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Spring Airlines Carry-On Size 2026 40 x 30 x 20 cm

By Caden SorensonVerified Oct 2026Sourced from the official Spring Airlines policy

Exact Spring Airlines carry-on dimensions, weight limits, and fees for 2026.

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

Quick answer

Spring Airlines carry-on bags can be up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9"), with a 7 kg (15.4 lb) weight limit, and no carry-on fee on any fare, including the SpringSaver fare.

  • Carry-on size: up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9")
  • Weight limit: 7 kg (15.4 lb)
  • Carry-on fee: free on every fare, including the SpringSaver fare
  • Personal item: none separate (it must fit within the cabin bag)
  • Gate-check risk: High
  • Last verified: Oct 2026
Spring Airlines carry-on maximum size, 40 x 30 x 20 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9 inches)40 cm (15.7")20 cm (7.9")30 cm(11.8")LHW
Spring Airlines maximum carry-on dimensions, including wheels and handles.

Carry-On Bag

Max dimensions (cm)
40 x 30 x 20 cm
Max dimensions (in)
15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9"
Weight limit
7 kg (15.4 lb)
Fee
Free
Gate-check risk
High

All passengers get 1 free carry-on bag at 7 kg with very small dimensions of 40x30x20 cm (about the size of a personal item on Western airlines). SpringPlus passengers get 55x40x20 cm at 10 kg. Other passengers can buy a carry-on upgrade to 55x40x20 cm and 10 kg for RMB 160 domestic or RMB 220 international. This is one of the strictest carry-on policies among all airlines globally.

Personal Item

Max dimensions (cm)
Not published
Max dimensions (in)
Not published
Included
No

Spring allows one free cabin piece only, up to 7 kg and 40x30x20 cm, so there is no separate personal item on top of it. A handbag or backpack has to fit within that one piece.

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Alliance and loyalty

Alliance
None
Loyalty program
SpringPass

Spring Airlines cabin bag dimensions and bag size

The maximum Spring Airlines carry-on size is 40 x 30 x 20 cm, which works out to 15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9 inches. 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 40 cm. Always measure your bag packed, not empty.

Spring Airlines carry-on weight limit

Spring Airlines limits carry-on bags to 7 kg (15.4 lb).

Does Spring Airlines charge for carry-on bags?

No. Spring Airlines includes one free cabin bag, with no separate personal item, on every fare, including the SpringSaver fare.

Personal items on Spring Airlines

No separate personal item

Spring Airlines does not include a separate free personal item, so a backpack counts toward the cabin bag allowance.

Spring Airlines carry-on by fare class

FareCarry-onPersonal itemNotes
Base fare (official website/app)IncludedNot included1 bag at 7 kg, 40x30x20 cm only. No checked bag. Cheapest fare.
SpringPlusIncludedNot included1 bag at 10 kg, upgraded to 55x40x20 cm (standard airline size). 20 kg checked bag included.

Spring Airlines overhead bin size by aircraft

Spring Airlines operates an all-Airbus A320 fleet. The carry-on dimensions for standard fares (40x30x20 cm) are roughly the size of a personal item on most other airlines, so standard roller bags will NOT fit unless you purchase the SpringPlus upgrade.

Avoiding gate-check on Spring Airlines

Spring Airlines boards by zone. There is no priority boarding program or credit card benefit. SpringPlus passengers may board slightly earlier but there is no formal priority lane on most flights.

What counts as a personal item on Spring Airlines

Allowed

  • Handbag
  • Camera bag
  • Umbrella
  • Laptop (excluded from weight count)

Counts as a second carry-on

  • Standard roller bag (on the base fare)
  • Large backpack
  • Duty-free bags exceeding carry-on dimensions

Common Spring Airlines carry-on mistakes

  • Bringing a standard 22-inch roller bag on the base fare. The 40x30x20 cm limit is roughly half the size of a typical carry-on and will be rejected at the gate.
  • Assuming the carry-on dimensions are similar to other airlines. Spring Airlines has one of the smallest carry-on allowances in global aviation.
  • Not upgrading if you need a standard-size carry-on. A carry-on upgrade to 55x40x20 cm and 10 kg costs RMB 160 domestic or RMB 220 international, or book SpringPlus.
  • Arriving at the gate with a noncompliant bag. The gate fee is CNY 300 domestic or CNY 500 / USD 75 international per piece, far more expensive than pre-purchasing.

What happens if your bag does not fit on Spring Airlines

Noncompliant bags at the gate are charged CNY 300 (domestic) or CNY 500 / USD 75 (international) per piece up to 10 kg and checked into the cargo hold. This fee is significantly higher than pre-purchasing checked baggage online. Spring Airlines is known for very strict enforcement at Chinese airports.

Spring Airlines vs AirAsia carry-on

Spring Airlines and AirAsia are both ultra-low-cost carriers serving Asia, but Spring is significantly stricter on carry-on baggage. Spring's base fare allows only a 40x30x20 cm bag at 7 kg, roughly the size of a personal item on AirAsia, which allows 56x36x23 cm at 7 kg combined with a personal item. AirAsia's cabin allowance is essentially a standard carry-on, while Spring requires a paid carry-on upgrade (RMB 160 domestic, RMB 220 international) or a SpringPlus fare to bring a normal-sized cabin bag. Both charge for checked bags on base fares. Spring Airlines focuses on Chinese domestic and short-haul Asian routes, while AirAsia covers Southeast Asia more broadly.

