Ready to kick off your beautiful flight with Ryanair, but unsure about the cabin baggage rules or how strict Ryanair is with hand luggage size?
Ryanair offers various bag options to fit the needs of all its guests.
In this detailed guide, you will find all the answers about Ryanair’s baggage allowance, carry-on luggage size (dimensions), checked baggage, and extra baggage.
Let’s find out more.
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Hand luggage
Is Ryanair strict on baggage size?
Ryanair is not very strict with its carry-on baggage size if your bag slightly exceeds the airline’s allowance.
It is always preferable to adhere to the airline’s luggage allowance policy to avoid any last-minute surprises at the airport.
Please make sure that you adhere to the following Ryanair carry-on baggage size and weight policy:
All Ryanair guests are allowed one small personal bag, which must fit under the seat in front of you. It can be one of the following items:
- A handbag (dimensions: 40cm width, 40cm length, 40cm height) (approximately 15.75 in × 15.75 in × 15.75 in.)
- A laptop bag (dimensions: 40cm width, 40cm length, 40cm height)
- A backpack (dimensions: 40cm width, 40cm length, 40cm height)
What can you take in hand luggage?
Guests with Priority & 2 Cabin Bags, a Regular Fare/Flexi Plus, or a connecting flight ticket are allowed one small cabin bag, which must fit under the seat in front of them (40cm x 20cm x 25cm) (15.75 in × 7.87 in × 9.84 in).
Priority customers can also bring an additional 10kg bag on board, which must fit into the baggage sizer (not exceeding 10kg and dimensions 55cm x 40cm x 20cm) (21.65 in × 15.75 in × 7.87 in ) and will be stored in the overhead locker.
I recommend you act fast and purchase priority as this will quickly sell out.
Does Ryanair Weigh carry on?
For full-size cabin bags, I have never seen Ryanair weigh a bag to check if it is under 10kg. However, if your bag looks much bigger, you may be asked to place it in a measuring stand to check.
If your bag is stuffed full and you’ve fully utilized any extendable parts, you may want to try wearing some of the clothes or moving some items between bags.
If you are asked to fit it into the measuring stand and you can’t squeeze it in, you will have to pay to check it in.
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Oversized Cabin Bags
You are not allowed to carry any baggage beyond the Ryanair carry-on luggage limits; it will be placed in the hold of the aircraft for a fee of €/£50 (subject to VAT on domestic flights at applicable government rates).
If you are unsure whether your bag is the correct size, check it at the Bag Drop desk before going through security.
Ryanair Checked Baggage
Ryanair has reduced check-in bag fees and increased the check-in bag allowance from 15kg to 20kg.
The new check-in bag allows you to bring a 10kg bag (22.05 lbs.), which must be dropped off at the check-in desk.
This bag is then collected at the baggage carousel at your arrival airport.
Bags are cheaper when purchased at the time of booking, so remember to add a bag when booking your next flight.
How much is check in baggage on Ryanair?
The 10kg Check-in Bag costs between €/£10 and €/£25, depending on the route and travel dates selected.
You can add the 10kg Check-in Bag at the time of booking, during check-in, or in your trip extras.
Sign into your Active Trip and scroll down to your trip extras. Click “Add to Trip” and follow the steps.
You can add the bag up to 40 minutes before the scheduled flight departure time on the Ryanair app.
Each guest can purchase up to three checked bags of 20kg.
The 20kg Bag costs €/£25 if purchased during the initial flight booking, or €/£40 if added online after booking via the Manage My Booking facility, a Ryanair call center, or an airport ticket desk.
Checked bags are charged per person, per one-way flight.
Higher bag fees apply if checked bags are purchased through a Ryanair call center, at airport ticket desks, during peak periods, or on selected routes.
Are Ryanairs strict on checked baggage?
All Ryanair guests are entitled to bring one small personal bag on board, which must fit under the seat in front of you (40cm x 20cm x 25cm). Examples include a handbag, laptop bag, or small backpack.
Non-priority customers wishing to bring a second, larger wheelie bag (weighing 10kg) must purchase the 10kg Check-in Bag.
Extra Baggage
Ryanair’s 20kg Check-in Bag provides extra room in your suitcase so you can pack all your necessities and more, Each guest can purchase up to three checked bags of 20kg.
Customers will check in their 20kg Check-in Bag at Ryanair’s bag drop desk prior to entering security.
Special Baggage
In addition to your checked baggage (up to three checked bags of 20kg), Ryanair also allows you to carry sports equipment and musical instruments.
Some musical equipment may be carried in the hold of the aircraft in addition to your personal checked baggage allowance, up to a limit of 20kg per item.
Some sports equipment may be carried in the hold of the aircraft in addition to your personal checked baggage allowance, up to a limit of 20kg per item.
To add sports equipment on the Ryanair website, scroll down to booking extras and select ‘Sports equipment’.
Select the equipment type from the dropdown and the number of items, as well as the number of sectors.
If you are checking in more than one type of equipment, click the plus sign and follow the same instructions.
Restricted Items On Ryanair
Permitted Items Onboard:
- Liquids: Liquids carried with Ryanair cabin baggage, such as aerosols, drinks, toothpaste, cosmetic creams, or gels, must be carried in a transparent plastic bag. The container must hold no more than 100ml (3.4 ounces).
- Baby Food and Milk: If you are traveling with a baby, you can carry as much milk as you need (enough to fit your baby’s needs during the flight), powdered milk, sterilized water, and baby food as required for your flight. Even if this exceeds the required limits on liquids, baby milk and food do not need to be in a transparent bag but should be placed in an accessible bag for inspection.
- Ashes: Ashes are allowed onboard as your carry-on baggage and must be accompanied by a copy of the death certificate and the cremation certificate. You must place the ashes in a suitable package and a container that is protected against breakage.
- Drones/Quadcopters: Drones and quadcopters with lithium batteries are accepted onboard Ryanair’s baggage, but the battery must not exceed 160 watt-hours. If the battery exceeds 160 watt-hours, the drone or quadcopter will not be allowed.
- Sports Equipment: Any sports gear that won’t fit in your cabin bag must be checked into the hold. Any sporting item weighing over the 20kg allowance will be charged for the excess at the applicable excess baggage rate per kilo.
- Musical Instruments: Any musical equipment that won’t fit in your cabin bag must be checked into the hold. Any musical item weighing over the 20kg allowance will be charged for the excess at the applicable excess baggage rate (£/€11) per kilo.
Damaged,Lost and delayed On Ryanair
If you lose your luggage, you will need to report it at your arrival and submit a claim. Reporting damage, delay, or loss of checked baggage at your arrival airport does not constitute a baggage claim. A claim must be submitted to Ryanair within the time limits set out by the Montreal Convention 1999.
Damage to Checked Baggage: Damage must be reported at your arrival airport, and a claim should be submitted to Ryanair within 7 days of the damage. Damaged items and original receipts must be retained until the claim is finalized.
Loss / Delayed Checked Baggage: Loss or delay of checked baggage must be reported at your arrival airport. You will be given a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) at the arrivals desk. You can use this reference to track the status of your misplaced bag.
A claim must be submitted to Ryanair within 21 days of the baggage being placed at your disposal.
You can click here to submit your lost or delayed baggage claim online.
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