Air Cairo carry-on size and personal item rules
- North Africa
- Low-cost
- Verified 28 September 2026
Air Cairo (SM) allows one cabin bag of 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), and no more than 118 cm (46.5 in) in total and 7 kg (15.4 lb) on its All fares fare, plus a personal item. Air Cairo counts wheels and handles in this size. Verified on 28 September 2026 from the official Air Cairo baggage page.
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Air Cairo carry-on allowance by fare
| Fare | Route / class | Personal item | Cabin bag | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All fares(standard) | All routes · All classes | size not published | 55×40×23 cm, 7 kg | cabin bag 7 kg |
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What to know about Air Cairo carry-on rules
- Air Cairo is based in Egypt with hubs at CAI, HRG and SSH, and its main markets include Saudi Arabia, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom and Kuwait.
- Among the 4 verified airlines from North Africa, Air Cairo has the 2nd largest cabin bag allowance; the strictest is Air Algérie (35×55×25 cm).
- In its standard fare, Air Cairo applies exactly the same cabin bag, personal item and weight figures as Air New Zealand, so a bag packed for one of them also passes on Air Cairo.
- In volume terms the Air Cairo cabin bag reaches about 50.6 L; 12 of the 60 airlines with published sides allow a bigger box.
- Among the 66 verified airlines that include a measured cabin bag, Air Cairo sits at rank 11; 62% of them allow a smaller total than its 118 cm (46.5 in).
- On Air Cairo, a standard US carry-on of 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) is 0.9 cm (0.3 in) too big on the length (limit: 55×40×23 cm).
- Tested against Air Cairo's 55×40×23 cm limit, a typical European cabin case of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) fits exactly at the limit on the length.
- Of 57 verified airlines with a published cabin weight limit, 34 allow more than Air Cairo's 7 kg (15.4 lb) for the cabin bag and 0 allow less.
- Besides the 55×40×23 cm sides, Air Cairo caps the sum of length, width and height at 118 cm.
- Air Cairo's official text counts wheels and handles in the 55×40×23 cm cabin bag limit.
Air Cairo carry-on questions
- Does Air Cairo have a weight limit for carry-on bags?
- Yes. On all fares, Air Cairo publishes 7 kg (15.4 lb) for the cabin bag.
- Will a 55 × 40 × 20 cm carry-on fit Air Cairo's limit?
- Yes: against Air Cairo's 55×40×23 cm limit, a hard 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) case fits exactly at the limit on the length.
- Do wheels and handles count in Air Cairo's carry-on size?
- Yes. Air Cairo's official page says the 55×40×23 cm limit includes wheels and handles.
Official sources
- https://aircairo.com/en-gl/carry-on-baggage — checked on 28 September 2026