What is the limit on Ryanair?

Maximum Dimensions of Carry-on: 22 in x 16 in x 8 in/55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm. Maximum Weight of Carry-on: 22 lbs (10 kg) Maximum Dimensions of Small Bag: 14 x 8 x 8 in/35 x 20 x 20 cm.



In 2026, Ryanair maintains some of the most strictly enforced limits in the aviation industry. For baggage, the "Value Fare" allows only one small personal bag (40 x 30 x 20 cm) which must fit under the seat in front of you. This was slightly increased in late 2025 from the previous 25 cm depth. If you want a 10 kg overhead bag (55 x 40 x 20 cm), you must purchase "Priority & 2 Cabin Bags." Regarding liquids, the 2026 limit at most European airports remains 100ml per container, all fitting within a single 1-liter clear bag, though some UK airports using the new CT scanners now allow up to 2 liters; however, Ryanair advises following the 100ml rule to ensure compliance at all destination airports. There is also a "strictness limit": if your bag does not fit in the metal "sizer" at the gate, you will be charged a gate fee of approximately €46 to €70 to have the bag placed in the hold. Lastly, Ryanair has a "check-in limit"; you must check in online at least 2 hours before departure or face a significant airport check-in fee.

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You can take 1 piece of hand luggage per person with maximum dimensions of 40 x 25 x 20 cm on a Ryanair flight. Smaller items such as handbags must fit within your 1 piece of hand luggage.

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You'll need to pay an excess luggage charge if your luggage is heavier than your allowance when you check-in. Each airline also has a restriction on how heavy each piece of luggage can be, and some airlines will only allow one piece of hold luggage per person.

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Excess/Overweight Baggage
The excess baggage fee is currently charged at the rate of $27 (20 euros) per kg.

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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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Major US domestic airlines carry-on policies
  • Personal item: 18 x 14 x 8 inches, free, no weight limit.
  • Carry-on: 22 x 14 x 9 inches, free, must fit in the sizer at the airport (including handles and wheels), no weight limit.


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If you act fast, you can make changes without having to pay any fees. Ryanair offers a 24-hour grace period² where you can change dates and times (and reverse the routing destinations if you accidentally get your airport arrivals and departures the wrong way around) free of charge.

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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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Let it be said, it pays to come prepared, especially when flying Ryanair. The popular budget airline famously has one of the strictest baggage allowances in Europe, and it has recently gotten even stricter. Additionally, even if you do stick to their rules, you may still be penalized for tiny infractions.

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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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Medium-sized suitcases: 1 to 2-week trip Medium-sized suitcases have a height of around 69cm. These suitcases are ideal for a week trip to Spain, or wherever you want to go to. The suitcases have a capacity of about 51 to 75L, which equals to about 10 to 15kg of luggage.

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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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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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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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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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It's easy to determine the size of a 20kg bag in Ryanair, since they have a very specific policy. Ryanair's maximum checked bag size is 55 x 40 x 20 cm including handles and wheels. It also has a maximum weight of 20kg. So as long as your bag adheres to these measurements, it should be accepted as a 20kg bag.

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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.

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