If your carry-on bag exceeds Ryanair’s size limits, the fees can be quite steep if you don’t handle it correctly at the gate. Here’s a breakdown:
1. Standard Allowance & Rules
- Free Small Bag: One small personal bag (40cm x 20cm x 25cm) that must fit under the seat in front of you.
- Priority & 10kg Cabin Bag: If you pay for Priority Boarding or a 10kg Cabin Bag allowance, you can bring the small bag plus a larger 10kg cabin bag (55cm x 40cm x 20cm) for the overhead locker.
2. If Your Bag is Too Big at the Gate
If you arrive at the gate with a bag that is too large for your ticket type (e.g., you only have a small personal bag but are carrying a large cabin bag), you will face a “Gate Bag” fee.
- Current Fee: €/£25.99 (or local currency equivalent).
- Payment: This fee is charged on the spot via card payment to the gate agent.
- Consequence: Your bag will be tagged and placed in the aircraft hold. You collect it at the baggage carousel upon arrival.
This is the most common and expensive penalty for passengers who try to avoid paying for the larger cabin bag upfront.
3. If Your Bag is Overweight or Oversized at the Check-in/Bag Drop Desk
If your checked-in bag or your paid-for 10kg cabin bag exceeds the weight or size limits at the desk, the fees