Ryanair baggage: what’s new
(last update: May 2019)
- Ryanair baggage: what’s new
- Ryanair: non-priority passengers
- Ryanair: 10kg checked bag
- Ryanair: Priority & 2 cabin bags
- Ryanair: 20kg checked bag
- Ryanair cabin baggage size
- Priority & 2 hand bags on Ryanair
- Ryanair baggage dimensions
- Ryanair trolley size
- Ryanair hand luggage size
- Ryanair hand baggage size and weight
- Ryanair checked baggage size and weight
- Ryanair strollers
Ryanair: non-priority passengers
All passengers are entitled to bring on board one small personal bag to be placed under the seat in front (40 cm x 20 cm x 25 cm). Typical examples include a handbag, a laptop bag, or a small backpack. Duty free purchases are allowed in addition to your Ryanair hand luggage.
Ryanair: 10kg checked bag
This service allows you to check a 10kg bag at the Ryanair bag drop desk. The bag will be collected from the baggage carousel at your arrival airport. Ryanair customers without priority who did not purchase a checked bag during booking can still add a 10kg bag at the airport bag drop desk for an additional fee.
Ryanair: Priority & 2 cabin bags
Ryanair: 20kg checked bag
(update November 2018, official Ryanair website)
From November 1, 2018, Ryanair passengers without Priority Boarding who want to carry a large (10kg) cabin bag (trolley) must purchase the 10kg checked bag option. Booking this during your initial Ryanair reservation costs €8; if added later (up to 40 minutes before scheduled departure), the price is €10.
The 10kg checked bag must be dropped off at the Ryanair bag drop desk before security. Non-priority Ryanair passengers who haven’t pre-booked a 10kg checked cabin bag may purchase one at the airport: €20 at the bag drop desk or €25 at the boarding gate. The bag will be collected at your destination baggage area (Remember: you’ll need your passport handy for passport control at arrival). You can purchase the registered hand baggage according to the new Ryanair policy from September 1, 2018 onward for travel from November 1, 2018 (inclusive).
Key benefits of the new policy: reduced flight delays and cheaper checked luggage options. More benefits: you can pack more liquids in your 10kg checked hand luggage and walk to your gate hands-free. Also, the size of the small cabin bag has increased by 43%, from 35x20x20 cm to 40x20x25 cm.
What’s different from the previous Ryanair hand luggage policy?
Previously, all Ryanair customers without Priority Boarding could take one small cabin bag and one larger bag (trolley) for free in the cabin.
The bigger bag was tagged at the gate and put in the hold for free, resulting in up to 120 free bags tagged at the gate and departure delays up to 25 minutes.
From November, only one small cabin bag is allowed in the cabin for non-priority customers, with no more free hold bags at the gate. Only Priority Boarding customers can continue to bring two cabin bags for free.
What changes for Ryanair customers who booked before September 1 to travel after November 1?
The new baggage policy applies to all flights from November 1. Ryanair passengers without Priority Boarding who booked before September 1 (for travel after November 1) can add Priority Boarding for €8* or a 10kg checked bag for €10*, or cancel their booking for a full refund.*(price for post-booking addition)
What if the “small” bag doesn’t fit in the Ryanair sizer?
If the free small bag doesn’t fit the new size checker, it’s more than 25% bigger than allowed. A €25 fee applies, and the bag is placed in the hold.
Where do small bags go on board a Ryanair flight?
Small hand luggage must fit under the seat in front of you.
How many trolleys fit on board?
About 100 trolleys can fit in the overhead lockers, enough for all Priority Boarding passengers.
What if more than 100 want to buy Ryanair Priority Boarding?
Not possible: Priority Boarding is limited to 95 customers per flight (out of 189 seats).
What about infants—can parents still carry an extra bag?
Yes, customers flying with a child under 2 may carry an additional small bag of up to 5kg for free.
Ryanair cabin baggage size
Priority & 2 hand bags on Ryanair
Ryanair hand luggage size
From November 1, 2017 to November 1, 2018 Ryanair’s hand luggage rules changed significantly. Only those who buy Priority Boarding (cost: €5) or travel with a Plus fare may bring two cabin bags. All other passengers can bring one small hand luggage item. The larger bag will go in the hold for free.
Until recently Ryanair changed its rules regarding hand luggage and small items in the cabin.
So it’s a good time to review current size limits for hand luggage and checked baggage on Ryanair.
Ryanair hand baggage size and weight
Ryanair hand baggage size. Passengers may bring one piece free of extra charge, within maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 20 cm. Ryanair hand baggage weight. Max 10 kg. Customers on the same booking can combine or split their purchased baggage allowance at check-in. For example, if two friends have each bought a 15kg bag, one may check in a 17kg suitcase and the other a 13kg suitcase, as long as the total paid baggage allowance is not exceeded.
For safety and health reasons, Ryanair does not accept items over 32kg or exceeding 81cm high, 119cm wide, 119cm deep. Limits are waived for mobility equipment for disabled passengers.
Ryanair hand luggage size. Ryanair also allows an extra small bag, now max 40 x 20 x 25 cm (effective November 1, 2018).
Note that there is space for up to 90 bags of 55 x 40 x 20 cm on a Ryanair flight; once this limit is reached, other bags will go in the hold for free.
Each Ryanair passenger can check up to two bags, each with a weight of either 15kg or 20kg, depending on the selected option during booking, subject to the applicable fee. Up to two hours before flight departure, checked baggage can be added via the Manage Booking section at .
Ryanair checked baggage fees are per person/one-way. Discounted fares are available for online bookings. Higher fees may apply for checked baggage purchased via Ryanair call centre/airport desks or during peak periods and on select routes. While fees may change, the fee applicable at booking/payment applies.
Passengers exceeding their personal checked baggage allowance must pay the excess fee charged on the day of travel. The current surcharge for excess weight is £10/€10 per kilo (or equivalent in local currency).
Ryanair checked baggage size and weight
For checked baggage, Ryanair allows up to two checked bags per passenger, with a weight limit of either 15kg or 20kg depending on your chosen option.
The price depends on both weight and season, as Ryanair charges different rates during peak periods and on certain routes.
If you need to add extra luggage (for example, if you’ve only paid for one checked bag), you can add another up to 4 hours before your flight by accessing your original booking.
Ryanair strollers
Here’s one useful tip for those travelling with infants: Ryanair allows 1 “fully collapsible pushchair/buggy/travel system/child harness” per child for free. Infants are not entitled to hand or checked baggage. Mobility aid equipment is also carried for free.
Passengers exceeding their checked baggage allowance must pay an excess fee as per the rate on the day of travel—currently £10/€10 per kilogram (or equivalent in local currency).
