How much is overweight Ryanair?

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.



In 2026, Ryanair remains incredibly strict regarding baggage weight, and "overweight" fees are among the highest in the low-cost carrier sector. If your checked bag exceeds the pre-booked 10kg or 20kg limit, you will be charged an excess baggage fee of approximately £11 / €11 per extra kilogram at the airport. This fee is applied at the check-in desk or gate and can quickly exceed the original cost of the flight. For example, if a bag is 5kg over the 20kg limit, the passenger would face a €55 surcharge. In 2026, Ryanair does not allow any single bag to weigh more than 32kg for health and safety reasons; if a bag exceeds this absolute limit, the airline will refuse to carry it. To avoid these 2026 "traps," travelers are encouraged to use a portable luggage scale before leaving for the airport and to "pre-purchase" extra weight online at least two hours before departure, as online rates are significantly lower than those charged at the terminal desk.

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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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For safety reasons, Ryanair does not accept any individual items exceeding 32 kilos or with combined dimensions of more than 80cms (height), 120cms (width) and 120cms (depth). This weight limit does not apply to mobility equipment.

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American Airlines overweight baggage is considered any bag weighing more than 50lbs. The fees for checking overweight baggage are $100 for bags weighing 51-70lbs and $200 for bags weighing 71-100lbs. These fees are charged in addition to any standard, excess or oversized baggage fees.

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Ryanair charge per seat, not by weight. They aren't allowed to discriminate against overweight passengers. If a passenger is too wide to fit in the narrow Ryanair seats, then they'd have to pay for a second seat.

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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.

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That depends if you have several kg overweight and are asking for the price per kg or if you really just only have one single kg extra. For a singe kg above the limit you most probably will not get charged, especially not on a full service airline. There is usually a tolerance in the range of 2–3kg, sometimes up to 5.

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There are generally two things you can do if your suitcase is over the weight limit: you can either pay the fee for the extra weight or take some things out so that the weight is then within the allowed limit. You should always take out smaller and heavier stuff since you can put them in your carry-on instead.

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What happens if my luggage is overweight? For hold luggage, most airlines set a weight limit for single items of luggage. Usually, this is 23kg. If your hold luggage is over and you haven't paid for extra, you might be charged.

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They are sticklers for the rules, don't risk it. I have seen them weigh and measure every carryon. Luckily for me they didn't weigh my coat. I've seen Ryanair weigh bags where they look heavy, but usually their local contractors are much keener on enforcing size rules - of course oversize bags are often overweight too.

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You must adhere strictly to the baggage allowance on your booking. If your small bag or 10kg cabin bag does not fit in the baggage sizers, which are placed at every boarding gate, we will tag your bag and place it in the aircraft hold subject to payment of a gate bag fee.

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So, how strict are they about check-in luggage? It depends, is the answer. Ryanair has a 10kg weight limit for check-in bags, but they are frequently willing to let passengers go over by a few kilos. If your bag is significantly overweight, they may charge you an additional fee.

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Famously quipped “the Ryanair size”, 40 x 20 x 25 cm (16 x 8 x 10 in) is the maximum dimensions of a cabin bag (such as a laptop bag or handbag) that ultra-cheap airline Ryanair would allow its passengers to carry into its cabin free of charge under its strict baggage allowance policy.

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Plus. On this fare type, passengers can bring a small bag (that fits under the seat), a check-in bag weighing 20kg, and reserve a standard seat (Rows 18-33). Plus fares also allow you to check in for free at the airport up to 40 minutes before their flight.

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What if my luggage is 0.5 kg overweight? It's over the limit so assume you will be charged. There must be something in your hand luggage you can put in your pocket to get it under. Wear a coat with big pockets.

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Pay a Fee at the Airport Every airline company has its own rules for overweight suitcases, but generally speaking, if your suitcase is just over 50 lbs (23 kgs), which is the limit for most airlines, then you can still bring your suitcase with you. In that case, all you need to do is pay the fee, and you're good to go.

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Sticking a foot under a luggage scale to get bags under the limit is becoming a viral travel hack. People on TikTok say they've tried this trick and gotten away with bringing a heavy bag on board. Others say using this travel hack could endanger airline staff and one's fellow passengers.

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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.

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If +7 kg has sold out, your items are too heavy (over 14 kg ) or your items are too big, you'll need to purchase a checked baggage allowance and your baggage will be checked in.

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The majority of airlines allow between 7kg to 10kg luggage allowance. And you are allowed to have one cabin baggage and a personal bag (purse or laptop bag). However, some low-cost carriers, like AirAsia and Jetstar, limit their passengers to a total of 7kg of carry on bag. And you may be wondering, how much is 7 kg?

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Excess baggage can be purchased online up to 2 hours before departure for €/£9 per extra kilo. The price at the airport/call centre/kiosk is €/£11 per extra kilo. Allows for a higher limit on carrier liability.

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We routinely conduct a survey of the average weight of passengers, Mr O'Leary said. It's because we do free seating. Other airlines can disperse passengers around the airline but we can't, he said.

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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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