Will it fit? Salkan bags and airline size limits
Every Salkan bag measured, and how it fits on the airlines we're asked about most in the US, UK and Europe.
Our bags
Daypack 20L
- Size
- 42 × 29 × 18 cm (16.5 × 11.4 × 7.1 in)
- Weight
- 0.85 kg (1.9 lb)
- Travels
- Personal item, under the seat
Shorthaul 27L
- Size
- 45 × 30 × 18 cm (17.7 × 11.8 × 7.1 in) packed out
- Weight
- 0.9 kg (2 lb)
- Travels
- Under the seat rolled down, overhead packed out
Carry-On 35L
- Size
- 55 × 31 × 22 cm (22 × 12 × 8.5 in)
- Weight
- 1.8 kg (4 lb)
- Travels
- Overhead locker or bin
Longhaul 45L
- Size
- 66 × 32 × 23 cm (26 × 12.6 × 9.1 in)
- Weight
- 2.1 kg (4.6 lb)
- Travels
- Checked
How they measure up
Drawn to scale against common limits. The Daypack and Shorthaul are soft, so if you don't overpack them they usually squash into sizers a little smaller than their full size.
- Daypack 20L 42 cm (16.5 in)
- Shorthaul 27L 45 cm (17.7 in)
- Carry-On 35L 55 cm (21.7 in)
- Longhaul 45L 66 cm (26.0 in)
- 40 cm (15.7 in): Ryanair, Jet2, BA under-seat
- 46 cm (18 in): American under-seat
- 56 cm (22 in): most cabin bags
Airline by airline
Airlines change their limits often, and they can vary by fare, route and aircraft. Use this as a guide and check your airline's website before you fly. Last checked November 2026; sizes include handles and wheels.
| Airline | Daypack 20L | Shorthaul 27L | Carry-On 35L | Longhaul 45L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | ||||
United
| Under the seat, packed light | Under the seat, packed light | Overhead | Checked |
Delta
| Under the seat | Under the seat | Overhead | Checked |
American
| Under the seat | Under the seat | Overhead | Checked |
| UK and Europe | ||||
British Airways
| Overhead | Overhead | Overhead | Checked |
easyJet
| Under the seat | Under the seat | Overhead | Checked |
Jet2
| Under the seat, packed light | Under the seat, packed light | Overhead | Checked |
Ryanair
| Under the seat, packed light | Under the seat, packed light | Overhead, packed light | Checked |