Central America · Panama
Copa Airlines Baggage Rules
Published personal item, carry-on and checked bag allowances for Copa Airlines (CM), verified against the carrier's own policy page on August 16, 2026.
Official Copa Airlines baggage policyWill my bag fit Copa Airlines?
Measure your bag including wheels and handles, then check it against Copa Airlines's published limit.
Copa Airlines carry-on limit: 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in (55.9 × 36.1 × 23.1 cm) · 22 lb
Allowance
Personal Item
| Cabin / fare | Route | Max size | Max weight | Fees & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| economy | All routes | 16.9 × 9.8 × 8.7 in (42.9 × 24.9 × 22.1 cm) | None published | Free |
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) | 22 lb (10 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 Basic fares |
Security rules for flights from Panama
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.
Liquids, aerosols and gels
Agencia Federal de Aviacion Civil (AFAC)Carry-on liquids are restricted to containers of 100 ml carried in one transparent resealable bag of up to one litre.
- Carry-on:
- Yes - 100 ml containers in one 1 L clear bag
- Checked:
- Yes, subject to dangerous goods limits
- Container limit:
- 100 ml
- Medication:
- Medication and baby formula exempt with declaration.
Laptops must generally be removed from bags at screening.
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
Copa Airlines baggage questions
- What is Copa Airlines's carry-on size limit?
- Copa Airlines's published cabin bag limit is 22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in (55.9 × 36.1 × 23.1 cm).
- Does Copa Airlines weigh carry-on bags?
- Yes — the published cabin bag weight limit is 22 lb (10 kg), and gate staff can weigh bags at any time.
- What size personal item does Copa Airlines allow?
- The under-seat personal item allowance is 16.9 × 9.8 × 8.7 in (42.9 × 24.9 × 22.1 cm).
- What is Copa Airlines'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 Copa Airlines?
- 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 Copa Airlines's published limits and, for connecting itineraries, against the strictest carrier on your route.
- Are Copa Airlines's baggage rules the same as airport security rules?
- No. Copa Airlines sets the size, weight and fee allowance. Liquids, power banks and prohibited items are set by the security authority in your departure country (Panama for most Copa Airlines departures), and both sets of rules apply to the same bag.
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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.