What is Japan Airlines Baggage Allowance?
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Find out how much baggage is allowed on Japan 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.
10 kg (22.0 lbs)
Carry-on Weight
55 x 40 x 25 cm
21.6 × 15.7 × 9.8 in
Carry-on Size
10 kg (22.0 lbs)
Checked Weight
1
Pieces Allowed
How much baggage is allowed on Japan Airlines?
Japan Airlines allows 10 kg of carry-on (hand) baggage in Economy Class with maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 25 cm.[1] For checked baggage, Economy passengers can bring 10 kg per piece.[2]
22.0 lbs · 21.6 × 15.7 × 9.8 in · 22.0 lbs
Japan Airlines Economy Class — At a Glance
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
- Weight: 10 kg (22.0 lbs)
- Pieces: 1
- Dimensions: 55 x 40 x 25 cm (21.6 × 15.7 × 9.8 in)
📦 Checked Baggage
- Weight: 10 kg (22.0 lbs)
- Dimensions: 158 cm (L+W+H) (62 in)
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Japan Airlines Baggage Allowance by Class [3]
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 x 40 x 25 cm 21.6 × 15.7 × 9.8 in |
10 kg 22.0 lbs |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| — | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
10 kg 22.0 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 55 x 40 x 25 cm 21.6 × 15.7 × 9.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Not available | 32 kg 70.5 lbs |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Not available | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
32 kg 70.5 lbs |
Japan Airlines Special Policies [4]
🍼 Baby / Infant
- Stroller Check-in: You may check in your own baby stroller free of charge.
- On-Board Stroller: If your stroller fits within the carry-on baggage allowance when folded, you may bring it on board in its folded state.
- Airport Lending: Baby stroller lending service at the airport: The number is limited. Appreciate your understanding in advance.
- Available Airports: Haneda International, Narita International, Kansai International, Chubu Centrair Internationa
♿ Mobility Aids
- Wheelchair Return: Returned at arrival lobby baggage claim area, or near aircraft doorway if checked at boarding gate.
- Assistance Wait: Customers requesting assistance may have to wait a moment.
- Required Info: Fill in Customer Information and Service information section below at least.
⚽ Sports Equipment
- Sports Equipment: Ski and snowboard equipment, golf equipment, bicycles, diving equipment (including underwater photography equipment) are exempted from 1PC of excess baggage charge.
- Packing: Passengers should ensure sports gear, bicycles, pottery, glass products, and bottled alcohol are properly and securely packed for transport.
🎻 Musical Instruments
- Musical Instruments: Checked baggage (weight, size, and number of free checked bags) applies to instruments.
- Seat Purchase: Passengers may carry an instrument on board by purchasing a seat for the instrument, with a special fee.
- On-Board Securing: Once on board, instruments must be secured in a seat.
- Multiple Instruments: Passengers carrying multiple smaller instruments such as violins are subject to specific rules.
🐕 Pets
- Pet Policy: Dogs, cats, small birds (that eat seeds, fruit and insects), rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, marmots, squirrels, and others can be accommodated; processing may take several days.
- Safety Rule: To minimize injury risk from physical contact, dogs, cats, rabbits, and hamsters are generally separated.
- Notification: You will receive a notification after your pet request is processed.
🧴 Liquids Policy
- Liquids/Dangerous Goods: Items prohibited by law for air transport may not be brought on board as carry-on or checked baggage.
- Checked Portable Medical Devices: Devices with built-in lithium or lithium-ion batteries such as CPAP, POC, AED*4 are allowed.
- Battery Size Limit: Less than 0.5kg or 0.5L.
- Ammonium Nitrate: The ammonium nitrate is restricted.
🔋 Batteries / Powerbanks
- Power banks/lithium batteries: carry-on only. E-cigarettes: carry-on only. See official source for details.
💰 Overweight Fees
- Liability Limit: Carrier liability for checked baggage is limited; passengers may pay a prescribed excess value charge at check-in to increase the limit up to the declared amount, with a maximum of USD 5,000.
- Excess Baggage: Up to 7 pieces allowed; each additional bag costs JPY 20,000 (USD 200) per piece.
- Overweight Charge: Overweight baggage is charged per piece.
📦 Extra Piece Fees
- Liability Limit: The carrier's liability for checked baggage is limited; passengers may pay a prescribed excess value charge at check-in to increase this limit up to the declared amount, with a maximum of USD 5,000.
- Excess Baggage Fee: Up to 7 pieces are allowed; for each additional bag (per piece), the fee is JPY 20,000 (USD 200).
- Overweight Fee: For each overweight piece, the fee is JPY 20,000 (USD 200).
Japan Airlines — Quick Links
Official Domain
jal.co.jp
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.jal.co.jp/jp/en/inter/baggage/ — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Support & contact: https://www.jal.co.jp/ar/en/contact/ — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Online check-in: https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/inter/boarding/online-checkin/ — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Baggage services: https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/inter/service/takuhai/ — Last verified on 2026-08-16