Airline vs airline · Checked October 29, 2026

Jet2 vs Ryanair: baggage rules compared

Carry-on, personal item, checked bag and check-in deadlines for Jet2 and Ryanair, from each airline's own website.

The short version

Jet2's carry-on limit is roomier (56 x 45 x 25 cm) than Ryanair's (55 x 40 x 20 cm), about 43% more space.
Jet2: 10 kg (22 lb) carry-on weight limit. Ryanair: 10 kg (22 lb) carry-on weight limit.
Jet2 includes a carry-on, while Ryanair charges for a full-size carry-on on its cheapest fare.

	Jet2	Ryanair
Carry-on size	56 x 45 x 25 cm / about 22 x 17.7 x 9.8 in	55 x 40 x 20 cm / about 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in
Carry-on weight	10 kg (22 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included	Paid extra (Needs Priority & 2 Cabin Bags)
Personal item	No size published, must fit under the seat	40 x 30 x 20 cm / about 15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9 in
Checked bag size	Not published	80 x 120 x 120 cm
Checked bag weight	22 kg (49 lb) per bag in economy, 32 kg (71 lb) max for any bag	20 kg (44 lb) per bag in economy, 32 kg (71 lb) max for any bag
Online check-in opens	28 days before	24 hours before
Bag drop closes	40 min before	60 min before
At the gate by	30 min before	30 min before
Power banks	Standard 100 Wh / 160 Wh rules	2 (up to 100 Wh); in-flight use: allowed except taxi, take-off and landing; no recharging it on board

Carry-on that fits both

55 x 40 x 20 cm (21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in)

The smallest limit on each side

Personal item that fits both

Under the seat

One airline doesn't publish a size

Flying both on one trip? The trip checker shows which airline sets each limit, and the gate card keeps the rules on your phone.

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

Is the Jet2 carry-on bigger than Ryanair?

Jet2's carry-on limit is roomier (56 x 45 x 25 cm) than Ryanair's (55 x 40 x 20 cm), about 43% more space.

What carry-on size fits both Jet2 and Ryanair?

A bag no bigger than 55 x 40 x 20 cm (21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in) fits both carry-on limits. Check weight limits too.