Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Fits 5 cm (2 in) to spare on the depth
Ryanair cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Ryanair's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 20 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 20 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Will your bag fit Ryanair?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One small personal bag included on every fare; must fit under the seat in front. No weight limit stated.
Cabin bag. Not included on Basic (Value), Plus. 10kg overhead-locker bag only with Priority & 2 Cabin Bags. If sold out, a 10kg Check-in Bag can be added and dropped at check-in instead.
What each Ryanair fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic (Value) | Included | Paid extra | Small bag under seat only; 10kg cabin bag requires buying Priority & 2 Cabin Bags. |
| Regular | Included | Included (10 kg) | Includes Priority & 2 Cabin Bags (small bag plus 10kg bag) and reserved seat. |
| Plus | Included | Paid extra | Small bag plus 20kg check-in bag; Priority & 2 Cabin Bags not included. |
| Flexi Plus | Included | Included (10 kg) | Includes Priority & 2 Cabin Bags, any seat, flexible ticket, fast track. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Ryanair?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Ryanair it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long, 2.9 cm (1.1 in) too deep. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
Ryanair's cabin bag allowance holds about 44 litres. Only 5 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one, so bags sold as "carry-on size" in the US often won't pass here.
Bags that fit Ryanair
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 34 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 86 are within a centimeter. 422 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Travel backpack · 39 × 29.5 × 20 cm (15.4 × 11.6 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
Travel backpack · 39 × 29.5 × 20 cm (15.4 × 11.6 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.9 cm (0.4 in) to spare on the length
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 7.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 7.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth; 7.4 kg left for packing
If your bag is too big at the gate
If the small bag or 10kg cabin bag does not fit the sizers it is refused at the gate or, where available, placed in the hold for a fee. Amount not stated in the help page (refers to Ryanair's fees table). Source
Power banks on Ryanair
Use on board is restricted. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags. Power banks over 100Wh not accepted at all. Must be on your person or in the under-seat bag, not overhead. May charge devices except during taxi, take-off and landing.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Free under-seat bag grew to 40x30x20 cm in summer 2025, from 40x25x20 cm.
- Power banks count within an overall limit of 20 spare lithium batteries per passenger.
- If Priority & 2 Cabin Bags sells out, the alternative is a 10kg Check-in Bag dropped at the desk before security.
- Bags that fail the gate sizer may be refused outright rather than checked.
Airlines with similar limits
- TUI Airways / TUIfly: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- Icelandair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- Vueling: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- Korean Air: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Ryanair bag questions
What size is the Ryanair personal item?
Ryanair's free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in). One small personal bag included on every fare; must fit under the seat in front. No weight limit stated.
How big can a Ryanair cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), and no heavier than 10 kg (22 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Does every Ryanair fare include a cabin bag?
No. Basic (Value), Plus: these fares include only the personal item; the bigger bag costs extra or isn't allowed.
Which bags fit Ryanair's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 34 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 422 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Ryanair?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. Use on board is restricted. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin. Limit: 2 per passenger. Never in checked bags.
Sources. cabin baggage page · gate oversize policy · priority sold out · power bank / permitted items page · fare contents (third-party). Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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