Ryanair carry-on and personal item size
Ryanair carry-on limit: 55 x 40 x 20 cm, 10 kg (22 lb). Personal item: 40 x 30 x 20 cm. Check your bag in seconds.
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Bags that fit Ryanair
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Carry-on bags vs Ryanair
None of the 5 carry-on bags we've checked fits Ryanair's limit on paper.
Personal item bags vs Ryanair
None of the 3 personal item bags we've checked fits Ryanair's limit on paper.
Ryanair bag rules in plain English
- All fares include one small personal bag of 40 x 30 x 20 cm, such as a handbag or laptop bag, which must fit under the seat in front of you.
- To bring a second, 10 kg bag of up to 55 x 40 x 20 cm into the overhead locker, you need to buy Priority & 2 Cabin Bags. It also lets you board first.
- Infants have no cabin bag allowance, but a 5 kg baby bag (45 x 35 x 20 cm) is allowed for babies on a parent's lap.
The same carry-on size (55 x 40 x 20 cm) is used by Vueling.
Source: help.ryanair.com. Checked on help.ryanair.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 Ryanair carry-on size?
Ryanair's carry-on limit is 55 x 40 x 20 cm (about 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb).
What is the Ryanair personal item size?
Up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm. It must fit under the seat in front of you.
Is a carry-on bag free on Ryanair?
No. On Ryanair, the larger carry-on is a paid extra or part of a higher fare. Needs Priority & 2 Cabin Bags.