Everything you need to know about luggage allowances, fees, and packing tips for British Airways flights.
Visit official British Airways website →🎒 Carry-On Bag
56 x 45 x 25 cm
Weight: You must be able to lift the cabin bag unassisted
One cabin bag plus a 40 x 30 x 15 cm handbag/backpack. The reviewed page does not quote a numeric cabin weight limit.
👜 Cabin Bag
56 x 45 x 25 cm
Weight: You must be able to lift the cabin bag unassisted
Price: Included, including Economy Basic
Keep essentials in your under-seat bag; the larger bag may travel in the hold.
🧳 Checked Bag
90 x 75 x 43 cm
Weight: 23 kg Economy/Premium Economy; 32 kg Business/First
Price: Check your booking for the current route and fare price
Basic excludes checked bags. Premium Economy usually has two, but some routes allow one. Business has two; First has three.
Detailed Baggage Policy
🎒 Carry-On Baggage
| Dimensions | 56 x 45 x 25 cm |
| Weight Limit | You must be able to lift the cabin bag unassisted |
| Notes | One cabin bag plus a 40 x 30 x 15 cm handbag/backpack. The reviewed page does not quote a numeric cabin weight limit. |
🧳 Checked Baggage
| Max Dimensions | 90 x 75 x 43 cm |
| Weight Options | 23 kg Economy/Premium Economy; 32 kg Business/First |
| Price | Check your booking for the current route and fare price |
| Notes | Basic excludes checked bags. Premium Economy usually has two, but some routes allow one. Business has two; First has three. |
Special Items Policy
⛷️ Sports Equipment
Check the airline’s special-baggage rules and arrange your equipment before travel
🎸 Musical Instruments
Confirm case size, cabin entitlement and any extra-seat arrangement with the airline
♿ Wheelchairs & Mobility
Contact the airline’s assistance team about your mobility aid and battery details
Packing Tips for British Airways
- 💡 Check partner-operated flights separately
- 💡 Use the baggage calculator for your fare and status
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the carry-on size limit for British Airways? ▼
British Airways carry-on dimensions are 56 x 45 x 25 cm with a weight limit of You must be able to lift the cabin bag unassisted. One cabin bag plus a 40 x 30 x 15 cm handbag/backpack. The reviewed page does not quote a numeric cabin weight limit.
How much does checked luggage cost on British Airways? ▼
British Airways checked bag allowance is 23 kg Economy/Premium Economy; 32 kg Business/First, with prices Check your booking for the current route and fare price. Basic excludes checked bags. Premium Economy usually has two, but some routes allow one. Business has two; First has three.
Can I bring sports equipment on British Airways? ▼
British Airways sports equipment policy: Check the airline’s special-baggage rules and arrange your equipment before travel.
What are the best packing tips for British Airways? ▼
Check partner-operated flights separately Use the baggage calculator for your fare and status
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