What size bag is free on Ryanair?

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.



In 2026, Ryanair’s "Basic" fare only includes one small personal bag, which must fit under the seat in front of you. Following a significant policy update in late 2025, the maximum dimensions for this free bag are 40 x 30 x 20 cm. This is a slight increase from their previous 40x25x20cm limit, intended to align better with standard laptop bags and small backpacks. There is no specific weight limit for this small bag, but it must be able to fit into the "sizer" at the gate. If you bring a second bag or your personal item is too large, Ryanair is notorious for charging a "Gate Bag Fee," which can be as high as €45–€70 depending on the route. To bring a standard 10kg overhead locker bag (55 x 40 x 20 cm), you must purchase "Priority & 2 Cabin Bags." Always double-check your bag size before arriving at the airport, as Ryanair's ground staff are strictly incentivized to check dimensions during the boarding process to ensure compliance and maximize auxiliary revenue.

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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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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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How big is a 40x20x25 bag? AIRLINE UNIVERSAL SIZE — 40 x 20 x 25 cm/15.7 x 7.8 x 9.8 inch, it is a carry-on luggage for most airline company such as Ryanair,British Airways,Jetblue,easyJet,flybe,TUI Airways,Spirit Airline,Lufthansa, etc.

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Ryanair Checked Baggage Size Allowances No ticket with Ryanair comes with an included luggage allowance. However, each passenger can buy spots for up to three checked items of baggage that weigh no more than 20 kilograms each.

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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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Domestic carry-on policies. A good rule of thumb is that if your carry-on bag fits under the seat in front of you, it's considered a personal item. This includes small backpacks, purses, briefcases, laptop bags, etc. Larger bags, including suitcases, must fit in the overhead bin compartment.

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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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Is toothpaste considered a liquid by the TSA? Yes, toothpaste must adhere to the 3-1-1 rule for liquids and gels. Toothpaste can be brought through TSA security in your carry-on as long as it is 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and placed in a 1-quart bag.

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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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You are allowed a single personal item, like a backpack, however, your Ryanair cabin bag can't be larger than 25 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm. Customers with Priority tickets can bring one personal item and one piece of carry-on luggage that doesn't weigh more than 10 kilograms and isn't larger than 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm.

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Only priority boarding passengers will be permitted to take one small bag (40cm x 20cm x 25cm), plus a larger cabin bag (55 x 40 x 20cm) with a maximum weight allowance of 10kg into the cabin free of charge. Non-priority customers can only bring one small bag (40cm x 20cm x 25cm), that must fit into the sizer.

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Higher baggage fees of €40 per person/per one way flight apply when checked bags are purchased after the initial booking. Higher baggage fees also apply when checked bags are purchased via a Ryanair call centre, at airport ticket desks, during peak periods and on selected routes.

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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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Your seat is allocated when you check in unless you choose to pay & pick your seat. i would go for choosing a seat, and also priority . it will help prevent the mad scramble that still exists. Generally the seats in the first 5 rows come with priority boarding (and cost a bit more).

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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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Ryanair has a safety rating of 7 out of 7 from AirlineRatings.com. Ryanair was named one of AirlineRatings.com's Top Ten Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2022.

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You do not need to print your boarding pass once you have access to the Ryanair App unless you are departing from a Moroccan airport. If you do not have access to a printer, we can print it for you at the check-in desk, but you will be charged a boarding card reissue fee for each passenger. See our Table of Fees.

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