- 1. Valuable Hints and Tips for Your Vacation
- 2. Everything You Need to Know About Carry-On Luggage
- 3. Carry-On Baggage Regulations of Airlines
- 4. Carry-On Regulations for Condor
- 5. Carry-On with easyJet
- 6. Carry-On Regulations for Emirates
- 7. Germanwings/Eurowings Baggage Regulations
- 8. Lufthansa Baggage Regulations
- 9. Carry-On with Norwegian
- 10. Qatar Airways Carry-On Regulations
- 11. Ryanair Baggage Regulations
- 12. Carry-On with SunExpress
- 13. Tuifly Baggage Regulations
- 14. Carry-On with Wizz Air
- 15. Carry-On Regulations for Etihad Airways
- 16. Tips: Packing Your Carry-On Correctly
- 17. Important Tips for Liquids in Carry-On Luggage
- 18. Test Your Knowledge: What Can Go In The Carry-On?
- 19. Tip: Problems with Your Flight?
- 20. Traveling Only with Carry-On - Is It for You?
- 21. More Tips for Your Trip
Valuable Hints and Tips for Your Vacation
Traveling with only carry-on luggage is impossible? Think again! In this article, you will learn what to consider when traveling with carry-on luggage, and you'll also receive some useful tips and tricks for saving space in your suitcase.
You're on the hunt for the next flight bargain. At first, it seems like you've found the deal of the century, but then you suddenly realize that there are various additional costs awaiting you. Today, I want to show you what to pay attention to when you decide to take a flight with only carry-on luggage to avoid additional baggage fees. And believe me: traveling with carry-on luggage isn't necessarily a disadvantage. While it may sound like you can't make it with just carry-on and must leave essential items, like toiletries, at home, I am here to explain the tricks and tips to comply with the regulations regarding liquids, size, and weight set by various airlines.
Everything You Need to Know About Carry-On Luggage
Carry-On Baggage Regulations of Airlines
Below, I have listed the carry-on baggage regulations of the most popular and frequently used airlines. If you want to learn more about the respective baggage regulations, simply click on the corresponding airline.
Carry-On Regulations for Condor
If you decide to fly with Condor, the carry-on baggage regulations depend on the fare you booked.
Condor Carry-On Rules
If you're flying in Economy Class, you are allowed one carry-on with maximum dimensions of 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in and a weight of up to 13.2 lbs, plus a small handbag and a laptop or tablet. If you booked a Premium Class ticket, you still have to adhere to the same dimensions (21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in) but can pack it up to 22 lbs. Additional allowance for a handbag and a laptop/tablet is granted in this class too. Business Class guests have slightly different rules: although the maximum dimensions of the carry-on remain the same, you can bring two pieces of luggage on board, provided they do not exceed a total weight of 26.5 lbs. Handbags and laptops/tablets are also permitted in this class.
- Size: 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in
- Weight: 17.6-26.5 lbs, depending on the fare class
Carry-On with easyJet
If you book a standard flight with easyJet, one free carry-on bag with a maximum size of 22 x 17.7 x 9.8 in is included.
easyJet Carry-On Rules
The airline does not specify a weight limit, and no additional baggage is allowed. Passengers who own an easyJet Plus! card, booked a FLEXI fare, or a seat at the front with extra legroom are allowed an additional baggage piece measuring 17.7 x 14.2 x 7.9 in on board.
- Size: 17.7 x 14.2 x 7.9 in
- Weight: no restrictions
Carry-On Regulations for Emirates
Emirates allows Economy Class passengers to bring one carry-on with maximum dimensions of 21.7 x 15 x 7.9 in and a permitted weight of 15.4 lbs on board.
Emirates Carry-On Policy
Business or First Class guests are permitted to carry two pieces of luggage. The dimensions must not exceed 17.7 x 13.8 x 7.9 in (briefcase) and 21.7 x 15 x 7.9 in (handbag), with a weight for each not to exceed 15.4 lbs. You can also bring duty-free items on board, as long as it's in reasonable quantities.
- Size: 21.7 x 15 x 7.9 in
- Weight: up to 2 x 15.4 lbs, depending on fare class
Germanwings/Eurowings Baggage Regulations
Germanwings and Eurowings differentiate between the Basic, Smart, and Best fares.
Eurowings & Germanwings
While guests of the Basic and Smart fares can take one carry-on with maximum dimensions of 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in, weighing 17.6 lbs and an additional bag with maximum dimensions of 15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 in along with a baby carrier/car seat/stroller per child and, if necessary, walking aids, the Best Class permits two carry-ons of 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in, each weighing up to 17.6 lbs.
- Size: 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in
- Weight: up to 2 x 17.6 lbs, depending on fare class
Lufthansa Baggage Regulations
If you choose to fly with the renowned airline Lufthansa, you can bring one carry-on with maximum dimensions of 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in and 17.6 lbs in both Economy and Premium Economy Class, as well as an additional bag with dimensions up to 11.8 x 15.7 x 3.9 in and a baby carrier/car seat per child. The same regulations apply for Business and First Class, with the exception that each passenger can carry two carry-ons of maximum dimensions of 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in.
- Size: 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in
- Weight: up to 2 x 17.6 lbs, depending on fare class
Carry-On with Norwegian
Norwegian also differentiates their baggage regulations by fare classes.
Norwegian Carry-On Policy
Passengers with the LowFare, LowFare+, and Premium fare classes are allowed one carry-on with maximum dimensions of 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in and an additional bag with maximum dimensions of 9.8 x 13 x 7.9 in, up to 22 lbs (combined weight for both luggage). Guests with the Flex and PremiumFlex fares enjoy a weight limit of up to 33 lbs total (including the additional bag).
