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Air Transat Cabin Bag Size 2026 40 x 23 x 55 cm

By Caden Sorenson Updated Jun 2026 Sourced from the official Air Transat policy

Exact Air Transat cabin bag (hand luggage) dimensions, weight limits, and fees for 2026.

Quick answer

Air Transat cabin bag bags can be up to 40 x 23 x 55 cm (15.5 x 9 x 21.5"), with no published weight limit, and no cabin bag fee on most fares.

Carry-on size: up to 40 x 23 x 55 cm (15.5 x 9 x 21.5")
Weight limit: no published weight limit
Carry-on fee: free on most fares
Personal item: up to 43 x 13 x 31 cm, free on every fare
Gate-check risk: Medium
Last verified: Jun 2026

Air Transat maximum carry-on dimensions, including wheels and handles.

Carry-On Bag

Max dimensions (cm): 40 x 23 x 55 cm
Max dimensions (in): 15.5 x 9 x 21.5"
Weight limit: No published limit
Fee: Free
Gate-check risk: Medium

Carry-on max 40 x 23 x 55 cm (15.5 x 9 x 21.5 in) including wheels and handles, with no published weight limit. Included on every fare to Europe, Africa, Peru, and Brazil; on south, US, and domestic Canada routes the Eco Budget fare includes only a personal item.

Personal Item

Max dimensions (cm): 43 x 13 x 31 cm
Max dimensions (in): 17 x 5 x 12"
Included: Yes, free

One per passenger, max 43 x 13 x 31 cm (17 x 5 x 12 in), must fit under the seat. Included on every fare including Eco Budget. A laptop or a wedding dress in a soft garment bag can count as the personal item.

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Air Transat cabin bag dimensions and bag size

The maximum Air Transatcabin bag size is 40 x 23 x 55 cm, which works out to 15.5 x 9 x 21.5 inches. These measurements include wheels, handles, and any external pockets. Gate sizers on Air Transat match the published limits closely, so a bag marketed as "22 inch" can fail if its wheels push the total past 40 cm . Always measure your bag packed, not empty.

Air Transat cabin bag weight limit

Air Transat does not publish a specific carry-on weight limit for domestic travel. The operational rule is that you must be able to lift the bag into the overhead bin without help. Very heavy bags can still be refused at the gate, and on some regional aircraft the crew may ask you to check an overweight bag as a courtesy.

Does Air Transat charge for cabin bag bags?

No. Air Transat includes a free carry-on bag plus a free personal item on most fares. The exception is Basic Economy, where some routes restrict you to a personal item only. Check your specific fare rules before you book.

What bags fit as a Air Transat personal item

Common bag types compared against the Air Transat personal item limit. Sizes are typical retail dimensions and vary by brand.

Bag type	Typical size	On Air Transat
Standard backpack Everyday daypack, laptop backpack	18 x 13 x 8"	Too big
Tote bag Canvas or leather tote	15 x 14 x 5"	Too big
Laptop bag Messenger or slim briefcase	16 x 12 x 4"	Fits
Small duffel Gym or weekender	18 x 11 x 11"	Too big
Purse Handbag or crossbody	12 x 10 x 5"	Fits
Under-seat roller Mini wheeled bag	16 x 14 x 8"	Too big

Air Transat carry-on by fare class

Fare	Carry-on	Personal item	Notes
Eco Budget	Not included	Included	Personal item included everywhere; the carry-on bag is included only on flights to Europe, Africa, Peru, and Brazil.
Eco Standard	Included	Included	Carry-on included on all routes; flights to Europe, Africa, Peru, and Brazil also include one 23 kg checked bag.
Eco Flex	Included	Included	Carry-on plus checked baggage and standard seat selection, with free changes and cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Club Standard	Included	Included	Club Class cabin (premium economy) with carry-on and checked baggage included.
Club Flex	Included	Included	Club Class with full flexibility and seat selection.

Air Transat overhead bin size by aircraft

Air Transat flies Airbus A321 and A330 aircraft on leisure routes between Canada, Europe, and sun destinations. The carry-on must fit 40 x 23 x 55 cm including wheels and handles; there is no published carry-on weight limit, but you must be able to lift the bag into the bin yourself.

