Japan Airlines carry-on size and personal item rules
- East Asia
- Full-service
- oneworld
- Verified 28 September 2026
Japan Airlines (JL) allows one cabin bag of 55 × 40 × 25 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.8 in), and no more than 115 cm (45.3 in) in total on its All classes (international flights) fare, plus a personal item. Both bags together may weigh up to 10 kg (22 lb). Japan Airlines counts wheels and handles in this size. Verified on 28 September 2026 from the official Japan Airlines baggage page.
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Japan Airlines carry-on allowance by fare
| Fare | Route / class | Personal item | Cabin bag | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All classes (international flights)(standard) | International · All classes | size not published | 55×40×25 cm | 10 kg for both bags |
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What to know about Japan Airlines carry-on rules
- From HND and NRT, Japan Airlines mainly connects Japan with United States, China, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
- Among the 4 verified airlines from East Asia, Japan Airlines has the largest cabin bag allowance; the strictest is ANA (All Nippon Airways) (55×40×25 cm).
- As a box, Japan Airlines' 55×40×25 cm limit holds about 55 litres, the 9th largest volume of the 60 airlines that publish three cabin bag sides.
- With a total size of 115 cm (45.3 in), the Japan Airlines cabin bag is larger than 14% of the 66 verified airlines that include a measured cabin bag in their standard fare (rank 28 of 66, largest first).
- Of the 10 oneworld airlines verified here, Japan Airlines comes 4th by cabin bag size; the range runs from Qatar Airways at 112 cm (44.1 in) to Iberia at 121 cm (47.6 in).
- Tested against Japan Airlines' 55×40×25 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.
- A typical European cabin case of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) fits exactly at the limit on the length when measured against Japan Airlines' 55×40×25 cm.
- 10 kg (22 lb) for both bags together: 39 of the 57 airlines with a published limit are stricter than Japan Airlines, 4 are more generous.
- Japan Airlines counts both bags in one 10 kg total on the standard fare, so a heavy personal item reduces what the cabin bag may weigh.
- Besides the 55×40×25 cm sides, Japan Airlines caps the sum of length, width and height at 115 cm.
- Japan Airlines' official text counts wheels and handles in the 55×40×25 cm cabin bag limit.
Japan Airlines carry-on questions
- Does Japan Airlines have a weight limit for carry-on bags?
- Yes. On the standard fare, Japan Airlines publishes 10 kg (22 lb) for both bags together.
- Will a 55 × 40 × 20 cm carry-on fit Japan Airlines' limit?
- Yes: against Japan Airlines' 55×40×25 cm limit, a hard 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) case fits exactly at the limit on the length.
- Do wheels and handles count in Japan Airlines' carry-on size?
- Yes. Japan Airlines' official page says the 55×40×25 cm limit includes wheels and handles.
Airlines related to Japan Airlines
- ANA (All Nippon Airways) carry-on size — also flies from HND
- Finnair carry-on size — oneworld partner
- Malaysia Airlines carry-on size — oneworld partner
- Qantas carry-on size — oneworld partner
- Qatar Airways carry-on size — oneworld partner
- American Airlines carry-on size — oneworld partner
Official sources
- https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/inter/baggage/inflight/ — checked on 28 September 2026