Air Europa carry-on size and personal item rules
- Europe
- Full-service
- SkyTeam
- Verified 28 September 2026
Air Europa (UX) allows one cabin bag of 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) and 10 kg (22 lb) on its Economy class fare, plus a personal item of 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). Air Europa counts wheels and handles in this size. Verified on 28 September 2026 from the official Air Europa baggage page.
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Air Europa carry-on allowance by fare
| Fare | Route / class | Personal item | Cabin bag | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy class(standard) | All routes · Economy | 40×30×15 cm | 55×35×25 cm, 10 kg | cabin bag 10 kg |
| Business class | All routes · Business | 40×30×15 cm | 55×35×25 cm | Not published |
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What to know about Air Europa carry-on rules
- Air Europa is based in Spain with its hub at MAD, and its main markets include Argentina, Brazil, United States, Colombia and Peru.
- Among the 18 verified airlines from Europe, Air Europa has the 15th largest cabin bag allowance; the strictest is Binter (45×35×25 cm).
- In volume terms the Air Europa cabin bag reaches about 48.1 L; 28 of the 60 airlines with published sides allow a bigger box.
- Air Europa ranks 28th of 66 verified airlines by cabin bag size in the standard fare: its 115 cm (45.3 in) total is bigger than 14% of them.
- Air Europa's cabin bag totals 115 cm (45.3 in), 2.5 cm (1 in) less than the average of the 18 verified airlines from Europe (117.5 cm (46.3 in)).
- Air Europa is 3rd of 8 SkyTeam members by total cabin bag size (Saudia is the most generous, Delta Air Lines the strictest).
- Tested against Air Europa's 55×35×25 cm limit, 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 (and 1 other limit).
- On Air Europa, a typical European cabin case of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) is 5 cm (2 in) too big on the width (limit: 55×35×25 cm).
- Across its 2 fares, Air Europa changes the rules: all 2 include a cabin bag.
- Of 57 verified airlines with a published cabin weight limit, 4 allow more than Air Europa's 10 kg (22 lb) for the cabin bag and 39 allow less.
- Air Europa's official text counts wheels and handles in the 55×35×25 cm cabin bag limit.
- Exceptions noted on the official Air Europa page: “Business: Two bags (14-kg between the two)”
- Compared with Air Europa's 115 cm (45.3 in): at MAD, Iberia allows 6 cm (2.4 in) more in total (121 cm (47.6 in)).
Air Europa personal item: what fits under the seat
- Every one of the 2 Air Europa fares listed here also includes a cabin bag, so the personal item always comes on top of it.
- Filled as a box, Air Europa's 40×30×15 cm personal item holds about 18 litres, right at the median of 18 L across the 56 airlines that publish three personal item sides.
- Against the 26 airlines from Europe that publish a personal item size (average 87.7 cm in total), Air Europa allows 85 cm, more than 0% of them.
- By volume, the 40×30×15 cm personal item on Air Europa is 37% of the 55×35×25 cm cabin bag: about 18 L against 48.1 L.
- A soft 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) under-seat bag is 5 cm (2 in) too big on the depth against Air Europa's 40×30×15 cm personal item limit.
- With 85 cm in total, the Air Europa personal item is bigger than 9 and smaller than 28 of the 57 verified airlines that publish a personal item size.
- Other personal item limits at the same airport: Iberia at MAD (30×40×15 cm), against 40×30×15 cm on Air Europa.
- Among 6 SkyTeam airlines with a published personal item size, Air Europa allows the largest (40×30×15 cm); Middle East Airlines allows the smallest (30×40×15 cm).
Air Europa carry-on questions
- Does the Business class fare of Air Europa include a cabin bag?
- Yes. Air Europa's Business class fare includes a cabin bag of 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in).
- Does Air Europa have a weight limit for carry-on bags?
- Yes. On the Economy class fare, Air Europa publishes 10 kg (22 lb) for the cabin bag.
- Will a 55 × 40 × 20 cm carry-on fit Air Europa's limit?
- No: against Air Europa's 55×35×25 cm limit, a hard 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) case is 5 cm (2 in) too big on the width.
- How big can a personal item be on Air Europa?
- Air Europa allows a personal item of 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on the Economy class fare, stowed under the seat in front.
- Do wheels and handles count in Air Europa's carry-on size?
- Yes. Air Europa's official page says the 55×35×25 cm limit includes wheels and handles.
Airlines related to Air Europa
- Iberia carry-on size — also flies from MAD
- Air France carry-on size — SkyTeam partner
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines carry-on size — SkyTeam partner
- Binter carry-on size — also based in the same country
- Delta Air Lines carry-on size — SkyTeam partner
- Volotea carry-on size — also based in the same country
Official sources
- https://www.aireuropa.com/es/en/aea/travel-information/baggage/carry-on-luggage.html — checked on 28 September 2026