See AirAsia carry-on size
Spring Airlines checked baggage fees
Domestic economy
1st bagNot published
2nd bagNot published
Long-haul / international
1st bagNot published
Weight limitSee notes
Linear dimSee notes
Overweight & oversize
51–70 lbNot published
71–100 lbNot published
63–80 inNot published

The base fare sold on the official website/app includes no checked baggage. SpringPlus includes 20 kg of checked baggage plus a 10 kg carry-on. Extra checked baggage can be bought in advance until 1 hour before departure; excess baggage is priced by flight distance and 5 kg weight steps, with no fixed price published. Gate fee for a noncompliant carry-on is CNY 300 per piece domestic or CNY 500 / USD 75 per piece international (each piece up to 10 kg).

Ways to skip the Spring Airlines checked bag fee

  1. Pack carry-on only. Confirm your bag fits the Spring Airlines carry-on size.
  2. Check your SpringPass status. See whether your tier includes a free checked bag on Spring Airlines.
Spring Airlines special items & sports equipment
Ski / snowboard
As a checked bagsee details below
Golf clubs
As a checked bagsee details below
Bicycle
Not published
Pet in cabin
Not published
Pet as cargo
Not published

Musical instruments: Musical instruments are normally checked as cargo. They may go in the cabin if they meet the carry-on rules, or on a purchased extra seat if larger. As checked baggage each item must be well packed, within 50 kg domestic or 32 kg international and 40 x 60 x 100 cm, and counts toward the baggage allowance.

Pet policy unclear, confirm with Spring Airlines before booking: its official pages conflict on whether small pets can travel in the cabin, and pets are not carried as checked baggage. Brachycephalic breeds are not accepted. Service dogs are accepted (max 1 per disabled passenger, max 4 per flight segment). Golf, ski and fishing gear are handled as normal checked baggage. Bicycles go as cargo, or as checked baggage if packed with tires deflated and handlebars turned 90 degrees. Precision instruments, electrical appliances, and musical instruments are normally shipped as cargo.

Spring Airlines basic economy restrictions
SpringSaverSpring Airlines' lowest fare tier
Carry-on allowed
Yes
Personal item allowed
No
Checked bag surcharge
Not published
  • No free checked baggage
  • Very small carry-on limit: 40x30x20 cm at 7 kg
  • Seat selection costs extra
  • Changes (new date or time only) and refunds carry a service fee that rises closer to departure: on domestic flights 20% to 90% of the fare for changes and 30% to 100% for refunds
  • No free meals

Frequently asked questions

What is the Spring Airlines carry-on size limit?

Spring Airlines allows carry-on bags up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9"), including wheels, handles, and any external pockets. The weight limit is 7 kg (15.4 lb).

What are the Spring Airlines carry-on dimensions in cm?

The Spring Airlines carry-on size limit in centimeters is 40 x 30 x 20 cm. In inches that converts to 15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9". Both measurements include wheels, handles, and external pockets.

What is the Spring Airlines hand luggage allowance?

Spring Airlines hand luggage (the cabin bag that goes in the overhead bin) can measure up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm and weigh up to 7 kg. There is no separate personal item.

What is the Spring Airlines carry-on weight limit?

Spring Airlines limits carry-on bags to 7 kg (15.4 lb).

Does Spring Airlines charge for carry-on bags?

No. Spring Airlines includes one free cabin bag, with no separate personal item, on every fare, including the SpringSaver fare.

What is the Spring Airlines personal item size?

Spring Airlines has no separate personal item size. Spring allows one free cabin piece only, up to 7 kg and 40x30x20 cm, so there is no separate personal item on top of it. A handbag or backpack has to fit within that one piece.

Will my bag be gate-checked on Spring Airlines?

Our guidance rates the gate-check risk on Spring Airlines as High. It is our own rating, not a figure Spring Airlines publishes. Plan on your carry-on being sized at the gate and be prepared to pay if it does not fit the sizer.

Can I bring a carry-on on Spring Airlines SpringSaver?

Yes. Spring Airlines SpringSaver includes a carry-on allowance. Very small carry-on limit: 40x30x20 cm at 7 kg.

Does a 22-inch suitcase fit as a Spring Airlines 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 Spring Airlines limit of 40 x 30 x 20 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9"). Longest side 55.9 cm, limit 40 cm: 15.9 cm over; Middle side 35.6 cm, limit 30 cm: 5.6 cm over; Shortest side 22.9 cm, limit 20 cm: 2.9 cm over. Choose a bag within the limit, measured with wheels and handles.

Does a backpack count as a personal item on Spring Airlines?

Spring Airlines does not include a separate free personal item, so a backpack counts toward the cabin bag allowance.

How much does a checked bag cost on Spring Airlines?

Spring Airlines does not publish one flat first checked bag fee. The price varies by route and fare class.

Flying Spring Airlines out of these airports?

Check terminal layouts, connection times, and layover tips for major Spring Airlines hubs and focus cities.

Sources

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