Key takeaways
- The free small cabin bag is 45 x 36 x 20 cm, including handles and wheels.
- The 56 x 45 x 25 cm large cabin bag is an additional allowance, not the default free bag.
- Both categories currently have a 15 kg maximum, and you must be able to handle the bag yourself.
- Check the booking for a large-bag entitlement even when the suitcase fits the published frame.
Check this guide against your bag
Turn these limits into a real bag check
Enter your packed bag dimensions and compare them with the published airline rule. The checker will open with easyJet selected.
What every easyJet customer can bring
The base cabin allowance is one small under-seat bag per person. Its packed outside dimensions must not exceed 45 x 36 x 20 cm. easyJet explicitly includes handles and wheels in that measurement, so a product body measuring exactly 45 cm may still be too long once fixed parts are counted. The bag can be a backpack, handbag, laptop bag or small trolley; the product name does not alter the limit.
The published maximum weight is 15 kg, but that does not make a dense bag automatically practical. The passenger must be able to lift and carry it. Measure the widest packed points and weigh the final load rather than relying on an empty-bag label.
When the large 56 x 45 x 25 cm bag applies
The larger cabin bag goes in the overhead locker and is capped at 56 x 45 x 25 cm, including handles and wheels. It can be purchased for the flight and may also be available through an eligible fare or easyJet Plus benefit. The booking record is the decisive evidence: simply selecting an up-front seat or owning a correctly sized suitcase should not be treated as proof without checking the current product conditions.
easyJet limits customers to a maximum of two cabin bags: the small bag available to everyone and, where included or purchased, one large bag. If only the small bag appears in the booking, use the 45 x 36 x 20 cm checker result for the bag you plan to board with.
A reliable pre-flight check
Start with entitlement, then test dimensions, then weight. This order prevents the common mistake of proving that a suitcase fits the large frame before confirming that the ticket includes it.
- Open the booking and identify whether it lists a small bag only or also a large cabin bag.
- Pack fully and include filled pockets, wheels and handles in the three outside measurements.
- Use 45 x 36 x 20 cm for the free under-seat item and 56 x 45 x 25 cm for an entitled large bag.
- Weigh the final bag and make sure you can lift it safely without assistance.
- Recheck the official source before departure and check every operating carrier on a connection.
Why a 15 kg result is not the whole answer
Weight, dimensions and fare inclusion are independent checks. A 10 kg suitcase can fail because it is 27 cm deep. A 45 x 36 x 20 cm backpack can fail if a pocket expands beyond the frame. A large bag can meet both limits but still be excluded from the booking. CabinFit therefore reports dimensional fit separately and links back to the airline source for the entitlement decision.
Airport staff retain operational authority, and overhead space can affect handling. Leave a small measurement margin instead of planning around forceful compression, especially with rigid cases and bags that bow outward after packing.
Airlines covered in this guide
easyJet
- Personal Item
- 45 x 36 x 20 cm
- Standard, included
- Max 15 kg
- Carry-on
- 56 x 45 x 25 cm
- Large cabin bag add-on, fee may apply
- Max 15 kg
Primary sources
Frequently asked questions
Every customer can currently bring one small under-seat cabin bag up to 45 x 36 x 20 cm, including handles and wheels.
Not by default. The large cabin bag must be purchased or included through an eligible fare or membership benefit shown in the booking.
The current published maximum is 15 kg for both small and large cabin bags, but you must be able to lift and carry the bag yourself.
Yes. The airline's published dimensions include handles and wheels, so measure the complete packed outside shape.
CabinFit compares published dimensions only and does not guarantee airport acceptance. Always confirm with your airline before you travel.