Air New Zealand hand luggage and carry-on allowance
Air New Zealand allows one cabin bag, also called hand luggage or a carry-on, of 55 x 40 x 23 cm (about 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in) weighing up to 7 kg. Check your own bag against it below.
Small bag — Small personal item
Cabin bag — Carry-on bag
Air New Zealand hand luggage and carry-on rules
- Air New Zealand states: "Maximum dimension of A= 55cm x B= 40cm x C= 23cm (21" x 16" x 9")". The three measurements added together can be up to 118 cm (46 in).
- Size is measured as length, width and height "including any wheels and packed away handles".
- "If you are flying on our smaller Q300 aircrafts, the measurement 'C' must not exceed 22cm (8")".
- Economy fares: "one carry-on bag plus one small item". "Economy carry-on can weigh up to 7kg (15lb)."
- Premium Economy, Business Premier, Business Premier Luxe, and Koru Gold, Koru Platinum, Koru Black and Star Alliance Gold members get two bags plus one small item, up to 14 kg in total with one item up to 10 kg.
- Codeshare: "If part of your journey includes codeshare flights or other airlines, please check their allowance as well."
Source: Carry-on baggage | Air New Zealand. Checked 27 October 2026.
Remember that the liquids rule that applies to you is set by the airport you fly from, not the airline. Check your departure airport before you pack.
Frequently asked questions
What size is Air New Zealand hand luggage?
Air New Zealand's cabin bag allowance is 55 x 40 x 23 cm, up to 7 kg.
What is the personal item allowance on Air New Zealand?
Air New Zealand does not publish exact dimensions for it. Examples given: a handbag, a thin laptop, duty free goods, an overcoat, wrap or blanket, or a small personal camera. No dimensions are published for it.
Is the cabin bag free on Air New Zealand?
Yes. Economy fares get one carry-on bag plus one small item. Premium Economy, Business Premier, Business Premier Luxe, and Koru Gold, Platinum, Black and Star Alliance Gold members can bring two bags, up to 14 kg in total with one item up to 10 kg. On the smaller Q300 aircraft the depth must not exceed 22 cm.
What is the Air New Zealand carry-on size?
The Air New Zealand carry-on (hand luggage or cabin bag) size limit is 55 x 40 x 23 cm, about 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in.
What is the Air New Zealand cabin bag size in inches?
Air New Zealand's cabin bag limit is 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in, which is 55 x 40 x 23 cm.
Is hand luggage the same as carry-on on Air New Zealand?
Yes. Hand luggage, cabin baggage and carry-on all mean the bag you take into the cabin. See the size and weight limits above for Air New Zealand.