Qantas Airways Carry-On & Personal Item Size (2025 Guide)

✅ Qantas allows Economy passengers 1 carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 inches (56 × 36 × 23 cm), maximum weight 15 lbs (7 kg).
Business and First Class: 2 carry-ons, each up to 22 × 14 × 9 inches, combined weight 30 lbs (14 kg).
All passengers may also bring 1 small personal item.

Cabin ClassCarry-On Size (inches)Pieces AllowedWeight LimitPersonal Item
Economy22 × 14 × 9115 lbs (7 kg)Yes
Business22 × 14 × 9230 lbs (14 kg total)Yes
First22 × 14 × 9230 lbs (14 kg total)Yes

How to Measure Your Bag

  1. Measure including wheels and handles.
  2. Economy: confirm under 22 × 14 × 9 and 7 kg.
  3. Business/First: both bags together must weigh under 14 kg.
  4. Ensure personal item fits under the seat.

Gotchas / Common Issues

  • Domestic routes in Australia sometimes allow slightly bigger limits, but international is stricter.
  • Premium cabins allow 2 bags, but combined weight is capped.
  • Oversized or overweight bags may be gate-checked.

Sources

Qantas Airways cabin baggage policy