Aer Lingus 2021 Baggage Allowance

If you’re travelling with Aer Lingus on an upcoming flight, find out everything you need to know about Aer Lingus baggage allowance, restrictions, fees and charges.

Aer Lingus Baggage Allowance

Aer Lingus Cabin Baggage

Aer Lingus permits customers to carry one piece of cabin baggage with a weight limit of 10kg and maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 24 cm. You can also bring a smaller piece of hand luggage into the cabin, such as a laptop, maximum dimensions of 25 x 33 x 20cm.

If your cabin baggage is oversized and/or overweight, it will be checked into the hold and the relevant airport baggage fees will apply and must be paid.

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Aer Lingus Checked Baggage Allowance

Flights within Europe

Baggage Type	Size Restrictions	Weight Allowance
Cabin Baggage	55 x 40 x 24cm	10kg
Checked Baggage	158cm	20kg
Checked Baggage	158cm	25kg
Checked Baggage	158cm	Two bags with a combined total weight of 40kg / 88lb.

Transatlantic Flights

Smart and Flex fares on Transaltanic flights already include a 23kg (50lb) bag, additionally, there are three types of baggage options available for purchase.

Baggage Type	Size Restrictions	Weight Allowance
Checked Baggage	158cm	20kg
Checked Baggage	158cm	25kg
Checked Baggage	158cm	30kg

Aer Lingus Checked Baggage Fees

Fees apply to routes within Europe. Refer to Aer Lingus website for detailed information.

Baggage fees are based per guest, per direction.

Online

Route	20kg	25kg	40kg in 2 bags
Near	€25	€30	€65
Mid	€40	€45	€70
Far	€55	€60	€85

Manage Booking/Check-in

	20kg	25kg	40kg in 2 bags
Near	€27	€32	€67
Mid	€42	€47	€72
Far	€57	€62	€87

Call Centre

	20kg	25kg	40kg in 2 bags	Extra Piece
Near	€35	€40	€75	€35
Mid	€50	€55	€80	€50
Far	€65	€70	€95	€65

Airport

Saver/Plus/Advantage/AerSpace fare	20kg	*Extra Piece
Near	€35	€35
Mid	€50	€50
Far	€65	€65

Note: You are not permitted to upgrade a bag to a higher weight at the airport on the day of departure, excess fees will be applied to any weight over a guest’s personal allowance.

Aer Lingus Excess Baggage

If your baggage is overweight at the airport, you will be forced to pay excess baggage fees. These fees are priced per kilo and depend on your route. Excess baggage within Europe will cost €10 per extra kilo and for transatlantic flights, will cost €75 per bag.

Aer Lingus Exceptional Items

Sporting equipment can be checked into the aircraft’s hold when flying with Aer Lingus. However, items are limited to one per person and must not exceed 23kg in weight. Within Europe, sporting equipment can be carried for approximately €40 per item each way.

If on a transatlantic flight, sporting equipment may be carried as part of the free checked baggage allowance. If carried in addition, a fee of €75 per item will apply. These charges apply to bookings made online only. Adding such items at the airport will be significantly more expensive. For further information on sporting equipment, please see here.

Musical instruments can be carried by hand as cabin baggage, if within the size and weight limits. Larger items can be checked into the hold, as per sporting equipment.

My Baggage – Aer Lingus Baggage Alternative

Aer Lingus is an undeniably affordable travel option if you are travelling with a small amount of luggage off-peak. However, if you exceed the weight allowance, book baggage at the airport or travel during peak periods, you may face considerable extra charges.

Thankfully, that’s where My Baggage comes in.

My Baggage allows you to ship a massive 30kg/66lbs per suitcase or box at fantastic low rates. You’ll also have the option to pay extra for even heavier bags if you need to, and you can add as many items as you like to your booking. Shipping luggage with My Baggage allows you to bring more with you than if you were relying on a few checked pieces of baggage.

My Baggage provides a great low-cost alternative to airline baggage, with fast and convenient luggage shipping which allows you to travel hands-free. It means you’ll save yourself some time at the airport when you don’t have to check-in your bags, no waiting around at the luggage carousels on the other side and ultimately, one less thing to worry about whilst you travel. To give you that extra peace of mind, My Baggage offers £100 free compensation cover on every single shipment, which can be increased right up to the value of £1000 if you wish. Contact our customer support team if you have any questions!

Book online and My Baggage will collect your luggage and deliver it quickly and safely to where it needs to go. As well as providing a reliable door to door service, My Baggage offers luggage tracking, SMS and email notifications the entire way through. We also hope to over 200 countries worldwide! To find out more, visit our luggage shipping page.

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Airline Baggage Information

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Aer Lingus 2021 Baggage Allowance