Ryanair Cabin Bag

Ryanair is the airline most Poles fly with, and at the same time the carrier that checks luggage most thoroughly at the gate. You have to pay at the airport for oversized cabin baggage, so it is worth choosing a bag, backpack or suitcase that fits within the limits with room to spare. In this collection we have gathered WINGS models matched to Ryanair's current rules.

Ryanair cabin baggage – dimensions in 2026

Every passenger can take one small personal item up to 40x30x20 cm on board for free. It must fit under the seat in front of you. Ryanair does not set a separate weight limit for it, but you must be able to lift it and stow it yourself without difficulty. If you want to take more, buy the Priority & 2 Cabin Bags option. Then, in addition to the small bag, you can bring a 55x40x20 cm cabin suitcase weighing up to 10 kg, which you place in the overhead locker. An alternative is checked baggage of 10 kg or 20 kg, dropped off at the check-in desk. The dimensions include wheels, handles and external pockets.

Which luggage should you choose for Ryanair?

For free baggage, 40x30x20 backpacks and soft bags work best, because they are easy to fit into the sizer frame. If you prefer wheels, choose a 40x30x20 suitcase, for example a model with detachable wheels, which has an even smaller depth once they are removed. If you have purchased Priority, go for a lightweight 55x40x20 cabin suitcase. The less the suitcase itself weighs, the more you can fit within the 10 kg limit. For a week's holiday for two, a single 20 kg suitcase checked into the hold also works well.

How to pack for Ryanair?

Roll your clothes instead of folding them, and put the heaviest items at the bottom, closer to your back or the wheels. Put shoes in a bag and fill them with socks. Carry liquids in containers of up to 100 ml, in one transparent bag of up to 1 litre. You can wear your jacket and your heaviest sweatshirt, because clothing worn by the passenger does not count towards the baggage allowance. Before you leave, measure your packed bag with a tape measure and weigh it, for example with a luggage scale, to avoid a fee at the gate.

Ryanair's rules may change, so before every flight check the conditions of your fare on the airline's website. The information on this page reflects the situation as of November 2026.