AIRLINE BAGGAGE GUIDE
Ryanair’s free bag is small and its rules are strict — but clear once you see them laid out. Checked against Ryanair’s official terms and fees pages.
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Included small bag | 40 x 30 x 20 cm |
| Large cabin bag | 55 x 40 x 20 cm, 10 kg — only with Priority, Regular or Flexi Plus |
| Cabin weight | No published limit for the small bag |
| Checked — Value fare | None included (paid bags 10, 20 or 23 kg) |
| Checked — Plus fare | 1 x 20 kg included |
| Gate sizer size | 42 x 30 x 20 cm |
Checked against ryanair.com on 14 October 2026.
Every Ryanair fare includes a small bag of up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm, and no weight limit is published for it. Note that the gate sizer is slightly bigger than the stated size, at 42 x 30 x 20 cm.
The larger cabin bag — 55 x 40 x 20 cm and 10 kg — is not included as standard; it is only available with Priority, Regular or Flexi Plus. Checked bags are similar: Value fares include none, with paid bags of 10, 20 or 23 kg available, while the Plus fare includes 1 x 20 kg.
Ryanair includes a small bag of up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm free of charge, and no weight limit is published for it. The gate sizer is a touch larger, at 42 x 30 x 20 cm.
Only passengers with Priority, Regular or Flexi Plus can take the large cabin bag. It measures 55 x 40 x 20 cm and can weigh up to 10 kg.
Not on every fare. Value fares include no checked bag, though paid bags of 10, 20 or 23 kg can be added. The Plus fare does include a checked bag of 1 x 20 kg.