Ryanair

Allowed dimensions: 55x40x20 cm · Maximum weight: 10 kg

The context in a few words

When it comes to positioning, Ryanair sticks to the low-cost playbook: a base in Luxembourg, ticket prices that climb sharply once you tick a single option, and a baggage policy worth taking seriously.

The numbers speak for themselves: 55x40x20 cm, 10 kg. That's broader than the segment average, which leaves real room for longer trips without checked luggage.

For quick comparison: the IATA reference grid is 56×36×23 cm at 7 kg. Ryanair sits around 55x40x20 cm, with a weight cap of 10 kg — that benchmark anticipates cabin allowance. Any bag over by more than a centimetre risks rerouting to the hold.

The classic trap on this kind of carrier? A bag that boarded fine on another airline gets turned away here. Measuring at home — handles and wheels included — saves headaches at the gate, where every centimetre is billable.

Frequent-flyer trick on Ryanair: use the personal item as a "stealth second carry-on". A compact backpack packed sensibly can carry a meaningful share, provided it respects underseat dimensions. That's often where a zero-fee trip turns into a forced upgrade.

Which bag for Ryanair?

Picking a bag for Ryanair mostly comes down to one rule: stay clearly within the published format. The recommendations below match that brief — properly sized, no oversize-by-a-corner surprises.