Ryanair Baggage Policy

Ryanair Baggage Policy

Below is the baggage policy for Ryanair, covering carry-on and checked baggage allowances, fees, and restrictions for 2025. For the latest information. Note: Ryanair’s policies are strictly enforced, and non-compliance may result in additional fees.

Carry-On Baggage

All passengers are entitled to bring one small personal bag for free, with additional options available for purchase.

• Small Personal Bag (Free):
  • Dimensions: Up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm (previously 40 x 25 x 20 cm, updated in 2025).
  • Must fit under the seat in front of you.
  • Examples: Handbag, laptop bag, or small backpack.
  • No stated weight limit, but it may be checked if it appears oversized or heavy.
• Priority & 2 Cabin Bags (Paid):
  • Includes the small personal bag (40 x 30 x 20 cm) plus one larger cabin bag.
  • Larger cabin bag: Up to 55 x 40 x 20 cm, max 10 kg, fits in the overhead locker.
  • Also includes Priority Boarding for early boarding access.
  • If sold out, you can add a 10 kg check-in bag instead (see below).
  • Non-priority passengers with a larger cabin bag may have it placed in the hold for a fee if it doesn’t fit in baggage sizers.
• Infants (8 days to 23 months):
  • No cabin bag allowance, but a baby bag up to 45 x 35 x 20 cm (max 5 kg) is allowed for babies on an adult’s lap.
  • Two free baby equipment items (e.g., pushchair, car seat, travel cot) per child.
• Children (2–11 years):
  • May bring a carry-on bag that exceeds the small bag dimensions (e.g., Trunki suitcase), but exact sizes are not specified by Ryanair.
• Duty-Free Bags: Permitted in the cabin alongside your hand baggage.
• Special Items:
  • Medical equipment (e.g., EpiPens, inhalers, diabetic supplies) can be carried without counting toward cabin bag dimensions.
  • Defibrillators require a medical equipment baggage waiver and a “fit to fly” form.
  • Ashes are allowed in cabin bags with a death and cremation certificate, securely packaged in a screw-top container.
  • Self-inflating life jackets (with 2 CO2 cylinders plus 2 spares) and avalanche rescue packs (with 1 nitrogen/air cylinder) are permitted in cabin or checked baggage.

Notes:

• Bags are checked using baggage sizers at the gate. Oversized bags will be refused or placed in the hold for a fee (per Ryanair’s Table of Fees).
• Liquids, aerosols, and gels must comply with EU security requirements (e.g., in a transparent bag, removed for screening). Infant milk/food and liquid medicine are exempt from the liquid limit but must be ready for inspection.
• Smart bags with removable lithium batteries are allowed if the battery is removed and kept with you. Non-removable battery bags are prohibited.

Checked Baggage

No ticket includes a checked baggage allowance by default. Passengers can purchase up to three checked bags per person, each up to 20 kg.

Type	Dimensions	Weight	Notes
10 kg Check-in Bag	Not specified	Up to 10 kg	Must be dropped at the check-in desk before security.
20 kg Check-in Bag	Max 80 x 120 x 120 cm	Up to 20 kg	Up to 3 bags per passenger.

Additional Notes:

• Bag Pooling: Allowed for passengers on the same booking (e.g., two 20 kg bags can be 15 kg and 25 kg, but no bag can exceed 32 kg).
• Excess Baggage: Charged at £11 per kg up to 32 kg, only purchasable at the airport. Items over 32 kg are not accepted (except mobility equipment).
• Check-in Process: Bag drop desks open 2 hours and close 40 minutes before departure.
• High-Value Items: A “Checked Baggage Special Declaration of Value” can increase liability from €1,800 to €2,800 per person for a fee, available at the airport.

Excess Baggage Fees

Fees vary by route and booking time. It’s cheaper to add baggage online during booking or up to 2 hours before departure via Ryanair’s website or app.

• 10 kg Check-in Bag: €8–€40 per one-way flight (higher at the airport or during peak periods).
• 20 kg Check-in Bag: €20–€60 per one-way flight (higher if added post-booking, via call center, or at the airport).
• Excess Weight: £11 per kg (up to 32 kg) at the airport.
• Oversized Cabin Bag at Gate: Placed in the hold for a fee (per Ryanair’s Table of Fees).
• Non-Refundable: Baggage fees are non-refundable once purchased.

Special Items

• Musical Instruments:
  • Small instruments (e.g., guitars, violins) can be carried onboard if within cabin bag dimensions or by purchasing an extra seat (booked as “EXTRA ITEM SEAT”).
  • Larger instruments (up to 20 kg) can be checked in with fees of £35–£75 per item, one-way (higher at the airport).
• Sports Equipment:
  • Includes golf clubs, skis, snowboards, diving equipment, paragliders, pole vaults (up to 450 cm), bicycles (up to 30 kg, in a protective box/bag), canoes, kayaks, windsurfers, and hang gliders.
  • Fees: £35–£75 per item, one-way (higher at the airport).
  • Bicycles must be in a protective box/bag; electric bicycles are not permitted.
• Mobility Equipment: No weight limit; can be checked in free of charge.
• Pets: Not allowed, except guide/assistance dogs on certain routes.

Lost, Delayed, or Damaged Baggage

• Report issues at the airport’s Lost Property Desk to receive a Property Irregularity Report (PIR).
• Submit a claim to Ryanair with the 10-character PIR reference (e.g., STNFR12345) within the time limits set by the Montreal Convention 1999.

Additional Notes

• Excess baggage cannot be purchased online at certain airports (e.g., Milan Bergamo, Dublin, London Stansted). Purchase at the airport check-in desk.
• Always check baggage dimensions using Ryanair’s self-service baggage gauges at the airport.
• Passengers are advised to check Ryanair’s latest policies before travel, as fees and rules may change.