- Size: 9.8 x 13 x 7.9 in
- Weight: up to 33 lbs, depending on fare class
Qatar Airways Carry-On Regulations
If you fly with Qatar Airways in Economy Class, you are allowed one carry-on of up to 19.7 x 14.6 x 9.8 in measuring 15.4 lbs
Qatar Airways Carry-On Rules
in addition to a handbag or briefcase and a mobility aid. If you book a seat in Business or First Class, you may even bring two bags with a maximum size of 19.7 x 14.6 x 9.8 in, up to a combined weight of 33 lbs on board. The additional handbag or briefcase and a mobility aid are also included.
- Size: 19.7 x 14.6 x 9.8 in
- Weight: up to 33 lbs, depending on fare class
Ryanair Baggage Regulations
The budget airline Ryanair frequently makes headlines with its carry-on regulations.
Ryanair Carry-On Rules
A small carry-on of size 15.7 x 7.9 x 9.8 in is included. Carry-on luggage of 22 lbs and dimensions of 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in must be checked (from $10). In the Priority fare (from $6), one carry-on suitcase sized 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in and 22 lbs along with an additional bag with maximum dimensions of 13.8 x 7.9 x 7.9 in are allowed.
- Size: 15.7 x 7.9 x 9.8 in
Carry-On with SunExpress
The airline SunExpress allows every passenger to bring on board one carry-on with maximum dimensions of
SunExpress Carry-On Rules
21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in and weighing up to 17.6 lbs. A handbag, coat or similar item, walking aid, camera, and a baby carry bag are permissible as free additional baggage.
- Size: 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in
- Weight: 17.6 lbs
Tuifly Baggage Regulations
With Tuifly, you can carry one piece of carry-on luggage up to 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in, including wheels, weighing up to 13.2 lbs.
Tuifly Carry-On Rules
You may also bring a laptop bag, a handbag, and a shopping bag from duty-free, walking aids, and if needed a blanket on board. Compared to other airlines, Tuifly is slightly stricter regarding carry-on rules, which you should consider while traveling to avoid unnecessary charges.
- Size: 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in
- Weight: 13.2 lbs
Carry-On with Wizz Air
In addition to Ryanair, Wizz Air has also become a popular low-cost airline.
Wizz Air Carry-On Rules
Without WIZZ Priority, you can take one bag measuring 15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9 in on board. If you booked the WIZZ Priority fare, you can take a carry-on sized 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in and weighing 22 lbs and another bag with maximum dimensions of 15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9 in at no extra cost.
- Size: 15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9 in
Carry-On Regulations for Etihad Airways
The regulations for carry-on luggage with the esteemed airline Etihad Airways allows for a carry-on sized 19.7 x 15.7 x 9.8 in.
Etihad Airways Carry-On Rules
The allowed weight depends on your booking class: In Economy Class, the carry-on may weigh up to 15.4 lbs, in Business Class up to 26.5 lbs total (can be divided between two bags), and in First Class an additional foldable garment bag may be included. A handbag, coat, umbrella, camera, books, and a laptop or briefcase can also be taken as additional baggage, as long as they do not exceed 11 lbs combined. For accompanying infants, a bag weighing up to 11 lbs may also be included.
- Size: 19.7 x 15.7 x 9.8 in
- Weight: up to 26.5 lbs, depending on fare class
Tips: Packing Your Carry-On Correctly
If you're planning a city trip and will be away for just two or three nights, carry-on luggage is usually more than enough. It's best to lay out different outfits that you'd like to wear during your trip and opt for neutral clothing items that you can mix and match easily. Heavy items like jackets, shoes, sweaters, and thick jeans should ideally be worn on the flight to save space in your carry-on. If you want to save even more space, you can also use the layering technique and wear multiple layers (up to a point).
Electronics like laptops, smartphones, power banks, and straighteners, as well as all liquids, need to be removed from carry-on luggage at the airport security check and screened separately. So pack your carry-on in such a way that liquids and electronics are easily accessible during the airport check-in.
Important Tips for Liquids in Carry-On Luggage
- Liquids must be transported in a transparent and resealable bag. A maximum of 10 containers, each not exceeding 100 ml, may be carried.
- You can get such bags at any regular drugstore in the form of freezer bags or specialized travel bags.
- Liquids that can be brought on board in the above-described manner include, according to the Interior Ministry: 'Aerosols, gels, pastes, lotions, foams, creams, gels, mixtures of liquids and solids, and other items of similar consistency.'
- Medications and baby food may also be carried in the carry-on.
- Have you ever wondered what food is allowed on the plane? I have the surprising answer for you!
- Many toiletry items are available in travel size, or - which is more cost-effective - can be refilled into reusable travel-sized containers which are available at any drugstore.
- The standard disposable razor with a blade length of 6 cm is also allowed in carry-on luggage.
- In my travel magazine, you'll find more about airport security checks and how to navigate them without issues.
Test Your Knowledge: What Can Go In The Carry-On?
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Tip: Problems with Your Flight?
Your flight is delayed, overbooked, or has even been canceled? In such situations, it's important that you assert your passenger rights. The same goes for if your baggage is lost - the nightmare scenario for many travelers. But don't worry, there are regulations to protect passengers in each of these scenarios. You can receive up to $600 compensation for flight delays, cancellations, or denied boarding. Learn more about your passenger rights with the market leader Flightright and get your money back.
Traveling Only with Carry-On - Is It for You?
I would like to know what experiences you have had while traveling with your carry-on luggage? I now belong to the group that almost always opts for carry-on luggage and travels only with it. It works wonderfully, so give it a try! In my booking section, you will find the right holiday deal for your plans!