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South African Airways Hand Luggage & Cabin Bag Size 2026 (Carry-On Rules)

  • Verified 6 Nov 2026 against trusted sources
  • IATA code SA
Flag of South Africa South African AirwaysSouth Africa
56 cm 36 cm 23 cm
  • 8 kgcarry-on weight
  • 100 Whper power bank (2 allowed)
  • 100 mlliquid containers
Cabin bag drawn to scale from South African Airways' published limit.

Quick answer

Cabin bag: 56 x 36 x 23 cm per piece; weight: Economy 1 x 8 kg; Business 2 x 8 kg. Personal item: Small handbag or slim laptop bag max 30 x 40 x 10 cm.

Source: flysaa.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

  • Carry-on bag size

    56 x 36 x 23 cm per piece

    Source: flysaa.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

  • Carry-on weight

    Economy 1 x 8 kg; Business 2 x 8 kg

    Source: flysaa.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

  • Personal item

    Small handbag or slim laptop bag max 30 x 40 x 10 cm

    Source: flysaa.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 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

    Carry in hand or checked (remove batteries if checked); vaping banned on board

    Source: flysaa.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

How much can my South African Airways carry-on weigh?

Economy 1 x 8 kg; Business 2 x 8 kg.

Source: flysaa.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

Can I take a power bank on South African 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

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What liquids can I take on South African Airways?

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 South African Airways?

Carry in hand or checked (remove batteries if checked); vaping banned on board.

Source: flysaa.com, checked 6 Nov 2026