JLChecked 21 Oct 2026 against jal.co.jp
Japan Airlines cabin bag size 2026
On Japan Airlines’ cheapest fare (All international cabins (Economy, Premium Economy, Business, First)) you can bring one free under-seat bag up to a size the airline doesn’t publish. A cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 25 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 Japan Airlines- Free under-seat bag
- Included, size not publishedOn All international cabins (Economy, Premium Economy, Business, First)
- Overhead cabin bag
- 55 × 40 × 25 cmup to 10 kgIncluded on All international cabins (Economy, Premium Economy, Business, First)
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Japan Airlines hand luggage and cabin bags by fare
What each ticket type includes, as published by Japan Airlines.
| Fare | Under-seat bag | Cabin bag |
|---|---|---|
All international cabins (Economy, Premium Economy, Business, First)
| Included Size not published One personal belonging, such as a shopping bag or handbag. It must fit under the seat in front of you. JAL gives no size limit for it, and its weight counts towards the shared 10 kg. | Included 55 × 40 × 25 cm · 10 kg One additional bag. JAL lists width 55 cm, height 40 cm and depth 25 cm (22 × 16 × 10 in), and length + width + height must be within 115 cm. The 10 kg limit covers both items together. Handles and wheels count. |
Japan Airlines measures the whole bag, including wheels, handles and pockets.
If your bag is too big at the gate
If a bag is too big or too heavy, or cannot be stowed properly in the cabin, JAL may need to put it in the hold, either at the boarding gate or in the cabin.
It’s almost always cheaper to add the right bag when you book or online before you fly.
Other Japan Airlines cabin rules worth knowing
- The 10 kg limit is shared by both items, not 10 kg each.
- Stow your bag yourself, under the seat in front or in the overhead locker, so keep it to a size and weight you can lift.
- In an emergency exit row, bags cannot go at your feet or on your lap.
- If you sit directly behind a screen or wall with no seat in front, bags cannot go at your feet.
- Do not leave bags in the aisle or near emergency exits.
Also check before you fly Japan Airlines
Power banks on Japan Airlines
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 airportJapan Airlines cabin bag questions
What size cabin bag can I take on Japan Airlines?
Up to 55 × 40 × 25 cm and 10 kg. It’s included with All international cabins (Economy, Premium Economy, Business, First).
Do Japan Airlines’ size limits include wheels and handles?
Yes. The limits are for the whole bag, including wheels, handles and side pockets.
What is the Japan Airlines hand luggage weight limit?
The cabin bag can weigh up to 10 kg.
What happens if my bag is too big for Japan Airlines?
If a bag is too big or too heavy, or cannot be stowed properly in the cabin, JAL may need to put it in the hold, either at the boarding gate or in the cabin.
What are the Japan Airlines cabin bag dimensions in inches?
Cabin bag (55x40x25 cm): 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in.
How many litres is the Japan Airlines cabin bag allowance?
At most 55 litres for the cabin bag (55x40x25 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.
What are the liquids rules for Japan Airlines hand luggage?
Japan Airlines 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 Japan Airlines compares
Free allowances on the cheapest fare of similar airlines.
| Airline · cheapest fare | Free under-seat bag | Overhead cabin bag | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan AirlinesAll international cabins (Economy, Premium Economy, Business, First) | Under-seatIncluded · size not published | Cabin bag55 × 40 × 25 cm · 10 kg | |
| Air FranceBasic | Under-seat40 × 30 × 15 cm | Cabin bagPaid add-on · 55 × 35 × 25 cm · 12 kg | |
| American AirlinesBasic Economy | Under-seat45 × 35 × 20 cm | Cabin bag56 × 36 × 23 cm | |
| British AirwaysEconomy (no checked bag) | Under-seat40 × 30 × 15 cm | Cabin bag56 × 45 × 25 cm | |
| Delta Air LinesDelta Main Basic (Basic Economy) | Under-seatIncluded · size not published | Cabin bag56 × 35 × 23 cm |