EgyptAir carry-on size and personal item rules
- North Africa
- Full-service
- Star Alliance
- Verified 7 October 2026
EgyptAir (IATA: MS) 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 8 kg (17.6 lb) on its Economy Class fare. Verified on 7 October 2026 from the official EgyptAir baggage page.
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EgyptAir carry-on allowance by fare
| Fare | Route / class | Personal item | Cabin bag | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Class(standard) | All routes · Economy | Not published | 55×40×23 cm, 8 kg | cabin bag 8 kg |
EgyptAir checked baggage by fare
| Fare | Checked baggage | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Class | 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 EgyptAir carry-on rules
- From CAI, EgyptAir mainly connects Egypt with Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, United Kingdom and Germany.
- Among the 9 verified airlines from North Africa, EgyptAir has the 2nd largest cabin bag allowance; the strictest is Nesma Airlines (45×35×15 cm).
- In volume terms the EgyptAir cabin bag reaches about 50.6 L; 30 of the 170 airlines with published sides allow a bigger box.
- Among the 189 verified airlines that include a measured cabin bag, EgyptAir sits at rank 24; 76% of them allow a smaller total than its 118 cm (46.5 in).
- The average cabin bag of the 9 verified carriers from North Africa adds up to 114 cm (44.9 in); EgyptAir's limit is 4 cm (1.6 in) more than that.
- Of the 21 Star Alliance airlines verified here, EgyptAir comes 3rd by cabin bag size; the range runs from United Airlines at 114.3 cm (45 in) to Aegean Airlines at 126 cm (49.6 in).
- 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 when measured against EgyptAir's 55×40×23 cm.
- Tested against EgyptAir's 55×40×23 cm limit, a typical European cabin case of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) matches the limit exactly (0 cm margin) on 2 sides.
- 8 kg (17.6 lb) for the cabin bag: 84 of the 177 airlines with a published limit are stricter than EgyptAir, 53 are more generous.
- Besides the 55×40×23 cm sides, EgyptAir caps the sum of length, width and height at 118 cm.
- Exceptions noted on the official EgyptAir page: “Business Class … 2 pieces with a maximum weight of 8 kg & Maximum dimensions 118 Cm ( 55 + 40 + 23 )” “For flights to/from/within U.S.,only (1) carry-on and a personal item are allowed , due to government regulations.” “No bag should exceed these dimensions: 56cm + 36cm + 23cm: total dimensions 115cm. Weight limit per bag: 7 kg.”
- Compared with EgyptAir's 118 cm (46.5 in): at CAI, Nesma Airlines allows 23 cm (9.1 in) less in total (95 cm (37.4 in)).
Our notes on EgyptAir
EgyptAir gives Economy Class passengers one piece of up to 8 kg, with a maximum of 118 cm when length, width and height are added (55 + 40 + 23 cm). Business Class passengers may take two pieces under the same limits.
Two route exceptions change the rule. On flights to, from or within the United States, government regulations limit everyone to one carry-on plus one personal item. On departures from South Africa, the size drops to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (115 cm in total) and the weight to 7 kg per bag. A bag that is fine leaving Cairo can therefore be 1 kg and 3 cm too big for the return from Johannesburg.
EgyptAir carry-on questions
- Does EgyptAir have a weight limit for carry-on bags?
- Yes. On its Economy Class fare, EgyptAir sets 8 kg (17.6 lb) for the cabin bag.
- Will a 55 × 40 × 20 cm carry-on fit EgyptAir's limit?
- Yes: against EgyptAir's 55×40×23 cm limit, a hard 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) case matches the limit exactly (0 cm margin) on 2 sides.
Compare EgyptAir with
- EgyptAir vs Air Cairo — carry-on rules next to Air Cairo
Route guides with EgyptAir
Airlines related to EgyptAir
- Air Cairo carry-on size — also flies from CAI
- Nesma Airlines carry-on size — also flies from CAI
- Nile Air carry-on size — also flies from CAI
- Aegean Airlines carry-on size — Star Alliance partner
- Air Canada carry-on size — Star Alliance partner
- Air China carry-on size — Star Alliance partner
Official sources
- https://www.egyptair.com/en/fly/baggage/pages/baggage-allowance.aspx — checked on 7 October 2026
- https://www.egyptair.com/en/fly/baggage/pages/carry-on-baggage.aspx — checked on 7 October 2026
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