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Jetstar Airways Carry-On Rules

Jetstar Airways carry-on rules at a glance: cabin bag up to 56×36×23 cm, 7 kg, and personal item status: Not included.

cabin bag: 56×36×23 cm
weight: 7 kg
personal item: Not included

Higher caution editorial signal

Carry-on allowance

Cabin bag size: 56×36×23 cm
Cabin bag weight: 7 kg
Bags allowed: 1
Personal Item: Not allowed

Starter fare: total cabin baggage limited to 7 kg (single item). Starter Plus and Flex fares include a carry-on bag in addition to a personal item.

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.

Jetstar Airways cabin bag size & weight

Jetstar Airways cabin bag specifications
Dimensions	56×36×23 cm(22×14.2×9.1 in) Measure the full external bag size, including wheels and handles.
Weight limit	7 kg (15.4 lb)
Bags allowed	1 cabin bag
Includes wheels/handles	Yes
Note	Starter fare: total cabin baggage limited to 7 kg (single item). Starter Plus and Flex fares include a carry-on bag in addition to a personal item.

Jetstar Airways allowances by cabin class

Basic Economy

56×36×23 cm

Up to 7 kg

Economy

56×36×23 cm

Up to 7 kg

Jetstar Airways baggage fees

Jetstar Airways baggage fee structure
Fee type	Pre-paid online	At the gate
Extra checked bag	12 AUD	25 AUD

Jetstar Airways liquids policy

Australian rules: containers up to 100 ml in a transparent resealable bag. One bag per passenger.

Family & Infants

Infant (under 2)

Lap infant fee applies. One small bag permitted in cabin.

Stroller

Free gate-check.

Car seat

Free in hold.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Jetstar Airways cabin bag size?

Jetstar Airways allows a cabin bag up to 56×36×23 cm (22×14.2×9.1 in). Dimensions include wheels and handles.

Does Jetstar Airways have a weight limit for carry-on?

Yes — the maximum carry-on weight on Jetstar Airways is 7 kg (15.4 lb).

Does Jetstar Airways allow a personal item?

Jetstar Airways does not allow a separate personal item in addition to the cabin bag.

How strict is Jetstar Airways about bag size?

Jetstar Airways has higher caution enforcement. Editorial signal only. Leave margin instead of relying on discretionary gate behavior.

Additional notes

Jetstar uses a Starter/Starter Plus/Flex fare structure. The Starter (base) fare allows only 7 kg total cabin baggage — there is no separate personal item. Starter Plus and Flex include a carry-on bag plus personal item. Weight gauges are actively used at Australian airports.

Rules can change. Always verify with Jetstar Airways before flying.