What size is underseat bag for Ryanair?

Ryanair's bag policy permits you to bring one personal bag for free, which must be up to 15.7 x 7.8 x 9.8 inches (40 x 20 x 25 cm) and fit under the seat in front of you.



In 2026, Ryanair’s free "small personal bag" must not exceed 40 x 20 x 25 cm. This bag must fit entirely under the seat in front of you. If your bag is even slightly too large for the "sizer" box at the gate, the airline is famously strict and will charge a "Gate Bag Fee" that can be as high as €46 to €70. For those wanting more space, purchasing the "Priority & 2 Cabin Bags" option allows you to bring this small bag plus a larger 10kg wheelie bag (55 x 40 x 20 cm) for the overhead bin. A common 2026 travel hack is to use a soft-sided backpack rather than a hardshell case for your underseat item, as the flexibility makes it much easier to squeeze into the metal measuring frame if challenged by gate agents.

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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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Carry-On Allowance: 1 Carry-On + 1 Small Bag All carry-on luggage must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you and adhere to the following requirements: 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)

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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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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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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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Cabin Max Hard Shell Vanity Case The 20L Anode is ideal as extra hand luggage and is an ideal case for electronics, toiletries, make up, cosmetics and travel accessories. The hard shell exterior provides a tough protective shell. 40x20x25 cm Sized to fit the maximum Ryanair under the seat free hand luggage allowance.

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If you pay for two cabin bags and one is larger than the 55 x 40 x 20 cm (21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8 inches) allowance, your bag will be refused at the boarding gate. In some cases your bag will be placed in the cargo hold and you will be charged a 50 euro oversized bag fee.

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The size restrictions for underseat luggage vary greatly between different airlines. It can range anywhere from 13 x 10 x 8 inches to 18 x 14 x 10 inches. But in general, if your underseat luggage is under 16 x 12 x 6 inches, it should be allowed on most airlines.

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Backpacks, totes, and crossbody bags are typically considered personal items too. The key to remember is it must be able to fit underneath the seat in front of you. A carry-on is a type of hand luggage that you bring into the plane cabin with you and is larger than a personal item.

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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. Some of their size cages have scales built in.

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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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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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