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Kenya Airways Carry-On Rules
Kenya Airways carry-on rules at a glance: cabin bag up to 55×38×20 cm, 12 kg, and personal item status: Included.
- cabin bag
- 55×38×20 cm
- weight
- 12 kg
- personal item
- Included
Carry-on allowance
- Cabin bag size
- 55×38×20 cm
- Cabin bag weight
- 12 kg
- Bags allowed
- 1
- Personal Item
- Included
Economy: 1 carry-on up to 12 kg — one of the most generous weight allowances in Africa. Business: 2 bags up to 20 kg combined.
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.
Kenya Airways cabin bag size & weight
| Dimensions | 55×38×20 cm(21.7×15×7.9 in) Measure the full external bag size, including wheels and handles. |
|---|---|
| Weight limit | 12 kg (26.5 lb) |
| Bags allowed | 1 cabin bag |
| Includes wheels/handles | Yes |
| Personal Item | Allowed (size not specified) |
| Note | Economy: 1 carry-on up to 12 kg — one of the most generous weight allowances in Africa. Business: 2 bags up to 20 kg combined. |
Kenya Airways allowances by cabin class
Economy
55×38×20 cm
Up to 12 kg
Business
55×38×20 cm
Up to 20 kg
2 cabin bags
Kenya Airways baggage fees
| Fee type | Pre-paid online | At the gate |
|---|---|---|
| Extra checked bag | 0 USD | 0 USD |
Kenya Airways liquids policy
Security 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 (international). One cabin bag up to 5 kg included.
Stroller
Free gate-check. Returned at aircraft door on arrival.
Car seat
Free in hold or permitted in cabin if a separate seat is purchased.
Children's allowance
Children 2+ receive same carry-on allowance as adults.
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Additional notes
The 12 kg Economy cabin bag allowance is unusually generous compared to global norms. Weight checks are rare in practice, making this a very traveller-friendly carrier for carry-on.
Rules can change. Always verify with Kenya Airways before flying.