Ryanair 2025 Baggage Allowance

If you’re travelling with Ryanair on an upcoming flight, here’s everything you need to know about your Ryanair baggage allowance, restrictions, fees and charges.

Your Ryanair cabin baggage allowance depends on the type of fare you've booked, or whether you've added any extras to your booking.

Non-Priority Passengers (Basic Fare)

This is the standard allowance included with all Ryanair bookings. As of July 2025, the size limit for the small personal item has increased. For Non-Priority (Basic) fares, your cabin baggage allowance is:

• 1 x Small Personal Item (max. 40 x 30 x 20cm)

This could be a small backpack, handbag, or laptop bag. It must fit under the seat in front of you.

Priority Passengers (Regular Fare, Flexi Plus, or Priority Add-on)

This allowance applies to passengers who book a Regular or Flexi Plus fare, or who add the Priority & 2 Cabin Bags option. The current allowance is:

• 1 x Small Personal Item (max. 40 x 30 x 20cm)
  
• 1 x 10kg Cabin Bag (max. 55 x 40 x 20cm)
  

This fare includes Priority Boarding. The small item must go under the seat, and the larger 10kg bag must fit in the overhead locker.

If you’ve booked a Basic Fare, you can upgrade by adding the Priority option at the time of booking or later via the Ryanair app or website.

Important Notes on Cabin Baggage

• A duty-free shopping bag is also allowed in the cabin in addition to your carry-on allowance.
  
• It’s usually cheaper to add extra baggage when booking, rather than later. You can still add bags post-booking via the Ryanair app, website, or at the airport (fees may be higher).
  
• Cabin bags will be checked at the gate using sizing devices to ensure they meet the stated dimensions.
  
• There’s currently conflicting guidance about whether Trunki cases are permitted as cabin baggage — we recommend checking directly with Ryanair before you travel.
  
• Always double-check your booking confirmation to confirm your exact baggage allowance.

Each passenger can purchase up to three checked bags, either weighing 10kg or 20kg. These can be added during the initial booking or up to 2 hours before the scheduled flight departure via the Ryanair app or website.

Checked baggage is charged per person, per one-way flight, with prices varying based on the route, travel dates, and method of purchase. Higher fees apply if bags are added after the initial booking, or when purchased via a Ryanair call centre, at airport ticket desks, during peak travel periods, or on selected routes.

If your checked bag exceeds the weight limit (10kg or 20kg depending on your booking), you may pay for excess baggage at the airport. Ryanair allows checked bags up to a maximum of 32kg, with excess weight charged at £11 / €11 per kg.

Passengers can check in sports equipment and musical instruments as part of their hold luggage, alongside regular checked bags. Most items must not exceed 20kg, except bicycles, which can weigh up to 30kg.

Typical fees range from £35–£60 per item, one-way, if booked online, and £40–£75 if added at the airport. Prices vary depending on the item.

Below are the indicative prices to help you understand Ryanair’s baggage fees:

An Overview of Ryanair’s Baggage Options, Size Restrictions, and Weight Limits:

If we haven’t answered your query about Ryanair's baggage allowance, or if you have a general question about your flight or booking, we recommend contacting Ryanair directly. My Baggage is not affiliated with Ryanair or any other airline, so we’re unable to assist with airline-specific baggage enquiries.

Remember, you may be able to manage your booking directly on Ryanair's website - it’s often quicker than giving them a call.