Carry-on Baggage - General

There have been changes to security measures at airports, which will affect what you can carry on board an aircraft on international flights. View the country specific information for these new restrictions.

Carry-on Baggage Allowances Passenger Security Measures
Baggage for Children & Infants Bulky Baggage

Carry-on Baggage Allowances

For the safety and comfort of all our customers, and to ensure compliance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority Regulations, it is necessary to limit the size, weight and number of each customer's carry on baggage.

Carry-on baggage should be kept as light as possible as there are considerable distances to walk upon arrival or departure at some airports. However you should carry fragile and valuable items, such as electronic equipment (including laptops, mobile phones), cameras, cash, keys and jewellery etc. in your carry-on baggage. You should also take any essential medication and prescriptions on board with you.

A charge will apply for any baggage carried in excess of the free allowance. Additional collection rates vary depending on the destination.

Personal articles such as an overcoat, handbag, umbrella, walking stick, small camera, duty free items and some reading matter for the flight may be carried in the cabin.

Be sure to label baggage inside and out, with your name, address and contact number for your destination. Labels can be obtained from Qantas, your local travel agent or at
check-in.

Carry-on baggage allowances vary from carrier to carrier.~ Carry-on baggage allowances on Qantas operated flights for adults and children (except infants) are:

Route Piece Allowance & Dimensions Weight Allowance
Australian and New Zealand Domestic
All Classes:
2 x 105cm (41in) bags or
1 x 105cm (41in) bag plus 1 x 185cm (73in) non rigid garment bag or
1 x 115cm (45in) bag
 7kg (15lb) per piece
All Dash aircrafts 1 x 105cm (41in) bag 4kg (9lb) total
All International (country specific exceptions apply)*
First/Business/Premium Economy:
2 x 115cm (45in) bags or
1 x 115cm (45in) bag plus 1 x 185cm (73in) non rigid garment bag
Economy:
1 x 115cm (45in) bag or
1 x 185cm (73in) non rigid garment bag
 7kg (15lb) per piece

~ Before travel, check the Carry-on Baggage allowances with the applicable carrier. This includes codeshare partner flights, that is, flights with a QF number operated by another carrier.

* Note: exceptions

There have been changes to security measures at airports, which will affect what you can carry on board an aircraft on international flights. View the country specific information for these new restrictions.

Baggage Dimensions

Baggage Dimensions

Total dimensions are measured by adding together the length, height and depth of the bag.

Note: Stowage limitations may apply on some QantasLink operated services.


Length Height Depth Total
48cm (19in) + 34cm (13in) + 23cm (9in) = 105cm (41in)
56cm (22in)  + 36cm (14in)  + 23cm (9in)  = 115cm (45in)
60cm (24in)  + 114cm (45in)  + 11cm (4in)  = 185cm (73in)

All Flights

In addition to the carry on baggage referred to above, the following items may be carried free of charge:

Laptop computers are a special item which may be carried as carry on baggage subject to a number of conditions. They:

At Australian international and domestic terminals laptop computers will be subject to an additional security check. Before x-raying, the laptop computer must be removed from its carry case and the battery removed from the laptop. All items will then be x-rayed separately. If the screener is unable to satisfy that the computer does not contain a weapon or explosive device, it is to be subjected to trace detection.

In terms of carry on baggage allowance, laptop computers and small video camera units constitute one carry on bag equivalent.

To minimise the risk of damage to undeveloped film, we recommend that it is packed in your carry on baggage rather than in your checked baggage. If you have queries regarding possible damage to your film in carry on baggage, please check with the screening officers.

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Baggage for Children & Infants

Children are entitled to the same baggage allowance as adults.

Adults accompanying infants are entitled to check-in one collapsible stroller or a carry basket or bassinet (to be stowed in the aircraft hold) and infant food and nappies for use inflight. This is in addition to the normal free baggage allowance for adults.

Passenger Security Measures

Governments have directed that for security reasons, all knives, sharp objects or cutting implements of any kind and any length, whether of metal or other material, and some sporting goods, must be packed in your checked baggage. They cannot be carried in your cabin baggage or on your person.

Sharp objects or cutting implements include but are not limited to: any knife, including paper knives, carpet knives, box cutters, letter openers, scissors of any kind, tradesman's tools, screwdrivers, corkscrews, darts and knitting needles.

'Sporting goods' include but are not limited to: sporting bats, billiard/snooker/pool cues, catapults.

If you are carrying any such items, they must be packed in your checked baggage. If you try to carry them in your cabin baggage or on your person, the airport screening services will remove them. They will not be returned to you.

Passengers carrying hypodermic needles will need to declare them at the screening point. For more information see our Medical Assistance page.

Bulky Baggage

For bulky carry on baggage items that do not meet the carry on baggage limits or dimensions you need to get approval from Qantas at least two days before you travel. Restrictions apply. Contact your local Qantas office for more information.

Note: You may also need to purchase an extra seat.

These bulky baggage items may be carried in the cabin subject to Qantas approval:

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