Qantas Hand Baggage Allowance

When flying, Qantas often has restrictions on how many pieces of hand baggage travellers can bring onboard with, how big, how heavy and what it can or cannot contain. As a treat, we have provided you with a guide on Frequently Asked Questions regarding hand baggage allowance - now, all you have to do is read on and we guarantee a smooth check-in for you!

Hand Baggage VS Check-In Baggage - aren't they both the same?

Also known as Cabin Baggage, Hand Baggage are typically your smaller bags filled with your more personal items (camera, laptop) that you are allowed to carry onboard the plane with you. You will then stow these hand baggage in either the storage compartment above your seat or place it under the seat in front of you.

On the other hand, Check-In Baggage would be your bulkier and bigger suitcases that you will check-in with the check-in counter before your flight. You will then collect these luggage at the baggage belt at the airport upon your arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bags can I carry as hand baggage with Qantas?

Additional items allowed onboard:

Besides your cabin baggage, passengers are allowed to carry one small personal item onboard Qantas’s flights as well: Handbag, Camera and Laptop in slim bag.
Note: Do check Qantas’s website for the full list.

What is the maximum weight of my hand baggage?

How big can my hand luggage be?

Total maximum dimensions are measured as the sum of length, width and height of the hand baggage:

*Note: All weight and size limits are for International flights onboard Qantas. For details: [Australian domestic flights](https://www.qantas.com/sg/en/travel-info/baggage/carry-on-baggage.html).

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What happens if my hand luggage exceeds the weight/ size limit?

Qantas provides additional baggage allowance at different prices according to travellers’ flight destination, travel Class and Qantas Frequent Flyer status.

Tip: If you are concerned about exceeding the weight/ size limit, you can ease your mind by pre-purchasing additional baggage allowance online! Do take note that these prices differ for non-American and American routes, so do check out Qantas's website before purchasing.

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What can I not bring along with me in my hand baggage onboard Qantas?

Dangerous Goods

Dangerous goods are those that may cause injury or represent a safety threat to travellers or the aircraft. Some examples include petrol and butane gas. However, selected items like cigarette lighters and portable battery powered devices are allowed onboard as cabin baggage. Click here for the list of such items allowed onboard Qantas flights.

Forbidden Dangerous Goods

Forbidden dangerous goods are not allowed to be carried as passenger baggage. Some examples include: fireworks, electro shock weapons, flammable liquids and flares.

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I am travelling with an infant, what can I bring along?

When travelling with infants (aged under 2 years old) onboard Qantas, travellers are able to carry up to 3 infant items, weighing up to 32 kg each.

These 3 items can include: Collapsible stroller or push-chair; Collapsible cot or bassinet; and car seat or baby capsule. All of the mentioned infant items are able to be checked in free of charge.

However, do take note that infants do not have carry-on hand baggage allowance. In addition to the accompanying adult’s cabin baggage allowance, infant necessities like food and nappies can be carried.

Please refer to Qantas’s full guide on infant check-in baggage allowance.

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I am travelling with a child, what can I bring along?

When travelling with children (aged above 2 years old), do remember to purchase their own tickets. Children with reserved seats will then enjoy standard adult hand baggage allowance according to their travel Class and flight route.

For each child travelling with an adult, up to 2 child items each with a maximum weight of 32 kg can be checked in at no extra cost.

These 2 child items can include: car seat; collapsible stroller or push-chair.

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Note: Information provided is correct as of April 2019.

Now, you are ready to beat the crowd this travel season with all these reminders! Do keep in mind that rules concerning baggage are subject to change, so do check out Qantas's website for the latest guide!