What happens if hand luggage is slightly too big Ryanair?

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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Ryanair gives examples of a 'handbag, laptop bag or small backpack'. 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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Yes. You can increase your baggage allowance on 20kg bags when you check in for your flight online. Passengers can add up to 3kg in excess baggage to each 20kg Check-in Bag for a fee when checking in online, up to 2 hours before departure.

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Ryanair Carry On 2023 - Cabin Bag Size & Weight Limit
If you bring a 2nd bag to the gate, or if your first small bag is too large/oversized, you will be charged a fee of 45.99 GBP/EUR to gate-check the bag (it will be sent to the hold of the plane).

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If you realize your carry-on luggage is too large to fit once you're in the plane, the airline staff will most likely ask you to check it in at the gate. This means that your luggage will be placed in the airplane's cargo hold and you will not be able to access it until you arrive at your destination.

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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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Most regular airlines won't check the size, unless it's obviously way larger or heavier than your allowance, but you may need to consider where is that extra inch, if it's too wide/thick, it may not fit in the baggage overhead compartment and a flight attendant may check it in for you…

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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 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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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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Ryanair Hand Luggage Prohibited Items
  • firearms.
  • sharp objects.
  • blunt instruments that could cause injury e.g. a baseball bat.
  • explosives.
  • flammable substances.
  • chemical and toxic substances.


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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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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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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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Ryanair's low fares are a result of clever cost-cutting tactics, such as eliminating in-flight amenities, using cheaper secondary airports, and charging for extras like drinks and snacks.

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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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Typically in economy, you can bring one carry-on and one personal item. If you bring two bags, one must fit underneath your seat and the other can go into the overhead bin. If you're flying in an upgraded class like business or first, you may be allowed an additional carry-on bag.

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1. H x W x D: Most airlines use this formula to calculate bag size. For example, they might require dimensions like 22 x 14 x 9 inches, which is the most common set of dimensions for carry-ons.

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Most regular airlines won't check the size, unless it's obviously way larger or heavier than your allowance, but you may need to consider where is that extra inch, if it's too wide/thick, it may not fit in the baggage overhead compartment and a flight attendant may check it in for you…

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What happens if my carry-on bag is more than 7kg? If there is no space in the plane, the airline authorities can ask you to remove your bag and place it along with other check-in luggage.

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