Air New Zealand Carry-On & Personal Item Size (2025 Guide)

✅ Air New Zealand allows Economy passengers 1 carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 inches (56 × 36 × 23 cm), maximum weight 15 lbs (7 kg).
Premium Economy, Business, and Elite Status passengers: 2 carry-ons of the same size, combined max weight 30 lbs (14 kg).
All passengers may also bring 1 personal item.

Cabin ClassCarry-On Size (inches)Pieces AllowedWeight LimitPersonal Item
Economy22 × 14 × 9115 lbs (7 kg)Yes
Premium/Business22 × 14 × 9230 lbs (14 kg total)Yes

How to Measure Your Bag

  1. Measure wheels and handles too.
  2. Economy: confirm 22 × 14 × 9 and under 7 kg.
  3. Premium/Business: both bags combined under 14 kg.
  4. Ensure personal item fits under the seat.

Gotchas / Common Issues

  • Economy passengers often caught by strict 7 kg limit.
  • Premium passengers can take 2 bags but must stay under 14 kg total.
  • Regional flights may have smaller overhead bins.

Sources

Air New Zealand cabin baggage policy