What is Brussels Airlines Baggage Allowance?
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Find out how much baggage is allowed on Brussels Airlines in Economy, Business & First Class — including carry-on size, checked baggage weight, and personal item rules. We regularly verify our data against official airline sources.
8 kg (17.6 lbs)
Carry-on Weight
55x40x23 cm
21.6 × 15.7 × 9.0 in
Carry-on Size
32 kg (70.5 lbs)
Checked Weight
1
Pieces Allowed
How much baggage is allowed on Brussels Airlines?
Brussels Airlines allows 8 kg of carry-on (hand) baggage in Economy Class with maximum dimensions of 55x40x23 cm.[1] For checked baggage, Economy passengers can bring 32 kg per piece.[2]
17.6 lbs · 21.6 × 15.7 × 9.0 in · 70.5 lbs
Brussels Airlines Economy Class — At a Glance
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
- Weight: 8 kg (17.6 lbs)
- Pieces: 1
- Dimensions: 55x40x23 cm (21.6 × 15.7 × 9.0 in)
📦 Checked Baggage
- Weight: 32 kg (70.5 lbs)
- Dimensions: 158 cm (L+W+H) (62 in)
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Brussels Airlines Baggage Allowance by Class [3]
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55x40x23 cm 21.6 × 15.7 × 9.0 in |
8 kg 17.6 lbs |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| — | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
32 kg 70.5 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 55 × 40 × 23 cm 21.6 × 15.7 × 9.0 in |
32 kg 70.5 lbs |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
32 kg 70.5 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Not available | 55 × 40 × 23 cm 21.6 × 15.7 × 9.0 in |
32 kg 70.5 lbs |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Not available | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
32 kg 70.5 lbs |
Brussels Airlines Special Policies [4]
🍼 Baby / Infant
- Infants: No hand baggage if no seat, but infant food for onboard consumption is allowed.
- Children: Same free baggage allowance as adults, depending on travel fare.
- Strollers: May be used up to aircraft door, then folded and stored in hold during flight.
- Delivery: Strollers delivered at final destination upon arrival.
♿ Mobility Aids
- Wheelchair Return: You will get it back either at the arrival gate or at the baggage belt.
- Mobility Aid Storage: You can take your wheelchair or mobility aid as ‘checked’ hold baggage without restriction.
- Staff Assistance: Staff will store your mobility aid in the aircraft after you hand it over.
⚽ Sports Equipment
- Sports equipment: 2 bags allowed; skiing or snowboarding equipment free except Economy Basic on short/medium-haul and Economy Light plus USA, Mexico & Central America routes.
- Smart baggage: luggage with built-in lock, scale, or GPS tracking.
- Electric transport: equipment for carrying persons.
🎻 Musical Instruments
- Musical Instruments: 155 x 42 x 25cm for floor-standing instruments; 110 x 42 x 50cm for seat-strapped instruments.
- Booking: Extra seat bookable via Service Centre or travel agent with ticket.
- Pricing: Depends on available ticket prices.
- Large Instruments: Contrabass and similar only in the hold.
🐕 Pets
- Pets: Only cats and small dogs are allowed in the cabin; see conditions and booking info.
- Cargo Option: If you cannot travel with your cat or dog, your pet may be transported as cargo.
- Restriction: Pets are not accepted on Bruss.
🧴 Liquids Policy
- Liquids/Dangerous goods: Transport of electronic devices and batteries has restrictions; includes all battery types (non-spillable wet, dry, gel, lithium, power banks).
- Quantity Restriction: max. 1 l of flammable liquid per outer packaging; max. 100 Wh; max. 2 g LC.
- Battery-Powered Devices: Certain restrictions apply to devices with batteries.
🔋 Batteries / Powerbanks
- Power banks/lithium batteries: carry-on only. E-cigarettes: carry-on only. See official source for details.
💰 Overweight Fees
- Airport Fees: Higher fees apply at the airport for excess baggage.
- Online Purchase: Buy extra baggage exceeding weight, size, or both online at brusselairlines.com, through our service center, or at the airport.
- Check-in Restriction: Baggage exceeding weight and/or dimensions cannot be purchased during online check-in, as it will be treated as excess baggage.
📦 Extra Piece Fees
- Excess Baggage: At the airport, higher fees apply.
- Online Purchase: You can buy extra baggage exceeding weight, size, or both online at brusselairlines.com, through our service center, or at the airport.
- Online Check-in Restriction: Baggage exceeding weight and/or dimensions cannot be purchased during online check-in, as it will be treated as excess baggage.
Brussels Airlines — Quick Links
Official Domain
brusselsairlines.com
Sources
All information is researched from the official airline websites linked below — we do not guarantee accuracy and are not responsible for external content.
- Baggage information: https://www.brusselsairlines.com/us/en/extra-services/baggage — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Support & contact: https://www.brusselsairlines.com/us/en/contact — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Online check-in: https://www.brusselsairlines.com/us/en/check-in-options-and-info/online-check-in-options — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Refund: https://www.brusselsairlines.com/us/en/my-bookings/cancel-and-refund-requests — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Baggage calculator: https://www.brusselsairlines.com/us/en/extra-services/baggage/baggage-calculator — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Baggage services: https://www.brusselsairlines.com/us/en/extra-services/baggage/carry-on-baggage — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Accessibility: https://www.brusselsairlines.com/us/en/special-care/special-assistance/request-special-assistance — Last verified on 2026-08-16