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Air Transat Carry-On Size 2026 55 x 40 x 23 cm

By Caden SorensonVerified Oct 2026Sourced from the official Air Transat policy

Exact Air Transat carry-on dimensions, weight limits, and fees for 2026.

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  1. Quick answer
  2. Air Transat dimensions
  3. Weight limit
  4. Carry-on fee
  5. Bag fit matrix
  6. Fare class breakdown
  7. Overhead bin size
  8. What counts as a personal item
  9. Common mistakes
  10. Gate-check process
  11. vs Air Canada
  12. Checked bag fees
  13. Special items
  14. Basic economy
  15. FAQ
  16. Sources

Quick answer

Air Transat carry-on bags can be up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.5 x 15.5 x 9"), with no published weight limit, and no carry-on fee except on the Eco Budget fare, which includes a personal item only on some routes.

  • Carry-on size: up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.5 x 15.5 x 9")
  • Weight limit: no published weight limit
  • Carry-on fee: free except on the Eco Budget fare (personal item only on some routes)
  • Personal item: up to 43 x 31 x 13 cm (17 x 12 x 5"), free on every fare
  • Gate-check risk: Medium
  • Last verified: Oct 2026
Air Transat carry-on maximum size, 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches)55 cm (21.5")23 cm (9")40 cm(15.5")LHW
Air Transat maximum carry-on dimensions, including wheels and handles.

Carry-On Bag

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

Carry-on max 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.5 x 15.5 x 9 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 31 x 13 cm
Max dimensions (in)
17 x 12 x 5"
Included
Yes, free
Weight
Not published

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

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Alliance
None

Air Transat cabin bag dimensions and bag size

The maximum Air Transat carry-on size is 55 x 40 x 23 cm, or 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches as Air Transat publishes it. These measurements include wheels, handles, and any external pockets, so a bag marketed as "22 inch" can go over if its wheels push the total past 55 cm. Always measure your bag packed, not empty.

Air Transat carry-on weight limit

Air Transat does not publish a specific carry-on weight limit. Our guidance: pack it light enough that you can lift the bag into the overhead bin yourself.

Does Air Transat charge for carry-on bags?

No. Air Transat includes a free carry-on bag plus a free personal item on every fare except the Eco Budget fare, which includes a personal item only on some routes. Check your specific fare rules before you book.

What bags fit as an 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 typeTypical sizeOn 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

FareCarry-onPersonal itemNotes
Eco BudgetNot includedIncludedPersonal item included everywhere; the carry-on bag is included only on flights to Europe, Africa, Peru, and Brazil.
Eco StandardIncludedIncludedCarry-on included on all routes; flights to Europe, Africa, Peru, and Brazil also include one 23 kg checked bag.
Eco FlexIncludedIncludedCarry-on plus checked baggage and standard seat selection, with free changes and cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Club StandardIncludedIncludedClub Class cabin (premium economy) with carry-on and checked baggage included.
Club FlexIncludedIncludedClub 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 55 x 40 x 23 cm including wheels and handles; there is no published carry-on weight limit.

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 31 x 13 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 55 x 40 x 23 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 55 x 40 x 23 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 31 x 13 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 bagCA$55-100*
2nd bagNot published
Long-haul / international
1st bagNot published
Weight limit50 lb
Linear dim62 in
Overweight & oversize
51–70 lb$100
71–100 lbNot published
63–80 in$100

* The 1st bag price is the figure Air Transat publishes, in the currency it prints, and it varies by route, timing, and fare.

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$55-100 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.

How to skip the Air Transat checked bag fee

  1. Pack carry-on only. Confirm your bag fits the Air Transat carry-on size.
Air Transat special items & sports equipment
Ski / snowboard
As a checked bagsee details below
Golf clubs
As a checked bagsee details below
Bicycle
$50varies by route
Pet in cabin
$50varies by route
Pet as cargo
Not published

Musical instruments: An instrument within 55 x 40 x 23 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$100 where applicable). Bikes (same amount in US$ or CA$): $50 prepaid or $75 at the airport within Canada, to the US, and to south destinations except Peru and Brazil; $75 prepaid or $100 at the airport to Europe, Peru, Brazil, Senegal, and Morocco; per segment, max 32 kg, in a sturdy bag or box with pedals removed and tires deflated. Surfboards and paddleboards: CA$100 prepaid, CA$115 at the airport. Pets in cabin (cats and dogs only, up to 8 kg including the carrier): CA$50 or US$50 within Canada or to the US and CA$100 or US$100 to the South, Europe, and Africa, per pet per segment, reserved at least 24 hours before departure; the soft-sided carrier (max 43 x 24 x 25 cm) counts as the carry-on item. Pets in the baggage hold: CA$100 within Canada, CA$150 to the US, CA$275 to the South, Europe, and Africa, max 45 kg including the carrier. Cats and dogs to or from the UK, and to Ireland, 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 BudgetAir 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 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.5 x 15.5 x 9"), including wheels, handles, and any external pockets. There is no published weight limit.

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

The Air Transat carry-on size limit in centimeters is 55 x 40 x 23 cm. Air Transat publishes the inch size as 21.5 x 15.5 x 9". 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 55 x 40 x 23 cm. A personal item that fits under the seat is included on every fare.

What is the Air Transat carry-on weight limit?

Air Transat does not publish a carry-on weight limit. Our guidance: pack it light enough that you can lift the bag into the overhead bin yourself.

Does Air Transat charge for carry-on bags?

No. Air Transat includes a free carry-on bag plus a free personal item on every fare except the Eco Budget fare, which includes a personal item only on some routes.

What is the Air Transat personal item size?

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

Will my bag be gate-checked on Air Transat?

Our guidance rates the gate-check risk on Air Transat as Medium. It is our own rating, not a figure Air Transat publishes. 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?

It depends on the route. Personal item only on south, US, and domestic Canada routes; the carry-on is included only on flights to Europe, Africa, Peru, and Brazil.

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

No. A standard 22 x 14 x 9 inch carry-on (55.9 x 35.6 x 22.9 cm) is over the Air Transat limit of 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.5 x 15.5 x 9"). Longest side 55.9 cm, limit 55 cm: 0.9 cm over. Choose a bag within the limit, measured with wheels and handles.

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

Only a small one. A standard daypack (roughly 18 x 13 x 8 inches) is larger than the Air Transat personal item limit of 43 x 31 x 13 cm (17 x 12 x 5"). A backpack within that limit counts as the personal item, and a bigger one counts as the carry-on.

Is there a weight limit for personal items on Air Transat?

Air Transat does not publish a weight limit for personal items. The personal item must fit under the seat in front of you, within 43 x 31 x 13 cm (17 x 12 x 5").

How much does a checked bag cost on Air Transat?

The first checked bag on Air Transat costs CA$55-100. The price varies by route, travel dates, and fare. This figure comes from the official baggage information published by Air Transat, checked in October 2026.

What are the Air Transat overweight and oversize bag fees?

Air Transat charges $100 for bags weighing 51 to 70 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

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