Qatar Airways vs British Airways: hand luggage and carry-on compared
Two airlines, two sets of rules. Here they are side by side.
Qatar Airways vs British Airways
British Airways is the more generous of the two: 56 x 45 x 25 cm against 50 x 37 x 25 cm on Qatar Airways. A bag that fits Qatar Airways will fit British Airways.
| Qatar Airways | British Airways | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin bag size | 50 x 37 x 25 cm | 56 x 45 x 25 cm |
| Cabin bag weight | 7 kg | no weight limit published |
| Cabin bag included? | Yes | Yes |
| Small bag size | not published | 40 x 30 x 15 cm |
| Small bag included? | Yes | Yes |
Check your own bag against both
Both sets of figures come from the airlines' own websites and were checked on 20 September 2026. See the full rules for Qatar Airways and British Airways.