Which bag should I take as hand luggage on a plane?

Any bag up to 55x40x20 cm can be placed in the overhead compartment as hand luggage. Flight bags and bags up to 40x30x20 cm are ideal for small luggage under the seat. Weekenders are the most popular choice for short trips.

Carry-on bag – Travel bags for the airplane

Q: How much fits in a carry-on bag?

A cabin travel bag typically holds 30-45 liters - enough for 3-5 days. A flight bag holds 5-15 liters. Weekenders are between 20 and 35 liters.

Q: Bag or backpack as hand luggage?

Bags are often even lighter than backpacks and look more elegant - perfect for city trips and business. Backpacks offer more comfort on longer walks.

Carry-On Bag – Travel Bags in Cabin Size

It doesn’t always have to be a trolley: A carry-on bag is lightweight, flexible, and can even be squeezed into a tight overhead compartment. Our travel bags, weekenders, and shoulder bags fit standard airline dimensions – as cabin size (55x40x20) or underseater (40x30x20).

Advantages Compared to Trolleys

Featherlight – Travel bags often weigh only 0.5–1.5 kg, a real advantage with an 8 kg limit
Foldable – Many models can be stored space-savingly
Flexible – Fits into any luggage compartment, even when space is tight
Second Luggage – Ideal as an additional bag alongside your cabin trolley
Versatile – Travel bag, sports bag, and everyday bag all in one

Carry-On Bags by Type

Weekender

Compact travel bags for 2-3 days. Elegant in leather or sporty in canvas – most fit as carry-on luggage on the plane. Ideal for spontaneous short trips.

Flight Shoulder Bags

Compact shoulder bags specifically designed for air travel. Fit under the front seat and provide space for passport, tablet, and wallet. Allowed as a personal item on almost all airlines.

Duffel Bags

Sporty travel bags with a large opening. Lightweight, robust, and versatile to carry – as a shoulder bag, crossbody bag, or with backpack function.

Top Brands

Samsonite – Airea, Ecodiver – premium quality
Travelite – Kick Off, Basics – affordable and functional
The North Face – Base Camp Duffel – outdoor rugged
Osprey – Daylite Duffel – ultralight for minimalists

Prefer rolling? Carry-on suitcases and carry-on backpacks are also available with us. All products: carry-on overview.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which bag is allowed as carry-on on the plane?

Any bag up to 55x40x20 cm is allowed as carry-on in the overhead compartment. For smaller luggage under the seat, flight shoulder bags and bags up to 40x30x20 cm are ideal. Weekenders are the most popular choice for short trips.

How much fits in a carry-on bag?

A cabin travel bag typically holds 30–45 liters – enough for 3-5 days. A flight shoulder bag holds 5-15 liters (documents, tablet, snacks). Weekenders fall in between with 20–35 liters.

Bag or backpack as carry-on luggage?

Bags are often even lighter than backpacks and look more elegant – perfect for city trips and business. Backpacks offer more carrying comfort on longer walks and distribute the weight better across both shoulders.

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