Will my bag fit?
Carry-on and checked bag limits by airline
| Airline | Carry-on (economy) | Personal item | Checked bag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | 55 × 40 × 23 cm, no weight limit | 43 × 33 × 16 cm | 23 kg, 158 cm total |
| WestJet | 56 × 36 × 23 cm, no weight limit | 41 × 33 × 14 cm | 23 kg, 157 cm total |
| Porter | Not listed | Not listed | 23 kg, 158 cm total |
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm, 7 kg | Not listed | 23 kg, 150 cm total |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm, 7 kg | Not listed | 23 kg, 158 cm total |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm, 12 kg (combined) | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | 23 kg, 158 cm total |
| Lufthansa | 55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | Not listed |
| Air India | Not listed | Not listed | 23 kg |
Economy limits, including wheels and handles. "Not listed" means the airline's page we checked didn't publish it.
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Free bags and basic fares, airline by airline
- Air Canada: No weight limit on carry-ons; you must be able to lift it into the bin yourself. On Basic fares within Canada, to the US, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, only a personal item is allowed. Free checked bags depend on your fare and route. Source ↗
- WestJet: No weight limit on carry-ons. UltraBasic fares include a personal item only, except to or from Europe and Asia. EconoFlex includes 1 free checked bag; Premium and Business include 2. Source ↗
- Porter: Checked bags up to 23 kg and 158 cm; no single piece over 32 kg. Whether a checked bag is free depends on your fare. Check Porter's site for carry-on sizes. Source ↗
- Emirates: Economy to and from Canada: Special fares include 1 checked bag of 23 kg; Saver, Flex and Flex Plus include 2. Checked bags can't exceed 150 cm in total, smaller than most airlines. Source ↗
- Qatar Airways: Economy to and from the Americas: Economy Lite includes 1 checked bag of 23 kg; Economy Classic includes 2. Source ↗
- KLM: The 12 kg limit is for your carry-on and personal item together. Economy Light includes no checked bag; Standard and Flex include 1 (some routes add a second). Basic includes only the small bag. Source ↗
- Lufthansa: Economy includes 1 carry-on (8 kg) and 1 personal item. Check your booking for the checked bag allowance. Source ↗
- Air India: Economy between India and Canada: Value fares include 1 checked bag of 23 kg; Classic and Flex include 2. Source ↗
Tips to avoid bag fees
- Measure the bag, not the label. Wheels and handles count, and a soft bag stuffed full can bulge past the limit.
- Basic fares are the trap. Air Canada Basic and WestJet UltraBasic only include a personal item on many routes, and a carry-on found at the gate costs extra.
- Flying home with gifts? Long-haul economy fares on Emirates, Qatar Airways and Air India often include 2 checked bags of 23 kg to and from Canada, but the cheapest fare types may include only 1.
- Weigh checked bags at home. Most airlines charge for anything over 23 kg (50 lb) in economy.
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Common questions
What size carry-on is allowed on Air Canada?
Up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm, including wheels and handles, plus a personal item up to 43 × 33 × 16 cm. Air Canada sets no weight limit, but you must be able to lift the bag into the overhead bin yourself.
What is WestJet's carry-on size?
Up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm, plus a personal item up to 41 × 33 × 14 cm. UltraBasic fares include only the personal item, except on flights to or from Europe and Asia.
How heavy can a checked bag be?
In economy, most airlines allow 23 kg (50 lb) per bag. Heavier bags cost extra, and most airlines won't take a single bag over 32 kg.
Do wheels and handles count in carry-on size?
Yes. Airlines measure the bag including wheels and handles.
Sources
Checked October 16, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the airline or regulator before you rely on a result.