RYANAIR BAGGAGE POLICY
Free baggage refers to the types and allowances of baggage that can be taken on board free of charge. In principle, only small carry-on baggage was previously considered free baggage.
However, Ryanair now also offers two fare options in which checked baggage is also included in the price.
Depending on the fare and booking option, a maximum of two free carry-on bags or one carry-on bag and one free checked bag per passenger can be taken as free baggage on Ryanair. For family travel, there is a Family Plus fare with more checked baggage.
As of November 11, 2022, Source: ryanair.com, all information without guarantee
- 1. What is considered free baggage with Ryanair?
- What is small carry-on baggage with Ryanair?
- What is large carry-on baggage with Ryanair?
- Which items can be taken in carry-on baggage?
- What should be considered when traveling with children?
- What should be considered when traveling with reduced mobility?
- Can I take a dog with me on Ryanair?
- Checked baggage with Ryanair
- Sports equipment as checked baggage
- Musical instruments as checked baggage
- Savings tips for Ryanair baggage options
- My suitcase was damaged - What should I do?
- My suitcase is delayed - What should I do?
- My suitcase was lost - What should I do?
- Information about your stay on board
1. What is considered free baggage with Ryanair?
Free baggage refers to the types and allowances of baggage that can be taken on board free of charge. In principle, only small carry-on baggage was previously considered free baggage.
However, Ryanair now also offers two fare options in which checked baggage is also included in the price.
Depending on the fare and booking option, a maximum of two free carry-on bags or one carry-on bag and one free checked bag per passenger can be taken as free baggage on Ryanair. For family travel, there is a Family Plus fare with more checked baggage.
| Value Fare | Regular Fare | Plus | Family Plus | Flexi Plus | |
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| Small carry-on bag 40 x 25 x 20 cm max. 15 kg |
Per passenger/flight |
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| Large carry-on bag 55 x 40 x 20 cm max. 10 kg |
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| Checked baggage max. 81 x 119 x 119 cm, max. 10 kg |
Per passenger/flight |
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| Checked baggage max. 81 x 119 x 119 cm, max. 20 kg |
1 pc./ booking |
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| Reserved seat | For children up to 12 years |
2. What is small carry-on baggage with Ryanair?
Carry-on baggage includes any type of handbag, laptop bag, backpack, etc. Compliance with the dimensions and weight is crucial.
Included in the ticket price for every passenger is one small carry-on bag with the dimensions 40 x 25 x 20 cm. It is always stowed under the seat in front, which is why it is also called underseat baggage.
3. What is large carry-on baggage with Ryanair?
Ryanair defines large carry-on baggage as a trolley case or bag with dimensions of 55 x 40 x 20 cm (incl. handles and wheels) and a weight of no more than 10 kg. It is stowed in the overhead locker.
If you book the Regular Fare or Flexi Plus fare or the Priority and 2 Cabin Bags option, one large carry-on bag is included.
You can add a large carry-on bag to your ticket for a fee with all other fares. Prices vary depending on the route and flight date, include Priority Boarding at the same time, and cost between €/£8 and €/£30 online. At the airport, this service can cost up to €/£32.
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4. Which items can be taken in carry-on baggage?
The generally applicable carry-on baggage regulations also apply to Ryanair.
A maximum of 1,000 ml of liquids may be taken through security. Note that this includes not only liquids, but also sprays, gels, creams, and even spreads like liverwurst. The respective containers must not exceed a maximum capacity of 100 ml each. They should be packed in a resealable and transparent bag measuring 20x20 cm. Liquids purchased at the airport can be taken into the cabin. Hot drinks must be sealed with a lid, alcohol with max. 70% by volume may be taken into the cabin, but not opened on board. For liquid foods such as soup, yogurt or sauces, only max. 100 ml may be taken into the cabin.
Cigarettes may be taken in carry-on baggage, e-cigarettes (with a maximum of two spare batteries) and lighters (in your own pocket) must be taken into the cabin. Matches are generally prohibited.
All tools (blunt or sharp) or sharp objects and even mercury thermometers must be stowed in checked baggage. Only scissors and tweezers with a maximum length of 6 cm exclusively with rounded ends are allowed in the cabin. Razor blades must have a plastic frame to be transported in carry-on baggage. Knives must not exceed a maximum blade length of 6 cm – according to EU regulations. However, airports themselves often prohibit all pointed objects in carry-on baggage.
