Does the Away Carry-On fit British Airways' cabin bag?

Yes, just. Fits with 0.9 cm to spare on the tightest side. It's too big for British Airways' personal item (15.1 cm too long).

Tight fit

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Tight fit

Fits with 0.9 cm to spare on the tightest side.

BagAway Carry-On

Cabin bagBritish Airways

Length: 55.1of 56 cm0.9 cm spare
Width: 36.6of 45 cm8.4 cm spare
Depth: 22.9of 25 cm2.1 cm spare

Weight23 kg limit

Packed weightkg

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What you can do

Pack it before you measure. A full pocket can add 3 to 5 cm.
Fits 2 other airlines, including Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. See all

See bags that fit British Airways

British Airways rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Source. Sizes include wheels and handles.

Side by side

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

Cabin bag: 56 × 45 × 25 cm, 23 kg
Side	Bag	Limit	Result
Length	55.1 cm	56 cm	0.9 cm spare
Width	36.6 cm	45 cm	8.4 cm spare
Depth	22.9 cm	25 cm	2.1 cm spare

Personal item: 40 × 30 × 15 cm, 23 kg
Side	Bag	Limit	Result
Length	55.1 cm	40 cm	15.1 cm over
Width	36.6 cm	30 cm	6.6 cm over
Depth	22.9 cm	15 cm	7.9 cm over

British Airways rules worth knowing

Personal item: Handbag or laptop bag.
Both bags are included on every fare, up to 23 kg each, as long as you can lift them into the bin yourself.

Airlines where the Away Carry-On fits

Frontier Airlines Southwest Airlines All airlines

Bags that fit British Airways' cabin bag

Biggest first.

Rimowa Essential Cabin55 × 39 × 23 cmTight1 cm to spareBag page
Osprey Farpoint 4055.1 × 35.1 × 23.1 cmTight0.9 cm to spareBag page
American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 5555 × 40 × 20 cmTight1 cm to spareBag page
Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage55 × 40 × 20 cmTight1 cm to spareBag page

Good to know

Will the Away Carry-On still fit British Airways when it's packed?

Only just. Keep the front pockets flat and the expansion zip closed, and measure it packed before you leave.

What is British Airways' cabin bag size limit?

British Airways' cabin bag limit is 56 × 45 × 25 cm, up to 23 kg.

Which other bags fit British Airways?

Rimowa Essential Cabin, Osprey Farpoint 40, American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 55 and Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage are right on the limit, so don't overpack.