--- title: "Air New Zealand carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm | AirlineLimits" description: "Air New Zealand: carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm; weight 7 kg. Fare status, personal item, checked baggage and official sources." canonical: "https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/nz/" language: "en" format: clean-markdown-mirror --- This is the clean Markdown mirror of [https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/nz/](https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/nz/). Editorial content is maintained on the canonical HTML page. # Air New Zealand carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm Last checked: 7/14/2026 • IATA: NZ • ICAO: ANZ [Compare this airline](https://airlinelimits.com/en/compare-airlines/?airlines=NZ) - Star Alliance Not a binding baggage approval: fare, route, aircraft or operating carrier can vary. Check the linked official sources before booking and departure. ## Carry-on for the overhead bin Included in fare **[Dimensions H×W×D](https://airlinelimits.com/en/baggage-dimensions/)** | Unit | H | W | D | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | cm | 55 | 40 | 23 | | in | 21 | 16 | 9 | **Weight** 7 kg / 15 lb - Economy includes one carry-on bag up to 7 kg / 15 lb plus one small personal item. - The bag may measure 55 × 40 × 23 cm / 21 × 16 × 9 in and no more than 118 cm / 46 in in total; Q300 aircraft reduce the depth to 22 cm / 8 in. - Premium cabins and the listed elite tiers receive two bags plus one small item, up to 14 kg / 30 lb combined with no single bag above 10 kg / 22 lb. Source for this section: [Carry-on baggage](https://www.airnewzealand.com/carry-on-baggage) ## Personal item Included in fare - One small personal item is included in addition to the carry-on bag allowance. - Air New Zealand lists a handbag, thin laptop, permitted duty-free goods, an overcoat, wrap or blanket, and a small personal camera as examples. - The page publishes no separate dimensions or independent weight limit for this item. Source for this section: [Small personal item](https://www.airnewzealand.com/carry-on-baggage) ## Checked baggage **Weight (standard limit per piece)** 23 kg / 50 lb - Each standard piece may weigh 23 kg / 50 lb and measure 158 cm / 62 in in total. - Seat-only fares include no checked bag; New Zealand domestic seat+bag and flexi change include one, while flexi refund includes two. - International Economy normally includes one, Premium Economy two and Business Premier three, with route exceptions shown on the ticket; prepaid bags can usually raise the total to three. Source for this section: [Checked-in baggage](https://www.airnewzealand.com/checked-in-baggage) ## Overweight & excess baggage - Fees apply to extra pieces, items over the size limit and pieces above 23 kg / 50 lb but below 32 kg / 70 lb. - An oversize fee is added to any extra-piece fee, while an item that is both heavy and large pays one oversize fee. - Prepaid extra bags are usually cheaper and can be added up to 30 minutes before a domestic or 90 minutes before an international flight, but not on multi-airline journeys; above 32 kg / 70 lb requires cargo in New Zealand or an IATA-approved freight forwarder internationally. Source for this section: [Excess baggage](https://www.airnewzealand.com/excess-baggage) ## Liquids in carry-on Varies - On international flights, allowed liquids, aerosols, gels and pastes must be in containers no larger than 100 ml, inside one sealed resealable transparent bag up to 1 litre and about 20 × 20 cm / 8 × 8 in per passenger. - Medication, baby products and dietary supplements have stated exemptions, while larger permitted containers belong in checked baggage. - These volume restrictions do not apply on domestic flights within New Zealand, and other departure countries may impose different rules. Source for this section: [Carry-on baggage prohibited and restricted items](https://www.airnewzealand.com/restricted-items) ## Pets ### Pet transport Varies Cats, dogs and small caged birds can be requested as checked baggage on New Zealand domestic flights; the carrier counts toward the checked allowance and costs NZ$120 per carrier per one-way journey. More details - Pet and carrier may not exceed 60 kg combined, and acceptance depends on the carrier, aircraft, route and hold space after Air New Zealand confirms the request. - Other animals, profit-related transport and international pet travel use the appropriate National or International Cargo service, with an approved pet transporter where required. Source for this section: [Travelling with