Air New Zealand Carry-On Rules & Bag Size 2026

Air New Zealand Economy includes one main bag up to 7 kg and one small personal item, including on a seat-only fare. The standard main-bag size is 55 × 40 × 23 cm, including wheels and handles. The airline also publishes a 118 cm sum; meeting that sum does not waive the individual side limits.

Allowance by cabin

Cabin	Main bags	Weight
Economy, including seat-only	1	7 kg
Premium Economy	2	14 kg combined; maximum 10 kg in either bag
Business Premier / Luxe	2	14 kg combined; maximum 10 kg in either bag

Each allowance also includes one small personal item that fits under the seat. The reviewed page does not publish numeric personal-item dimensions or weight. This is not an unrestricted extra suitcase.

Q300 aircraft have a 22 cm depth limit. Check the aircraft for domestic connections. Premium-cabin allowances include connecting flights on the same journey as specified by the airline. Koru Gold, Platinum, Black and Star Alliance Gold members also qualify for the published two-bag allowance; confirm the benefit on your booking.

Check your packed bag

The Air New Zealand checker tests one bag against the selected class. It does not select Q300 aircraft, apply membership status or add two bags together. Two 10 kg bags fail the 14 kg total even when each passes individually. A 55 × 40 × 25 cm bag exceeds the standard depth.

Compare operating airlines in the route tool. Qantas international Economy also has a 7 kg allowance, but its dimensions and other cabin rules differ; see its official carry-on policy.

Families, checked bags and contents

Infants have one carry-on bag and no checked-bag allowance. Two eligible child-equipment items are carried free. A compact stroller has aircraft, size and space conditions; cabin carriage or aircraft-door return is not guaranteed. A cabin car seat needs airline approval and an appropriate booked seat; Business Premier does not accept car seats.

Checked bags are separate: read the fare and route guide, including the conflicting published flexichange allowance. Extra checked baggage does not buy a heavier cabin bag. Check the booking for charges and the airline’s restricted-items page for contents and local screening. This review does not establish an airport weighing frequency.

Official sources

Sources and scope

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Qantas route, per-item and combined allowance correction; related scope as stated in article.

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