Royal Jordanian carry-on size and personal item rules
- Middle East
- Full-service
- oneworld
- Verified 28 September 2026
Royal Jordanian (RJ) allows one cabin bag of 23 × 41 × 51 cm (9.1 × 16.1 × 20.1 in), and no more than 115 cm (45.3 in) in total and 7 kg (15.4 lb) on its Economy Class fare, plus a personal item of 20 × 40 × 35 cm (7.9 × 15.7 × 13.8 in). Royal Jordanian counts wheels and handles in this size. Verified on 28 September 2026 from the official Royal Jordanian baggage page.
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Royal Jordanian carry-on allowance by fare
| Fare | Route / class | Personal item | Cabin bag | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Class(standard) | All routes · Economy | 20×40×35 cm, 5 kg | 23×41×51 cm, 7 kg | cabin bag 7 kg; personal item 5 kg |
| Crown Class | All routes · Business | 20×40×35 cm, 5 kg | 23×41×51 cm, 7 kg | cabin bag 7 kg; personal item 5 kg |
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What to know about Royal Jordanian carry-on rules
- Royal Jordanian is based in Jordan with its hub at AMM, and its main markets include Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, United Kingdom and United States.
- Among the 12 verified airlines from the Middle East, Royal Jordanian has the 3rd largest cabin bag allowance; the strictest is Qatar Airways (50×37×25 cm).
- As a box, Royal Jordanian's 23×41×51 cm limit holds about 48.1 litres, the 36th largest volume of the 60 airlines that publish three cabin bag sides.
- With a total size of 115 cm (45.3 in), the Royal Jordanian 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).
- Royal Jordanian's cabin bag totals 115 cm (45.3 in), 1 cm (0.4 in) less than the average of the 12 verified airlines from the Middle East (116 cm (45.7 in)).
- Within oneworld, Royal Jordanian has the 4th largest cabin bag of the 10 members we track, between Qatar Airways (112 cm (44.1 in) in total) and Iberia (121 cm (47.6 in)).
- Tested against Royal Jordanian's 23×41×51 cm limit, a standard US carry-on of 22 × 14 × 9 in (55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm) is 4.9 cm (1.9 in) too big on the length.
- Tested against Royal Jordanian's 23×41×51 cm limit, a typical European cabin case of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) is 4 cm (1.6 in) too big on the length.
- Royal Jordanian publishes 2 different allowances: all 2 include a cabin bag.
- Royal Jordanian's 7 kg (15.4 lb) limit for the cabin bag is stricter than 34 of the 57 airlines that publish a cabin weight limit, and looser than 0 of them.
- Besides the 23×41×51 cm sides, Royal Jordanian caps the sum of length, width and height at 115 cm.
- Royal Jordanian's official text counts wheels and handles in the 23×41×51 cm cabin bag limit.
- Exceptions noted on the official Royal Jordanian page: “Crown class passengers are allowed two pieces of carry-on baggage ( 7 kg each) in the cabin on all types of aircraft, except on Embraers where only one piece is allowed, according to the set size, weight and shape.”
Royal Jordanian personal item: what fits under the seat
- Every one of the 2 Royal Jordanian fares listed here also includes a cabin bag, so the personal item always comes on top of it.
- Filled as a box, Royal Jordanian's 20×40×35 cm personal item holds about 28 litres, above the median of 18 L across the 56 airlines that publish three personal item sides.
- Against the 6 airlines from the Middle East that publish a personal item size (average 84 cm in total), Royal Jordanian allows 95 cm, more than 100% of them.
- Royal Jordanian sets a separate 5 kg (11 lb) limit for the personal item; only 14 of the 80 verified airlines publish a weight for this bag.
- Royal Jordanian's personal item (20×40×35 cm, about 28 L) holds 58% of the volume of its cabin bag (about 48.1 L).
- A soft 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) under-seat bag fits exactly at the limit on the length against Royal Jordanian's 20×40×35 cm personal item limit.
- With 95 cm in total, the Royal Jordanian personal item is bigger than 47 and smaller than 8 of the 57 verified airlines that publish a personal item size.
- Among 6 oneworld airlines with a published personal item size, American Airlines allows the largest (18×14×8 in) and Royal Air Maroc the smallest (40×30×15 cm); Royal Jordanian sits at 20×40×35 cm.
Royal Jordanian carry-on questions
- Does the Crown Class fare of Royal Jordanian include a cabin bag?
- Yes. Royal Jordanian's Crown Class fare includes a cabin bag of 23 × 41 × 51 cm (9.1 × 16.1 × 20.1 in), and no more than 115 cm (45.3 in) in total and 7 kg (15.4 lb).
- Does Royal Jordanian have a weight limit for carry-on bags?
- Yes. On the Economy Class fare, Royal Jordanian publishes 7 kg (15.4 lb) for the cabin bag.
- Will a 55 × 40 × 20 cm carry-on fit Royal Jordanian's limit?
- No: against Royal Jordanian's 23×41×51 cm limit, a hard 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) case is 4 cm (1.6 in) too big on the length.
- How big can a personal item be on Royal Jordanian?
- Royal Jordanian allows a personal item of 20 × 40 × 35 cm (7.9 × 15.7 × 13.8 in), up to 5 kg (11 lb) on the Economy Class fare, stowed under the seat in front.
- Do wheels and handles count in Royal Jordanian's carry-on size?
- Yes. Royal Jordanian's official page says the 23×41×51 cm limit includes wheels and handles.
Airlines related to Royal Jordanian
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- Qatar Airways carry-on size — oneworld partner
- American Airlines carry-on size — oneworld partner
- Emirates carry-on size — full-service airline from the Middle East
- Etihad Airways carry-on size — full-service airline from the Middle East
- Finnair carry-on size — oneworld partner
Official sources
- https://www.rj.com/en/info-and-tips/baggage-information/carry-on-pieces — checked on 28 September 2026