Each customer (including children and infants) can buy up to three hold bags. A standard hold bag is 23kg. You can buy extra weight in 3kgs units, up to a maximum of 32kg per bag. If you're travelling with family or friends on the same flight and booking, you can pool your total weight allowance.

No, you cannot "split" a single purchased weight allowance (e.g., a 23kg bag) over two separate physical bags on EasyJet. In 2026, your baggage allowance is strictly per item. If you purchase a "23kg Hold Bag," that entire weight must be contained within one single suitcase. If you arrive with two bags that weigh 11.5kg each, the airline will charge you for a second hold bag at the much higher "airport rate" (typically around £40–£48 per bag). However, if you are traveling with a companion on the same booking and you both purchase hold bags, EasyJet does allow you to "pool" your weight. For example, if you both have a 23kg allowance, you can have one bag weighing 18kg and the other 28kg, as long as the total does not exceed 46kg and no single bag exceeds the safety limit of 32kg. It is always more cost-effective to buy the exact number of bags you need online at least 24 hours before your flight to avoid steep gate fees.

Yes, you can split your baggage allowance over multiple bags with EasyJet, but there are very important rules and costs to be aware of.

Here’s a breakdown of how it works:

1. The Core Rule: Total Weight, Not Piece Allowance

EasyJet’s hold baggage allowance (checked luggage) is based on the total combined weight of all your checked bags, not on the number of bags. You book a weight allowance (e.g., 15kg, 23kg, 26kg, 29kg, 32kg).

• You can use as many bags as you like to make up that total weight.
• However, no single bag can exceed 32kg for health and safety reasons. If a bag is over 32kg, it will be refused.

2. The Major Catch: Per-Bag Fee

This is the critical part. While you can split the weight, each individual bag you check in incurs a separate fee.

• If you book a 23kg baggage allowance online, you are paying for up to 23kg in total.
• If you split that into two bags (e.g., 12kg + 11kg), you will be charged an additional bag fee for the second bag at the airport. This fee is expensive (often £48-£55 / €60-€65 at the airport).
• The most economical way is to put all your weight into one bag, if possible.

3. How to Do It Correctly & Save Money

Option A: Pre-pay Online (CHEAPEST) When you book your flight or manage your booking online, you can: 1. Add your main checked baggage allowance (e.g., 15kg). 2. Add additional bags in the “Hold Bags” section. You will pay for each