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EgyptAir Carry-On Rules
EgyptAir carry-on rules at a glance: cabin bag up to 55×40×23 cm; L+W+D ≤ 118 cm, 8 kg, and personal item status: Included.
- cabin bag
- 55×40×23 cm; L+W+D ≤ 118 cm
- weight
- 8 kg
- personal item
- Included
Carry-on allowance
- Cabin bag size
- 55×40×23 cm; L+W+D ≤ 118 cm
- Cabin bag weight
- 8 kg
- Bags allowed
- 1
- Personal Item
- Included
Published standard allowance: Economy 1 piece, Business 2 pieces, 8 kg per piece; 118 cm total (55+40+23). Route and aircraft exceptions need confirmation.
How to use this policy
Start with the cabin bag row, then check the weight and personal-item rows separately. A bag has to pass every published limit at once; being under the length and width limit does not help if the depth, weight, or fare-specific allowance is tighter.
EgyptAir cabin bag size & weight
| Dimensions | 55×40×23 cm; L+W+D ≤ 118 cm(21.7×15.7×9.1 in; L+W+D ≤ 46.5 in) Measure the full external bag size, including wheels and handles. |
|---|---|
| Linear total | Linear total ≤ 118 cm |
| Weight limit | 8 kg (17.6 lb) |
| Bags allowed | 1 cabin bag |
| Includes wheels/handles | Yes |
| Personal Item | Allowed (size not specified) |
| Note | Published standard allowance: Economy 1 piece, Business 2 pieces, 8 kg per piece; 118 cm total (55+40+23). Route and aircraft exceptions need confirmation. |
EgyptAir allowances by cabin class
Economy
55×40×23 cm; L+W+D ≤ 118 cm
Up to 8 kg
Business
55×40×23 cm; L+W+D ≤ 118 cm
Up to 8 kg
2 cabin bags
EgyptAir liquids policy
ECAA rules: 100 ml containers in a 1L transparent resealable bag. One bag per passenger.
Family & Infants
Infant (under 2)
Lap infant at 10% of adult fare. One cabin bag up to 8 kg for the infant.
Stroller
Free gate-check.
Car seat
Free in hold.
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Sources and scope
Source-based research; no hands-on test or specialist review claimed.
Economy one piece and Business two pieces, each 8 kg, 118 cm (55+40+23).
Standard EGYPTAIR allowance; route, aircraft and ticket exceptions apply
Adult baggage allowance tableSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
Personal items and exceptions for second pieces and departures from South Africa are described separately.
Instrument and hand-baggage exceptions; confirm South Africa departures with EGYPTAIR
In Cabin (Small Musical instruments), notesSource review: · Codex (AI source review)
Rules can change. Always verify with EgyptAir before flying.