pets](https://www.airnewzealand.com/en-nz/travel-info/accessibility-and-assistance/travelling-with-pets) ## Special baggage ### Sports equipment Varies A sporting item under 2 m / 78.7 in long and up to 23 kg / 50 lb counts as one standard checked bag; otherwise excess charges apply. More details - The maximum is 32 kg / 70 lb and 2.5 m / 98.4 in on jet aircraft, while New Zealand regional services limit items to 1.8 × 0.8 × 1.2 m / 70.9 × 31.5 × 47.2 in; low-volume items such as fishing rods or skis may be accepted up to 2.2 m / 86.6 in. - Equipment must be packed according to its item rules, and anything beyond the aircraft limit requires Cargo or an international freight forwarder. Source for this section: [Overweight and oversized items](https://www.airnewzealand.com/oversized-items) ### Musical instruments Varies A small instrument up to 1 m long and under 7 kg may travel as the standard carry-on bag if it can be safely stowed; didgeridoos must be checked. More details - Checked instruments over 1 m including packaging, handles and wheels incur an oversize handling fee, and a hard-sided protective case is recommended. - A cello may travel in the cabin on a separately purchased seat arranged through the Contact Centre or a travel agent. Source for this section: [Overweight and oversized items](https://www.airnewzealand.com/oversized-items) ### Medical equipment Allowed Equipment used on board must be aircraft-type approved or cleared by Air New Zealand Engineering and included on the MEDA form when required. More details - POCs, respirators, ventilators and CPAP devices used in flight require medical clearance, must fit within 7 kg / 15 lb and 115 cm / 45 in total dimensions, and normally require at least 48 hours’ notice; bring sufficient approved batteries because aircraft power is unavailable on domestic flights. - Airline-supplied supplementary oxygen requires the form at least 72 hours before travel, while passengers may not use their own oxygen bottles on board. Source for this section: [Medical equipment](https://www.airnewzealand.com/special-assistance-medical-equipment) Operating-carrier and aircraft restrictions can override the general guidance. ## Prohibited items in the cabin - Liquid oxygen and medical oxygen above a C-size cylinder - Pepper spray, mace and other incapacitating sprays - Electroshock weapons containing dangerous goods - Fireworks, flares and other explosive articles - Petrol, lighter fuel and other flammable liquids - Bleach, peroxide, acids and other corrosive or oxidising chemicals - Security cases fitted with dangerous-goods components - Batteries above 160 Wh or 8 g lithium content - This is a selected list, not the complete restricted-items catalogue. - Faulty or recalled devices are not accepted; at most two power banks up to 100 Wh may travel, only in cabin baggage and with protected terminals. - Batteries, tools, firearms and medical articles can have baggage-location, quantity, declaration or approval conditions, and items needing approval are inspected at check-in. Source for this section: [Restricted items and dangerous goods](https://www.airnewzealand.com/en-nz/travel-info/baggage/restricted-items) ## Practical questions for this airline **Is Air New Zealand's 14 kg premium carry-on allowance per bag or shared?** It is a combined limit across the two carry-on bags for the listed premium cabins and eligible status members. One bag may weigh no more than 10 kg / 22 lb; one small personal item is also allowed. Source for this section: [Carry-on baggage](https://www.airnewzealand.com/carry-on-baggage) ## Official source - Carry-on baggage: [Carry-on baggage](https://www.airnewzealand.com/carry-on-baggage) - Personal item: [Small personal item](https://www.airnewzealand.com/carry-on-baggage) - Checked baggage: [Checked-in baggage](https://www.airnewzealand.com/checked-in-baggage) - Overweight & excess baggage: [Excess baggage](https://www.airnewzealand.com/excess-baggage) - Liquids in carry-on: [Carry-on baggage prohibited and restricted items](https://www.airnewzealand.com/restricted-items) - Pets: [Travelling with pets](https://www.airnewzealand.com/en-nz/travel-info/accessibility-and-assistance/travelling-with-pets) - Special baggage: [Overweight and oversized items](https://www.airnewzealand.com/oversized-items) - Medical equipment: [Medical equipment](https://www.airnewzealand.com/special-assistance-medical-equipment) - Prohibited items in the cabin: [Restricted items and dangerous goods](https://www.airnewzealand.com/en-nz/travel-info/baggage/restricted-items) [How we research and handle gaps](https://airlinelimits.com/en/methodology/) ## Found an error? 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