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55 × 40 × 20 cm bag

Classic European cabin-bag size (Ryanair 10 kg). Here's where it fits — measured against every airline's limit, including wheels and handles.

✓ Free on 11! Tight on 68✕ No on 65

Fits — free

Fits — paid / add-on

Tight — risky

Doesn't fit

Bags around this size

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0 cm to spare
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Samsonite
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Tight — risky
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Tripp
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Tight — risky
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0 cm to spare
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Wittchen
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Tight — risky
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2.7 kg
0 cm to spare
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Samsonite
S'Cure Spinner 55
Tight — risky
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Antler
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Tight — risky
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FAQ

Which airlines accept a 55 × 40 × 20 cm bag?+

A 55 × 40 × 20 cm bag fits 11 airlines for free, including Jet2, British Airways, Southwest Airlines. It's a tight fit on 68 and over the limit on 65.

Is 55 × 40 × 20 cm a carry-on or a personal item size?+

In Europe, sizes around 40×20×25 cm are free under-seat bags, while 55×40×20 cm and larger are cabin bags that may need Priority or a paid add-on.

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