Hand luggage size, bags and hold-baggage

We will review the latest policies on allowable cabin luggage sizes and everything you need to know to check in your bags safely. Some airlines are more permissive than others if your baggage exceeds the maximum size required by a few inches or pounds.

Hand and hold baggage at airport

Comparative table with airline baggage policy and rules

The following table has been developed with the main airlines that fly to Malaga, if you are missing any do not hesitate to contact us to update the list:


Airline	Hand luggage size	Weight	Second cabin bag?	Free checked baggage?	More information
A
Aer Lingus	55 x 40 x 24 cm	10 kg	33 x 25 x 20 cm	Depends on fare	http://www.aerlingus.com/travelinformation/baggageinformation/
Aeroflot	55 x 40 x 20 cm	10 kg	YES	Depends on fare	http://www.aeroflot.com/gb-en/before_and_after_fly/baggage
Air Arabia Maroc	55 x 40 x 20 cm	10 kg	YES	Depends on fare	https://www.royalairmaroc.com/uk-en/Travel-Info/Fare-conditions
Air Europa	55 x 35 x 25 cm	10 Kg	20 x 35 x 30 cm	23 Kg	https://www.aireuropa.com/en/flights/baggage
Air Malta	55 x 40 x 20 cm	10 Kg	YES	Depends on fare	https://www.airmalta.com/information/baggage/hand-baggage
Air Nostrum	56 x 45 x 25 cm	10 kg	40 x 26 x 20 cm	23 kg	http://www.airnostrum.es/HTML/Guia_del_pasajero/2_informacion_practica.htm
Air Transat	51 x 40 x 23 cm	10 kg	YES	23 kg	https://www.airtransat.com/en-GB/Travel-information-from-England/Baggage/Weight-and-size-what-you-can-bring
Alitalia	55 x 35 x 25 cm	8 kg	36 x 45 x 20 cm	23 kg	https://www.alitalia.com/en_gb/fly-alitalia/baggage.html
B
Blue Air	55 x 50 x 20 cm	10 kg	NO	NO (*Up to 50€ per bag if checked in at the airport)	https://www.blueairweb.com/en/gb/Travel-Conditions/#8-BAGGAGE
British Airways	56 x 45 x 25 cm	23 kg	40 x 30 x 15 cm	Depends on fare	https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/baggage-essentials
Brussels Airlines	55 x 40 x 23	12 kg	40 X 30 X 10 CM	Depends on fare	https://www.brusselsairlines.com/en-uk/practical-information/travel-info/before-the-flight/luggage-info/default.aspx
Bulgaria Air	55 x 40 x 23 cm	10 kg	Not specified	23 kg	https://www.air.bg/en/customer-support/your-baggage
E
Easyjet	56 x 45 x 25 cm	*	NO * Except PLUS	23 kg and up 275 cm*.	https://www.easyjet.com/en/help/baggage/cabin-bag-and-hold-luggage
Eurowings	50 x 40 x 23 cm	8 kg	40 x 30 x 10 cm	Depends on fare	https://www.eurowings.com/en/information/services/luggage.html
Evelop	50 x 40 x 25 cm	10 kg	NO	23 kg	http://www.evelop.com/en/baggages/permitted.html
F
Finnair	56 x 45 x 25 cm	8 kg	40 x 30 x 15 cm	Depends on fare	https://www.finnair.com/gb/gb/information-services/baggage
Flybe	55 x 35 x 20 cm	10 kg	Depends on fare	Depends on fare	https://www.flybe.com/baggage/hand-baggage/
G
Germania	55 x 40 x 20 cm	6 kg	YES	20 kg	https://www.flygermania.com/en-gb/planen/gepaeck/
H
Helity	Not specified	*	YES	* 20 kg in total counting cabin luggage	https://helity.es/?page_id=2639
I
Iberia	56 x 45 x 25 cm	*	YES	23 kg	http://www.iberia.com/gb/baggage/
Iberia Express	56 x 45 x 25 cm	*	YES	Depends on fare	https://www.iberiaexpress.com/en/general-info/passenger-information/before-you-go/baggage
J
Jet Time	55 x 40 x 20 cm	5 kg	NO	20 kg including cabin luggage	http://www.jet-time.dk/en/travelers/baggage/
Jet2.com	56 x 45 x 25 cm	10 kg	YES	NO	https://www.jet2.com/terms
K
KLM	55 x 35 x 25 cm	12 kg	40 x 30 x 15 cm	Depends on fare (Calculator)	https://www.klm.com/travel/gb_en/prepare_for_travel/baggage/all_about/index.htm
L
Lufthansa	55 x 40 x 23 cm	8 kg	40 x 30 x 10 cm	Depends on fare	https://www.lufthansa.com/uk/en/Baggage-guide
Luxair	55 x 40 x 23	8 kg	YES	23 kg	https://www.luxair.lu/en/information/baggage
N
Norwegian	55 x 40 x 23 cm	10 kg	25 x 33 x 20 cm	Depends on fare	https://www.norwegian.com/uk/travel-info/baggage/
R
Royal Air Maroc	115 cm	10 kg	Laptop or purse	23 kg	https://www.royalairmaroc.com/uk-en/Travel-Info/Fare-conditions
Ryanair	*55 x 40 x 20 Paying extra	10 kg	35 x 20 x 20 cm FREE	No 15/20 kg each luggage	https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful-info/help-centre/terms-and-conditions/termsandconditionsar_696869348
S
SAS Scandinavian Airlines	55 x 40 x 23 cm	8 kg	40 x 30 x 15 cm	Depends on fare	https://www.flysas.com/en/es/travel-info/baggage/
Small Planet Airlines	Not specified	5 kg	YES	Depends on fare	https://www.smallplanet.aero/en/passenger-information/1222#baggage-32703
SmartWings	56 x 45 x 25 cm	8 kg	40 x 30 x 15 (3kg)	15 kg (6€ for each kg extra)	https://www.smartwings.com/en/travel-info/faq/baggage/
Swiss Airlines	55 x 40 x 23 cm	8 kg	40 x 30 x 10 cm	Depends on fare	https://www.swiss.com/GB/EN/prepare/baggage
T
TAP Air Portugal	55 x 40 x 20 cm	8 kg	40 x 30 x 15 cm	Depends on fare	https://www.flytap.com/en-gb/baggage
Transavia.com	55 x 40 x 25 cm	10 kg	45 x 40 x 25 cm Tarifa Max	NO	https://www.transavia.com/en-UK/service/hold-luggage/ https://www.transavia.com/en-UK/service/hand-luggage/
Tuifly	Not specified	*	Not specified	Depends on fare	https://www.tuifly.com/en/service/reisegepaeck.html
Turkish Airlines	55 x 40 x 23 cm	8 kg	YES	20 kg	https://p.turkishairlines.com/en-gb/any-questions/baggage-information/
V
Volotea	55 x 40 x 20 cm	10 kg	35 x 20 x 20 cm	NO	http://www.volotea.com/en/baggage/
Vueling	55 x 40 x 20 cm	10 kg	Laptop or purse	Depends on fare	http://www.vueling.com/en/customer-services/conditions-of-carriage#luggage
W
Wizz Air	55 x 40 x 23 cm	10 kg	40 x 30 x 18 cm Con WIZZ Priority	NO - Baggage fee calculator	https://wizzair.com/en-gb/information-and-services/travel-information/baggage#/
Luggage information table updated in January 2018

