Turkish Airlines carry-on size and personal item rules
- Europe
- Full-service
- Star Alliance
- Verified 28 September 2026
Turkish Airlines (TK) allows one cabin bag of 23 × 40 × 55 cm (9.1 × 15.7 × 21.7 in) and 8 kg (17.6 lb) on its Economy class fare, plus a personal item of 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). Verified on 28 September 2026 from the official Turkish Airlines baggage page.
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Turkish Airlines carry-on allowance by fare
| Fare | Route / class | Personal item | Cabin bag | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy class(standard) | All routes · Economy | 40×30×15 cm, 4 kg | 23×40×55 cm, 8 kg | cabin bag 8 kg; personal item 4 kg |
| Business class | All routes · Business | 40×30×15 cm, 4 kg | 23×40×55 cm, 8 kg | cabin bag 8 kg; personal item 4 kg |
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What to know about Turkish Airlines carry-on rules
- Turkish Airlines is based in Türkiye with its hub at IST, and its main markets include Germany, United Kingdom, United States, France and Netherlands.
- Among the 18 verified airlines from Europe, Turkish Airlines has the 4th largest cabin bag allowance; the strictest is Binter (45×35×25 cm).
- As a box, Turkish Airlines' 23×40×55 cm limit holds about 50.6 litres, the 13th largest volume of the 60 airlines that publish three cabin bag sides.
- Turkish Airlines ranks 11th of 66 verified airlines by cabin bag size in the standard fare: its 118 cm (46.5 in) total is bigger than 62% of them.
- The average cabin bag of the 18 verified carriers from Europe adds up to 117.5 cm (46.3 in); Turkish Airlines' limit is 0.5 cm (0.2 in) more than that.
- Turkish Airlines is 2nd of 17 Star Alliance members by total cabin bag size (TAP Air Portugal is the most generous, United Airlines the strictest).
- 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 Turkish Airlines' 23×40×55 cm.
- On Turkish Airlines, 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 (limit: 23×40×55 cm).
- The 2 Turkish Airlines fares on this page are not equal: all 2 include a cabin bag.
- Turkish Airlines' 8 kg (17.6 lb) limit for the cabin bag is stricter than 20 of the 57 airlines that publish a cabin weight limit, and looser than 23 of them.
- Exceptions noted on the official Turkish Airlines page: “For your Business class travels, you may carry two pieces of cabin baggages, each measuring 23x40x55 cm and weighing 8 kg, not exceeding 16 kg in total. You can also take one piece of personal item measuring 40x30x15 cm and weighing a maximum of 4 kg.”
Turkish Airlines personal item: what fits under the seat
- Every one of the 2 Turkish Airlines fares listed here also includes a cabin bag, so the personal item always comes on top of it.
- Filled as a box, Turkish Airlines' 40×30×15 cm personal item holds about 18 litres, right at the median of 18 L across the 56 airlines that publish three personal item sides.
- Against the 26 airlines from Europe that publish a personal item size (average 87.7 cm in total), Turkish Airlines allows 85 cm, more than 0% of them.
- Turkish Airlines sets a separate 4 kg (8.8 lb) limit for the personal item; only 14 of the 80 verified airlines publish a weight for this bag.
- Turkish Airlines' personal item (40×30×15 cm, about 18 L) holds 36% of the volume of its cabin bag (about 50.6 L).
- A soft 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) under-seat bag is 5 cm (2 in) too big on the depth against Turkish Airlines' 40×30×15 cm personal item limit.
- With 85 cm in total, the Turkish Airlines personal item is bigger than 9 and smaller than 28 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); Turkish Airlines sits at 40×30×15 cm.
Turkish Airlines carry-on questions
- Does the Business class fare of Turkish Airlines include a cabin bag?
- Yes. Turkish Airlines' Business class fare includes a cabin bag of 23 × 40 × 55 cm (9.1 × 15.7 × 21.7 in) and 8 kg (17.6 lb).
- Does Turkish Airlines have a weight limit for carry-on bags?
- Yes. On the Economy class fare, Turkish Airlines publishes 8 kg (17.6 lb) for the cabin bag.
- Will a 55 × 40 × 20 cm carry-on fit Turkish Airlines' limit?
- Yes: against Turkish Airlines' 23×40×55 cm limit, a hard 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in) case fits exactly at the limit on the length.
- How big can a personal item be on Turkish Airlines?
- Turkish Airlines allows a personal item of 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in), up to 4 kg (8.8 lb) on the Economy class fare, stowed under the seat in front.
Airlines related to Turkish Airlines
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- TAP Air Portugal carry-on size — Star Alliance partner
- Air Canada carry-on size — Star Alliance partner
- Air India carry-on size — Star Alliance partner
Official sources
- https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/any-questions/carry-on-baggage/ — checked on 28 September 2026