EVA Air carry-on size and personal item rules
- East Asia
- Full-service
- Star Alliance
- Verified 28 September 2026
EVA Air (BR) allows one cabin bag of 115 cm (45.3 in) in total (length + width + height) and 7 kg (15.4 lb) on its Economy Class fare, plus a personal item of 80 cm (31.5 in) in total (length + width + height). Verified on 28 September 2026 from the official EVA Air baggage page.
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EVA Air carry-on allowance by fare
| Fare | Route / class | Personal item | Cabin bag | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Class(standard) | All routes · Economy | 80 cm total | 115 cm total, 7 kg | cabin bag 7 kg |
| Premium Economy Class | All routes · Premium economy | 80 cm total | 115 cm total, 7 kg | cabin bag 7 kg |
| Royal Laurel, Premium Laurel and Business Class | All routes · Business | 80 cm total | 115 cm total, 7 kg | cabin bag 7 kg |
What to know about EVA Air carry-on rules
- EVA Air is based in Taiwan with its hub at TPE, and its main markets include United States, Japan, China, Thailand and South Korea.
- Among the 4 verified airlines from East Asia, EVA Air has the largest cabin bag allowance; the strictest is ANA (All Nippon Airways) (55×40×25 cm).
- Among the 66 verified airlines that include a measured cabin bag, EVA Air sits at rank 28; 14% of them allow a smaller total than its 115 cm (45.3 in).
- Of the 17 Star Alliance airlines verified here, EVA Air comes 12th by cabin bag size; the range runs from United Airlines at 114.3 cm (45 in) to TAP Air Portugal at 120 cm (47.2 in).
- Tested against EVA Air's 115 cm total limit, a standard US carry-on of 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) fits, but with only 0.7 cm (0.3 in) to spare on the total size.
- A typical European cabin case of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) fits exactly at the limit on the total size when measured against EVA Air's 115 cm total.
- The 3 EVA Air fares on this page are not equal: all 3 include a cabin bag.
- Of 57 verified airlines with a published cabin weight limit, 34 allow more than EVA Air's 7 kg (15.4 lb) for the cabin bag and 0 allow less.
- Instead of three maximum sides, EVA Air sets a single 115 cm limit on the sum of the cabin bag's length, width and height.
- EVA Air's official text counts wheels and handles in the personal item limit.
- Exceptions noted on the official EVA Air page: “Royal Laurel/Premium Laurel/Business Class passengers are allowed to carry two pieces of hand-carry baggage and each piece cannot exceed 7kg/15lbs.”
EVA Air personal item: what fits under the seat
- Every one of the 3 EVA Air fares listed here also includes a cabin bag, so the personal item always comes on top of it.
- EVA Air's official text says wheels and handles count in the personal item size.
- A soft 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) under-seat bag is 10 cm (3.9 in) too big on the total size against EVA Air's 80 cm total personal item limit.
- With 80 cm in total, the EVA Air personal item is bigger than 4 and smaller than 48 of the 57 verified airlines that publish a personal item size.
- Among 14 Star Alliance airlines with a published personal item size, Air Canada allows the largest (33×43×16 cm) and South African Airways the smallest (30×40×10 cm); EVA Air sits at 80 cm total.
EVA Air carry-on questions
- Does the Premium Economy Class fare of EVA Air include a cabin bag?
- Yes. EVA Air's Premium Economy Class fare includes a cabin bag of 115 cm (45.3 in) in total (length + width + height) and 7 kg (15.4 lb).
- Does EVA Air have a weight limit for carry-on bags?
- Yes. On the Economy Class fare, EVA Air publishes 7 kg (15.4 lb) for the cabin bag.
- Will a 55 × 40 × 20 cm carry-on fit EVA Air's limit?
- Yes: against EVA Air's 115 cm total limit, a hard 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) case fits exactly at the limit on the total size.
- How big can a personal item be on EVA Air?
- EVA Air allows a personal item of 80 cm (31.5 in) in total (length + width + height) on the Economy Class fare, stowed under the seat in front.
Airlines related to EVA Air
- ANA (All Nippon Airways) carry-on size — Star Alliance partner
- Air Canada carry-on size — Star Alliance partner
- Air India carry-on size — Star Alliance partner
- Air New Zealand carry-on size — Star Alliance partner
- LOT Polish Airlines carry-on size — Star Alliance partner
- Singapore Airlines carry-on size — Star Alliance partner
Official sources
- https://www.evaair.com/en-global/fly-prepare/baggage/free-baggage/carry-on-baggage/ — checked on 28 September 2026