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Safair Hand Luggage & Cabin Bag Size 2026 (Carry-On Rules)

Flag of South Africa SafairSouth Africa
56 cm 36 cm 23 cm
  • 7 kgcarry-on weight
  • 100 Whper power bank (2 allowed)
  • 100 mlliquid containers
Cabin bag drawn to scale from Safair's published limit.

Quick answer

Cabin bag: 56 x 36 x 23 cm; weight: 7 kg. Personal item: Slimline laptop bag or handbag (not both), max 40 x 15 x 20 cm, under seat.

Source: flysafair.co.za, checked 6 Nov 2026

  • Carry-on bag size

    56 x 36 x 23 cm

    Source: flysafair.co.za, checked 6 Nov 2026

  • Carry-on weight

    7 kg

    Source: flysafair.co.za, checked 6 Nov 2026

  • Personal item

    Slimline laptop bag or handbag (not both), max 40 x 15 x 20 cm, under seat

    Source: flysafair.co.za, checked 6 Nov 2026

  • Power banks

    Treated as spare batteries, individually protected; up to 100 Wh no approval, max 2 per person; 101-160 Wh need airline approval

    Source: flysafair.co.za, checked 6 Nov 2026

  • Liquids

    Set by airport security. Leaving South Africa: International flights: containers of 100 ml or less, in one 20 x 20 cm resealable clear bag per passenger. Medicines, baby products and special dietary items are exempt. Not applied on domestic flights

    Source: South African Airways, checked 7 Nov 2026

  • Vapes and e-cigarettes

    E-liquids in carry-on max 100 ml (LAGs rule international)

    Source: flysafair.co.za, checked 6 Nov 2026

  • Lighters and matches

    Lighter fuel and refills not allowed

    Source: flysafair.co.za, checked 6 Nov 2026

How much can my Safair carry-on weigh?

7 kg.

Source: flysafair.co.za, checked 6 Nov 2026

What liquids can I take on Safair?

Set by airport security. Leaving South Africa: International flights: containers of 100 ml or less, in one 20 x 20 cm resealable clear bag per passenger. Medicines, baby products and special dietary items are exempt. Not applied on domestic flights.

Source: South African Airways, checked 7 Nov 2026

Can I take a vape on Safair?

E-liquids in carry-on max 100 ml (LAGs rule international).

Source: flysafair.co.za, checked 6 Nov 2026

Can I take a lighter on Safair?

Lighter fuel and refills not allowed.

Source: flysafair.co.za, checked 6 Nov 2026