Is my bag too big for carry-on Ryanair?

If you purchase one of these options, your carry-on bag must not exceed 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm). The maximum weight for cabin luggage on Ryanair is 22 lbs (10kg). Carry-on items must be stowed in the overhead bin or under the seat before you.



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Ryanair are very strict,be careful as it will end up costing you ! Cabin baggage size is standard with all airlines 55x40x20 so that it can fit into the overhead lockers. However Ryanair are particularly strict on the baggage weight max 10kg. Sounds like you've bought a standard sized bag.

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A: If your cabin bag is too big to fit in the overhead locker on Ryanair flights, you may be asked to check it in at the boarding gate. If you have not purchased priority boarding, you may be charged an excess baggage fee for checking in your bag.

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Typically a gate agent will check it to your destination for free. However, if it's too large to be a carry on size they may charge you for it. You inform the flight attendant and he / she gate checks it to your next stop.

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Summing Up: Traveling With Oversized Carry-Ons
If your carry-on is 1-2 inches over the size limit, don't stress about it too much. Most likely, you'll be allowed to pass through without anyone saying anything.

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Carry-on bags shouldn't be larger than 22 inches long, 14 inches wide and 9 inches high including handles and wheels. Dimensions of personal items should not exceed 18 inches long, 14 inches wide and 8 inches high.

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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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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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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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Summing Up: Traveling With Oversized Carry-Ons
If your carry-on is 1-2 inches over the size limit, don't stress about it too much. Most likely, you'll be allowed to pass through without anyone saying anything. But be prepared that if you encounter a strict airline employee, you might have to check it in.

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The ultimate survival guide for flying Ryanair
  1. Study your arrival airport. ...
  2. Purchase checked baggage in advance. ...
  3. Know the carry-on baggage rules. ...
  4. Pay for your extras in advance. ...
  5. Consider a higher fare class. ...
  6. Buy a Family Plus fare if flying with kids. ...
  7. Correct booking errors within 48 hours. ...
  8. Skip Ryanair extras.


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Unless your carry-on is extremely large, the airline employees at the gate most likely won't ask to measure it. If they'd ask each passenger to measure their carry-on, the boarding would take too long. This could cause delayed flights, which airlines don't want.

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If your bag is too large and it isn't flexible, you won't be able to fit it inside. But airlines rarely ask you to use it. What is this? Unless your carry-on is extremely large, the airline employees at the gate most likely won't ask to measure it.

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If you'd also like to bring a large cabin bag on board (max. 56 x 45 x 25 cm, including any handles and wheels), you have the option to book a large cabin bag for your flight.

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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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In general, standard domestic carry-on luggage size is 22 x 14 x 9 inches. If you're flying internationally, that may vary a little to 21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches. Remember, those dimensions include the handle, wheels and anything else that may protrude from your suitcase so don't miss them from your measurements.

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While this can be confusing, most popular airlines allow you to bring a carry-on and personal item, such as a backpack or purse. In general, your personal item should be smaller than your carry-on and under the specific airline's carry-on dimensions, allowing it to fit under the seat in front of you.

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