Cameras with dimensions of max. 63 x 27 x 28 cm may be taken into the cabin. It must be stowed in the overhead lockers (arrive early for boarding). The lithium battery must be easy to disconnect and remove. A maximum of two power banks or lithium-ion batteries for portable electronic devices with a capacity of 100 Wh may be taken exclusively in carry-on baggage. They must be individually packed to avoid short circuits.
The dimensions for taking instruments are subject to the carry-on baggage regulations of your fare/booking. Smaller musical instruments, such as guitars, violins or violas, which are larger than the permitted carry-on baggage, may be taken on board if a seat is reserved for them and the corresponding fare has been paid. The reservation of an additional seat (not permitted in emergency rows 1, 16 and 17) does not include carry-on or checked baggage. You book the first seat in your name as the actual passenger, while for the second seat you enter COMFORT SEAT as the last name and EXTRA as the first name. The name EXTRA COMFORT SEAT will then be displayed on the reservation and on the online boarding pass. When checking in online, you enter the same travel document data for both seats.
Printer and toner cartridges with a maximum total weight of 500g are not allowed in the cabin, but can be transported in checked baggage.
5. What should be considered when traveling with children?
General Ryanair regulations for travel with infants and children:
- A maximum of two infants are allowed in each row of seats. One on the left and one on the right of the aisle.
- One infant (8 days to 23 months) can be accompanied per adult (16 years or older).
- Children up to 12 years old must sit with an adult.
- When traveling with infants or with aircraft-compatible car seats, restricted seats may not be used.
To allow families to sit together, Ryanair offers seat reservation for one adult in rows 18-33 for €4. This includes seats for up to 4 children. If you choose seats in the front rows for yourself and your children, the respective fees must be paid for each. Unless reserved seats are included in your fare.
Infants under 2 years may be carried on the lap without their own seat. Ryanair charges a fee of €/£25.00 for this.
A baby bag with dimensions 45 × 35 × 20 cm and a maximum weight of 5 kg can be taken in addition to the accompanying person's small carry-on bag. Both bags must be stowed under the front seat, which further restricts the available space. If you book a separate seat for your infant via the call center, the changing bag can be placed under the front seat and checked baggage can optionally be purchased for the child. For safety reasons, the infant must sit on your lap during takeoff and landing.
Baby food, sterilized water and milk are not subject to the 100ml container restriction. However, a maximum of 1 liter of liquid is still allowed. You may be asked to taste the liquids at the airport for security reasons. Be sure to observe the regulations for importing food into your destination country. The baby bottle will be warmed by the cabin crew if necessary.
Travel equipment for children must be tagged at the baggage drop-off counter. In addition to carry-on baggage, two items required for the journey can be taken free of charge per child or infant. These include:
- Travel cot
- Stroller, buggy
- Car seat, booster seat
Additional equipment (up to 20kg) can be booked for €/£15 each.
You can comfortably wheel the tagged stroller or buggy to the aircraft steps. There it will be collected and transported in the cargo hold. You can then simply pick it up when disembarking the aircraft or, like the rest of your baggage, at the baggage claim (this depends on the local conditions at the destination airport).
Additional equipment (up to 20kg) can be booked for €/£15 each.
Taking and using a car seat during the flight is subject to these Ryanair requirements:
- The car seat must be certified for use on aircraft (for USA: FFA sticker and corresponding label confirming aircraft suitability, for Europe: CE sticker and corresponding label confirming aircraft suitability)
- The seat must be equipped with a 5-point harness system and fit into the 42.5 cm wide aircraft seat.
- A seat must be purchased when using a child seat. For infants, book via the call center. For children over 2 years old, booking can be done online, but the airline must also be contacted for seat assignment.
- Child seats are only permitted in rows 5-14 and 19-30 and must not obstruct other passengers from exiting.
Ryanair does not permit the use of posture support devices for children under 2 years of age.
