Cabin bag size in Asia
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air and Cathay Pacific take cabin bags up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm; Singapore Airlines 115 cm in total and Scoot 54 × 38 × 23 cm. All 6 set a weight limit: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific 7 kg and Scoot 10 kg. On AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, Scoot and Cathay Pacific the small bag counts toward it.
Checked against the airlines’ websites on
- 54 × 38 × 23 cmScoot
- 56 × 36 × 23 cmAirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air and Cathay Pacific
To test your own bag against every airline, use the bag check.
Cabin bag limits
The overhead bag first, then the free under-seat bag. Each airline’s own unit comes first; “≈” marks a conversion we made where the airline prints only the other unit.
| Airline | Carry-on / cabin bag | Weight | Included? | Personal item |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | 56 × 36 × 23 cm≈about 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg≈about 15 lbfor both bags | Included | 40 × 30 × 10 cm≈about 15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in |
| Malaysia Airlines | 56 × 36 × 23 cm≈about 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg15 lbfor both bags | Included | 36 × 25 × 25 cm≈about 14.2 × 9.8 × 9.8 in |
| Batik Air Malaysia | 56 × 36 × 23 cm≈about 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg≈about 15 lbfor both bags | Included | No size published |
| Singapore Airlines | 115 cm total≈about 45.3 in total | 7 kg≈about 15 lb | Included | 40 × 30 × 10 cm≈about 15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in |
| Scoot | 54 × 38 × 23 cm≈about 21.3 × 15 × 9.1 in | 10 kg≈about 22 lbfor both bags | Included | 40 × 30 × 10 cm≈about 15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in |
| Cathay Pacific | 56 × 36 × 23 cm≈about 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in | 7 kg≈about 15 lbfor both bags | Included | No size published |
| Airline | Free under-seat bag | Size | Weight | Wheels and handles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | Small bag | 40 × 30 × 10 cm≈about 15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in | Within the 7 kg total | Not stated |
| Malaysia Airlines | Personal item | 36 × 25 × 25 cm≈about 14.2 × 9.8 × 9.8 in | Within the 7 kg total | Not stated |
| Batik Air Malaysia | Personal item | No size published | Within the 7 kg total | Not stated |
| Singapore Airlines | Additional item | 40 × 30 × 10 cm≈about 15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in | None published | Not stated |
| Scoot | Personal item | 40 × 30 × 10 cm≈about 15.7 × 11.8 × 3.9 in | Within the 10 kg total | Not stated |
| Cathay Pacific | Small item | No size published | Within the 7 kg total | Not stated |
Checked bags
| Airline | Weight | Size |
|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 or 60 kg in total, no bag over 32 kg | 119 × 119 × 81 cm≈about 46.9 × 46.9 × 31.9 in |
| Malaysia Airlines | By fare, 20–55 kg in totalFree allowance, total weight by fare brand: Economy Value 20 kg, Basic 25 kg, Flex/Shuttle 35 kg; Business Basic 40 kg, Flex/Shuttle 50 kg; Business Suite 55 kg | 158 cm total62 in total |
| Batik Air Malaysia | 10, 20, 30 or 40 kg in total, no bag over 32 kgFree allowance on most international routes: Economy Value 20 kg, Economy Flexi 25 kg, Business Promo 30 kg, Business Flexi 40 kg; Super Saver none | Not stated |
| Singapore Airlines | By fare, 25–50 kg in totalWeight concept, all bags together: Economy Lite and Value 25 kg, Standard and Flexi 30 kg; Premium Economy 35 kg; Business 40 kg; Suites and First 50 kg | Not stated |
| Scoot | 20–40 kg in total, bought by weightScootPlus includes 30 kg and can buy more, up to 40 kg | 158 cm total≈about 62.2 in total |
| Cathay Pacific | 23 kg50 lbPremium Economy: 2 pieces of 23 kg. Business: 2 pieces of 32 kg (3 of 23 kg between Hong Kong and New Zealand). First: 3 pieces of 32 kg | 158 cm total62 in total |
| Airline | First bag | Second bag | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | 20 kg: MYR 159 domestic, MYR 323 international, while booking | Not stated | AirAsia Berhad (AK) flights, per person per sector; AirAsia says prices may vary |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included: 20–35 kg in Economy, by fare brand | Not stated | See the airline’s page |
| Batik Air Malaysia | 10 kg MYR 50–290; 20 kg MYR 85–520 while booking, by route | Not stated | Pre-paid rates per sector on Batik Air Malaysia (OD) flights, plus taxes where applicable |
| Singapore Airlines | Included (weight depends on fare) | Not stated | See the airline’s page |
| Scoot | Shown when you add a bag | Not stated | See the airline’s page |
| Cathay Pacific | Included (1 bag on Economy Light, 2 on Essential and Flex) | Included on Essential and Flex; on Light an extra piece costs USD 100–260 by route | See the airline’s page |
Airline by airline
Questions
What size cabin bag do airlines in Asia allow?
