cm / kg in / lbs
Cybex COYA: Airline Compatibility
6.6 kg
52 x 44 x 18 cm
Compact
The COYA is Cybex's luxury travel stroller with leather-look details and a premium feel. It pushes and reclines beautifully, but the fold is larger than the Libelle and it weighs more. Best for parents who want a stylish everyday stroller that also travels, rather than a pure travel stroller.
How It Ranks
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Overall
of 48 strollers
#11
Lightest
of 48 strollers
#7
Smallest fold
of 48 strollers
15%
Carry-on rate
7 of 48 airlines
Traveling with the Cybex COYA
At the airport
The COYA folds to a remarkably compact 52x44x18 cm at just 6.6 kg, making it one of the smallest cabin-ready strollers available. The bi-fold mechanism is smooth and the stroller self-stands when collapsed. Its premium build quality means it feels solid despite the light weight. Rolling through the terminal, the leather-look handlebar and refined styling draw compliments from fellow travelers.
On the plane
The COYA is designed for overhead bins and it shows. The 18 cm depth is among the slimmest in the category, sliding into compartments where bulkier strollers struggle. Parents report excellent success rates on both narrow and wide-body aircraft. It is one of the most reliable options if avoiding gate check is your top priority. Even on regional jets, the compact fold gives you a fighting chance.
Good to know
The COYA is the premium-tier offering in the Cybex travel stroller lineup. It costs significantly more than the Libelle but you get a noticeably better ride, nicer materials, and a more compact fold. The weight capacity and seat size are similar to the Libelle, so you are paying for refinement rather than additional features. It competes directly with the YOYO2 on portability while offering a more modern aesthetic.
Airline Compatibility
7 carry-on 41 gate check
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Carry-on (7) 7
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Strollers within 115 cm linear dimensions allowed. Free under 9 kg, fee for 9-23 kg.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 45W x 25H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Must fold into carry bag and fit cabin bag dims. Replaces larger cabin bag. E.g. Babyzen Yoyo.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 45W x 25H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Allowed in cabin only if folded and within 56x45x25cm (including handles/wheels) AND purchased as a large cabin bag. Most strollers do not fit. Gate-check is the standard approach.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- If meets cabin baggage limits (L+W+H max 115cm, 7kg).
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 45W x 25H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers allowed if cabin space available.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 45W x 25H cm
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers allowed if cabin space available.
- Status
- Carry-on
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you can carry on
- All folded dimensions fit within this airline's carry-on size limits
- Notes
- If compact and foldable. L+W+H max 115cm. Must remain closed during flight. Counts as cabin baggage. Must be properly packed in a suitable bag prior to boarding.
Gate Check (41) 41
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Checked in with baggage. Fully collapsible pushchair free for infant/child booking, plus one of: car seat, booster, or travel cot.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not carried in cabin. Small collapsible/umbrella strollers (max 25.5cm diameter, 92cm length) at gate. 1 stroller per child free. Returned at aircraft door.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 100L x 30W x 15H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 14cm too wide and 3cm too tall for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers within cabin baggage dimensions. Small cabin strollers max 15x30x100 cm. Standard strollers can also replace the hand baggage allowance at max 55x35x25 cm. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 4cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Allowed on international and domestic jet services. Turboprop flights (NZ5000-NZ5999) require check-in. If flight is full, staff may ask you to gate-check.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 8cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Foldable strollers (e.g. Pockit-style) allowed within cabin baggage allowance. One stroller/pram per infant or child checked free as additional checked baggage.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 8cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Must fit standard carry-on dimensions and fit in the overhead bin. One stroller per child gate-checked free. Returned at aircraft door.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not allowed in cabin. One stroller per child gate-checked free. Does not count as checked baggage.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 8cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Any fully collapsible stroller fitting overhead bin. Does NOT count toward carry-on allowance. 1 stroller per ticketed child free. If carrying both stroller and car seat, only one can be gate-checked.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 25H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 4cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact strollers allowed in cabin on domestic flights only. Must fit carry-on size limits when folded. Counts as carry-on item. One stroller per child gate-checked free. ANA lends strollers at the airport for use until the boarding gate.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 8cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Umbrella-type collapsible strollers if cabin stowage available. Collapsible strollers can be gate-checked. Stroller and car seat checked free for infants.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 25H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 4cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers allowed if cabin space available. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 8cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Small collapsible strollers fitting carry-on dimensions. Checked free at curbside, counter, or gate. Not counted as standard baggage.