Does the Away Bigger Carry-On fit Qantas' cabin bag?

No. Too wide by 3.1 cm. It's 39.1 cm side to side and Qantas allows 36 cm. It's too big for Qantas' personal item (No size published).

Won't fit

Flying with
56 × 36 × 23 cm, 7 kg
Checking
57.7 × 39.1 × 24.4 cm, hard shell
Units
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Won't fit

Too wide by 3.1 cm. It's 39.1 cm side to side and Qantas allows 36 cm.

BagAway Bigger Carry-On
Cabin bagQantas
Length
57.7of 56 cm1.7 cm over
Width
39.1of 36 cm3.1 cm over
Depth
24.4of 23 cm1.4 cm over
Weight7 kg limit

Empty it weighs 3.4 kg, leaving 3.6 kg for your things.

What you can do

  • Take a bag 36 cm wide or less. 5 bags we list fit.
  • Or check it in when you book. It's usually cheaper than paying at the gate.

Qantas rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Airline's page. Sizes include wheels and handles. Some details are still being confirmed.

Side by side

Away Bigger Carry-On against Qantas' limits. Bags can be turned, so the longest side is compared with the longest limit.

Cabin bag: 56 × 36 × 23 cm, 7 kg
SideBagLimitResult
Length57.7 cm56 cm1.7 cm over
Width39.1 cm36 cm3.1 cm over
Depth24.4 cm23 cm1.4 cm over

Empty it weighs 3.4 kg of the 7 kg limit.

Qantas rules worth knowing

  • Cabin bag: International Economy. Domestic jet flights are more generous; Dash 8 flights are smaller.
  • Personal item: One small personal item on most jet flights; not allowed on some.

Bags that fit Qantas' cabin bag

Biggest first.

Good to know

What can I do if the Away Bigger Carry-On is too big for Qantas?

Add a checked bag when you book, which is usually cheaper than paying at the gate, or bring a smaller cabin bag.

What is Qantas' cabin bag size limit?

Qantas' cabin bag limit is 56 × 36 × 23 cm, up to 7 kg.

Which other bags fit Qantas?

CabinZero Classic 36L and WANDF Personal Item Duffel fit with room to spare. Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L and Cabin Max Metz 30L are right on the limit.