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Before choosing a carry-on travel bag, check the baggage allowance included with your ticket. Your fare determines how many bags you can bring into the cabin and how large they can be. Even a small travel bag may not meet those requirements.
What size carry-on bag should you choose?
Airlines have different limits for a bag stored under the seat and an additional carry-on placed in the overhead bin.
For example, Wizz Air and Ryanair both allow one small bag measuring up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm at no extra charge, provided it fits under the seat in front of you. Wizz Air also sets a 10 kg weight limit for this bag.
If you need an additional cabin bag, the allowances differ:
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Wizz Air: WIZZ Priority lets you bring a second bag measuring up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm and weighing no more than 10 kg.
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Ryanair: Priority & 2 Cabin Bags allows a second bag measuring up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm and weighing no more than 10 kg.
That difference matters for your second bag: one that's 23 cm deep may meet Wizz Air's size limit but exceed Ryanair's.
An XS label or a description saying a bag is suitable for low-cost airlines doesn't guarantee that it will be allowed in the cabin. Check all three dimensions. Soft-sided bags can bulge when packed, especially if the exterior pockets are stuffed.
Once you know the permitted dimensions, compare bag capacities in liters and their empty weights. If your airline has a carry-on weight limit, it applies to the bag and everything packed inside.
Airline baggage rules can change, so double-check the allowance for your fare before buying.
What else should you look for?
Carrying options. If you expect a long walk through the airport, check the length of the handles and whether the bag has an adjustable shoulder strap. If you'd rather keep your hands free, consider a travel bag with backpack straps. Check whether the straps can be tucked away when you're not using them.
If you're traveling with a suitcase, a luggage sleeve that fits over its telescoping handle can be useful. You can rest the bag on top while rolling your suitcase instead of carrying it separately.
Pockets and compartments. A zippered exterior pocket is handy for your passport and boarding pass. You can reach them without opening the main compartment where you've packed your clothes.
If you're bringing a laptop, look for a dedicated compartment. Check its dimensions against the size of your laptop, and use the product photos to see whether you can take it out without moving everything else.