The Ultimate Ryanair Baggage Guide: What You Can Take on Board with Mia Tui

Planning a trip with Ryanair?

Knowing what bags you can take on board can make your journey stress-free. Here’s a simple guide to help you understand Ryanair’s baggage allowances and which Mia Tui bags are the perfect fit for your flight.

 

Ryanair | Small Cabin Bags - Explained

What Is A Small Cabin Bag?

Ryanair’s complimentary hand luggage allowance for all passengers, sometimes called a Small Personal Bag / Item, provides convenient access to your belongings, travel documents, and in-flight essentials.

A Small Cabin Bag is ideal for short, light, or budget travel.

What Are The Size Dimensions Of Ryanair’s Small Cabin Bag?

Ryanair’s Small Cabin Bag (or personal bag) maximum size dimensions are:

40 x 20 x 25 cm (typically: height x depth x width), including any handles and wheels.

The bag's orientation may affect how it fits, but it must remain within these dimensions to meet Ryanair’s allowance.

Small Cabin Bag Weight Allowance

Ryanair does not state a weight restriction for a Small Cabin Bag.

While it is not routinely weighed, your Small Cabin Bag may be subject to weight checks if it appears too heavy or oversized.

Can I Bring More Than One Small Cabin Bag?

No, a maximum of One Small Cabin Bag per person is permitted on board Ryanair flights, regardless of your Fare or Bundle.

Will I Be Charged For Bringing A Small Cabin Bag?

No, every passenger is permitted to bring One Small Cabin Bag onboard at no cost, included with your Ryanair airline ticket as standard

You will not be charged as long as your Small Cabin Bag fits within the specified size limits: 40 x 20 x 25 cm, including any handles and wheels.

On a Ryanair flight, a Small Cabin Bag must fit and be kept under the seat in front of you.

Ensure your Small Cabin Bag complies with the specified size limits to avoid additional fees or the inconvenience of having to check it in at the gate.

Ryanair | Large Cabin Bags - Explained

What Is A Large Cabin Bag?

Ryanair's optional overhead hand luggage allowance for additional baggage or extra space.

It can be booked when purchasing your flight reservation as part of a Regular or Flexi Fare package. Alternatively, a Large Cabin Bag can be added by upgrading to Priority Boarding status before you travel.

Large Cabin Bags can be taken through security and brought on board. Providing packing flexibility for longer trips and access to your personal belongings, travel documents and in-flight essentials.

Who Can Bring A Large Cabin Bag?

• Value Fare passengers who have purchased a Large Cabin Bag online.
• Regular Fare passengers.
• Plus Fare passengers who have purchased a Large Cabin Bag online.
• Flexi Plus passengers.

All Ryanair passengers can book a Large Cabin Bag online by upgrading to Priority Boarding (subject to availability).

How To Measure Your Cabin Bags

To avoid unexpected fees or disruption to boarding smoothly, here are some practical methods to ensure your Small or Large Cabin Bag meets Ryanair's requirements:

Use Ryanair’s Self-Service Baggage Gauges

Available at most airports, usually located near the check-in desks or boarding gates. These official size gauges are the most accurate way to verify your Cabin Bag’s compliance with Ryanair’s restrictions.

Individual gauges are available for testing both Small and Large Cabin Bags.

How It Works:

1. Place your bag into the appropriate gauge slot for either Small or Large Cabin Bags.
2. If it fits without forcing, your bag is good to go.
3. If it doesn't fit, consider checking your bag into the hold.

Final Travel Tips

✅ Always check Ryanair’s latest baggage policies before your flight. ✅ Invest in a lightweight, durable travel bag to maximize space. ✅ Keep essentials in your under-seat bag for easy access.

With Mia Tui bags designed to fit Ryanair’s baggage rules, you can travel with confidence and ease. Ready to upgrade your travel experience? 

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