Official airline data, verified 2026-07-29
Ryanair carry-on size
Ryanair's carry-on limit is 21.65 x 15.75 x 7.87 in (wheels and handles included). Check your own bag against it below.
Carry-on max
21.65 x 15.75 x 7.87 in
22.05 lb limit
Personal item
15.75 x 11.81 x 7.87 in
under the seat
Carry-on fee
Paid
budget carrier
1st checked bag
$18.99
2nd: $18.99
Will your bag fit Ryanair?
Ryanair cabin limit: 21.65 x 15.75 x 7.87 in (wheels and handles included)
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A 22 x 14 x 9 in bag is over Ryanair's carry-on limit by 1.1 in.
How we measured
- Your bag 22 in x 14 in x 9 in vs Ryanair carry-on max 21.7 in x 15.8 in x 7.9 in (largest side to largest side).
- Longest side: 22 in vs 21.7 in allowance -> over by 0.4 in.
- Middle side: 14 in vs 15.8 in allowance -> 1.8 in to spare.
- Shortest side: 9 in vs 7.9 in allowance -> over by 1.1 in.
- Linear total: 45 in vs 45.3 in limit -> within limit.
- Result: over Ryanair's carry-on limit; it has to be checked.
- It is over the personal-item max 15.8 in x 11.8 in x 7.9 in, so it does not count as an under-seat item.
Carry-ons that do fit Ryanair
Sized within Ryanair's 21.65 x 15.75 x 7.87 in carry-on limit.
Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L20.9 x 13 x 7 inAmazon 
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack18 x 12 x 7.5 inAmazon As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Links are affiliate links; it costs you nothing extra.
Popular bags vs Ryanair's carry-on limit
| Bag | Size (in) | Verdict | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L | 20.9 x 13 x 7 | Fits | Amazon |
| Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack | 18 x 12 x 7.5 | Tight | Amazon |
| American Tourister Air Move Carry-On Spinner | 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.9 | Oversized | Amazon |
| American Tourister Rejoy Carry-On | 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.9 | Oversized | Amazon |
| American Tourister Airconic Carry-On Spinner | 21.7 x 15.8 x 7.9 | Oversized | Amazon |
| American Tourister FastForward Carry-On | 21.7 x 15.8 x 7.9 | Oversized | Amazon |
| Rimowa Essential Cabin S | 21.7 x 15.4 x 7.9 | Oversized | Amazon |
| American Tourister Wavebreaker Carry-On Spinner | 22 x 16.2 x 8.3 | Oversized | Amazon |
| Level8 Gibraltar Aluminum 20" Carry-On | 22 x 15 x 8.4 | Oversized | Amazon |
| Coolife Hardside Spinner Luggage, 20" Carry-On | 21 x 15 x 8.5 | Oversized | Amazon |
| July Carry On | 21.7 x 15.2 x 8.5 | Oversized | Amazon |
| Away The Carry-On | 21.7 x 14.4 x 9 | Oversized | Amazon |
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Bag dimensions are manufacturer-stated exterior sizes; verify a borderline case before you fly.
Does a 22 x 14 x 9 carry-on fit on Ryanair?
No. Ryanair's published limit is 21.65 x 15.75 x 7.87 inches, smaller than the US-standard 22 x 14 x 9 carry-on, so a bag that size risks a gate check. Run your exact bag through the fit tool above.
Does Ryanair measure with wheels and handles?
Yes. Ryanair's 21.65 x 15.75 x 7.87 inch limit is an external measurement that includes wheels and handles, so measure your bag at its widest points, not the manufacturer's case-only size.
Ryanair carry-on size in cm
Ryanair's carry-on limit is 55 x 40 x 20 cm (21.65 x 15.75 x 7.87 inches), with a 22.05 lb weight limit.
Ryanair checked bag size and weight limit
Ryanair's standard checked bag limit is 125.98 linear inches (length + width + height) and 44.09 lb. The absolute maximum accepted is 70.55 lb and 125.98 linear inches. See the full checked bag, or hold baggage, size comparison on the hold baggage size page.