What counts as a personal item on Air Transat

Allowed

Laptop bag
Handbag
Slim backpack
Wedding dress in a soft garment bag

Common Air Transat carry-on mistakes

Booking Eco Budget for a sun destination and expecting to bring a carry-on. On south, US, and domestic routes Eco Budget includes only the 43 x 13 x 31 cm personal item.
Adding a checked bag in the final 24 hours before departure. Late-purchase prices rose on June 1, 2026, and prepaying earlier through My Booking is cheaper.
Assuming overweight or oversize fees can be prepaid. Both are CA$100, payable at the airport only, and they stack when a bag is both.

What happens if your bag does not fit on Air Transat

Bags exceeding 40 x 23 x 55 cm are checked at the gate and standard checked bag fees apply. Oversize or overweight checked bags pay CA$100 each at the airport, where the fees cannot be prepaid.

Air Transat vs Air Canada carry-on

Air Transat's 40 x 23 x 55 cm carry-on is the same envelope as Air Canada's 55 x 40 x 23 cm, and neither airline publishes a carry-on weight limit. The cheapest fares behave alike too: Air Transat's Eco Budget drops the carry-on on south, US, and domestic routes just as Air Canada's Economy Basic restricts North American passengers to a personal item. The difference shows long-haul, where Air Transat keeps a free carry-on on Europe, Africa, Peru, and Brazil flights even on Eco Budget. Air Transat's 43 x 13 x 31 cm personal item is noticeably slimmer than Air Canada's 43 x 33 x 16 cm, so a packed daypack that passes Air Canada can fail Air Transat's 13 cm depth.

See Air Canada carry-on size

Air Transat checked baggage fees

Domestic economy

1st bag Not published

2nd bag Not published

Long-haul / international

1st bag Not published

Weight limit 50 lb

Linear dim 62 in

Overweight & oversize

51–70 lb $100

71–100 lb Not published

63–80 in $100

Fees vary by route and timing, with exact prices shown at booking; prepaying through My Booking more than 24 hours before departure is cheapest. Checked bags bought within 24 hours of departure cost CA$55-67.50 for the first bag and CA$78.25-145 for the second depending on route, effective June 1, 2026. Eco Standard includes one 23 kg bag on flights to Europe, Africa, Peru, and Brazil, and Eco Flex and Club fares include checked baggage on all routes. Max 23 kg and 158 linear cm per bag. Overweight (23-32 kg) or oversize (158-292 cm) bags each incur CA$100 (US$100 / €80 / £65), payable at the airport only, and the two fees stack. Outside Canada fees are charged in USD, GBP, or EUR depending on the departure airport.

Ways to skip the Air Transat checked bag fee

Pack carry-on only. Confirm your bag fits the Air Transat carry-on size .
Use a Air Transat co-branded credit card. These typically waive the first checked bag fee for the cardholder and companions.
Earn elite status. Mid-tier and above usually waive one or two bags per direction.
Book a higher fare. Premium Economy, Business, and First usually include 1 to 2 checked bags.

Air Transat special items & sports equipment

Ski / snowboard: Not published
Golf clubs: Not published
Bicycle: $50
Pet in cabin: $50
Pet as cargo: Not published

Musical instruments: An instrument within 23 x 40 x 55 cm can replace the carry-on free of charge and must go in the overhead bin. Larger instruments travel as checked baggage within the 23 kg limit, in a hard case. Instruments cannot occupy a purchased seat on Air Transat.

Ski, snowboard, golf, hockey, and most other sports equipment travel at standard checked bag fees, prepayable up to 72 hours before departure (overweight fee CA$100 where applicable). Bikes: CA$50 prepaid or CA$75 at the airport within Canada, to the US, and to south destinations except Peru; CA$75 prepaid or CA$100 at the airport to Europe and Peru; max 32 kg, boxed with pedals removed and tires deflated. Surfboards and paddleboards: CA$100 prepaid, CA$115 at the airport. Pets in cabin (cats and dogs only): CA$50 within Canada and to the US, CA$100 to Europe, Africa, and south destinations, booked up to 24 hours before departure; the soft-sided carrier (max 43 x 24 x 25 cm) counts as the carry-on item and pet plus carrier may not exceed 8 kg. Larger pets travel in the baggage hold, booked by phone with fees varying by route; cats and dogs to or from the UK go as cargo only. Several breeds including pit bull types, most mastiffs, Akitas, Rottweilers, and Doberman Pinschers are not carried.

