Personal Item
40 x 30 x 20 cm
- Fare type
- Basic · Regular · Plus · Flexi Plus
- Weight
- Weight not listed
- Storage
- Under seat
Ryanair
FRSource checked
Ryanair carry-on and personal item size limits
Check published Ryanair baggage dimensions, fare notes, weight limits, source links, and last checked dates before you fly.
Quick baggage answer
Ryanair rules, visually summarized
Review the fare label, measurement limit, and official source date together. Your ticket controls the final allowance.
Included
Carry-on
55 x 40 x 20 cm
- Fare type
- Basic · Regular · Plus · Flexi Plus
- Weight
- Max 10 kg
- Storage
- Overhead bin
What your fare includes
Current fare names and cabin-bag entitlements from the linked official source. Prices and add-on availability are not inferred.
Basic
All routes in the source scope
- Personal Item
- Included
- Carry-on
- Not included
Regular
All routes in the source scope
- Personal Item
- Included
- Carry-on
- Included
Plus
All routes in the source scope
- Personal Item
- Included
- Carry-on
- Check fare
Flexi Plus
All routes in the source scope
- Personal Item
- Included
- Carry-on
- Included
Check your bag for Ryanair
Airline limit
40 x 30 x 20 cm
Ryanair · Personal Item
Official airline sourceSource checked · Sep 13, 2026
What was checked?
Each check covers the base adult allowance on the linked page. Your route, cabin, benefits or operating carrier may change the allowance.
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Add your packed bag dimensions to compare them with this airline rule.
Fare type notes
Some airlines include only a smaller underseat item with basic fares. Larger cabin bags can require a paid bundle, priority service, or eligible ticket.
How strict is Ryanair?
Ryanair publishes 55 x 40 x 20 cm for the cabin bag, and at the gate the sizer frame decides — not your tape measure. CabinFit does not publish an enforcement score; a bag within 1 cm of any limit leaves almost no packing margin. Hard shells can't squeeze and soft bags bulge once packed — leave yourself a margin.
Policy highlights
What to watch for on Ryanair
Review the fare label, measurement limit, and official source date together. Your ticket controls the final allowance.
dimensions
Underseat item
Ryanair's Basic fare includes a personal item up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm, and it has to fit under the seat in front of you. Ryanair does not publish a weight limit for this bag — the size frame is what gets enforced.
dimensions
Overhead cabin bag
Ryanair publishes 55 x 40 x 20 cm for the carry-on on Priority, but whether it's included depends on your ticket, and it goes in the overhead bin. Published weight limit: max 10 kg.
fare
Fare and add-on check
Ryanair's cabin allowance changes with the ticket you buy (personal item: Basic; carry-on: Priority). Must fit under the seat. Published dimensions may be checked at the gate.
source
Source snapshot
We last checked Ryanair's published limits against Ryanair Help Centre on Sep 13, 2026. If you booked a different fare or your route changed since then, open the linked source for the current rules.
context
Airline context
Ryanair is a low-cost carrier based in Ireland. Like most low-cost carriers, the free allowance is usually just the underseat bag — the larger cabin bag is often a paid add-on, so match your bag to your exact fare before you get to the gate.
Special travel items
Pets, family gear, batteries, and equipment
Only source-backed policies are expanded. Missing categories stay in a compact review state instead of being presented as airline facts.
Source-backed categories
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Pets
Pets not carried, except assistance dogs
Ryanair does not carry animals on board, except guide or assistance dogs on eligible routes.
- Emotional support or therapy dogs are not accepted as assistance dogs.
- Guide or assistance dogs require route-specific documentation.
Source checked Jun 19, 2026
SourceFamily and baby items
Infant bag and two baby items
Infants on an adult lap have no cabin bag allowance, but a 5 kg baby bag and two baby equipment items are allowed.
- Baby bag dimensions are listed as 45 x 35 x 20 cm.
- Pushchair, car seat, booster seat, or travel cot can be tagged for free.
Source checked Jun 19, 2026
SourceMusical instruments
Cabin-size instruments or extra seat
Music equipment can travel on board if it fits the cabin bag allowance; larger items may require an extra seat.
- Oversized smaller instruments such as guitars or violins can use an extra item seat.
- Other equipment can be checked for a fee.
Source checked Jun 19, 2026
SourceSports equipment
Sports gear needs baggage handling
Sports equipment may travel as cabin baggage only if it fits the allowance; larger or restricted items need checked handling or an extra seat.
- Electric bicycles are not accepted.
Source checked Jun 19, 2026
SourceBatteries and smart bags
Power banks under seat, smart bag limits
Spare lithium batteries and power banks must be carried on the passenger or in the underseat bag; smart bag batteries must meet removable or low-capacity rules.
- Devices or batteries exceeding 100 Wh are not permitted.
- Smart bags with non-removable batteries above 2.7 Wh are not permitted.
Source checked Jun 19, 2026
SourceMedical and mobility items
Assistance equipment is handled separately
Assisted travel items and guide or assistance dog documentation are handled through Ryanair special assistance rules.
- Guide or assistance dogs require official documentation.
- Check route eligibility before travel.
Source checked Jun 19, 2026
SourcePersonal Item
40 x 30 x 20 cm
- Fare type
- Basic
- Weight
- Weight not listed
- Storage
- Under seat
- Confidence
- High
Must fit under the seat. Published dimensions may be checked at the gate.
Source checkedSep 13, 2026
Official Ryanair sourceCarry-on
55 x 40 x 20 cm
- Fare type
- Priority
- Weight
- Max 10 kg
- Storage
- Overhead bin
- Confidence
- High
A Priority fare or add-on is required for the larger cabin bag.
This allowance may depend on fare type, route, aircraft, cabin, or ticket conditions. Verify your ticket and the official airline page before travel.
Source checkedSep 13, 2026
Official Ryanair sourceManufacturer-sourced bag data
Dimension-matched bags for Ryanair
This is a dimensional shortlist, not a product review or acceptance guarantee. CabinFit has not hands-on tested these bags and does not rank comfort, durability, price, capacity or build quality.
Frequently asked
Ryanair's listed personal item dimensions are 40 x 30 x 20 cm for Basic.
Ryanair's listed carry-on dimensions are 55 x 40 x 20 cm for Priority.
Ryanair publishes 40 x 30 x 20 cm for the personal item, which rides under the seat in front of you, and 55 x 40 x 20 cm for the carry-on, which goes in the overhead bin. Your fare decides whether one or both are included.
No. CabinFit compares your measurements with the limits Ryanair published (Ryanair Help Centre, last checked Sep 13, 2026). Gate staff, fare conditions, and aircraft changes can still affect the final decision — keep a margin and open the official page before you fly.
It depends on the item. This page carries 6 source-verified extras policies for Ryanair; each card above summarises one rule and links to the official source it was checked against.
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