JAL baggage allowance: cabin and checked

JAL (Japan Airlines) is a full-service carrier flying both within Japan and internationally. Japan's other flag carrier, flying both domestic and international routes. Free Wi-Fi on every aircraft. On domestic flights the carry-on size drops to 100cm total on aircraft with fewer than 100 seats.

Updated September 29, 2026

115cmCarry-on, three sides

10kgCarry-on weight

23kgChecked, per piece

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What JAL lets you take into the cabin

Three sides added: 115cm
Each side: 55 × 40 × 25cm
Weight: 10kg total for both pieces
Pieces: 2 — one bag plus one personal item
Personal item: Must fit under the seat in front of you

What JAL lets you check in

Free pieces: 2 free in Economy and Premium Economy, 3 in First and Business
Weight: 23kg per piece in Economy, 32kg in First and Business
Size: 203cm total of three sides

If you go over the allowance

Over the weight: 10,000 yen per piece from 23kg to 32kg; 60,000 yen from 32kg to 45kg
Extra pieces: 20,000 yen per extra piece

Paying at the airport is always the most expensive option. Where an allowance can be bought in advance, buying it online before you travel costs less.

Batteries and things that cannot be checked

JAL applies the same rule as every other airline flying to Japan.

Power banks and spare lithium batteries travel in the cabin only, never in checked baggage.
Up to 100Wh needs no approval; 100–160Wh needs the airline's agreement and is limited to two; over 160Wh is refused.
E-cigarettes and heated tobacco go in the cabin and cannot be used or charged during the flight.
A device in a checked bag must be switched fully off, and removable batteries come out and travel with you.

Frequently asked questions

What is the carry-on size limit on JAL?

Three sides added: 115cm. Each side: 55 × 40 × 25cm. Weight: 10kg total for both pieces. Pieces: 2 — one bag plus one personal item.

How much checked baggage is included with JAL?

Pieces: 2 free in Economy and Premium Economy, 3 in First and Business. Weight: 23kg per piece in Economy, 32kg in First and Business. Size: 203cm total of three sides.

Can I put a power bank in checked baggage on JAL?

No. Power banks and spare lithium batteries must travel in the cabin on every airline flying to or within Japan. Up to 100Wh needs no approval, 100–160Wh needs the airline's agreement, and over 160Wh cannot be carried at all.