Air Transat basic economy restrictions

Eco Budget Air Transat's lowest fare tier

Carry-on allowed: No
Personal item allowed: Yes
Checked bag surcharge: Not published

Personal item only on south, US, and domestic Canada routes; the carry-on is included only on flights to Europe, Africa, Peru, and Brazil
No checked bag included
Medical equipment within carry-on dimensions is always accepted in addition to the allowance

Frequently asked questions

What is the Air Transat carry-on size limit?

Air Transat allows carry-on bags up to 40 x 23 x 55 cm (15.5 x 9 x 21.5"), including wheels, handles, and any external pockets. There is no published weight limit, but you must be able to lift the bag into the overhead bin unassisted.

What are the Air Transat carry-on dimensions in cm?

The Air Transat carry-on size limit in centimeters is 40 x 23 x 55 cm. In inches that converts to 15.5 x 9 x 21.5". Both measurements include wheels, handles, and external pockets.

What is the Air Transat hand luggage allowance?

Air Transat hand luggage (the cabin bag that goes in the overhead bin) can measure up to 40 x 23 x 55 cm. A personal item that fits under the seat is also included on most fares.

What is the Air Transat carry-on weight limit?

Air Transat does not publish a carry-on weight limit for domestic travel. The operational rule is that you must be able to lift the bag into the overhead bin without help. Very heavy bags can still be refused at the gate.

Does Air Transat charge for carry-on bags?

No. Air Transat includes a free carry-on bag plus a free personal item on most fares. The exception is Basic Economy, where some routes restrict you to a personal item only.

What is the Air Transat personal item size?

The personal item on Air Transat must fit within 43 x 13 x 31 cm (17 x 5 x 12") and slide fully under the seat in front of you. One per passenger, max 43 x 13 x 31 cm (17 x 5 x 12 in), must fit under the seat. Included on every fare including Eco Budget. A laptop or a wedding dress in a soft garment bag can count as the personal item.

Will my bag be gate-checked on Air Transat?

Air Transat currently has a medium gate-check risk based on our review of boarding policies and traveler reports. Arrive early in your boarding group to improve the odds of space in the overhead bins.

Can I bring a carry-on on Air Transat Eco Budget?

No. Air Transat Eco Budget passengers are limited to one personal item that fits under the seat. A full-size carry-on either is not allowed or costs an extra fee.

Does a 22-inch suitcase fit as a Air Transat carry-on?

Not always. A standard 22 x 14 x 9 inch carry-on exceeds the Air Transat published limit of 40 x 23 x 55 cm (15.5 x 9 x 21.5") on at least one axis. A slightly smaller bag is a safer choice.

Does a backpack count as a personal item on Air Transat?

A standard daypack (roughly 18 x 13 x 8 inches) usually fits within the Air Transat personal item limit of 43 x 13 x 31 cm (17 x 5 x 12"). The bag must slide fully under the seat in front of you. Oversized hiking or travel backpacks will not fit and count as a carry-on.

Does Air Transat weigh personal items?

Air Transat does not weigh personal items. The only requirement is that the bag fits fully under the seat in front of you. If it does not fit, gate agents may ask you to move it to the overhead bin, which counts as a carry-on.

How much does a checked bag cost on Air Transat?

Air Transat checked bag fees vary by route and fare class. Check the airline's website for current pricing.

What are the Air Transat overweight and oversize bag fees?

Air Transat charges $100 for bags weighing 51 to 70 lb, Not published for 71 to 100 lb, and $100 for bags measuring 63 to 80 linear inches. Bags over 100 lb or 80 inches are generally refused.

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Sources & verification

Last verified Jun 2026 against the official Air Transat policy at https://www.airtransat.com/en-CA/travel-information/baggage/weight-dimensions . Airlines change their rules without notice, so always confirm with Air Transat before flying. See our research methodology .