Does Ryanair really check bag size?

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. What Ryanair is very strict on is not taking a full-size cabin bag on board unless you have paid for the right to do so.



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If your Check-in Bag exceeds your baggage weight allowance (10kg or 20kg), you will be charged an additional excess weight fee per extra kilo at the airport. See our Table of Fees.

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Excess/Overweight Baggage
Any passenger exceeding their 44 lb/20 kg personal checked baggage allowance per bag will be charged the prevailing fee on the day of travel. The excess baggage fee is currently charged at the rate of $27 (20 euros) per kg.

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If you purchased the 10kg Check-In Bag (up to 10kg with maximum dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm) you may carry your small bag on board the aircraft, however the 10kg Check-In Bag must be deposited at the bag-drop desk prior to entering security.

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Does a backpack count as a small bag in Ryanair? You are allowed a single personal item, like a backpack, however, your Ryanair cabin bag can't be larger than 25 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm.

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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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If your luggage does not fit in the sizer, you might have to pay a checked bag fee along with the gate checking fee and have your bag transferred to the airplane's cargo. Checked luggage is usually measured with a tape measure, to make sure that it's below 62 linear inches (height + width + depth).

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Each passenger is permitted to check-in up to 2 bags (each bag is permitted a maximum weight of 44lb/20 kg) subject to the payment of the applicable checked baggage fees.

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Most Airlines Don't Care if Your Carry-On Is 1 Inch Too Big. Carry-ons are measured at the airport before boarding the plane. It's done with metal measuring boxes just in the right size for the allowed carry-on dimensions. If your bag is too large and it isn't flexible, you won't be able to fit it inside.

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If you would like to take a larger cabin bag size with you when flying Ryanair, you will need to pay additional fees. This option entitles you to take a wheeled case onboard, weighing up to 10kg and measuring maximum 55cm x 40cm x 20cm, wheels and handles included, as well as an additional small personal bag.

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Airport workers use linear dimensions to decide whether your bag is legitimate. Clerks will use a measuring tape to gauge any luggage's height, width and length. They then calculate the sum total of each measurement and get linear inches.

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Size B - Hand luggage Airlines listed below allow carry-ons no larger than 55x40x20 cm (21.6x15.7x7.9 inches) on board.

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In general, if you're bag is not within the size restrictions at the check-in counter, different airlines will charge you a late check-in fee.

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The answer depends on the airline. Some airlines may let it slide and not charge you for a large bag, while others may not be so lenient. And if the airline does decide to charge for the oversized item, it could end up costing you a pretty penny.

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Measuring the size of your luggage isn't tricky. Most airlines require that your bag be 62 linear inches or less. Therefore, your bag's length, width and height cannot exceed 62 inches. This measurement includes the wheels and the handle of your luggage.

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Size Is Everything The IATA (International Air Transport Association) standard hand baggage allowance is 56 x 45 x 25 cm (22 x 18 x 9.8 inches), but Ryanair allows just 25 x 40 x 20 cm (9.8 x 15.7 x 7.8 inches).

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As long as it's within their sizes they don't care what type of bag it is. Usually, the stated dimensions include wheels if present. Yes Caz, you will be fine with a bag that has no wheels.

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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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While personal item size restrictions vary across airlines, most airlines consider a small backpack, purse, briefcase, or laptop bag to be a personal item. These must always fit under the seat in front of you. Many airlines restrict passengers to one personal item and one carry on bag.

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What is this? Ryanair say the size of the free small carry-on bag is 40 x 20 x 25cm and can be a maximum of just 20 litres and I quote from their website 'must be able to fit under the seat in front of you.

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