6. What should be considered when traveling with reduced mobility?
Medical equipment can be taken free of charge in addition to small carry-on baggage, provided this has been cleared in advance with the special assistance team. You can reach the team at the local rate by calling +49 30 80098357. Availability: Mon-Fri from 07:00-21:30, Sat: 09:00-18:30 and Sun from 10:00-18:30.
You can also get help via chat or email.
In some cases, a medical clearance form is necessary, which is why you should initiate the clarification as soon as possible.
If you or a fellow traveler require assistance due to disability or reduced mobility to navigate the airport to the aircraft, Ryanair will organize this for you.
Traveling with an electric wheelchair? Special regulations apply here. You can find detailed information directly from Ryanair Link
You can find information about which medical restrictions do not prevent you from flying with Ryanair and information about taking your own necessary aids here: Link
To be able to organize everything in time within the airport procedures, the request must be made known early. Four ways to submit your request in time:
- Preferably, directly during booking before payment.
- After booking, log in under "Manage booking" and add request (up to 48 hours before departure)
- Call the customer service team (up to 12 hours before departure)
If you did not book your flight directly with Ryanair, but through a third-party provider or travel agency, you must contact the team directly via the hotline.
7. Can I take a dog with me on Ryanair?
Apart from guide and assistance dogs, animals are not permitted on Ryanair flights. Required papers certifying that the animals are recognized and registered as service dogs must be issued by an organization affiliated with either Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF).
Even assistance dogs are not allowed on flights to/from Morocco and Israel.
In addition, on all flights within the EU/EEA, a valid pet passport* or an official veterinary certificate* from a third country (as well as the required medical documents) must be carried.
If you are unsure whether your dog is eligible to travel, you can contact the destination airport before your trip and have the information in the pet passport confirmed.
Information on the pet passport can be found at the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
8. Checked baggage with Ryanair
In principle, any passenger who has purchased a seat can purchase the carriage of up to three pieces of baggage. This can be done directly when booking the ticket or up to 2 hours before departure.
Maximum dimensions per piece of baggage: For safety reasons, only baggage whose dimensions are less than 81 cm x 119 cm x 119 cm (height/width/depth) and whose weight does not exceed 32 kg will be transported. Good to know: The weight limit does not apply to mobility aids.
Maximum weight per piece of baggage: 20kg. During online check-in, you can add up to 3 additional kg for €/£9 per additional kilogram.
Ryanair offers various baggage options. The indicated "from" prices vary depending on the route, flight, and booking time. Adjust the baggage costs to your needs.
10 kg baggage item round trip: Bookable online €/£12.99 - €/£23.99. Suitable for short trips and minimalists. At the airport, you pay up to €/£45.99 for it.
20 kg standard baggage one-way: Costs between €/£20.99 - €/£39.99 per flight. At the airport, it's even €/£69.99. This option should be sufficient for a trip of up to two weeks.
All suitcases in our online shop can be used as checked baggage with Ryanair.
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9. Sports equipment as checked baggage
Any sports equipment that does not fit into carry-on baggage must be transported in the cargo hold on Ryanair. For weights over 20 kilograms, a fee per kilogram of excess baggage will be charged. General sports equipment costs €/£35 per flight segment.
For bicycles: max. weight 30 kg and it must be packed in a protective box or a bicycle protective bag to be transported. The one-way flight costs €/£60 for your bike. E-bikes are prohibited from flying.
Bulky baggage includes surfboards, canoes, kayaks, and other large sports equipment and the like. They may have a maximum weight of 20 kg per item and cost €/£55.
Well-packaged ski equipment (skis and snowboards) weighing a maximum of 20 kg is transported by Ryanair for €/£45 round trip.
If you want to take your golf equipment on vacation, it must also not exceed the 20 kg mark. Taking it with you costs €/£30.
The prices mentioned apply when booking the ticket directly. Higher fees will be charged if added later or at the airport.
10. Musical instruments as checked baggage
You can also transport any musical instrument as checked baggage in addition to your free baggage allowance. For musical instruments over 20 kg, an excess baggage fee will be charged per kilo at the applicable rate (€11). Adding a musical instrument is easy: when booking, scroll down to the booking extras and select "Musical instrument." Here you book the appropriate number of instruments and flight segments (one-way or round trip).