* Checked baggage should normally have a maximum size of 158cm (width + length + height + height) as a general rule, in the event of exceeding this limit, extra charges may apply.

* As a general rule, hand luggage must not exceed 115 cm on the sum of its sides and you must be able to placed it in the upper compartment without assistance.

* The second hand bag, when allowed, shall fit under the front seat.

What luggage can you bring if you travel with a baby?

Airlines consider a child under 2 years of age to be an infant and can travel without a seat. In addition, infants will generally have their own checked-in luggage, the possibility to bring their own cabin luggage and to check in the baby stroller for free.

Children under the age of two are also entitled to a small cabin luggage for diapers or food.

For more information it is advisable to visit your airline or consult with them the available options. We also have a guide for flying with newborn babies and children.

How to check your luggage?

Each company decides to manage the check-in luggage so there may be differences between them. Some allow you to combine up to 3 suitcases as long as they do not exceed a limit weight of 50kg (being 32 kg the maximum weight for a piece), others offer the possibility to check in a single suitcase up to 23kg free of charge.

If you travel with more than your hand luggage, the best and most economical way is to check in in advance online and print your boarding pass.

Each piece of checked baggage must not exceed 32 kg, in the case of free check-in there is usually a limit of 20 or 23 kg.

Some airlines limit the weight of a piece of baggage to 15 kg, and may charge you for excess weight.

What hand luggage can you bring?

The maximum size and weight that they allow is indicated in the upper table, in any case you must be able to lift the baggage to the upper compartment of the aircraft without help.

Some airlines are more permissive than others in size or weight, the safest thing is to always adjust to the requirements.

As a second hand luggage it must be something that can be placed under the front seat. A laptop, a small backpack, a purse or coat. Not all airlines allow it, in the event that they do so this bag is guaranteed to travel in the cabin, while cabin baggage could be sent to the cargo bay free of charge if there are space problems.

While in checked baggage there are no restrictions on liquids, in the hand luggage you should know that you will not be able to carry containers containing more than 100 ml. and must always be in a transparent hermetic bag.

What happens if your luggage is heavier or larger than allowed?

Generally when it is the case that the luggage is too large or heavy, an overweight fee must be paid, which is always cheaper from the web. If you know that your luggage will exceed the limit, it is best to go ahead online from their website.

In the event that your baggage exceeds the maximum allowed by the airline, they may refuse to transport it.

Generally the maximum weight per piece of luggage is 32 kg. If you exceed this limit, you may be forced to divide your luggage into 2 pieces. Check with your airline for additional information.

Malaga airport guide