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Japan Airlines (JAL) Carry-On Rules

Official baggage policy

Under the seat

Personal Item

Included

Allowed (size not specified)

Personal belonging must fit under the seat; the reviewed JAL page does not publish a numeric personal-item box. Main bag and personal item share 10 kg; weigh both. The single-bag checker cannot sum them.

Overhead cabin bag

cabin bag

1 cabin bag

55×40×25 cm; L+W+D ≤ 115 cm

21.7×15.7×9.8 in; L+W+D ≤ 45.3 in

Weight limit: 10 kg (22 lb)

All cabins: one main bag plus one personal item, 10 kg COMBINED. Main bag must satisfy BOTH 55×40×25 cm and 115 cm total, including wheels/handles. Domestic aircraft under 100 seats: 45×35×20 cm / 100 cm. Checker uses international/large-aircraft limits; manually check smaller domestic aircraft. No automatic Business/First extra piece.

Measure the full external bag size, including wheels and handles.

Fares & cabin classes

Basic Economy

1 cabin bag

55×40×25 cm; L+W+D ≤ 115 cmUp to 10 kg

Economy

1 cabin bag

55×40×25 cm; L+W+D ≤ 115 cmUp to 10 kg

Premium Economy

1 cabin bag

55×40×25 cm; L+W+D ≤ 115 cmUp to 10 kg

Business

1 cabin bag

55×40×25 cm; L+W+D ≤ 115 cmUp to 10 kg

First Class

1 cabin bag

55×40×25 cm; L+W+D ≤ 115 cmUp to 10 kg

Baggage fees

No reliable fixed price is listed here. Check your booking for the cost of adding a bag; an unlisted price does not mean it is free.

Official baggage policy
How to use this policy

Check cabin bag dimensions, weight and personal-item limits 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.

Editorial signal only. Measure the packed bag and verify the operating carrier's rule.

Japan Airlines (JAL) liquids policy

JAL international guidance: liquid containers up to 100 ml in one transparent resealable bag up to 1 L, with necessary medicine and infant-food exceptions. Confirm transfer screening; this is not a universal domestic limit.

Family & Infants

Infant (under 2)

Confirm the infant ticket and checked allowance for the itinerary; no universal extra 10 kg cabin bag or fixed infant fare is inferred.

Stroller

Own-use collapsible stroller may be checked free under international carriage conditions. Use up to the gate is available only at some airports; confirm at check-in. A cabin stroller replaces the main carry-on bag and must meet aircraft limits.

Car seat

Own-use infant/child car seat is free under international baggage conditions. Cabin use requires a reserved child seat and prior arrangement; JAL requests application at least 96 hours before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japan Airlines (JAL) cabin bag size?

Japan Airlines (JAL) allows a cabin bag up to 55×40×25 cm; L+W+D ≤ 115 cm (21.7×15.7×9.8 in; L+W+D ≤ 45.3 in); Linear total ≤ 115 cm. Dimensions include wheels and handles.

Does Japan Airlines (JAL) have a weight limit for carry-on?

Yes — the maximum carry-on weight on Japan Airlines (JAL) is 10 kg (22 lb).

Does Japan Airlines (JAL) allow a personal item?

Yes. Japan Airlines (JAL) allows a personal item. It must fit under the seat in front of you.

How strict is Japan Airlines (JAL) about bag size?

Japan Airlines (JAL) has medium caution enforcement. Editorial signal only. Measure the packed bag and verify the operating carrier's rule.

Additional notes

Sources and scope

Source-based research; no hands-on test or specialist review claimed.

  • One main bag and one personal item share 10 kg in all cabins; 55×40×25 cm AND total 115 cm including handles/wheels. Personal item must fit under seat; no numeric box published.

    International baseline; no Business/First extra bag or loyalty weight increase inferred.

    Free carry-on allowance / class-independent size and weight table; notes

    Source review: · Codex (AI source review)

  • Domestic aircraft under 100 seats: 45×35×20 cm and 100 cm total; 10 kg combined.

    Smaller-aircraft exception requires manual check; no aircraft selector in checker.

    Aircraft-specific size table

    Source review: · Codex (AI source review)

  • Gate stroller use only at some airports; cabin child seat requires reserved seat and advance application.

    International JAL support; no guaranteed gate return.

    Stroller handling; child seat brought by passenger

    Source review: · Codex (AI source review)

  • Collapsible stroller, carrying basket and car seat for own use are not counted toward ordinary baggage and are free.

    International conditions; no invented universal infant fare or cabin weight.

    Free Baggage Allowance, infant/child own-use equipment

    Source review: · Codex (AI source review)

  • 100 ml containers in one 1 L transparent bag; essential medicine and baby food exceptions.

    International security, local transfer conditions apply.

    International Flight Only; restrictions and exceptions

    Source review: · Codex (AI source review)

A 55×40×25 cm bag totals 120 cm and therefore fails the 115 cm rule. A 55×40×20 cm bag totals 115 cm. Confirm operating airline and aircraft; cabin storage is not guaranteed.

Keep exploring

Rules can change. Always verify with Japan Airlines (JAL) before flying.