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Air New Zealand Baggage Rules
Published personal item, carry-on and checked bag allowances for Air New Zealand (NZ), verified against the carrier's own policy page on August 16, 2026.
Official Air New Zealand baggage policyWill my bag fit Air New Zealand?
Measure your bag including wheels and handles, then check it against Air New Zealand's published limit.
Air New Zealand carry-on limit: 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in (55.9 × 36.1 × 23.1 cm) · 15.4 lb
Allowance
Personal Item
| Cabin / fare | Route | Max size | Max weight | Fees & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| economy | All routes | Not specified | None published | Handbag must fit under the seat |
Allowance
Carry-On
| Cabin / fare | Route | Max size | Max weight | Fees & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| economy | All routes | 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in (55.9 × 36.1 × 23.1 cm) | 15.4 lb (7 kg) | Included |
Allowance
Checked Bag
| Cabin / fare | Route | Max size | Max weight | Fees & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| economy | All routes | 62 in total (L+W+D) / 157.5 cm | 50.7 lb (23 kg) | Fee on Seat fares |
Security rules for flights from New Zealand
These are government security and safety rules — separate from your airline's baggage allowance. They are set by the aviation authority at your departure point, not by the airline.
Screening at major departure airports
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Authority:
- Aviation Security Service
- Liquids:
- 100 ml containers in one 1 L bag on international departures
- Scanners:
- CT scanners at selected lanes
- Electronics:
- Domestic jet services have no liquids limit
Liquids, aerosols and gels (international)
Civil Aviation Authority of New ZealandInternational departures are limited to containers of 100 ml or less carried in a single one-litre transparent bag. Domestic jet services do not apply the liquids rule.
- Carry-on:
- Yes - 100 ml containers in one 1 L clear bag
- Checked:
- Yes, subject to dangerous goods limits
- Container limit:
- 100 ml
- Medication:
- Medicines, infant formula and special dietary items are exempt with declaration.
Laptops and large electronics are usually screened separately.
Last verified August 16, 2026Official source
ICAO dangerous goods baseline
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)ICAO Technical Instructions set the worldwide baseline that national regulators adopt: no spare lithium batteries in checked baggage, no flammable gases or liquids, no strike-anywhere matches, and e-cigarettes carried in the cabin only and never charged in flight.
- Carry-on:
- E-cigarettes and vapes: cabin only, charging prohibited
- Checked:
- Spare batteries, flammable liquids and gases prohibited
- Watt-hour ceiling:
- 160 Wh
- Medication:
- Medical oxygen and battery-powered medical devices require advance airline arrangement.
Where your departure country publishes no separate rule, carriers apply this ICAO baseline.
Last verified August 16, 2026Official source
FAQ
Air New Zealand baggage questions
- What is Air New Zealand's carry-on size limit?
- Air New Zealand's published cabin bag limit is 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in (55.9 × 36.1 × 23.1 cm).
- Does Air New Zealand weigh carry-on bags?
- Yes — the published cabin bag weight limit is 15.4 lb (7 kg), and gate staff can weigh bags at any time.
- What size personal item does Air New Zealand allow?
- The under-seat personal item allowance is Not specified by airline — verify directly with carrier..
- What is Air New Zealand's checked bag size and weight limit?
- Checked bags are limited to 62 in total (L+W+D) / 157.5 cm, with a 50.7 lb weight limit. Bags over the limit are charged overweight or oversize fees.
- How do I know if my bag will fit on Air New Zealand?
- Measure your bag with the wheels and handles included, then run the measurements through the Travel Review HQ bag size checker. It compares your bag against Air New Zealand's published limits and, for connecting itineraries, against the strictest carrier on your route.
- Are Air New Zealand's baggage rules the same as airport security rules?
- No. Air New Zealand sets the size, weight and fee allowance. Liquids, power banks and prohibited items are set by the security authority in your departure country (New Zealand for most Air New Zealand departures), and both sets of rules apply to the same bag.
Check your own bag against Air New Zealand
Enter your bag's measurements and we'll tell you whether it clears the sizer — including on connecting flights with other carriers.
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Airline and airport baggage policies can change. Travel Review HQ verifies requirements against official sources, but travelers should confirm current restrictions with their airline before departure.