Does Africa World Airlines have a weight limit for carry-on bags?

Yes. On every fare, Africa World Airlines sets 5 kg (11 lb) for the cabin bag. Africa World Airlines publishes no weight limit for its personal item, only a size.

Africa World Airlines carry-on size and personal item rules

Sub-Saharan Africa
Regional
Verified 8 October 2026

Africa World Airlines (IATA: AW) allows one cabin bag of up to 5 kg (11 lb) (no size is published) on every fare, plus a personal item. Verified on 8 October 2026 from the official Africa World Airlines baggage page.

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Africa World Airlines carry-on allowance by fare

Africa World Airlines (AW) cabin baggage rules, as published by the airline
Fare	Route / class	Personal item	Cabin bag	Weight
All passengers(standard)	All routes · Economy	size not published	size not published, 5 kg	cabin bag 5 kg

Africa World Airlines checked baggage by fare

Checked (hold) baggage included in each Africa World Airlines fare, as published by the airline
Fare	Checked baggage	Source
All passengers	Included; the number of bags and the weight depend on the route	official page

Checked baggage verified 11 October 2026. Your booking confirmation shows the exact allowance for your trip.

Checked bag fees (we never show prices, they change by route and date): see the official page

What to know about Africa World Airlines carry-on rules

Africa World Airlines is based in Ghana with its hub at ACC, and its main markets include Nigeria and Burkina Faso.
Unlike 189 of the 220 verified airlines on this site, Africa World Airlines does not include a sized cabin bag in its standard fare.

Africa World Airlines carry-on questions

Does Africa World Airlines have a weight limit for carry-on bags?: Yes. On every fare, Africa World Airlines sets 5 kg (11 lb) for the cabin bag. Africa World Airlines publishes no weight limit for its personal item, only a size.

Official sources

https://flyafricaworld.com/ — checked on 8 October 2026

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