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Ryanair vs Jet2 Baggage Allowance
Cabin bag size, checked allowance and excess fees for Ryanair and Jet2 side by side — both from the airlines' official policies, checked 30 October 2026.
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)
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Jet2
- Cabin bag: 10 kg hand luggage included as standard for adults and children (dimensions not stated on the official Jet2holidays baggage page read)
- Cabin weight: 10.0 kg
- Checked (Jet2holidays package): 22 kg hold baggage included per person (excluding infants); extra 22 kg bag can be added for a charge
- Overweight: GBP 12 per kg excess baggage fee on baggage over the total weight allowance, carried subject to availability and Jet2's discretion
The short verdict
By cabin volume and weight the two are closely matched — the real difference is in the fare tables below.
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.
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.
Jet2 checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Jet2holidays package | 22 kg hold baggage included per person (excluding infants); extra 22 kg bag can be added for a charge |
| Flight-only | Hold baggage is not described as included on the page read; see Jet2holidays inclusion above |
No single item of baggage may weigh more than 32 kg.
Official source: Ryanair baggage policy — official website
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.
Official source: Jet2 baggage policy — official website
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.