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Ryanair Checked Baggage Allowance
Checked (hold) baggage included with every Ryanair fare brand, plus the rules that decide what happens at the airport — from the official policy, checked 30 October 2026.
| 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.
Weight concept or piece concept?
Ryanair uses the weight concept: your checked allowance is a total weight that you can spread across bags, subject to the per-bag safety limit. The table below shows the allowance for each fare brand.
In plain terms
Reading the table from the cheapest fare up: with All fares (add-on) you can check 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). Anything beyond the line for your own fare is charged under the excess rules, so the fare you booked — not the one you nearly booked — is the one that decides what you pay at the desk.
Frequently asked questions
How many checked bags can I take on Ryanair, and how heavy can they be?
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.
Does Ryanair count checked baggage by weight or by pieces?
Ryanair uses the weight concept: your checked allowance is a total weight that you can spread across bags, subject to the per-bag safety limit. The table below shows the allowance for each fare brand.
Can passengers on one booking share their Ryanair checked allowance?
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.
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