Aer Lingus Baggage Allowance
The exact Aer Lingus cabin bag size, checked baggage allowance by fare brand and excess baggage fees — copied from the official Aer Lingus baggage policy and checked on 30 October 2026.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026 · Source: official Aer Lingus website (link below)
Aer Lingus baggage allowance at a glance
Cabin: 1 x 10 kg carry-on bag, max 55x40x24 cm; included for Plus, Advantage and AerSpace fares (and Silver/Platinum/Concierge AerClub members); Saver fare customers pay to carry it on or can check the 10 kg bag into the hold free
· Personal item: 1 small personal item free for all, max 40x30x20 cm (height 40, width 30, depth 20), e.g. handbag, laptop bag or baby changing bag
· Weight: 10 kg
Checked (Europe - Saver): No 20 kg checked bag included; checked bag fees apply, calculated by destination (near/mid/far) and booking channel
How Aer Lingus counts your baggage
Aer Lingus mixes the weight concept and the piece concept depending on route and class: on most routes your allowance is a total weight, while on some long-haul routes it is counted in pieces. The table below shows what the official policy states for each fare.
Aer Lingus cabin baggage allowance
| Personal item | 1 small personal item free for all, max 40x30x20 cm (height 40, width 30, depth 20), e.g. handbag, laptop bag or baby changing bag |
| Cabin bag | 1 x 10 kg carry-on bag, max 55x40x24 cm; included for Plus, Advantage and AerSpace fares (and Silver/Platinum/Concierge AerClub members); Saver fare customers pay to carry it on or can check the 10 kg bag into the hold free |
| Cabin weight limit | 10 kg |
| Notes | Policy applies across UK, European and Aer Lingus Regional flights from 3 March 2026. |
Aer Lingus checked baggage allowance by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Europe - Saver | No 20 kg checked bag included; checked bag fees apply, calculated by destination (near/mid/far) and booking channel |
| Europe - Plus / Advantage / AerSpace | 1 x 20 kg checked bag included free |
| Europe - purchase options | 20 kg in 1 bag, 25 kg in 1 bag, or 40 kg in 2 bags |
| Transatlantic - Saver | No 23 kg checked bag included; fees apply |
| Transatlantic - Smart / Flex | 1 x 23 kg checked bag included free; up to 2 additional bags may be purchased |
| Transatlantic - Business / Business Flex | 3 checked bags included, combined total 69 kg |
Max dimensions of any single bag L+W+H = 158 cm; no individual piece over 32 kg. Max 3 checked bags per customer per direction (transatlantic). Bags can be booked online at a discounted rate up to 2 hours before departure.
Excess and extra baggage fees
| Overweight bags | Within Europe: EUR 10 per kilo over the personal allowance. Transatlantic: bags weighing 23-32 kg charged EUR 75 / GBP 68 / USD 100 / CAD 100 |
| Extra bags | Additional bags/weight charged per fare and route; customers may not upgrade a bag to a higher weight at the airport on the day of departure - excess fees apply instead |
| Prepaid online vs airport | Online booking is at a discounted rate versus airport fees; fees vary by destination and booking channel (online or airport) |
| Currency | EUR |
Special items on Aer Lingus
Sports equipment
Sports equipment is carried at the applicable sports equipment rate
Infants & strollers
Infants under 2 (transatlantic): 10 kg checked allowance included, plus one collapsible buggy/stroller and one of car seat, booster seat or travel cot free. Within Europe, one collapsible buggy/stroller free per infant/child booking plus one of car seat, booster seat or travel cot
Frequently asked questions
What is the cabin baggage allowance on Aer Lingus?
Cabin bag: 1 x 10 kg carry-on bag, max 55x40x24 cm; included for Plus, Advantage and AerSpace fares (and Silver/Platinum/Concierge AerClub members); Saver fare customers pay to carry it on or can check the 10 kg bag into the hold free Personal item: 1 small personal item free for all, max 40x30x20 cm (height 40, width 30, depth 20), e.g. handbag, laptop bag or baby changing bag Policy applies across UK, European and Aer Lingus Regional flights from 3 March 2026.
How much checked baggage is included on Aer Lingus?
Europe - Saver: No 20 kg checked bag included; checked bag fees apply, calculated by destination (near/mid/far) and booking channel; Europe - Plus / Advantage / AerSpace: 1 x 20 kg checked bag included free; Europe - purchase options: 20 kg in 1 bag, 25 kg in 1 bag, or 40 kg in 2 bags; Transatlantic - Saver: No 23 kg checked bag included; fees apply Max dimensions of any single bag L+W+H = 158 cm; no individual piece over 32 kg. Max 3 checked bags per customer per direction (transatlantic). Bags can be booked online at a discounted rate up to 2 hours before departure.
What happens if my bag is overweight on Aer Lingus?
Within Europe: EUR 10 per kilo over the personal allowance. Transatlantic: bags weighing 23-32 kg charged EUR 75 / GBP 68 / USD 100 / CAD 100
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online with Aer Lingus?
Online booking is at a discounted rate versus airport fees; fees vary by destination and booking channel (online or airport)
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.