Ryanair Hand Baggage Allowance

When flying, Ryanair often has restrictions on how many pieces of hand baggage travellers can bring onboard with, how big, how heavy and what it can or cannot contain. As a treat, we have provided you with a guide on Frequently Asked Questions regarding hand baggage allowance - now, all you have to do is read on and we guarantee a smooth check-in for you!

Hand Baggage VS Check-In Baggage - aren't they both the same?

Also known as Cabin Baggage, Hand Baggage are typically your smaller bags filled with your more personal items (camera, laptop) that you are allowed to carry onboard the plane with you. You will then stow these hand baggage in either the storage compartment above your seat or place it under the seat in front of you.

On the other hand, Check-In Baggage would be your bulkier and bigger suitcases that you will check-in with the check-in counter before your flight. You will then collect these luggage at the baggage belt at the airport upon your arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many bags can I carry as hand baggage with Ryanair?
• What is the maximum weight of my hand baggage?
• How big can my hand luggage be?
• What happens if my hand luggage exceeds the weight/ size limit?
• What can I not bring along with me in my hand baggage onboard Ryanair?
• I am travelling with an infant, what can I bring along?
• I am travelling with a child, what can I bring along?

How many bags can I carry as hand baggage with Ryanair?

What is the maximum combined weight of my hand baggage?

How big can my hand luggage be?

Dimensions are measured as the length, width and height of the hand baggage. All small personal bags must be able to fit under the seat in front of you.

What happens if my hand luggage exceeds the weight/ size limit?

Non-priority passengers are able to pay at a cost starting from €8 to place a bag with maximum weight of 10 kg in the hold. This bag can then be collected at the baggage belt upon arrival.

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What can I not bring along with me in my hand baggage onboard Ryanair?

Prohibited Items

Prohibited items are not allowed to be carried in hand baggage while onboard a Ryanair flight. Some examples include: guns, explosives and pointed/ edged weapons.
Please visit the Ryanair website for a full list of prohibited items, of which include the handling of lithium batteries, E-cigarettes and liquids.

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I am travelling with an infant, what can I bring along?

When travelling with infants (aged 8 days to 23 months) onboard Ryanair, they are allowed to sit on an adult’s lap, whereby an infant seat belt will be provided. Do note that only one baby per passenger is allowed to travel on lap. Babies with a separate purchased seat will be required to have an approved child restraint device (car-type child seat/ child harness).

In addition to your standard cabin baggage allowance, you may carry onboard infant food, baby milk, powdered milk and care items for free, for up to 5 kg.

You can also carry 2 baby equipment items per child, at no cost - 1 pushchair + 1 car seat/ booster seat/ travel cot. Any additional baby equipment items will have to be checked-in upon payment of an Infant/ Child Equipment fee, capped at the maximum weight of 20 kg.

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I am travelling with a child, what can I bring along?

When travelling with children (aged above 2 years old), do remember to purchase their own tickets.

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Note: Information provided is correct as of April 2019.

Now, you are ready to beat the crowd this travel season with all these reminders! Do keep in mind that rules concerning baggage are subject to change, so do check out Ryanair's website for the latest guide!