The Savvy Packer
IE Ireland · Checked October 29, 2026

Aer Lingus carry-on and personal item size

Aer Lingus carry-on limit: 21.5 x 15.5 x 9.5 in, 22 lb (10 kg). Personal item: 15.5 x 11.5 x 8 in. Check your bag in seconds.

Carry-on Depends on fare
21.5 x 15.5 x 9.5 in
55 x 40 x 24 cm · 22 lb (10 kg) · wheels and handles count · Not included in Saver fares
Personal item Included
15.5 x 11.5 x 8 in
40 x 30 x 20 cm · under the seat
21.5"15.5"9.5"
Aer Lingus carry-on limit: 21.5 x 15.5 x 9.5 in
15.5"11.5"8"
Aer Lingus personal item limit: 15.5 x 11.5 x 8 in

Will your bag fit?

Measure with wheels, handles and pockets included. The order of the sides doesn't matter.

Bags that fit Aer Lingus

Based on each maker's listed outside size, wheels and handles included. All bags →

Carry-on bags vs Aer Lingus

None of the 5 carry-on bags we've checked fits Aer Lingus' limit on paper.

Travel backpackOsprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack21.7 x 13.8 x 9.1 in · 3.27 lb (1.48 kg)Too big 0.2 in overSoftside spinnerTravelpro Maxlite 5 Slim Expandable Cabin Spinner 55cm55.2 x 40 x 19.7 cm · 2.31 kg (5.1 lb)Too big 0.2 in overSoftside spinnerTravelpro Maxlite 5 Compact Carry-On Expandable Spinner22 x 14 x 9 in · 5.1 lb (2.31 kg)Too big 0.5 in overHardside spinnerAway The Carry-On22 x 14.4 x 9.1 in · 7.5 lb (3.4 kg)Too big 0.5 in overSoftside spinnerTravelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Carry-On Spinner23 x 14.5 x 9 in · 5.4 lb (2.45 kg)Too big 1.5 in over

Personal item bags vs Aer Lingus

None of the 3 personal item bags we've checked fits Aer Lingus' limit on paper.

Soft toteTravelpro Maxlite 5 Soft Tote18 x 11 x 8 in · 1.6 lb (0.73 kg)Too big 2.5 in overRolling underseat bagTravelpro Maxlite 5 Rolling Underseat Carry-On17.5 x 14.5 x 8.5 in · 5.5 lb (2.49 kg)Too big 3 in overRolling underseat bagTravelpro Roundtrip Rolling Underseat Carry-On17.5 x 14.5 x 8.5 in · 5.2 lb (2.36 kg)Too big 3 in over

Aer Lingus bag rules in plain English

Source: www.aerlingus.com. Checked on www.aerlingus.com on October 29, 2026. If the airline's page and this page disagree, the airline's page wins.

Questions people ask

What is the Aer Lingus carry-on size?

Aer Lingus' carry-on limit is 21.5 x 15.5 x 9.5 in (55 x 40 x 24 cm), up to 22 lb (10 kg). Wheels and handles count.

What is the Aer Lingus personal item size?

Up to 15.5 x 11.5 x 8 in. It must fit under the seat in front of you.

Is a carry-on bag free on Aer Lingus?

It depends on the fare you book on Aer Lingus. Not included in Saver fares.

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