Especially when transporting in the cargo hold, special travel insurance (baggage insurance) for your musical instrument is recommended.
11. Savings tips for Ryanair baggage options
- Choose the fare in advance that also suits your expected baggage.
- If you are flying with a group or family, the free baggage allowance can be combined per booking if you check in together. (e.g., 1 suitcase with 5.5 kg and one suitcase with 13.5 kg fits the 2x 10 kg option)
- Adding baggage is cheapest directly when booking, followed by online after booking. Additional baggage is most expensive directly at the airport.
- Adhere to the carry-on baggage regulations so that it does not become expensive checked baggage at the airport.
- If you book the Plus fare, one checked bag up to 20 kg is included.
12. My suitcase was damaged - What should I do?
Damage is always annoying and must be reported before you leave the airport.
To do this, contact the baggage service staff in the baggage hall at the airport directly. A reference document (Property Irregularity Report - PIR) is essential to document your claim for reimbursement. We recommend that you take photos of the damage.
After the damage, you must file a baggage claim within 7 days. To do this, fill out the baggage claim form at Link and send Ryanair all necessary certificates or purchase receipts for the assessment of your claim.
13. My suitcase is delayed – What should I do?
In this case, also contact the baggage counter in the baggage hall at the destination airport directly. The reference document (Property Irregularity Report - PIR) is essential to document your claim for reimbursement, but does not itself constitute a baggage claim.
Delayed baggage is handled in cooperation between Ryanair and the baggage handling service of the respective airport.
With the details from the PIR document, you can see/track the status of your baggage here.
If you have not received your baggage after 5 days, you should claim reimbursement.
Claims for delayed baggage are processed within 15 working days of receipt.
14. My suitcase was lost – What should I do?
If your delayed baggage is not found, you must assume that it has been lost. Your claims regarding lost baggage must be made within 21 working days (the baggage drop-off day counts for the deadline) at https://baggageclaims.ryanair.com/, if you have not already done so.
15. Information about your stay on board
In-flight entertainment
As a user of a low-cost airline, as is generally the case on short and medium-haul flights, you are responsible for your own in-flight entertainment. Perhaps the shopping mood will strike you when you browse through the in-flight magazine "Runway Retail." Or you can simply bring your entertainment from home.
Stream your favorite series or listen to your own vacation soundtrack with your playlist. If you prepare your entertainment program at home, you can access it offline at any time. Whether you're engrossed in a novel or looking for cool tips for your destination in a travel guide. How you spend your flight time pleasantly is in your own hands with Ryanair.
Which electronic devices can I use on a Ryanair plane?
Portable electronic devices that have a flight mode can be used on board. Flight mode must be activated on board.
| With flight mode activated | Taxing (Driving to/from runway) |
Take-off | Flight | Landing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smartphone (<1kg) | ||||
| E-book Reader (<1kg) | ||||
| Tablet (<1kg) | ||||
| Bluetooth accessories such as headphones, keyboard, etc. |
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| Laptop, Ultrabook, Notebook | ||||
| DVD Player | ||||
| Large music players (<1kg) | ||||
| Larger electronic games (<1kg) |
Catering on board
As with all short and medium-haul flights of most airlines, Ryanair does not offer free catering. Various meals and drinks are offered for sale from the Getaway Café's on-board kitchen during your flight.
You can easily take sandwiches or other food from home. However, observe the security regulations for carry-on baggage. It is easier if you buy food at the airport. Although food and cold drinks are not cheap at the airport, you can easily take them on board. Compared to the on-board kitchen, you have more choice and can still save some money. But be careful: Hot drinks are not allowed on board and brought alcohol may not be consumed.
Do you have a nut allergy? Ryanair asks that you inform the cabin crew. Even if no products containing nuts are sold on board.
Tip: If you are one of those who like to take more food with them, inquire about the import regulations for food at your destination. If not everything is eaten on the flight and the import of certain foods is not permitted, you will have to dispose of the rest.
The Hauptstadtkoffer team wishes you a pleasant journey
IMPORTANT! Despite the greatest care, we unfortunately cannot guarantee that this information is up-to-date. In any case, we recommend that you inform yourself about the current regulations directly from Ryanair before departure.
If you have found an error, please simply let us know.
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