What happens if your bag doesn't fit Ryanair?


What happens if your bag doesn't fit Ryanair?

Ryanair's cabin baggage allowance explained
The bag needs to fit under the seat in front of you. If it doesn't, or if you bring a second bag to the gate, you will be charged a fee of €/£6 – €/£35.99.


Does Ryanair care about backpack size?

Priority boarding passengers are allowed to bring one small bag (40cm x 20cm x 25cm) and a larger cabin bag (55 x 40 x 20cm) with a weight limit of 10kg into the cabin without additional charge. Non-priority passengers are allowed to bring only one small bag (40cm x 20cm x 25cm), which must fit into the sizer.


Does Ryanair weigh hand luggage?

Given the penalty for being overweight, figure the cost of a checked bag into the price and compare from there. What's the point? RyanAir CAN weigh carryons and CAN measure size. If they catch you with something over 10kg, or oversized, they CAN make you pay to check it.


Can you wear a bum bag on Ryanair?

A bumbag/fanny pack is an accessory, like a backpack or a lady's purse/handbag, and you should be prepared for it to be treated as such. That said, Mrs DC8 always wears a bumbag when travelling and it has never been an issue on any airline including the likes of Ryanair and Easyjet.


What happens if your cabin bag is slightly too big?

Typically a gate agent will check it to your destination for free. However, if it's too large to be a carry on size they may charge you for it. It would depend on the circumstances, but most likely it would be taken away and 'gate checked' into the hold.


Does Ryanair bag size include wheels?

It's easy to determine the size of a 20kg bag in Ryanair, since they have a very specific policy. Ryanair's maximum checked bag size is 55 x 40 x 20 cm including handles and wheels. It also has a maximum weight of 20kg. So as long as your bag adheres to these measurements, it should be accepted as a 20kg bag.


Can the Ryanair 10kg check in bag be any size?

If you purchased the 10kg Check-In Bag (up to 10kg with maximum dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm) you may carry your small bag on board the aircraft, however the 10kg Check-In Bag must be deposited at the bag-drop desk prior to entering security.


What happens if your Ryanair bag is too big?

If your Check-in Bag exceeds your baggage weight allowance (10kg or 20kg), you will be charged an additional excess weight fee per extra kilo at the airport. See our Table of Fees.


Does Ryanair really check bag size?

If you are asked to fit it into the measuring stand and you can't squeeze it in, you will have to pay to check it in. What Ryanair is very strict on is not taking a full-size cabin bag on board unless you have paid for the right to do so.


What does 55x40x20 mean?

The unofficial standard is the size of 55x40x20 cm. Suitcases of this size can be taken on board with almost all airlines.


Can I take a handbag as well as a small bag on Ryanair?

All our fares include one small personal bag which can be brought on board, such as a handbag or laptop bag (40x20x25cm), which must fit under the seat in front of you. If you need additional baggage allowance, there are various options available to you.


Is a 28 inch suitcase 62 linear inches?

Most airlines seem to have a 62 linear limit (L x W x D) on checked luggage before incurring additional fees. Suitcases seem to be sold in 20, 24, and 28 sizes. The 28 bag comes the closest to the 62 limit but almost every 28 bag I've looked at had linear measurements of between 64-65.


What happens if my checked bag is 1 inch too big?

In general, if you're bag is not within the size restrictions at the check-in counter, different airlines will charge you a late check-in fee.


Can a checked bag be too small?

There is no official minimum size for checked bags. Airlines typically publish maximum size and weight limits, but they do not publish minimums.


Can I change my 10kg bag to 20kg Ryanair?

Yes. You can increase your baggage allowance on 20kg bags when you check in for your flight online.


What is the checked bag tolerance for Ryanair?

Each passenger is permitted to check-in up to 2 bags (each bag is permitted a maximum weight of 44lb/20 kg) subject to the payment of the applicable checked baggage fees.