Does the Rimowa Essential Cabin fit Turkish Airlines' cabin bag?

Yes, just. Exactly the limit on at least one side. A bulging pocket would push it over. It's too big for Turkish Airlines' personal item (15 cm too long).

Tight fit

Flying with
55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg
Checking
55 × 39 × 23 cm, hard shell
Units
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Tight fit

Exactly the limit on at least one side. A bulging pocket would push it over.

BagRimowa Essential Cabin
Cabin bagTurkish Airlines
Length
55of 55 cmExact fit
Width
39of 40 cm1 cm spare
Depth
23of 23 cmExact fit
Weight8 kg limit

Empty it weighs 3.2 kg, leaving 4.8 kg for your things.

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

We haven't checked this bag's size against the brand yet.

Turkish Airlines rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Source. Sizes include wheels and handles.

Side by side

Rimowa Essential Cabin against Turkish Airlines' limits. Bags can be turned, so the longest side is compared with the longest limit.

Cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg
SideBagLimitResult
Length55 cm55 cmExact
Width39 cm40 cm1 cm spare
Depth23 cm23 cmExact
Personal item: 40 × 30 × 15 cm
SideBagLimitResult
Length55 cm40 cm15 cm over
Width39 cm30 cm9 cm over
Depth23 cm15 cm8 cm over

Empty it weighs 3.2 kg of the 8 kg limit.

Airlines where the Rimowa Essential Cabin fits

Bags that fit Turkish Airlines' cabin bag

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Good to know

Will the Rimowa Essential Cabin still fit Turkish Airlines 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 Turkish Airlines' cabin bag size limit?

Turkish Airlines' cabin bag limit is 55 × 40 × 23 cm, up to 8 kg.

Which other bags fit Turkish Airlines?

Cabin Max Metz 30L fits with room to spare. American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 55, Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage and Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 55 are right on the limit.