz)
Travel 500 Cabin 40L
Fits
50 × 35 × 20 cm
40 L
1.4 kg
5 cm to spare
Travelpro
Maxlite Air Compact 20"
Fits
54 × 35 × 22 cm
38 L
2.4 kg
1 cm to spare
Delsey
Turenne Slim Cabin
Fits
54 × 34 × 24 cm
36 L
2.8 kg
1 cm to spare
from £140Visit brand →
Rock Luggage
Cabin Lite Spinner
Fits
54 × 38 × 19 cm
33 L
2.2 kg
1 cm to spare
from £55
Aerolite
easyJet 45×36×20 Holdall
Fits
45 × 36 × 20 cm
30 L
0.7 kg
4 cm to spare
from £25
Peak Design
Travel Backpack 30L
Fits
51 × 33 × 22 cm
30 L
1.9 kg
3 cm to spare
from $230
Cabin Max
Anode 30L
Fits
40 × 30 × 20 cm
30 L
0.7 kg
5 cm to spare
Nomatic
Navigator Carry-On Backpack 30L
Fits
54 × 34 × 19 cm
30 L
1.7 kg
1 cm to spare
from $220
CabinZero
Classic 28L
Fits
42 × 32 × 20 cm
28 L
0.66 kg
5 cm to spare
Matein
18" Under-seat Travel Backpack
Fits
45 × 35 × 20 cm
25 L
0.9 kg
5 cm to spare
from $40
Herschel
Pop Quiz Backpack
Fits
44 × 32 × 18 cm
22 L
0.8 kg
7 cm to spare
Dakine
365 Pack 21L
Fits
44 × 34 × 18 cm
21 L
0.7 kg
6 cm to spare
Cabin Max
Metz 20L
Fits
40 × 20 × 25 cm
20 L
0.5 kg
5 cm to spare
Narwey
Foldable Under-seat 40×20×25
Fits
40 × 20 × 25 cm
20 L
0.3 kg
5 cm to spare
from £18
Aerolite
Ryanair Maximum 40×20×25
Fits
40 × 20 × 25 cm
20 L
0.6 kg
5 cm to spare
from £22
Nomatic
Travel Pack 20L
Fits
51 × 33 × 20 cm
20 L
1.5 kg
4 cm to spare
from £200
Puccini
Ryanair Cabin 40×20×25
Fits
40 × 20 × 25 cm
20 L
1.8 kg
5 cm to spare
from PLN 220Visit brand →
tomtoc
Voyage Under-Seat Backpack 20L
Fits
39 × 24 × 18 cm
20 L
0.7 kg
7 cm to spare
Gonex
Foldable Daypack 20L
Fits
39 × 28 × 15 cm
20 L
0.3 kg
10 cm to spare
from £20
Aerolite
39×19×24 Ryanair Cabin Case
Fits
39 × 19 × 24 cm
19 L
1.7 kg
6 cm to spare
from £30
Fjällräven
Kånken 16L
Fits
38 × 27 × 13 cm
16 L
0.5 kg
12 cm to spare
Béis
The Carry-On Roller
Tight — risky
55 × 36 × 23 cm
40 L
3.3 kg
0 cm to spare
Tortuga
Travel Backpack 40L
Tight — risky
55 × 35 × 23 cm
40 L
1.8 kg
0 cm to spare
Away
The Carry-On
Tight — risky
55 × 35 × 23 cm
39.8 L
3.4 kg
0 cm to spare
Samsonite
Base Boost Spinner 55
Tight — risky
55 × 35 × 20 cm
39 L
2.3 kg
0 cm to spare
Delsey
Helium Aero Cabin
Tight — risky
55 × 35 × 25 cm
38 L
2.6 kg
0 cm to spare
from £130Visit brand →
Tripp
Holiday 7 Cabin
Tight — risky
55 × 38 × 20 cm
37 L
2.5 kg
0 cm to spare
from £45
Rimowa
Essential Cabin
Tight — risky
55 × 40 × 23 cm
36 L
4.3 kg
0 cm to spare
from £1,150Visit brand →
Wittchen
Cabin Spinner 55
Tight — risky
55 × 40 × 20 cm
35 L
2.7 kg
0 cm to spare
from PLN 350Visit brand →
Samsonite
S'Cure Spinner 55
Tight — risky
55 × 40 × 20 cm
34 L
2.6 kg
0 cm to spare
from £120Visit brand →
Antler
Clifton Cabin
Tight — risky
55 × 35 × 20 cm
33 L
2.9 kg
0 cm to spare
from £130
American Tourister
Bon Air Spinner 55
Tight — risky
55 × 40 × 20 cm
31.5 L
2.4 kg
0 cm to spare
from £75

Japan Airlines baggage FAQ

What size cabin bag can I take on Japan Airlines?+

Japan Airlines's cabin bag limit is 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in), up to 10 kg. Measure your bag including wheels and handles.

How do I check if my bag fits Japan Airlines?+

Measure height, width and depth in cm or inches and enter them into the checker — you'll see instantly whether your bag fits Japan Airlines for free, is tight, or is over the limit, with the exact margin.

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