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Qantas Airways Carry-On Rules

Official baggage policy

Under the seat

Personal Item

Included

Allowed (size not specified)

One small personal item such as a handbag or laptop in a slim case; no separate numeric size/weight published. This is not the larger 34×48×23 cm underseat bag included in domestic/premium allowances. No additional personal item on departures from India.

Overhead cabin bag

cabin bag

1 cabin bag

56×36×23 cm

22×14.2×9.1 in

Weight limit: 7 kg (15.4 lb)

Checker models one overhead bag on international Qantas flights: Economy 7 kg, premium cabins 10 kg per item within 14 kg total. Domestic Economy/Business normally 14 kg total, maximum 10 kg per item; Dash 8-Q400: 7 kg. Smaller second bag 34×48×23 cm only where included. India departures permit one overhead bag, Economy 7 kg/Business 10 kg, no additional personal item. Route, second-bag and combined-weight exceptions require manual checking.

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

Fares & cabin classes

Economy

1 cabin bag

56×36×23 cmUp to 7 kg

International Economy: 7 kg maximum. Domestic Economy normally permits 14 kg total with 10 kg per item; not selected automatically by this checker.

Premium Economy

1 cabin bag

56×36×23 cmUp to 10 kg

International premium cabins: 14 kg total, maximum 10 kg per item. One overhead bag plus a smaller 34×48×23 cm underseat bag and a small personal item; not two full-size overhead bags.

Business

1 cabin bag

56×36×23 cmUp to 10 kg

International premium cabins: 14 kg total, maximum 10 kg per item. One overhead bag plus a smaller 34×48×23 cm underseat bag and a small personal item; not two full-size overhead bags.

First Class

1 cabin bag

56×36×23 cmUp to 10 kg

International premium cabins: 14 kg total, maximum 10 kg per item. One overhead bag plus a smaller 34×48×23 cm underseat bag and a small personal item; not two full-size overhead bags.

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.

Qantas Airways liquids policy

Security rules depend on departure/transit airport. At Australian international-terminal screening, including domestic departures there, toiletries must be in containers of 100 ml or less in a clear resealable bag. Infant/medical exceptions require security confirmation; no universal100 ml rule inferred for all domestic terminals.

Family & Infants

Infant (under 2)

No separate infant cabin allowance; the accompanying adult may bring a small bag of essential food/nappies in addition. Domestic lap infants travel on the adult ticket; an own seat requires a separate booking. International lap infants require their own ticket, normally 10% adult fare; confirm itinerary conditions.

Stroller

Cabin stroller counts as an adult carry-on piece, must fold to 56×36×23 cm and weigh no more than 7 kg. No cabin stroller or gate check on Dash 8/E190: check it in. Complimentary checked family-item allowance applies; airport handover/return is not guaranteed.

Car seat

Can form part of the additional checked child/infant items. Cabin use requires an own seat plus an approved restraint, suitable aircraft/seating and staff acceptance; a purchased seat alone is not approval. Arrange with Qantas.

Children's allowance

Children 2–11 receive adult baggage allowance plus up to 2 eligible checked child items; infants have 3 eligible additional checked items. Ordinary infant checked allowance varies by route.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Qantas Airways cabin bag size?

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

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

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

Does Qantas Airways allow a personal item?

Yes. Qantas Airways allows a personal item. It must fit under the seat in front of you.

How strict is Qantas Airways about bag size?

Qantas Airways 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.

  • 56×36×23 cm overhead including wheels/stowed handles; international Economy 7 kg, premium10 kg/item14 kg total; domestic 14 kg/max 10; Dash 8-Q400: 7 kg; India no personal item. No personal numeric dimensions.

    Qantas-operated flights; route and aircraft exceptions apply.

    Bag types and size; domestic/international tables; infants and security

    Source review: · Codex (AI source review)

  • Infant cabin essentials exception, route-dependent fares/hold allowance;3infant or2child checked items; stroller no cabin/gate check on Dash 8/E190.

    Qantas-operated flights; route and aircraft exceptions apply.

    Booking for infants; baggage; strollers

    Source review: · Codex (AI source review)

  • Restraint acceptance depends on certification, aircraft/seating and staff approval; not guaranteed by seat purchase.

    Qantas-operated flights; route and aircraft exceptions apply.

    Things to know; approved standards; aircraft types and preparation

    Source review: · Codex (AI source review)

Current AU baggage table used; older localized fee pages show different legacy arrangements. No route selector or multi-bag combined-weight validation in this single-bag checker. Confirm the specific itinerary. Unknown excess fees are not zero.

Keep exploring

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