How Strict Are Ryanair With Hand Luggage Size?

Ready to kick off your beautiful flight with Ryanair, But not sure what is allowed on Ryanair cabin Baggage, and how strict are Ryanair hand luggage size ?

Ryanair has various bag options to fit the needs of all its guests.

In this detailed guide you will get all the answers about ryanair baggage allowance, carry on luggage size (dimensions), checked baggage and extra baggage.

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Hand luggage

Is Ryanair strict on baggage size?

Ryanair are not so strict with its carry-on baggage size if your bag slightly exceeds the airline allowance, however it is always preferable to adhere to the airline luggage allowance policy to avoid any last minute surprises at the airport.

please make sure that you adhere the the following ryanair carry on baggage size and weight policy:

All Ryanair guests are allowed a small personal bag, which must fit under the seat in front of you and it can be one of the following items:

A handbag with the sizes 40 width, 40 length, 40 height
a laptop Bag with the sizes 40 width, 40 length, 40 height
A backpack with the sizes 40 width, 40 length, 40 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 1 small cabin bag which must fit under the seat in front of them (40cm x 20cm x 25cm).

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) and will be stored in the overhead locker.We 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 it is under 10 kg, though if it looks much bigger, you may be asked to place it in a measuring stand to check.

If your bag is stuffed full with extendable parts fully utilized 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 (fee 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 have increased the check-in bag allowance from 15kg to 20kg.

The new check-in bag allows you to bring a 10kg bag which must be dropped off at the check-in desk. This bag is then collected at the baggage carousel in your arrival airport.

Bags are cheaper 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 you’ve 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 3 checked bags of 20 kilos.

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 airport ticket desk.

Checked bags are charged per person, per one way flight.

Higher bag fees apply when checked bags are purchased via a Ryanair call center, at airport ticket desks, during peak periods and on selected routes.

Are Ryanairs strict on checked baggage?

all Ryanair Guests are entitled to bring 1 small personal bag on board which must fit under the seat in front of you (40cm x 20cm x 25cm). Examples include, handbag, laptop bag and small backpack.
Non-priority customers who wish to bring a second larger wheelie bag (10kg weight) must purchase the 10kg Check-in Bag. To learn more, see below.

Extra Baggage

Ryanair’s 20kg Check-in Bag provides you with extra room in your suitcase so you can pack all of your necessities and more!Each Guests can purchase up to 3 checked bags of 20 kilos. 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 3 checked bags of 20 kilos), Ryanair also allows you to carry your 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 20 kilos 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 20 kilos 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 drop down & the number of items as well as the number of sectors. If you will be checking in more than 1 type of equipment then click the plus sign & follow the same instructions as above.

Restricted Items On Ryanair

Permitted items Onboard :

liquids

Liquids carried with Ryanair cabin baggage allowance 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 want (sure that will fit your baby needs during your 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 is not required to be in a transparent bag but you should put them in an accessible bag that is ready to be inspected.

Ashes:

Ashes are allowed Onboard as your carryon baggage and must be accompanied with a copy of death certificate and the cremation certificate.

You must put the Ashes in a suitable package and a container that is protected against breakage.

Drones/ Quadcopters

Drones and Quadcopters provided with lithium batteries are accepted on Ryanair onboard baggage but the battery must not exceed 160 watt hours. If the battery exceeds 160 wt the drone or the Quadcopter will be allowed.

Sports Equipment

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 20 kilos per item.

To add sports equipment, scroll down to booking extras and select ‘Sports equipment.’
Select the equipment type from the drop down & the number of items as well as the number of sectors.
If you will be checking in more than 1 type of equipment then click the plus sign & follow the same instructions as above.

Any sports gear that won’t fit in your cabin bag must be checked-in the hold.
Any sporting item weighing over the 20 kilos allowance will be charged for the excess at the applicable excess baggage rate per kilo.
*Bicycles (max weight 30kg), – MUST be contained in a protective box or protective bike bag in order to be accepted for travel. Electric bicycles cannot be transported by plane.

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 20 kilos per item.
To add a musical item, scroll down to the booking extras and select ‘Musical equipment.’ Choose the number of items and sectors (one way or return flight.)

Any musical equipment that won’t fit in your cabin bag must be checked-in the hold.
Any musical item weighing over the 20 kilos allowance will be charged for the excess at the applicable excess baggage rate (£/€11) per kilo.

Damaged,Lost and delayed On Ryanair

If you lost your luggage you will need to report it at your arrival and submit a claim.The reporting of 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 below time limits set out by the Montreal Convention 1999. Airlines’ liability for loss, delay or damage to checked baggage is limited unless a higher value is declared in advance and additional charges paid. As our liability is limited you may wish to claim with your travel insurer directly.

Damage to Checked Baggage

Damage to checked baggage must be reported at your arrival airport and in addition a claim should be submitted to Ryanair within 7 days from the date of bag damage occurring. Once a claim has been made please be aware of the following:

Copies of original receipt(s) for damaged item(s) will be requested. Damaged items and original receipts must be retained until the claim has been finalised
A replacement bag receipt in lieu of original damage bag receipt cannot be accepted
Damaged baggage claims will be processed within 15 working days of receipt
We will respond using the postal/email address provided in the claim form

Click here to submit your damaged baggage claim online.

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 then use the PIR reference to check if there is any update on the tracing of your bag you go to worldetracer.aero to check the status of your misplaced bag.

In addition a claim must be submitted to Ryanair within 21 days on which the Baggage was placed at your disposal. Once the claim has been made please be aware of the following:

Copies of original receipt(s) for delayed/lost item(s) will be requested. Original receipts must be retained until the claim has been finalised
Delayed baggage claims will be processed within 15 working days of receipt
Lost baggage claims will be processed within 28 working days of receipt (once the full baggage tracing process has been completed)
We will respond using the postal/email address provided in the claim form

you can click here to submit your loss or delayed baggage claim online.

if you Left personal belongings on the aircraft? Click here for information

Takeaway

Your ryanair hand luggage size must adhere to the airline baggage policies, so you don’t get surprised at the airport by any additional charges.

Please note that it is always cheaper to check your luggage online rather than the airport.

FAQ

How much does the 10kg Check-in Bag cost?

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.

Can you take aerosols in hand luggage ryanair

The carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels into the security restricted area of an airport and onboard aircraft is controlled in accordance with current EU Security Requirements.
When passing through airport security screening:
Liquids carried must be in a container of no more than 100ml (3.4 ounces)
All liquids should be carried in a single, transparent, re-sealable plastic bag of up to 20cm x 20cm with a total capacity of up to a litre
You must be able to completely close the bag and be able to fit it in your hand baggage
The bag of liquids must be taken out of other hand baggage to be screened separately

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