Ryanair expands free carry-on bag size across Europe

Ryanair has confirmed the completion of its rollout of larger free carry-on bag sizers across all 235 airports in Europe, giving passengers more room for their personal items.

Passengers flying with the airline can now bring a bigger free personal bag measuring 40 x 30 x 20cm. This new allowance is 33% larger than the current EU standard free carry-on bag, which is set at 40 x 30 x 15cm.

The free personal bag must still be able to fit under the passenger’s seat.

For those who wish to bring an additional carry-on, Ryanair’s Priority Boarding service offers the option to take a second bag on board. Customers can also purchase check-in luggage at the time of booking if required.

Ryanair’s Chief Marketing Officer, Dara Brady, said:

“Ryanair’s new, bigger free carry-on bag is now 33% larger than the EU standard. Our bag sizers at all airports have now been ‘resized’ to accommodate this bigger, free carry-on bag.

“All passengers wishing to bring a second carry bag can do so by availing of our Priority Boarding service, and passengers can also purchase check-in bags, should they so wish, during their booking process.

“We hope our customers will enjoy these bigger, free carry-on bag sizes, but any passenger who fails to comply with these new generous limits, will be required to pay the checked in bag fee at the boarding gate.”

The update is designed to provide greater flexibility for travellers while maintaining Ryanair’s strict cabin baggage policies. The airline emphasised that while the size allowance is now larger, passengers who do not adhere to the rules will face a checked baggage fee at the gate.

This move is expected to be welcomed by travellers seeking more space without additional charges, particularly for short-haul European flights where carry-on luggage is the norm.