Which cabin luggage trolley fits which airline? Suitable models 2026

Last updated: 25 August 2026 · Airline rules from our continuously maintained airline guides (check date per airline in the table), product dimensions including wheels and handles as stated by the manufacturer, prices "from" and availability as of the reference date.

The "55 × 40 × 23 cm" size is the standard among the major network airlines – but it's far from universal. Ryanair and TUI fly require a depth of 20 cm, KLM a narrower width of 35 cm, while easyJet is generous at 56 × 45 × 25 cm but only includes large cabin baggage free of charge on certain fares. We've checked every available cabin case against the current airline rules using the manufacturers' dimensions. Here you'll find the lightest suitable models for each airline.

Airline hand luggage rules at a glance

The small bag (personal item) is included free of charge on every fare across all nine airlines: 40 × 30 × 15 cm on Lufthansa, Condor, Austrian and KLM, 40 × 30 × 25 cm on Eurowings, 40 × 30 × 20 cm on Ryanair and TUI fly, 45 × 36 × 20 cm on easyJet, and 40 × 30 × 15 cm on Turkish Airlines.

Lufthansa, Eurowings, Condor, Austrian, Turkish Airlines: 55 × 40 × 23 cm

This is the standard size. 69 of our available cabin case ranges fit – including all the models from the Ryanair table further down. If you want to make the most of the full 23 cm depth (more capacity at the same height), here are the five lightest suitcases with more than 20 cm depth:

With an 8 kg weight limit, that leaves around 6 kg for your packing. See the full list: Hand luggage suitcases.

Ryanair and TUI fly: 55 × 40 × 20 cm

Three centimetres less depth rules out many standard cases. 48 ranges fit – here are the five lightest:

On Ryanair, the large cabin bag is only included with "Priority & 2 Cabin Bags" or on the Regular and Flexi Plus fares; on TUI fly it always costs extra. If you're happy to stick with the free small bag, you'll find suitable models further down.

KLM: 55 × 35 × 25 cm

KLM is the exception: 35 cm width instead of 40. Only 13 ranges meet this requirement – the five lightest:

Important for KLM: in Economy, the large and small items combined must not exceed 12 kg.

easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (large cabin bag)

The most generous allowance – 75 ranges fit, including virtually every 55 cm case in the tables above. However, the large cabin bag is only free with easyJet Plus, on the FLEXI fare, or with an Up-Front/Extra Legroom seat; otherwise only the small bag at 45 × 36 × 20 cm counts.

Of interest to frequent easyJet flyers: these 9 ranges are larger than 55 × 40 × 23 cm and only qualify as cabin baggage with easyJet – here are the lightest:

One suitcase for all nine airlines: max. 55 × 35 × 20 cm

If you fly with different airlines, you need the smallest common denominator: 55 cm high, 35 cm wide, 20 cm deep. Currently only 5 available ranges meet this:

For almost everywhere (all airlines except KLM), any case up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm from the Ryanair table above will fit.

Free on every fare: suitcases and bags for the small bag allowance

Ryanair (40 × 30 × 20 cm): There are suitcases for this size too – as well as bags cut precisely to fit:

easyJet (45 × 36 × 20 cm): With a bit more room, these also fit:

For the personal item allowance on Lufthansa, Condor, Austrian and KLM (40 × 30 × 15 cm), we don't currently stock a suitcase or bag with a maximum depth of 15 cm – a slim laptop bag or narrow backpack is the better choice here.

How we checked

• Airline rules from our individual airline guides, which we verify against the airlines' own websites (date per airline shown in the table).
• Product dimensions including wheels and handles, as stated in our product data by the manufacturer; a model counts as fitting if height, width and depth are all within the limit.
• Only in-stock models with multiple units available, one entry per range, sorted by empty weight.
• Tolerance: if you're exactly at the limit, avoid overstuffed soft-shell cases – they tend to bulge beyond the stated size.

More on this topic: Hand luggage suitcase dimensions and weight by airline, the lightest suitcases 2026 and our overview of suitcase sizes. Small suitcases and bags for under-seat storage: Underseaters.

Frequently asked questions

All information correct as of 25 August 2026. Airlines regularly update their policies, so the airline's own website is the definitive source; prices and availability are subject to change, with the product page being the authoritative reference.