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Turkish Airlines carry-on size: 55 x 40 x 23 cm
Limits change; confirm with your airline before you fly. Every figure here links to the airline page it came from.
CENSIEN 20 Inch Carry On Luggage 22×14×9 Airline Approved with Front Pocket
21.46 x 13.78 x 8.66 in, wheels and handles included; 6.5 lb listed
The largest carry-on in our catalog whose wheels-included listing size meets Turkish’s limit: 21.46 x 13.78 x 8.66 in, leaving 0.5 cm on its tightest side.
$74.99 Check price on Amazon
Prices change often.
What is the Turkish carry-on limit?
| Allowance | Maximum size | Weight | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on (overhead) | 55 x 40 x 23 cm 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in (converted) | 8 kg (17.6 lb) | Turkish baggage page, checked 2026 |
| Personal item (under seat) | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | 4 kg (8.8 lb) | details |
| Checked bag | 158 cm total | 23 kg (50.7 lb) | details |
Economy. The carry-on is included in the standard fare.
As a box, Turkish's carry-on limit holds about 51 litres on the outside. Hardside cases lose roughly a tenth of that to the wheel wells and handle channel.
Do popular carry-ons fit Turkish?
Each bag below is measured from its own listing's wheels-included size and compared with Turkish's limit in centimetres, the unit the airline publishes. 2 of 15 fit.
| Bag | Size with wheels | Verdict | Tightest side | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics 21" Hardside Spinner | 21.7 x 14.8 x 10 in | TOO BIG | -2.4 cm | $63.70 |
| Wrangler 22" Hardside Spinner | 22 x 14 x 9.5 in | TOO BIG | -1.1 cm | $54.09 |
| Travelpro Maxlite 5 20" Spinner | 22 x 14 x 9 in | TOO BIG | -0.9 cm | $160.00 |
| American Tourister Stratum 3.0 Carry-On | 22 x 15 x 9.5 in | TOO BIG | -1.1 cm | $71.99 |
| Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner | 23 x 15 x 10 in | TOO BIG | -3.4 cm | $129.99 |
| Samsonite Omni PC Carry-On | 22 x 15 x 9.5 in | TOO BIG | -1.1 cm | $112.79 |
| Delsey Helium Aero Carry-On | 21 x 14 x 10 in | TOO BIG | -2.4 cm | $149.99 |
| LEVEL8 Zipperless Aluminum Frame Carry-On | 22 x 14.9 x 9 in | TOO BIG | -0.9 cm | $206.99 |
| CENSIEN 20" Carry-On | 21.46 x 13.78 x 8.66 in | FITS | +0.5 cm | $74.99 |
| Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Spinner | 23 x 14.5 x 9 in | TOO BIG | -3.4 cm | $160.00 |
| Travelpro Platinum Elite 21" Spinner | 23.5 x 14.5 x 9 in | TOO BIG | -4.7 cm | $390.00 |
| Travelpro Platinum Elite Hardside Carry-On | 23 x 14.5 x 9.5 in | TOO BIG | -3.4 cm | $325.74 |
| LUGGEX All-Aluminum Carry-On | 21.7 x 15 x 9.4 in | TOO BIG | -0.9 cm | $199.99 |
| ASYSUIT 20" Aluminum Zipperless Carry-On | 21.3 x 13.8 x 8.3 in | FITS | +0.9 cm | $189.95 |
| SwissGear Sion Softside Carry-On | 22.75 x 14.25 x 10.25 in | TOO BIG | -3 cm | $130.00 |
How does Turkish's carry-on limit compare?
By volume, Turkish's box is larger than 16 and smaller than 5 of the 27 carry-on limits on this site. Within a centimetre on every side, it is the same box as Air Canada, Lufthansa, SWISS, Wizz Air and Aer Lingus. Spirit, easyJet and Frontier publish the most generous limits. The tightest published limits are Icelandair, Ryanair and Breeze, so a bag bought for Turkish can fail there.
Carry-ons that meet Turkish’s limit
Every bag here meets the published limit by its own wheels-included listing size, spread from budget to premium.
Amazon Basics 18" Medium Carry-On Softside Expandable Suitcase with
20.9 x 14.4 x 8.3 in with wheels, 5.51 lb$54.98Check priceCENSIEN 20 Inch Carry On Luggage 22×14×9 Airline Approved with Front Pocket
21.46 x 13.78 x 8.66 in with wheels, 6.5 lb$74.99Check price
ASYSUIT 20'' Aluminum Zipperless Carry on Luggage with Laptop Compartment
21.3 x 13.8 x 8.3 in with wheels$189.95Check price
Frequently asked questions
What is the Turkish carry-on size limit?
Turkish Airlines’s own baggage page gives the carry-on limit as 55 x 40 x 23 cm. Economy. Measure the bag with wheels and handles, standing up, and compare the longest side with the longest limit.
Does Turkish weigh carry-on bags?
Turkish Airlines states a carry-on weight limit of 8 kg (17.6 lb). A packed hardside carry-on often weighs 15 to 25 lb, so check your packed weight with a luggage scale before leaving home if you are close to the limit.
Will a 22 x 14 x 9 inch bag fit Turkish?
No, not by the published figure. A 22 x 14 x 9 inch bag converts to 55.9 x 35.6 x 22.9 cm and is 0.9 cm over Turkish’s limit on its tightest side. A 21 inch carry-on around 53 to 54 cm tall is the safer choice for this airline.
Is the Turkish carry-on included in the fare?
On the page read for this site, the carry-on is included in the standard fare. Basic or light fares at some airlines restrict the overhead bag, so confirm what your specific ticket includes before you pack.
Researched, not professional advice. Airline limits change without notice and can differ by route, aircraft and fare; the airline's own page is the final word.