5JChecked 21 Oct 2026 against help.cebupacificair.com
Cebu Pacific cabin bag size 2026
On Cebu Pacific’s cheapest fare (GO Basic) you can bring one free under-seat bag up to 20 × 20 × 35 cm. A cabin bag up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm and 10 kg is included too.
Some details on this page couldn’t be fully confirmed on the official site. Check before you fly.
Check my bag against Cebu Pacific- Free under-seat bag
- 20 × 20 × 35 cmOn GO Basic
- Overhead cabin bag
- 56 × 36 × 23 cmup to 10 kgIncluded on GO Basic
Check your bag against Cebu Pacific’s limits
Cebu Pacific hand luggage and cabin bags by fare
What each ticket type includes, as published by Cebu Pacific.
| Fare | Under-seat bag | Cabin bag |
|---|---|---|
GO Basic
| Included 20 × 20 × 35 cm Personal item that goes under the seat in front of you. Cebu Pacific lists it as height 20, length 20, width 35 cm. The weight limit is shared with your hand carry. | Included 56 × 36 × 23 cm · 10 kg One hand carry item that fits the overhead bin: height 56, length 36, width 23 cm, including wheels and handles. 10 kg is the combined limit for both items on Cebu Pacific (5J) flights. |
GO Easy
| Included 20 × 20 × 35 cm Personal item that goes under the seat in front of you. Cebu Pacific lists it as height 20, length 20, width 35 cm. The weight limit is shared with your hand carry. | Included 56 × 36 × 23 cm · 10 kg One hand carry item that fits the overhead bin: height 56, length 36, width 23 cm, including wheels and handles. 10 kg is the combined limit for both items on Cebu Pacific (5J) flights. |
GO Flexi
| Included 20 × 20 × 35 cm Personal item that goes under the seat in front of you. Cebu Pacific lists it as height 20, length 20, width 35 cm. The weight limit is shared with your hand carry. | Included 56 × 36 × 23 cm · 10 kg One hand carry item that fits the overhead bin: height 56, length 36, width 23 cm, including wheels and handles. 10 kg is the combined limit for both items on Cebu Pacific (5J) flights. |
Cebu Pacific measures the whole bag, including wheels, handles and pockets.
If your bag is too big at the gate
If a hand carry bag is too big or too heavy, or you have more than two items, it may need to be checked in and extra charges apply.
Gate baggage fee for a 20 kg bag: PHP 2,500 domestic, PHP 3,500 international short haul, PHP 6,000 international long haul
It’s almost always cheaper to add the right bag when you book or online before you fly.
Other Cebu Pacific cabin rules worth knowing
- The weight limit is 10 kg on Cebu Pacific (5J) flights departing on or after 15 September 2026, and 7 kg on Cebgo (DG) flights. Check the first two characters of your flight number.
- The limit covers both items together, not each bag.
- On a connection the limit applies flight by flight: 10 kg on a 5J flight and 7 kg on a DG flight.
- All sides must fit. One side over the limit can mean extra charges.
- Shopping bags and food bought in the airport count towards your allowance. Duty-free bought after security, in its original duty-free bag with a receipt, does not.
- Children and infants with their own seat get the same allowance. A lap infant's items must fit inside the adult's allowance.
Also check before you fly Cebu Pacific
Power banks on Cebu Pacific
Spare batteries and power banks must go in your hand luggage, never in the hold.
Power-bank rules and Wh calculatorLiquids depend on the airport
The airline doesn’t set the liquids limit. The departure airport’s security does. Some now allow up to 2 litres.
Liquids rules by airportCebu Pacific cabin bag questions
What size is Cebu Pacific’s free under-seat bag (personal item)?
20 × 20 × 35 cm on the GO Basic fare. It must fit under the seat in front of you.
What size cabin bag can I take on Cebu Pacific?
Up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm and 10 kg. It’s included with GO Basic, GO Easy and GO Flexi.
Do Cebu Pacific’s size limits include wheels and handles?
Yes. The limits are for the whole bag, including wheels, handles and side pockets.
What is the Cebu Pacific hand luggage weight limit?
The cabin bag can weigh up to 10 kg. Cebu Pacific’s published rules give no weight limit for the free under-seat bag.
What happens if my bag is too big for Cebu Pacific?
If a hand carry bag is too big or too heavy, or you have more than two items, it may need to be checked in and extra charges apply. Gate baggage fee for a 20 kg bag: PHP 2,500 domestic, PHP 3,500 international short haul, PHP 6,000 international long haul
What are the Cebu Pacific cabin bag dimensions in inches?
Free under-seat bag (20x20x35 cm): 7.9 × 7.9 × 13.8 in. Cabin bag (56x36x23 cm): 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in.
How many litres is the Cebu Pacific cabin bag allowance?
At most 14 litres for the free under-seat bag (20x20x35 cm) and at most 46.4 litres for the cabin bag (56x36x23 cm). That is the volume of a square-cornered box with exactly those measurements. A real bag has rounded corners, so check the size on the label as well as the litres.
Can I use a backpack as my free under-seat bag on Cebu Pacific?
Usually yes. The limit is on size, not on the type of bag, so a backpack that measures 20 × 20 × 35 cm or less when packed fits the free allowance. Straps and pockets count towards the size.
What are the liquids rules for Cebu Pacific hand luggage?
Cebu Pacific doesn’t set the liquids limit. The airport you fly from does: some airports still enforce 100 ml, while others now allow containers up to 2 litres. Check your departure airport on our liquids rules page.
Shopping for a bag? See cabin bag size in litres to turn centimetres into litres.
How Cebu Pacific compares
Free allowances on the cheapest fare of similar airlines.
| Airline · cheapest fare | Free under-seat bag | Overhead cabin bag | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cebu PacificGO Basic | Under-seat20 × 20 × 35 cm | Cabin bag56 × 36 × 23 cm · 10 kg | |
| easyJetStandard | Under-seat45 × 36 × 20 cm · 15 kg | Cabin bagPaid add-on · 56 × 45 × 25 cm · 15 kg | |
| Jet2All Jet2.com flights | Under-seat40 × 30 × 20 cm | Cabin bag56 × 45 × 25 cm · 10 kg | |
| RyanairBasic | Under-seat40 × 30 × 20 cm | Cabin bagPaid add-on · 55 × 40 × 20 cm · 10 kg | |
| VuelingFly Light | Under-seat40 × 30 × 20 cm | Cabin bagPaid add-on · 55 × 40 × 20 cm · 10 kg |