
Personal item, carry-on & checked bag rules
| Domestic | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bag Type | Standard | Priority & 2 Cabin Bags |
Personal | 1×Free 40 × 20 × 25 cm | 1×Free 40 × 20 × 25 cm |
Carry-on | — | 1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm |
Checked | — | — |
| International | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bag Type | Standard | Priority & 2 Cabin Bags |
Personal | 1×Free 40 × 20 × 25 cm | 1×Free 40 × 20 × 25 cm |
Carry-on | — | 1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm |
Checked | — | — |
Must fit under the seat in front; strictly enforced at boarding gates
Strict enforcement at boarding gates; oversized or excess baggage incurs fees
€11 per kg over the purchased allowance
Priority & 2 Cabin Bags: €6-20; 10kg Check-in Bag: €12.99-35.99
Priority boarding, additional cabin baggage allowance
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Ryanair allows carry-on bags up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm with a maximum weight of 10 kg. Personal items must fit within 40 × 20 × 25 cm. Ryanair is known for strictly enforcing baggage size and weight limits at the gate.
Ryanair allows carry-on bags with maximum dimensions of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (approximately 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 inches). The maximum weight for a Ryanair carry-on is 10 kg (22 lb). These dimensions include wheels, handles, and any external pockets. Note that Standard and Standard and Priority & 2 Cabin Bags fares may not include this allowance. Always verify with Ryanair before your trip, as policies can change.
Yes, Ryanair includes a free carry-on bag on most fare types. Your carry-on must fit within 55 × 40 × 20 cm. The weight limit is 10 kg (22 lb). Note that Standard and Standard and Priority & 2 Cabin Bags fares may not include this allowance.
If your carry-on exceeds Ryanair's size limits of 55 × 40 × 20 cm, it may be gate-checked or placed in the cargo hold. Ryanair may charge a fee: €11 per kg over the purchased allowance. Strict enforcement at boarding gates; oversized or excess baggage incurs fees
On Ryanair flights, a personal item is a small bag that fits under the seat in front of you, such as a purse, laptop bag, small backpack, or briefcase. Ryanair requires personal items to be no larger than 40 × 20 × 25 cm. This is separate from your carry-on bag (up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm), which goes in the overhead bin.
Ryanair allows personal items up to 40 × 20 × 25 cm (approximately 15.7 × 7.9 × 9.8 inches). This must fit under the seat in front of you. Common examples include a small backpack, purse, or laptop sleeve that meets Ryanair's requirements.
Checked bags on Ryanair are not included in the base fare and must be purchased separately. Each checked bag on Ryanair can weigh up to 10 kg (22 lb). Maximum dimensions: 81 × 119 × 119 cm. Additional bag fees on Ryanair: €11 per kg over the purchased allowance.
Ryanair allows checked bags up to 81 × 119 × 119 cm. That is approximately 319 cm (126 inches) in total linear dimensions (length + width + height). The maximum weight is 10 kg (22 lb).
The carry-on weight limit on Ryanair is 10 kg (22 lb). Your carry-on must also fit within 55 × 40 × 20 cm. Ryanair may weigh your carry-on at the gate, so pack accordingly. Strict enforcement at boarding gates; oversized or excess baggage incurs fees
Yes, Ryanair charges for checked baggage. Checked bags are not included in the base fare and must be purchased separately. Ryanair baggage fees: €11 per kg over the purchased allowance
To avoid extra baggage fees on Ryanair: pack light and use only the free carry-on allowance (55 × 40 × 20 cm); maximize your personal item space; book a fare that includes checked baggage if you need it; weigh and measure your bags at home before traveling; consider upgrading your Ryanair fare (Priority & 2 Cabin Bags: €6-20; 10kg Check-in Bag: €12). Planning ahead with Ryanair can save you significant fees at the airport.
| Metric | Ryanair | Industry Average | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on Size | 55 × 40 × 20 cm | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | Average |
| Carry-on Weight | 10 kg | 10 kg | Above avg |
| Personal Item | Included | Usually included | Above avg |
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