Porter Airlines carry-on size, weight & fees
🇨🇦 Canada
Basic fares include a personal item only; Standard, Flexible, Freedom, Navigate and Ultimate fares include both a personal item and a standard carry-on (55 × 40 × 23 cm / 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in). All carry-on must fit the sizing units at check-in and the gate — oversized bags are checked at the gate for a fee. Pet carriers count as the one standard carry-on; lap-infant travellers may add a diaper bag, and coats, umbrellas, mobility aids, medical devices and reasonable duty-free purchases do not count toward the allowance.
- Carry-on size
- 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Wheels and handles included
- Weight limit
- Must fit the airport sizer — no universal weight limit published
- Personal item
- 17 × 13 × 6 in (43 × 33 × 16 cm)
- Carry-on fee
- Depends on fare — check your ticket type
⚠️ What security allows ≠ what your fare allows
TSA and CATSA do not care how big or heavy your bag is — that is Porter Airlines’s call. Measure your bag before you leave: gate-check fees are always more expensive than prepaying. Not sure an item can fly at all? Check the item rules.
Porter Airlines baggage FAQs
What is the Porter Airlines carry-on size limit?
Porter Airlines allows a cabin bag up to 21.5 × 15.5 × 9 inches (55 × 40 × 23 cm), including wheels and handles.
How many bags can I bring on Porter Airlines?
It depends on the fare — basic tiers on Porter Airlines include only the personal item; standard fares add the full carry-on.
Does Porter Airlines charge for a carry-on bag?
It depends on the fare — on Porter Airlines, some basic fares include only a personal item. Check your ticket type.
Does Porter Airlines have a carry-on weight limit?
Must fit the airport sizer — no universal weight limit published
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What to double-check on Porter Airlines
Security rules are identical on every CA flight — but these items behave differently depending on Porter Airlines's bag size, weight, or item-count policy: