British Airways baggage allowance: carry-on, checked bags and power banks
British Airways is a full-service airline based in United Kingdom, flying to Narita, Haneda and Kansai in Japan. Carry-on: 56 × 45 × 25cm. The free checked bag in Economy depends on the fare.
Full-service
What British Airways lets you take into the cabin
Economy, as British Airways publishes it.
- Each side
- 56 × 45 × 25cm
- Pieces
- 1 cabin bag + 1 hand bag
- Personal item
- 40 × 30 × 15cm, e.g. hand bag that must fit under the seat in front
In the airline's own words
What British Airways lets you check in
Free checked baggage in Economy on flights to and from Japan.
| Fare | What is included |
|---|---|
| Economy (no checked bag) | No checked baggage |
| Economy | 1 bag checked into the hold, weight up to 23kg (51lb) per bag |
- Size
- 90 × 75 × 43cm
In the airline's own words
Power banks and spare batteries on British Airways
What British Airways's own pages say about power banks.
- In checked bags
- Spare batteries are forbidden in checked baggage and must be carried in the cabin
- Not allowed
- Power banks must not exceed 100Wh
- How many
- Up to 2 power banks per person
- Using it on board
- Aircraft seat power is for charging personal electronic devices, not for charging power banks
- Where to keep it
- Keep power banks in the seat pocket or in a bag under the seat in front
In the airline's own words
Where these power bank rules come from
- British Airways: web.archive.org/web/20260610154042/https://www.britishairways.com/contchecked October 3, 2026
Where British Airways flies in Japan
Airports in Japan listed on the airline's own site or in the airport's official airline list, and the terminal to head for.
| Airport | Terminal |
|---|---|
| Narita Airport | T2 |
| Haneda Airport | T3 |
| Kansai Airport | T1 |
British Airways and other airlines from Europe
The same numbers side by side. Tap a name for that airline's page.
| Airline | Carry-on size | Weight | Free checked (Economy) | Power bank on board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air FranceFrance · Full-service | 55 × 35 × 25cm | 12kg | — | Not to be used |
| British AirwaysUnited Kingdom · Full-service | 56 × 45 × 25cm | — | Depends on the fare | — |
| FinnairFinland · Full-service | 55 × 40 × 23cm | 8kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| KLMNetherlands · Full-service | 55 × 35 × 25cm, including handles and wheels | 12kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| LufthansaGermany · Full-service | 55 × 40 × 23cm | 8kg | Depends on the fare | Not to be used |
| Turkish AirlinesTürkiye · Full-service | 55 × 40 × 23cm | 8kg | — | Not to be used |
Frequently asked questions
What is the carry-on size limit on British Airways?
Each side: 56 × 45 × 25cm. Pieces: 1 cabin bag + 1 hand bag.
How much checked baggage is included on British Airways?
It depends on the fare. Economy (no checked bag): No checked baggage. Economy: 1 bag checked into the hold, weight up to 23kg (51lb) per bag. Size: 90 × 75 × 43cm.
Can I use a power bank on a British Airways flight?
Using it on board: Aircraft seat power is for charging personal electronic devices, not for charging power banks. Where to keep it: Keep power banks in the seat pocket or in a bag under the seat in front.
Can I put a power bank in checked baggage on British Airways?
In checked bags: Spare batteries are forbidden in checked baggage and must be carried in the cabin. How many: Up to 2 power banks per person.
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Sources for this page
- web.archive.orgchecked October 3, 2026
- web.archive.orgchecked October 3, 2026
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Compiled by Japan Japan !! · Updated October 3, 2026