British Airways Baggage Rules

Our standard checked baggage allowance is 23kg per bag. How many checked bags you’re allowed will depend on your booking, cabin class and Executive Club Tier status. All tickets on British Airways, BA Cityflyer and BA Euroflyer include a cabin bag and hand bag.

Cabin Checked bags
Economy Basic (cabin and hand bag only) 0
Economy (with checked bag) 1 x 23kg bag
Premium economy 2 x 23kg bags
Business 2 x 32kg bags
First 3 x 32kg bags

Hand bags

  • Up to 40 x 30 x 15cm (16 x 12 x 6in)
  • Up to 23kg (51lb)
  • Essentials like medication, mobile phones, other electronic devices and passports
  • To be placed under the seat
  • Guaranteed in the cabin

Cabin bags

  • Up to 56 x 45 x 25cm (22 x 18 x 10in) - includes wheels and handles
  • Up to 23kg (51lb)
  • No valuables, electronics or essential medicines
  • May need to go in the hold

Checked baggage

  • Up to 90 x 75 x 43cm (35 x 30 x 17in)
  • Up to 23kg (51lb) in Economy and Premium Economy
  • Up to 32kg (70lb) in First and Business
  • Checked in to the hold