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air and Cathay Pacific take cabin bags up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm; Singapore Airlines 115 cm in total and Scoot 54 × 38 × 23 cm. Wheels and handles count toward the size.
Is there a weight limit for cabin bags in Asia?
All 6 set a weight limit: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific 7 kg and Scoot 10 kg. On AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, Scoot and Cathay Pacific the small bag counts toward it.
Which airline in Asia allows the biggest cabin bag?
Scoot: 54 × 38 × 23 cm, about 47 litres.
Is the small under-seat bag free?
Yes, on every airline here. AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, Singapore Airlines, Scoot and Cathay Pacific include the cabin bag in every fare too.
Sources
- AirAsia: Baggage (checked 28 October 2026)
- AirAsia: All you need to know about our cabin baggage policy (checked 28 October 2026)
- AirAsia: Xtra Carry-On: cabin baggage upgrade (checked 28 October 2026)
- AirAsia: Things you need to know about our checked baggage policy (checked 28 October 2026)
- AirAsia: Checked baggage allowance: 50kg and 60kg (checked 28 October 2026)
- AirAsia: Our fares (checked 28 October 2026)
- AirAsia: Fees and charges, AirAsia Berhad (AK) (checked 28 October 2026)
- AirAsia: What items are prohibited from being carried in my baggage (checked 28 October 2026)
- Malaysia Airlines: Cabin baggage (checked 28 October 2026)
- Malaysia Airlines: Checked baggage (checked 28 October 2026)
- Malaysia Airlines: Extra baggage (checked 28 October 2026)
- Malaysia Airlines: Additional restrictions (checked 28 October 2026)
- Batik Air Malaysia: Baggage allowance (checked 28 October 2026)
- Singapore Airlines: Cabin baggage (checked 28 October 2026)
- Singapore Airlines: Checked baggage (checked 28 October 2026)
- Singapore Airlines: Additional baggage (checked 28 October 2026)
- Singapore Airlines: General restrictions (checked 28 October 2026)
- Scoot: Baggage allowance, policy and rules (checked 28 October 2026)
- Scoot: Economy fare: 10kg cabin baggage and fare bundles (checked 28 October 2026)
- Scoot: How many and how much cabin baggage may I bring on board? (checked 28 October 2026)
- Scoot: What are the charges to bring an additional bag (cabin/check-in)? (checked 28 October 2026)
- Scoot: What’s the minimum/maximum checked baggage allowance? (checked 28 October 2026)
- Scoot: What are the excess baggage charges and how much does it cost? (checked 28 October 2026)
- Cathay Pacific: Fare classes (checked 28 October 2026)
- Cathay Pacific: Our Economy fares (checked 28 October 2026)
- Cathay Pacific: What is my carry-on baggage allowance? (checked 28 October 2026)
- Cathay Pacific: HK Express codeshare baggage (checked 28 October 2026)
- Cathay Pacific: Flights from Manila to Los Angeles (checked 28 October 2026)
- Cathay Pacific: Baggage calculator (checked 28 October 2026)
- Cathay Pacific: Extra baggage charges (checked 28 October 2026)
- Cathay Pacific: Spare batteries (checked 28 October 2026)
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