If you’re travelling with easyJet on an upcoming flight, here’s everything you need to know about your easyJet baggage allowance, restrictions, fees and charges.
All Passengers are permitted to bring one piece of hand luggage as a carry on that will travel with them in the cabin. There are no weight restrictions on this baggage, however, it must be 45cm x 36cm x 20cm including handles and wheels and must fit underneath the seat in front of you. Customers who have booked Up Front or Extra Leg room seat can bring an additional large cabin bag at a maximum size of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm and must fit in the overhead locker.
Easyjet Plus cardholders and FLEXI fare customers are also allowed to bring this additional large cabin bag at no addition or at a discounted rate. You can also opt for Hands Free, which places your cabin bag into the hold. Simply drop your cabin bag off at the Easyjet Plus Bag Drop and you’ll get your bags first off the carousel. This costs £7 per passenger or £16 for a family bundle which can include up to 6 people. This bag can up to 56cm x 45cm x 25cm. Hand baggage is free. However, if it is larger than the size restrictions, the Bag Drop desk will charge you £45 to check the bag into the aircraft hold. If you go straight to the boarding gate and your bag is oversized, you will be charged £48.
| Baggage Type | Size Restrictions | Weight Allowance | Fees | Additional Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin Baggage | (before 10th February 2021) 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (After 10th February 2021) 45cm x 36cm x 20cm | N/A | N/A | £37-47 oversized fees |
| Checked Baggage | 275cm | 15kg | Online: £6.99 - £35.99 Airport: Not available | *see excess baggage* |
| Checked Baggage | 275cm | 23kg | Online: £9.49-£42.49 Airport: £45 at bag drop desk | *see excess baggage* |
| Excess Baggage | 275cm | 32kg | Online: £12 per 3kg Airport: £12 per 1kg | N/A |
Passengers can buy up to three hold bags. A standard hold bag is 23kg up to a maximum of 32kg per bag. No single item can weigh more than 32kg, or exceed the maximum total size of 275cm. Baggage can be purchased online, over the phone, or at the airport and the price will depend on the route, season, flight and time of booking. Online, prices vary from £6.99-£42.49. At the airport bag drop, you will be charged £45 per hold item weighing up to 23kg. At
If your hold bag exceeds the weight allowance of 23kg, you can pay to increase your allowance up to 32kg; which is the maximum that can be accepted. The cheapest way to pay for excess baggage is to do so online, where you will be charged £4 per kg, which must be purchased in increments of 3kg. If you pay at the airport, you will be charged £12 per kg, which must be purchased in increments of 3kg.
Sports Equipment can be checked in as hold luggage, but an additional fee must be paid either online or at the airport. Small sports equipment will cost £37 online or £47 at the airport and large sports equipment will cost £45 online or £55 at the airport. You can buy one piece of sports equipment per customer. If you need to buy more than 6 pieces of sports equipment per booking you need to speak to a member of the customer service team. No single piece of equipment can weigh more than 32kg.
EasyJet is an undeniably affordable travel option if you are travelling with a small amount of luggage offseason. However, if you go above 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 bag 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 luggage carousels on the other side and ultimately, one less thing to worry about whilst you travel.
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