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 38W x 22H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 6cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- One fully collapsible stroller if cabin space available and no car seat also being brought onboard. One stroller OR car seat OR carry-cot free for infants under 2. NOT returned at aircraft door. For children 2+ counts toward checked allowance.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 8cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers allowed if cabin space available. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 61L x 41W x 25H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 3cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact collapsible strollers that fit overhead bin dimensions (carry-on size: 24x16x10 in). One stroller per child gate-checked free. Returned at destination.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 8cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Must fit standard carry-on dimensions. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not allowed in cabin. Gate-checked strollers returned at baggage claim, not at the gate.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 25H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 4cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers allowed if within cabin baggage dimensions. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not as cabin item. Courtesy gate-check at jetbridge. 1 stroller per lap infant free. Does not count toward checked bag allowance.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 8cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Allowed if fits standard carry-on dimensions. Prams, strollers, portable cots, highchairs, and car seats all carried free as checked baggage with no oversized fee.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 100L x 30W x 15H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 14cm too wide and 3cm too tall for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers within cabin baggage dimensions. If space allows on KLM flights, stroller goes in cabin; otherwise gate-checked. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 100L x 20W x 20H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 24cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Folded stroller allowed in cabin if within dimensions. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 35W x 25H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 9cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers allowed if cabin space available. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 4cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers within cabin baggage dimensions. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 4cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- If ticket includes overhead cabin bag, can bring approved stroller instead (not both). LowFare ticket holders must check stroller. Some airports require check-in at counter, not gate. One stroller per child gate-checked free. Gate check availability varies by airport.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 8cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Counts against adult carry-on allowance. Not permitted on Dash-8 or E190 aircraft. Free as complimentary infant item. Not available on Dash-8/E190 — must check at counter.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- One stroller, collapsible carry-cot, or pushchair per infant free in addition to infant baggage allowance.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not allowed in cabin. 2 items of baby equipment free (pushchair, car seat, booster, or travel cot). Must tag at check-in or gate.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 4cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Umbrella strollers allowed in cabin within 20x20x100 cm. Gate check available but may vary by airport.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Strollers should be checked, not carried on. 1 stroller per ticketed child free, in addition to 2 free checked bags. Any type accepted.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not allowed in cabin. One stroller per child gate-checked free. Does not count toward checked bag allowance.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not allowed in cabin. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 100L x 30W x 15H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 14cm too wide and 3cm too tall for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers within cabin baggage dimensions. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 20H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 4cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers allowed if cabin space available. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 4cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers within cabin baggage dimensions. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 35W x 22H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 9cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Only compact folding strollers (e.g. Babyzen YOYO). Counts as carry-on item. Over 20 lbs must check at counter. 1 stroller/folding wagon per child free. If carrying both stroller and car seat, only one can be gate-checked. Returned at aircraft door.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not allowed in cabin. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 56L x 36W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 8cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Replaces (not supplements) standard carry-on bag. Up to 3 special infant items (incl pram) carried free on domestic and short-haul international.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not allowed in cabin. One stroller per child gate-checked free.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- Not specified
- Why you need to gate check
- This airline does not allow any strollers as carry-on
- Notes
- Not allowed in cabin. One stroller per child gate-checked free. Returned at aircraft door.
- Status
- Gate check
- Carry-on limit
- 55L x 40W x 23H cm
- Why you need to gate check
- Folded size is 4cm too wide for this airline's limits
- Notes
- Compact foldable strollers within cabin baggage dimensions. Counts as trolley bag if purchased. Electric/motorized strollers not allowed. One stroller per child gate-checked free. Tagged at check-in desk, baggage drop, or boarding gate.
Product data verified March 2026