Passengers travelling on an Air Canada or Jazz operated flight are entitled to the following carry-on baggage allowance. Some restrictions may apply due to local airport authority regulations.
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Maximum size
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Maximum weight
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23cm x 40cm x 55cm
(9in x 15.5in x 21.5in)
(wheels and handles included in size)
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10 kg
(22 lbs)
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16cm x 33cm x 43cm
(6in x 13in x 17in)
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10 kg
(22 lbs)
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The following items are permitted as part of your carry-on baggage allowance:
- Carry-on bags, suitcases, briefcases, diplomatic or consular bags
- Laptop computers
- Diaper bags, camera cases, cartons
- Airport shopping and duty-free purchases
- Strollers (collapsed diameter not to exceed 30.5 cm (10 in) and length not to exceed 92 cm (36 in)
- Child restraint devices
- Battery powered medical equipment (such as CPAP and sleep apnea devices) and Personal Oxygen Concentrators
- Pet carriers not exceeding 55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm (21 ½ in x 15½ in x 9 in) and a maximum weight of 10 kg (22 lbs), animal included. Pets are not permitted in Executive First Class, due to cabin configuration. View rules, restrictions and charges on the Pets in the cabin page.
The following items are permitted in addition to your carry-on baggage allowance:
- Outer garments (e.g. coats, hats)
- Purses up to 25cm x 30cm x 20cm (10in x 12in x 8in)
- Assistive devices (e.g. canes, crutches, walkers)
- Containers carrying life sustaining items
- Urns containing human remains
Air Canada employees enforce these regulations. Passengers who exceed their allowance will be required to check their carry-on baggage, and additional checked baggage charges may apply.
Codeshare Flights
Passengers who purchase travel on a codeshare flight (ie, a flight with an Air Canada flight number, but operated by another airline) are subject to the carry-on baggage policy and other rules of the airline operating the flight.
Learn more about codeshare flights, and the policies of Air Canada’s codeshare partners.
Security Enhancements
Passengers travelling with liquids or gels in containers over 100mL/100g (3.4oz) that are placed in carry-on baggage will have these items confiscated at the security checkpoint, and additional charges may apply to check the items (if possible).
Passengers with connecting flights are advised not to purchase liquids or gels in containers over 100mL/100g (3.4oz) within the secure area at the airport or on board the aircraft if they do not have:
- access to their checked baggage between connecting flights.
- room in their checked baggage to pack their duty-free purchases before rechecking their bags for their next flight.
To view Transport Canada's detailed list of items prohibited from carry-on baggage, including liquids and gels, please refer to the CATSA website.
For specifications regarding permitted types and quantities of liquids and gels, as well as accepted packaging, please consult the Reminder to Travellers (PDF file, 267 KB).
Prohibited Items
Sharp objects are not permitted as carry-on items. Place these, and any other items which cut and/or pierce, in your checked baggage. The following is a partial list of prohibited items:
- Straight razors and razor blades
- Box cutters
- Hatchets, hunting knives, jackknives (Swiss army knives), meat cleavers
- Tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, saws, drills, crowbars and heavy tools
- Ammunition and firearms (including toy guns). View the Hunting equipment page for information on transporting such items
- Fuel, lighters - except butane (Bic-type) lighters - and other items defined as Dangerous goods
- Sports items such as scuba tanks, golf clubs, baseball bats, skates, bowling balls, billiard cues, cross-bows and arrows. View the Sports equipment page for more information on transporting sports items
- Blackjacks and billy clubs
- Remote-control equipment or toys (must be packed in checked baggage)
Exception: Syringes or needles for personal medical use are allowed onboard providing the needle guards are intact, and that they are accompanied by the prescription medication with a printed label identifying the medication name and the issuing medical office or pharmacy.
* Please view a more detailed list of dangerous goods that are either strictly regulated or forbidden as carry-on or checked baggage. Valuable information can also be found on the CATSA website.
Accepted Items
Accepted items include:
- Electronic devices. Passengers may be asked to turn on their electronic device at the security check. Please note that Air Canada assumes no liability for electronic devices when they are packed in checked baggage.
- One book of matches per passenger
- Butane (Bic-type) lighters. Please note that for departures from the United-States, Bic-type lighters are the only lighters accepted past US pre-clearance checkpoints
- Plastic knitting needles with rounded tips (except for itineraries including the UK)
- Electronic cigarettes (or 'e-cigarettes'), provided they remain stowed and unused in your carry-on baggage.
Bringing pets and special items on board
Car seats and strollers
For detailed information on transporting these and other related items, please view the Travelling with an infant/child page.
Cats and small dogs
Cats and small dogs are accepted for travel in the cabin. View rules, restrictions and charges on our Pets in the cabin page.
Musical instruments
Air Canada will try to accommodate smaller musical instruments (such as violins) as part of your carry-on allowance if the instruments can be stowed in the overhead bin or underneath your seat. Please view the Musical instruments page for more information.
Wedding dresses
You can store your wedding dress in the overhead bin provided it is within our carry-on baggage size restrictions (23cm x 40cm x 55cm - 9in x 15.5in x 21.5in). The dress should be stored in a garment bag and should be folded in half to reduce wrinkling. Please note that carry-on items can shift during the flight, possibly causing delicate items to be wrinkled, crushed or torn, and that items placed in overhead bins may have other items placed on top of them by other passengers.
