Aircalin carry-on size and personal item rules
- Oceania
- Full-service
- Verified 8 October 2026
Aircalin (IATA: SB) allows one cabin bag of 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), and no more than 115 cm (45.3 in) in total on its Economy (Noumea – Auckland, Sydney, Brisbane, Nandi, Wallis, Port-Vila) fare, plus a personal item. Both bags together may weigh up to 7 kg (15.4 lb). Aircalin counts wheels and handles in this size. Verified on 8 October 2026 from the official Aircalin baggage page.
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Aircalin carry-on allowance by fare
| Fare | Route / class | Personal item | Cabin bag | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy (Noumea – Auckland, Sydney, Brisbane, Nandi, Wallis, Port-Vila)(standard) | International · Economy | size not published | 55×35×25 cm | 7 kg for both bags |
| Economy (Noumea – Bangkok, Singapore, Papeete, mainland France; Bangkok – Paris) | International · Economy | size not published | 55×35×25 cm | 12 kg for both bags |
| Economy (Noumea – Île des Pins, Lifou, Maré, Ouvea) | Domestic · Economy | size not published | 45×35×20 cm | 5 kg for both bags |
Aircalin checked baggage by fare
| Fare | Checked baggage | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Economy (Noumea – Auckland, Sydney, Brisbane, Nandi, Wallis, Port-Vila) | Included; the number of bags and the weight depend on the route (size: 158 cm (62.2 in) in total (length + width + height)) | official page |
| Economy (Noumea – Bangkok, Singapore, Papeete, mainland France; Bangkok – Paris) | Depends on the fare you buy within this cabin | official page |
| Economy (Noumea – Île des Pins, Lifou, Maré, Ouvea) | Depends on the fare you buy within this cabin | 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 Aircalin carry-on rules
- Aircalin is based in New Caledonia with its hub at NOU, and its main markets include Australia, New Zealand, France, Singapore and Thailand.
- Among the 10 verified airlines from Oceania, Aircalin has the 2nd largest cabin bag allowance; the strictest is Air Niugini (50×30×20 cm).
- In volume terms the Aircalin cabin bag reaches about 48.1 L; 55 of the 170 airlines with published sides allow a bigger box.
- Among the 189 verified airlines that include a measured cabin bag, Aircalin sits at rank 50; 19% of them allow a smaller total than its 115 cm (45.3 in).
- Aircalin's cabin bag totals 115 cm (45.3 in), 4.2 cm (1.7 in) more than the average of the 10 verified airlines from Oceania (110.8 cm (43.6 in)).
- On Aircalin, 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); the limit is 55×35×25 cm.
- 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 when measured against Aircalin's 55×35×25 cm.
- The 3 Aircalin fares on this page are not equal: all 3 include a cabin bag. Weight limits vary by fare: 7 kg, 12 kg and 5 kg.
- Of 177 verified airlines with a published cabin weight limit, 93 allow more than Aircalin's 7 kg (15.4 lb) for both bags together and 11 allow less.
- Aircalin counts both bags in one 7 kg total on the standard fare, so a heavy personal item reduces what the cabin bag may weigh.
- Besides the 55×35×25 cm sides, Aircalin caps the sum of length, width and height at 115 cm.
- Aircalin's official text counts wheels and handles in the 55×35×25 cm cabin bag limit.
Aircalin carry-on questions
- Does the Economy (Noumea – Bangkok, Singapore, Papeete, mainland France; Bangkok – Paris) fare of Aircalin include a cabin bag?
- Yes. Aircalin's Economy (Noumea – Bangkok, Singapore, Papeete, mainland France; Bangkok – Paris) fare includes a cabin bag of 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), and no more than 115 cm (45.3 in) in total.
- Does Aircalin have a weight limit for carry-on bags?
- Yes. On its Economy (Noumea – Auckland, Sydney, Brisbane, Nandi, Wallis, Port-Vila) fare, Aircalin sets 7 kg (15.4 lb) for both bags together.
- Will a 55 × 40 × 20 cm carry-on fit Aircalin's limit?
- No: against Aircalin'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.
- Do wheels and handles count in Aircalin's carry-on size?
- Yes. Aircalin's official page says the 55×35×25 cm limit includes wheels and handles.
Airlines related to Aircalin
- Air New Zealand carry-on size — full-service airline from Oceania
- Qantas carry-on size — full-service airline from Oceania
Official sources
- https://us.aircalin.com/en/baggages/cabin-baggages — checked on 8 October 2026
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