Can I take my laptop on a Ryanair flight?

All our fares include one small personal bag which can be brought on board, such as a handbag or laptop bag (40x20x25cm), which must fit under the seat in front of you. If you need additional baggage allowance, there are various options available to you.



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The following are strictly prohibited on board:
  • Guns, firearms, or similar weapons;
  • Pointed/edged weapons and sharp objects;
  • Blunt instruments (that is any blunt instrument capable of causing injury, this includes some sporting equipment such as tennis rackets, hurleys, and baseball bats);


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Pack Safe With Your Laptop For A Hassle-Free Trip In conclusion, you can bring a laptop to your checked baggage, but it's not ideal. The best option is to put it in your carry-on bags with a protective case to minimise the risk of damage or theft.

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A laptop bag is typically considered hand luggage when traveling by air. Most airlines allow passengers to carry a laptop bag in addition to their main carry-on bag, such as a backpack or tote.

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Putting your laptop in a checked bag can cause it to get damaged from the rough baggage handling and the stacking of bags over one another. Putting your laptop, a valuable item, in checked baggage also means a higher chance of its disappearance.

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Will the backpack fit under the seat in front of you? If so, then it probably won't be a problem, since you'll be able to put the strapped-together laptop/carry-on into the overhead bin and keep the backpack under the seat. But if they don't, then you have more than the allowed carry-on luggage.

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You'll want to pack your laptop so that it has some cushioning to protect it from bumps and vibrations. While traveling, you should always carry your laptop on your person. Never put it in your checked bag. Baggage handlers could throw it around, drop it, and cause damage.

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Most electronic devices containing batteries are allowed both in carry-on and checked baggage. Customers can bring cell phones, smartphones, electronic games, tablets, computers, cameras, calculators, etc. General airline regulations suggest that all portable electronic devices are put in your carry-on baggage.

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This covers typical dry cell batteries and lithium metal and lithium ion batteries for consumer electronics (AA, AAA, C, D, button cell, camera batteries, laptop batteries, etc.) Spare (uninstalled) lithium metal and lithium ion batteries are always prohibited in checked baggage and must be placed in carry-on.

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– On international flights, laptops are allowed in carry-on bags with no quantity limitations. However, there's still one thing you should keep in mind. Bringing one or two laptops for personal use is completely fine and you won't have to pay anything.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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As long as it does not contain any lithium-ion batteries it can travel in your checked bag or carry on without any issues. Laptops are allowed only in carry-ons as batteries are considered fire hazards. Normal chargers (as they don't have lithium-ion batteries) can be stowed away in checked-in baggage.

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As with the dimensions for carry-on luggage, the exact measurements for personal items vary. The item should be able to be stored under the seat in front of you, which generally means it should be no more than 6 inches x 10 inches x 17 inches, which is still large enough for a small travel laptop bag.

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Airlines may sometimes ask you to buy a new seat in order to fit your big item. Then, the additional fee will be significant. Even worse, if your personal item is too large or heavy, it is possible that you have to leave it or be denied entry.

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Domestic carry-on policies. A good rule of thumb is that if your carry-on bag fits under the seat in front of you, it's considered a personal item. This includes small backpacks, purses, briefcases, laptop bags, etc. Larger bags, including suitcases, must fit in the overhead bin compartment.

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Most airlines allow passengers to bring on both a carry-on and a personal item like a backpack, laptop bag, purse, briefcase, shopping bag, etc. The general rule of thumb is that your personal item is smaller in dimension than your carry-on bag and it can fit underneath the seat in front of you.

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