Ryanair bag rules and allowances
Every fare includes a small personal bag, while selected fares and upgrades provide additional cabin or Check-in Bags.
How Ryanair's bag allowance works
One small under-seat bag is included on every Ryanair flight at no additional cost. If you want additional luggage, different cabin and checked bag allowances are available with this Irish airline's range of travel classes.
Key allowances:
* Small Personal Bag: This can be no larger than 40 x 30 x 20 cm and must go under the seat in front of you.
* Cabin Bag: These over-head bags cannot exceed 55 x 40 x 20 cm. With a weight limit of 10kg, these go in the overhead locker.
* Check-in Bags: Available with allowances of 10 kg, 20 kg or 23 kg, depending on the fare.
For a fare-by-fare breakdown of Ryanair's bag sizes, weights and inclusions, check out our full Ryanair baggage guide below.
Ryanair's baggage rules can change, so if you're unsure about anything, we'd recommend getting in touch with them directly to check you've got the latest details.
Small under-seat bag
Every fare provides 1 small personal bag to go under the seat in front of you: perfect if you want to take a light jacket, a book, and some snacks for the flight.
Priority & 2 Cabin Bags
Priority & 2 Cabin Bags allows you to bring a 10kg overhead cabin bag in addition to your small personal bag. An ideal choice if you need some extra space.
Check-in Bag choices
You can add a 10kg Check-in Bag, as many as 3 20kg Check-in Bags, or 1 23kg Check-in Bag. Note that an excess fee applies to each kilo above the allowance.
Baggage allowance by fare type
Bags included with Basic
The lowest-priced fare includes the standard under-seat bag.
| Small personal bag | Cabin bag | Check-in Bag | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 40 x 20 x 30cm (16 x 8 x 12in) | Not included | Not included |
| Weight | Not specified | Not included | Not included |
Planning your luggage with Basic Fare
The Basic fare is Ryanair's most economical option, perfect for travellers who pack light. This fare includes one small bag that fits under the seat in front of you, and no other luggage.
Should you require additional space for your belongings, you can opt to include the Priority & 2 Cabin Bags upgrade. This upgrade permits you to bring a cabin bag weighing up to 10kg.
Bags provided with Regular
Priority boarding and 2 cabin bags are included with Regular, giving you extra flexibility.
| Small personal bag | Cabin bag | Check-in Bag | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 40 x 20 x 30cm (16 x 8 x 12in) | 55 x 40 x 20cm (22 x 16 x 8in) | Not included |
| Weight | Not specified | 10kg (22lb) | Not included |
Travelling with Regular Fare
Regular enhances your time at the airport by including priority boarding, enabling you to skip the regular queue and proceed directly to your pre-selected standard seat.
Furthermore, you are permitted to bring two items of hand luggage. This includes a compact personal bag that fits neatly under the seat in front of you, alongside a larger cabin bag weighing up to 10kg, which can be stored in the overhead compartment.
Bag allowance for Plus
Take one large check-in bag in addition to your under-seat bag.
| Small personal bag | Cabin bag | Check-in Bag | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 40 x 20 x 30cm (16 x 8 x 12in) | Not included | 80 x 120 x 120cm (32 x 47 x 47in) |
| Weight | Not specified | Not included | 20kg (44lb) |
Packing for a Plus booking
Ryanair's Plus fare is designed for travellers who want to check in their heavier bags and breeze through security. This option conveniently combines a pre-selected standard seat, a small bag that fits under the seat in front of you, and a substantial 20kg checked baggage allowance for the aircraft's hold.
Family Plus bag inclusions
Each traveller is entitled to one Check-in Bag, with a larger shared one for the whole family.
| Small personal bag | Cabin bag | Check-in Bag | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 40 x 20 x 30cm (16 x 8 x 12in) | Not included | 80 x 120 x 120cm (32 x 47 x 47in) |
| Weight | Not specified | Not included | Per-passenger bag: 10kg (22lb), family bag: 20 kg (44lb) |
Using the Family Plus allowance
Designed to make travelling with kids much easier, Ryanair’s Family Plus bundle is built for groups of up to six passengers (including at least one child or teen). This fare includes free reserved seats for children under 12, a small under-seat bag and a 10kg checked bag for everyone in your group, plus a shared 20kg family bag for the hold.
Flexi Plus bag inclusions
Enjoy Priority & 2 Cabin Bags, as well as greater flexibility over seat selection.
| Small personal bag | Cabin bag | Check-in Bag | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 40 x 20 x 30cm (16 x 8 x 12in) | 55 x 40 x 20cm (22 x 16 x 8in) | Not included |
| Weight | Not specified | 10kg (22lb) | Not included |
What Flexi Plus means for your bags
If you want complete flexibility and a stress-free trip, Ryanair’s Flexi Plus fare is the way to go. You get Priority Boarding, two cabin bags (a small personal item under the seat and a larger bag for the overhead locker), plus Fast Track security where available. You can also choose any reserved seat on the plane.
Time Saver bag allowance
The ideal option for those looking to get through the airport as fast as possible.
| Small personal bag | Cabin bag | Check-in Bag | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 40 x 20 x 30cm (16 x 8 x 12in) | 55 x 40 x 20cm (22 x 16 x 8in) | Not included |
| Weight | Not specified | 10kg (22lb) | Not included |
Bag arrangements with Time Saver
Time Saver gives you Priority boarding, a Ccabin bag and your small personal bag. The fare centres on front-row seating and fast track where available; Check-in Bags remain paid extras.
Additional bag options
If the included allowance is not enough, consider these Ryanair bag upgrades and related rules.
10kg Check-in Bag
Leave this bag at the airport check-in desk before security and collect it after landing. It is a practical alternative when Priority & 2 Cabin Bags is sold out.
20kg Check-in Bag
This standard hold option is limited to 80 x 120 x 120 cm. Up to 3 20kg Check-in Bags can be purchased per booking.
23kg Check-in Bag
Where available, you can add 1 23kg Check-in Bag per booking. No individual bag may weigh more than 32 kg, and an excess weight fee applies for each kilo above 23 kg.
Bag pooling and size limits
Passengers with Check-in Bags on the same flight reservation may pool their total weight allowance. Airport fees apply when a bag is oversized or overweight.
Taking sports or music equipment
Sports or music equipment may travel in the cabin when it fits within your cabin bag allowance. Larger pieces can be checked in for a fee, generally with a 20 kg allowance. Bicycles, on the other hand, have a higher 30 kg allowance but must be packed in a protective box or bike bag.
Excess baggage charges apply per kilo above the established limit.
Ryanair bag allowance FAQs
When a small personal bag or cabin bag does not fit the baggage sizer, it may be refused at the boarding gate or, where available, placed in the aircraft hold for a fee.
You can add a 10kg Check-in Bag instead. It must be left at the airport check-in desk before security and collected after arrival.
The maximum dimensions for a Check-in Bag are 80 x 120 x 120 cm.
Ryanair charges an excess weight fee for every additional kilo at the airport. An individual item cannot weigh more than 32 kg.
Yes. Passengers on the same flight reservation who have purchased Check-in Bags may pool the combined weight allowance across those bags.
An infant has no cabin bag allowance, but a baby bag weighing up to 5 kg and measuring no more than 45 x 35 x 20 cm may be carried for a baby travelling on an adult's lap. Two items of baby equipment are also allowed free of charge.
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