Carry-on Baggage - General
Make sure you visit this page again before you travel in case of any change and read our Conditions of Carriage for further information.
To be carried in the cabin of the aircraft with you, your Carry-on Baggage must:
- fit under the seat in front of you or in a designated enclosed baggage storage compartment;
- not exceed the Carry-on Baggage allowances; and
- comply with our Conditions of Carriage
- comply with applicable laws and security measures including those imposed by airports. Read more about Carry-on Baggage - Country Specific.
If your baggage meets the above requirements, but we reasonably believe that it is not safe for your baggage to be carried as Carry-on Baggage, we may require you to check it in.
Carry-on Baggage Allowances
Current Qantas and QantasLink Carry-on Baggage allowances for adults and children (except infants) are as follows. Any change to the Carry-on Baggage allowances will be notified a month in advance by updating this page.
| Route | Piece Allowance & Dimensions* | Weight Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Domestic (except Dash 8 services and to/from Olympic Dam) | 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 |
| Dash 8 services | 1 x 105cm (41in) bag | 7kg (15lb) total |
| Olympic Dam | 1 x 105cm (41in) bag | 4kg (9lb) total |
| All International | 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 |
Total dimensions are measured by adding together the length, height and depth of the bag.
*Dimensions for Cabin Baggage are calculated as:
| 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) |
Bulky Items
Items such as diplomatic or courier bags, musical instruments, artworks or technical equipment that exceed the above limits may be accepted at the discretion of the airline but arrangements must be made at least two days before you travel. You may need to purchase an extra seat.
Tips for Carry-on Baggage
- Keep Carry-on Baggage as light as possible as there can be considerable distances to walk at some airports and space inside the cabin is limited.
- Avoid carrying fragile and valuable items but where you do carry them, ensure they are well packed and carried on board with you.
- Take essential medication and prescriptions on board with you.
- Carry undeveloped film in your Carry-on Baggage rather than checking it in. Check with security screening officers if you have any concerns about possible damage from screening.
- Laptop computers must:
- conform to any applicable regulatory requirements;
- be submitted for security screening;
- not be used during take-off and landing;
- be totally noiseless - printers must not be used inflight; and
- not interfere with the aircraft's power supply.
Children and Infants
Carry-on Baggage allowances are the same for adult and child fares. Infants do not receive a separate Carry-on Baggage allowance. However, food and nappies required for infants during the flight may be carried in addition to the accompanying adult's Carry-on Baggage allowance.
Hypodermic Needles
If you need to travel with a hypodermic needle you will be required to declare it at the airport screening point. For more information refer to the Medical Assistance page.
Security Screening
For information about security screening at airports, refer to the Australian Government travel security website.
