Air New Zealand cabin baggage allowance
Air New Zealand measures the carry-on as 55 x 40 x 23 cm with total linear dimensions up to 118 cm, and gives Economy one 7 kg bag while premium cabins and top-tier members get two bags totalling 14 kg.
The short answer
Economy: 1 carry-on up to 7 kg (55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 118 cm linear) + 1 personal item. Premium Economy / Business Premier (and Koru / Star Alliance Gold): 2 carry-ons, 14 kg combined, no bag over 10 kg.
Cabin bag: size and weight at a glance
| Item | Air New Zealand allowance |
|---|---|
| Carry-on (max size) | 55 x 40 x 23 cm; total linear up to 118 cm |
| Weight — Economy | 7 kg (1 piece) + personal item |
| Weight — premium cabins / Koru / Star Alliance Gold | 14 kg combined (2 pieces, max 10 kg each) |
| Small aircraft note | Q300 turboprops: depth limited to 22 cm |
| Personal item | Handbag, thin laptop, small camera, duty free, coat — underseat |
Dimensions always include wheels and handles unless the airline says otherwise.
Personal item policy
The personal item rides on top of the carry-on allowance: a handbag, thin laptop, small camera, tablet or e-reader, duty-free goods, or an overcoat, as long as it fits under the seat.
Do status or loyalty tiers change the allowance?
Yes: Koru Gold, Koru Platinum, Koru Black and Star Alliance Gold members get the two-bag 14 kg allowance even in Economy.
Checked baggage: how it works
Checked bags are piece-based: up to 23 kg and 158 cm linear per bag, with allowance by fare; extra bags are cheapest pre-purchased. Oversize/overweight options and fees are on Air New Zealand's pages.
If your bag is too big or too heavy
On Q300 regional aircraft the depth limit tightens to 22 cm — a hard-sided roller often fails there. Oversize carry-on is checked at airport rates.
Allowances verified: 1 November 2026
Baggage rules change without notice. Always confirm with Air New Zealand before flying — current official page: Air New Zealand — baggage (official).
Weigh before you wing it
Most carriers here enforce a 7–10 kg cabin limit. A luggage scale costs less than one gate fee and ends the guesswork.
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