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Aer Lingus vs Ryanair Baggage Allowance
Cabin bag size, checked allowance and excess fees for Aer Lingus and Ryanair side by side — both from the airlines' official policies, checked 30 October 2026.
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
- Cabin weight: 10.0 kg
- Checked (Europe - Saver): No 20 kg checked bag included; checked bag fees apply, calculated by destination (near/mid/far) and booking channel
- Prepaid vs airport: Online booking is at a discounted rate versus airport fees; fees vary by destination and booking channel (online or airport)
Ryanair
- Cabin bag: 10 kg bag 55x40x20 cm in overhead locker, only with Priority & 2 Cabin Bags
- Personal item: 1 small personal bag 40x30x20 cm, must fit under seat, included on all fares
- Cabin weight: 10.0 kg
- Checked (All fares (add-on)): No checked bag included as standard; add 10 kg check-in bag, 20 kg check-in bag (up to 3 per booking) or 23 kg check-in bag (up to 1 per booking)
- Overweight: Excess weight fee charged per extra kg at the airport if a check-in bag exceeds its 10/20/23 kg allowance (amount set in Ryanair Table of Fees, not stated on the bag policy page)
The short verdict
Cabin space: Aer Lingus allows the larger cabin bag by volume (55 × 40 × 24 cm) against Ryanair (55 × 40 × 20 cm).
Both airlines count baggage differently across fares, so compare the checked tables before you book the cheaper ticket: a fare with no bag included can end up costing more.
Aer Lingus checked baggage 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.
Ryanair checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| All fares (add-on) | No checked bag included as standard; add 10 kg check-in bag, 20 kg check-in bag (up to 3 per booking) or 23 kg check-in bag (up to 1 per booking) |
Bag pooling allowed between passengers on same reservation; no single bag over 32 kg; max dimensions 80x120x120 cm.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.