What is Kenya Airways' cabin bag size?
Max 55 x 35 x 25 cm per piece (Economy 1, Business 2) with KQ cabin label.
Source: kenya-airways.com, checked 6 Nov 2026
Quick answer
Cabin bag: Max 55 x 35 x 25 cm per piece (Economy 1, Business 2) with KQ cabin label; weight: Economy 12 kg on EU/US/UK routes, 10 kg other routes; Business 18 kg. Personal item: Max 40 x 30 x 15 cm (handbag, backpack, laptop), plus 1 duty-free bag.
Source: kenya-airways.com, checked 6 Nov 2026
Carry-on bag size
Max 55 x 35 x 25 cm per piece (Economy 1, Business 2) with KQ cabin label
Source: kenya-airways.com, checked 6 Nov 2026
Carry-on weight
Economy 12 kg on EU/US/UK routes, 10 kg other routes; Business 18 kg
Source: kenya-airways.com, checked 6 Nov 2026
Personal item
Max 40 x 30 x 15 cm (handbag, backpack, laptop), plus 1 duty-free bag
Source: kenya-airways.com, checked 6 Nov 2026
Power banks
International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find
Source: IATA guidance on the ICAO rule, checked 6 Nov 2026
Liquids
Set by airport security. Leaving Kenya: Containers of 100 ml or less, in one transparent resealable bag of up to 1 L. Medicine and baby food needed during the flight are allowed
Source: Kenya Airports Authority, checked 7 Nov 2026
Lighters and matches
Lighters not to be carried on US flights (TSA)
Source: kenya-airways.com, checked 6 Nov 2026
How much can my Kenya Airways carry-on weigh?
Economy 12 kg on EU/US/UK routes, 10 kg other routes; Business 18 kg.
Source: kenya-airways.com, checked 6 Nov 2026
Can I take a power bank on Kenya Airways?
International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find.
Source: IATA guidance on the ICAO rule, checked 6 Nov 2026
What liquids can I take on Kenya Airways?
Set by airport security. Leaving Kenya: Containers of 100 ml or less, in one transparent resealable bag of up to 1 L. Medicine and baby food needed during the flight are allowed.
Source: Kenya Airports Authority, checked 7 Nov 2026
Can I take a lighter on Kenya Airways?
Lighters not to be carried on US flights (TSA).
Source: kenya-airways.com, checked 6 Nov 2026