Cabo Verde Airlines carry-on size and personal item rules
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Full-service
- Verified 9 October 2026
Cabo Verde Airlines (IATA: VR) allows one cabin bag of 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) and 8 kg (17.6 lb) on its Economy Light, Economy Plus, Economy Flex fare. Verified on 9 October 2026 from the official Cabo Verde Airlines baggage page.
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Cabo Verde Airlines carry-on allowance by fare
| Fare | Route / class | Personal item | Cabin bag | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Light, Economy Plus, Economy Flex(standard) | International · Economy | Not published | 55×35×25 cm, 8 kg | cabin bag 8 kg |
| Domestic fares (Social, Promo Light, Promo, Flex, Flex Pro) | Domestic · Economy | Not published | 55×35×25 cm, 6 kg | cabin bag 6 kg |
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Cabo Verde Airlines checked baggage by fare
| Fare | Checked baggage | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Light, Economy Plus, Economy Flex | Depends on the fare you buy within this cabin | official page |
| Domestic fares (Social, Promo Light, Promo, Flex, Flex Pro) | Included: 1 bag, up to 23 kg (50.7 lb) each | 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 Cabo Verde Airlines carry-on rules
- From SID and RAI, Cabo Verde Airlines mainly connects Cape Verde with Portugal, United States, Brazil, Senegal and Italy.
- Among the 24 verified airlines from sub-Saharan Africa, Cabo Verde Airlines has the 6th largest cabin bag allowance; the strictest is Proflight Zambia (30×25×15 cm).
- As a box, Cabo Verde Airlines' 55×35×25 cm limit holds about 48.1 litres, the 56th largest volume of the 170 airlines that publish three cabin bag sides.
- Among the 189 verified airlines that include a measured cabin bag, Cabo Verde Airlines sits at rank 50; 19% of them allow a smaller total than its 115 cm (45.3 in).
- Compared with the 24 airlines from sub-Saharan Africa on this site, whose cabin bags average 113.8 cm (44.8 in) in total, Cabo Verde Airlines allows 1.2 cm (0.5 in) more.
- 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) when measured against Cabo Verde Airlines' 55×35×25 cm.
- Tested against Cabo Verde Airlines' 55×35×25 cm limit, 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.
- The 2 Cabo Verde Airlines fares on this page are not equal: both include a cabin bag. Weight limits vary by fare: 8 kg and 6 kg.
- Cabo Verde Airlines' 8 kg (17.6 lb) limit for the cabin bag is stricter than 53 of the 177 airlines that publish a cabin weight limit, and looser than 84 of them.
Cabo Verde Airlines carry-on questions
- Does the Domestic fares (Social, Promo Light, Promo, Flex, Flex Pro) fare of Cabo Verde Airlines include a cabin bag?
- Yes. Cabo Verde Airlines' Domestic fares (Social, Promo Light, Promo, Flex, Flex Pro) fare includes a cabin bag of 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in) and 6 kg (13.2 lb).
- Does Cabo Verde Airlines have a weight limit for carry-on bags?
- Yes. On its Economy Light, Economy Plus, Economy Flex fare, Cabo Verde Airlines sets 8 kg (17.6 lb) for the cabin bag.
- Will a 55 × 40 × 20 cm carry-on fit Cabo Verde Airlines' limit?
- No: against Cabo Verde Airlines' 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.
Official sources
- https://www.caboverdeairlines.com/en/travel-information/at-the-airport/baggage-info.html — checked on 9 October 2026
- https://www.caboverdeairlines.com/en/travel-information/passengers/fare-types.html — checked on 9 October 2026
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