Can I take my own food on a Ryanair flight?

Though there is no complimentary in-flight meal service, Ryanair does allow you to bring food and drinks on board. However, you may not bring any liquids that exceed 100ml.



Yes, you are permitted to bring your own food on a Ryanair flight. For many budget-conscious travelers in 2026, this is a preferred strategy to avoid the relatively high prices of the "Ryanair Bistro" menu. You can bring snacks, sandwiches, and other solid foods through airport security and onto the plane. However, you must adhere to the standard liquid restrictions (containers of 100ml or less) for items like yogurt, sauces, or soups. While you can bring your own food, you are strictly prohibited from consuming your own alcohol on board, and hot drinks purchased after security are usually allowed as long as they have a secure lid for safety during potential turbulence. It is always courteous to avoid bringing particularly pungent or messy foods that might disturb fellow passengers in the often-crowded cabin of a low-cost carrier.

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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags within the continental United States. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.

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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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Can you take food through airport security? Are you allowed to bring your own food/snacks on board a plane, or eat your own meal while waiting for your flight to depart? Yes, you are! Did you know that (in theory) you can even take a cheeseburger with you?

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Checked Bags: Yes Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.

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Foods you can't pack in your carry-on
Think: creamy cheeses, liquid chocolate, liquid coffee, creamy dips and spreads, gravy, honey, hummus, ice cream, jam, jelly, juice, syrup, peanut butter, salad dressing, sauce, salsa, soda, soup and yogurt.

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Small personal item The airline states it cannot be larger than 40 x 20 x 25 centimeters (15.7 x 7.9 x 9.8 inches), but there is no weight limit. It should be stored under the seat in front of you.

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All carry-on luggage must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you and adhere to the following requirements:
  • Maximum Dimensions of Carry-on: 22 in x 16 in x 8 in/55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm.
  • Maximum Weight of Carry-on: 22 lbs (10 kg)
  • Maximum Dimensions of Small Bag: 14 x 8 x 8 in/35 x 20 x 20 cm.


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You can bring open food through security so long as it abides by the 3-1-1 and other TSA food rules. Following the same logic and limitations, you can also bring unopened, prepackaged or sealed food through TSA.

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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.

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Yes, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will allow you to bring sandwiches through airport security in your carry-on baggage. If the sandwiches aren't already pre-packaged, they should be wrapped or placed in a resealable bag or container with a secure lid.

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Yes, you can take food on a plane with Ryanair. However, passengers are only allowed to bring food items that meet the airline's specific regulations. For example, passengers may bring food items that do not require heating or refrigeration, such as sandwiches and fruits.

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Face masks There are no requirements from Ryanair officials that suggest a face mask is required on board - this was one of many Covid rules dropped in 2022.

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You can take 1 piece of hand luggage per person with maximum dimensions of 40 x 25 x 20 cm on a Ryanair flight. Smaller items such as handbags must fit within your 1 piece of hand luggage.

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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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For full-size cabin bags, I have never seen Ryanair weigh a bag to check it is under 10kg – though if it looks much bigger, you may be asked you to place it in a measuring stand to check. 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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What if my cabin bag is 2cm bigger? Extra 2–4 cm wont be noticed by the check in staff and they dont have a ruler to measure the dimension. they only strict with the weight. But extra 2–3 kg is also not a problem.

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Yes, as long as it is contained within the quart-sized bag, it's also important to note that these bags will be screened separately from your other items when going past security. If containers are larger than 3.4 ounces (100 ml), they won't be allowed through security, and the security officer will discard them.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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