Ryanair baggage sizes at a glance

• Free small bag (all fares): 40 × 30 × 20 cm. Must fit under the seat in front of you.
• Priority & 2 Cabin Bags: adds a 55 × 40 × 20 cm bag, max 10 kg, stored in the overhead locker.
• 10 kg check-in bag (paid add-on): 55 × 40 × 20 cm – cabin size, but checked in at the desk.
• 20 kg check-in bag (paid add-on): up to 81 × 119 × 119 cm.
• Non-compliant carry-on at the gate: the bag goes in the hold for a fee, set per route in Ryanair's fee schedule (typically €70–75).

Ryanair has some of the strictest carry-on rules in European aviation, and one of the most expensive penalties if you get them wrong. The good news is the rules themselves are simple – there are exactly two cabin baggage tiers, both with fixed dimensions. The bad news is they enforce them, especially at the gate.

How the Ryanair two-bag system works

Every Ryanair fare includes one free small bag. It must measure no more than 40 × 30 × 20 cm and fit under the seat in front of you. There's no weight limit on the small bag, but there's no overhead locker space for it either.

If you want a second bag – the kind that goes in the overhead locker – you need to add Priority & 2 Cabin Bags to your booking, or buy a Plus, Flexi Plus, or Family Plus fare that includes it. The priority cabin bag must measure no more than 55 × 40 × 20 cm and weigh no more than 10 kg.

Priority costs between €6 and €60 depending on route, timing, and demand. Buying it at booking is significantly cheaper than adding it later, and buying it at the gate is the most expensive option of all.

Which Horizn cabin luggage fits Ryanair?

For the 55 × 40 × 20 cm priority slot, the entire Horizn H5 range matches the dimensions exactly – wheels and handles included. The choice between them comes down to weight, since Ryanair caps priority at 10 kg, and which features matter to you.

• H5 Air: 55 × 37 × 20 cm, 2.1 kg empty. The lightest in the range, with margin on width. Best for Ryanair specifically, because the 10 kg cap is the real limit – and 7.9 kg of packing weight beats 7.1 kg every time.
• H5 Essential: 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 2.9 kg empty. Fits exactly. Lifetime warranty.
• H5 Pro: 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 3.1 kg empty. Compression pad and ball-bearing wheels for frequent flyers.
• H5 RE: 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 2.9 kg empty. 97 per cent recycled polycarbonate shell.
• H5 GO: 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 2.9 kg empty. The most accessible price in the cabin range.

A note on the M5 range. The M5 measures 55 × 40 × 23 cm because of its front laptop pocket – a deliberate choice for airlines that allow 23 cm of cabin depth, like Lufthansa, British Airways, Iberia, and Turkish Airlines. It's the right cabin case for those airlines. For Ryanair, the H5 range is the better match.

A second bag for under the seat (optional)

With Priority, you can also bring a small bag of up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm under the seat in front of you. Most travellers don't need to fill this slot – a phone in your pocket and a laptop in the H5 cover a working flight. But if you want a personal item, three Horizn options fit the allowance comfortably:

• Gion Shoulder Bag: 27 × 18 × 5.5 cm. Phone, wallet, passport, paperback, earbuds, and charger.
• Gion Cross-Body Bag S: 19.5 × 10.5 × 4 cm. The smallest, lowest-profile option.
• SoFo Cross-Body Bag: 28 × 16 × 8 cm. Waxed canvas, water-resistant, with room for a notebook.

The gate fee, and how to avoid it

Ryanair charges a gate bag fee for any carry-on that exceeds the size you've paid for. The exact amount is set in its fee schedule and varies by route, but in most European markets it's €70–75. Staff check at the gate, often by lifting the bag into a sizer. If it doesn't slide in cleanly, you pay the fee and the bag goes in the hold.

Three rules keep you clear of it:

• Buy your bag tier at booking, not at the airport.
• Pack within the dimensions, not just close to them. Wheels, handles, and external pockets all count.
• Don't overfill soft pockets. A bag that's the right size empty can bulge past the sizer when it's full.

Horizn cabin luggage on Ryanair: fit at a glance

• H5 Air: 55 × 37 × 20 cm, 2.1 kg. Fits, with margin on width.
• H5 Essential: 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 2.9 kg. Fits exactly.
• H5 Pro: 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 3.1 kg. Fits exactly.
• H5 RE: 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 2.9 kg. Fits exactly.
• H5 GO: 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 2.9 kg. Fits exactly.
• M5 Essential and M5 Pro: 55 × 40 × 23 cm, 3.4–3.5 kg. Built for airlines that allow 23 cm of depth, not for Ryanair.

Ryanair baggage FAQ

What size cabin bag is allowed on Ryanair?

Every Ryanair passenger may bring one free small bag of up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm, which must fit under the seat. Passengers with Priority & 2 Cabin Bags may also bring a 55 × 40 × 20 cm cabin bag of up to 10 kg, which goes in the overhead locker. There's no separate weight limit on the small bag.

Does a 55 × 40 × 20 cm bag fit Ryanair?

Yes – that's the exact maximum size for the Ryanair priority cabin bag, as long as it weighs no more than 10 kg. The Horizn H5 Air, H5 Essential, H5 Pro, H5 RE, and H5 GO all fit. The M5, at 55 × 40 × 23 cm, is sized for airlines that allow 23 cm of depth, like Lufthansa and British Airways.

How much does Ryanair priority cost?

Priority & 2 Cabin Bags costs roughly €6 to €60, depending on route, time of booking, and availability. Buying it at booking is the cheapest option; buying it at the gate is the most expensive. It's charged on top of the base fare.

What happens if my bag is too big at the Ryanair gate?

Ryanair charges a gate bag fee for any carry-on that doesn't fit the sizer. The amount varies by route but is typically €70–75 in most European markets. The bag then travels in the hold, and the fee is non-refundable.

Can I check a 10 kg bag on Ryanair?

Yes, but Ryanair's 10 kg check-in bag must measure no more than 55 × 40 × 20 cm – the same as the priority cabin bag. For anything larger, book the 20 kg check-in bag, which allows up to 81 × 119 × 119 cm.

Can I bring a backpack and a cabin bag on Ryanair?

Only with Priority & 2 Cabin Bags. Without priority, you can bring one small bag of 40 × 30 × 20 cm. With priority, you can bring the small bag plus a 55 × 40 × 20 cm cabin bag of up to 10 kg.

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