This is Ryanair's second/larger cabin bag, stowed in the overhead locker, sold only as part of 'Priority & 2 Cabin Bags'. Official text: 'a 10kg bag (55x40x20cm) onboard, to be stored in the overhead locker.' The 10kg figure IS the published carry-on weight limit (10kg = 22.05 lb), DERIVED conversion from the official kg. dimIn is DERIVED from official cm (55/40/20cm; not separately published by Ryanair in inches). includesWheelsHandles: Ryanair does not use the literal phrase 'including wheels and handles', but enforces the size via physical metal baggage sizers at the gate - official text: 'If your small bag or 10kg cabin bag does not fit in the baggage sizers, it will be refused at the boarding gate.' A rigid sizer frame structurally measures full external bag dimensions incl. wheels/handles, so true is the physically accurate reading, but this is inferred from the sizer mechanism rather than an explicit quoted phrase - flagging per the accuracy rule rather than presenting as a verbatim quote. linearIn (45.28) is DERIVED (l+w+h sum) - Ryanair does not publish an additive linear rule, only the three fixed dimensions.
Official text: 'All fares include one small personal bag (40 x 30 x 20 cm) that must fit under the seat' - such as a handbag or laptop bag. This is the ONE bag included free with every Ryanair fare (no separate 'basic' restriction needed - it's the baseline for all fares). No weight limit is published for this bag (Ryanair does not weigh the free small bag, only checked bags); dimIn is DERIVED from the official cm figure.
Ryanair's lowest fare does NOT include a full carry-on.
Ryanair does not use a 'basic economy' fare-family label the way legacy carriers do - EVERY Ryanair fare (its cheapest/base fare included) comes with ONLY the free small personal bag (40 x 30 x 20 cm, must fit under the seat). A full/larger cabin bag (10kg, 55 x 40 x 20 cm, stowed in the overhead locker) is NEVER included free on any fare - it is only obtainable by purchasing the 'Priority & 2 Cabin Bags' add-on. This is Ryanair's defining baggage gotcha: unlike Southwest (free carry-on on every fare) or even United/American Basic Economy (which still includes SOME free overhead-bin bag in most cases), Ryanair's base product is personal-item-only, full stop.
Ryanair baggage FAQs
What is Ryanair's carry-on size limit?
Ryanair's carry-on allowance is 21.65 x 15.75 x 7.87 inches, including wheels and handles (45.28 linear inches), with a 22.05 lb weight limit.
Does Ryanair charge for a carry-on bag?
A carry-on bag is not free on every Ryanair fare: NOT included on any base fare. Requires purchasing the 'Priority & 2 Cabin Bags' add-on (all fares are otherwise 'small personal bag only')..
What is Ryanair's personal item size?
Ryanair's personal item limit is 15.75 x 11.81 x 7.87 inches. It must fit under the seat in front of you.
What is Ryanair's checked bag size and weight limit?
Ryanair's standard checked bag limit is 125.98 linear inches (length + width + height) and 44.09 lb. Above that, oversize or overweight fees apply up to an absolute maximum of 70.55 lb and 125.98 linear inches.
Can I bring a carry-on on Ryanair's cheapest fare?
Not always. Ryanair does not use a 'basic economy' fare-family label the way legacy carriers do - EVERY Ryanair fare (its cheapest/base fare included) comes with ONLY the free small personal bag (40 x 30 x 20 cm, must fit under the seat). A full/larger cabin bag (10kg, 55 x 40 x 20 cm, stowed in the overhead locker) is NEVER included free on any fare - it is only obtainable by purchasing the 'Priority & 2 Cabin Bags' add-on. This is Ryanair's defining baggage gotcha: unlike Southwest (free carry-on on every fare) or even United/American Basic Economy (which still includes SOME free overhead-bin bag in most cases), Ryanair's base product is personal-item-only, full stop.