Brussels Airlines Baggage Allowance 2026, Carry-on & Checked Bag Rules
Brussels Airlines Economy Flex passengers get 1 cabin bag of 55 × 40 × 23 cm and 8 kg plus 1 personal item of 40 × 30 × 15 cm. The fare also includes 1 free checked bag of up to 23 kg and 158 cm linear, while Economy Basic includes only a personal item with no cabin or checked bag allowance.
Published on July 7, 2026 · Last verified on July 23, 2026 by Luggage Validator
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Brussels Airlines Baggage Policy Strictness
Strict
Overview
Standard baggage allowance for your selected route and fare class. All dimensions include wheels and handles.
Carry-on Bag
55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in)
Overhead bin · 8 kg (18 lbs)
Personal Item
40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)
Under seat ·Not specified
Checked Baggage
≤ 158 cm (62.2 in)
1 free pc · 23 kg (50 lbs)/pc
Free Special Items
Items you can bring for free that do not count toward your standard baggage allowance on Brussels Airlines.
Infant carrying basket
Child car seat
Fully collapsible stroller or pushchair
Standard Economy Allowance
Quick reference for your selected route type. See below for full cabin class comparison.
| Baggage Type | Free | Max Size | Weight Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on Bag Overhead bin · per piece | 1 pc | 55×40×23cm 21.7×15.7×9.1in | 8 kg 18 lbs |
| Personal Item Under seat · per piece | 1 pc | 40×30×15cm 15.7×11.8×5.9in | Not specified |
| Checked Baggage Cargo hold · piece system | 1 pc free | ≤ 158 cm 62.2 in | 23 kg 50 lbs |
Full Cabin Class Comparison
Compare allowances across all fare types and cabin classes for your selected route.
| Item | Economy Basic | Economy Flex | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Item Under seat | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc |
| Personal Item Size L × W × H | 40×30×15cm 15.7×11.8×5.9in | 40×30×15cm 15.7×11.8×5.9in | 40×30×15cm 15.7×11.8×5.9in | 40×30×15cm 15.7×11.8×5.9in | 40×30×15cm 15.7×11.8×5.9in |
| Carry-on Pieces Overhead bin access | No | 1 pc | 1 pc | 2 pc | 2 pc |
| Carry-on Size L × W × H | - | 55×40×23cm 21.7×15.7×9.1in | 55×40×23cm 21.7×15.7×9.1in | 55×40×23cm 21.7×15.7×9.1in | 55×40×23cm 21.7×15.7×9.1in |
| Carry-on Weight Per piece | - | 8 kg 18 lbs | 8 kg 18 lbs | 8 kg 18 lbs | 8 kg 18 lbs |
| Free Checked Bags Piece system | No | 1 pc | 2 pc | 2 pc | 2 pc |
| Checked Bag Size Max per piece | - | ≤ 158 cm 62.2 in | ≤ 158 cm 62.2 in | ≤ 158 cm 62.2 in | ≤ 158 cm 62.2 in |
| Checked Bag Weight Per piece max | - | 23 kg 50 lbs | 23 kg 50 lbs | 32 kg 70 lbs | 32 kg 70 lbs |
Common Luggage Compatibility
Based on Brussels Airlines · Economy class. Compare luggage compatibility across all fare types and cabin classes using the filters above.
| Luggage | Personal Item | Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
Regular Backpack | OK | OK | OK |
16" Under-seat Briefcase | Over Limit | OK | OK |
18" Cabin Suitcase | Over Limit | OK | OK |
Standard 20" Carry-on | Over Limit | OK | OK |
22" North American Carry-on | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
24" Medium Checked Suitcase | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
26" Mid-size Checked Suitcase | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
28" Large Checked Suitcase (IATA Standard) | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brussels Airlines' carry-on baggage policy?
Economy class passengers may carry 1 cabin bag measuring up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm and weighing up to 8 kg, plus 1 personal item of up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm.
Business and First class passengers may carry 2 cabin bags, each up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm and 8 kg, plus 1 personal item.
Economy Basic fare includes only 1 personal item with no cabin bag allowance.
All dimensions include wheels, handles and pockets.
How much free checked baggage comes with Brussels Airlines?
Brussels Airlines uses a piece concept for checked baggage with a maximum linear size of 158 cm per piece.
Economy Flex, the standard economy fare, includes 1 free checked bag weighing up to 23 kg.
Economy Basic fares do not include any free checked baggage or cabin bag.
Premium Economy includes 2 free checked bags, each weighing up to 23 kg.
Business and First class include 2 free checked bags, each weighing up to 32 kg.
What baby items can I bring for free on Brussels Airlines?
One infant carrying basket and one child car seat travel free of charge when traveling with an infant.
One fully collapsible stroller or pushchair may also be checked in at no additional cost and can be used up to the aircraft door.
These items do not count toward the standard baggage allowance.
All baggage rules on this page are from the official Brussels Airlines website. Last updated July 23, 2026. Before you fly, please check the official site again to make sure nothing has changed.
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