Skip to content

Kenya Airways

Updated October 2019

Headquarters Country: Kenya

Website: https://www.kenya-airways.com/prepare-for-travel/baggage-information/hand-baggage/en/

Number of hand baggage items allowed:

  • Economy: 1 + personal item
  • Premier World class: 2 + personal item
  • Somalia: 1 + personal item

Maximum allowed in imperial: (converted dimensions, official weight)

  • H x W x D = 21.5 x 13.7 x 9.8 in
  • H x W x D (personal item) = 15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 in
  • Weight (economy) = 26 lbs total (official)
  • Weight (Premier World class) = 39 lbs (official)
  • Weight (Somalia) = 26 lbs (official – but be aware that technically 8kg = 17.6 lbs, not 26 lbs)

Maximum allowed in metric: (official)

  • H x W x D = 55 x 35 x 25 cm
  • H x W x D (personal item) = 40 x 30 x 15 cm
  • Weight (economy) = 12 kg total
  • Weight (Premier World class) = 18 kg total
  • Weight (Somalia) = 8 kg

Interested in taking a safari? Check out this review of a Tanzania safari plus Zanzibar.

Grab my full travel packing list plus the free e-book 11 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Next Vacation and get travel deals, discounts, and advice from Travel Made Simple in your inbox.

Sign Up