{"id":233195,"date":"2026-06-09T16:35:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T14:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=233195"},"modified":"2026-06-10T10:32:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T08:32:28","slug":"ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"Ryanair Baggage in 2026: Cabin, Checked, Sizes and All Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I&#8217;ll admit it: Ryanair stirs up slightly schizophrenic feelings in our house. On the one hand, it has flown Luk\u00e1\u0161 and me to half of Europe for a few quid, and without it we&#8217;d never have managed half of our trips. On the other hand, its <strong>Ryanair baggage<\/strong> system is so tangled that one mistake can leave you paying <strong>more at the gate than you did for the flight itself<\/strong>. \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, though, we&#8217;ve learned where the traps are and how to outsmart Ryanair (legally, just by knowing the rules). Most of the time we fly with only what goes through <strong>for free<\/strong>, and we happily smile at the gate while everyone around us frantically reshuffles their belongings and reaches for their cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide you&#8217;ll find <strong>all of Ryanair&#8217;s baggage types<\/strong> for 2026, their sizes, weights and approximate prices, a complete overview of fees, plus the most common mistakes that catch travellers out. Ryanair prices change depending on the route and date, so treat these as a guide and always check the current amount when you book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1374\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ryanair-zavazadla-prirucni.jpg\" alt=\"Ryanair cabin bag, a small wheeled case\" class=\"wp-image-231987\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ryanair-zavazadla-prirucni.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ryanair-zavazadla-prirucni-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ryanair-zavazadla-prirucni-700x470.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ryanair-zavazadla-prirucni-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ryanair-zavazadla-prirucni-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ryanair-zavazadla-prirucni-696x467.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ryanair-zavazadla-prirucni-1392x934.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ryanair-zavazadla-prirucni-1920x1288.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/#Free_cabin_baggage_the_small_40%C3%9730%C3%9720_bag\" >Free cabin baggage: the small 40\u00d730\u00d720 bag<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/#Large_cabin_bag_10_kg_and_Priority_when_its_worth_it\" >Large cabin bag (10 kg) and Priority: when it&#8217;s worth it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/#Checked_baggage_10_20_or_23_kg\" >Checked baggage: 10, 20 or 23 kg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/#Priority_or_checked_How_to_decide\" >Priority or checked? How to decide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/#All_of_Ryanairs_fees_and_how_to_avoid_them\" >All of Ryanair&#8217;s fees (and how to avoid them)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/#Online_check-in_and_the_digital_boarding_pass\" >Online check-in and the digital boarding pass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/#Special_baggage_children_sports_instruments_and_animals\" >Special baggage: children, sports, instruments and animals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/#Liquids_and_what_you_can_and_cant_take_on_board\" >Liquids and what you can (and can&#8217;t) take on board<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/#Is_the_end_of_paid_cabin_bags_coming_EU_2026\" >Is the end of paid cabin bags coming? (EU 2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/#Where_to_go_next\" >Where to go next<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/#What_are_the_dimensions_of_carry-on_baggage_with_Ryanair\" >What are the dimensions of carry-on baggage with Ryanair?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/#How_many_kg_can_a_Ryanair_carry-on_bag_weigh\" >How many kg can a Ryanair carry-on bag weigh?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/#How_much_does_baggage_cost_with_Ryanair\" >How much does baggage cost with Ryanair?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/#Can_I_bring_both_a_backpack_and_a_purse_on_Ryanair\" >Can I bring both a backpack and a purse on Ryanair?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ryanair-baggage-sizes-fees\/#What_happens_if_the_bag_doesnt_fit_in_the_sizer_at_the_gate\" >What happens if the bag doesn&#8217;t fit in the sizer at the gate?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Free small bag:<\/strong> size <strong>40\u00d730\u00d720 cm<\/strong>, fits under the seat, everyone gets one at no extra cost.<\/li><li><strong>Large cabin bag (10 kg, 55\u00d740\u00d720 cm):<\/strong> only if you buy <strong>Priority<\/strong>, otherwise you&#8217;ll pay for it at the gate.<\/li><li><strong>Checked bag:<\/strong> 10, 20 or 23 kg, always much cheaper online than at the airport.<\/li><li><strong>Online check-in is mandatory<\/strong> and the boarding pass lives only in the app. Airport check-in costs around \u20ac55.<\/li><li><strong>The biggest trap:<\/strong> a large cabin bag without Priority, or an oversized bag at the gate. Both are completely avoidable.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_cabin_baggage_the_small_40%C3%9730%C3%9720_bag\"><\/span>Free cabin baggage: the small 40\u00d730\u00d720 bag<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the single most important number in the whole article. Every passenger, even on the cheapest <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fare Bare - d\u011btsk\u00e9 barefoot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/fare-bare-detske-barefoot\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">fare<\/a> and without any extra charge, can bring <strong>one small bag for free<\/strong> measuring <strong>40\u00d730\u00d720 cm<\/strong>, which must fit under the seat in front of you. Ryanair doesn&#8217;t officially state a weight limit; the only condition is that you can lift it and slide it under the seat yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve previously come across the figure <strong>40\u00d720\u00d725 cm<\/strong>, that&#8217;s not a mistake. It was the older Ryanair cabin baggage size, which the airline <strong>increased in August 2025<\/strong> to the current 40\u00d730\u00d720 cm, roughly a fifth more space. So if you have a bag at home sized for the old dimensions, the new rules are actually kinder to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With smart packing, you can fit more into a bag like this than you&#8217;d expect, easily enough for a long weekend. A soft backpack or holdall works best because it squashes into the sizer more easily, and compression packing helps too. For a detailed walkthrough on how to fit everything into your cabin bag and travel light, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cabin-luggage-pack-light\/\">guide to packing a cabin bag<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Hard-shell cases are often a problem at the gate because you can&#8217;t squeeze them into the sizer. A soft bag or backpack of the same dimensions slips in more easily, even when it&#8217;s a little fuller. The <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Osprey cabin bags\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/prirucni-zavazadla-osprey\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Osprey cabin bags<\/a> we use are a great example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Large_cabin_bag_10_kg_and_Priority_when_its_worth_it\"><\/span>Large cabin bag (10 kg) and Priority: when it&#8217;s worth it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the small bag isn&#8217;t enough, the <strong>large cabin bag<\/strong> comes into play, measuring <strong>55\u00d740\u00d720 cm and weighing up to 10 kg<\/strong>, which goes in the overhead locker. The catch is that you <strong>don&#8217;t get it automatically<\/strong>. You have to pay extra for the <strong>Priority &amp; 2 Cabin Bags<\/strong> package, which then lets you bring both the small bag and the large cabin bag, plus you board first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The price of Priority varies a lot by route and date, but as a rough guide expect around <strong>\u20ac12 to \u20ac36<\/strong> each way when bought with the flight. On busy holiday routes and at weekends it tends towards the upper end. If you add Priority later through Manage My Booking, you&#8217;ll pay more, so decide right when you book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f Watch out for the most common trap: if you turn up at the gate with a large cabin bag <strong>without having bought Priority<\/strong>, Ryanair will put it in the hold and charge you around <strong>\u20ac46<\/strong>. So it&#8217;s either Priority, or genuinely just the small 40\u00d730\u00d720 bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checked_baggage_10_20_or_23_kg\"><\/span>Checked baggage: 10, 20 or 23 kg<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For a longer holiday, or when you simply need more, reach for <strong>checked baggage<\/strong> in the hold. Ryanair offers three weights: you can buy up to three 10 kg or 20 kg bags, while the 23 kg option is limited to one per person. The maximum size for a checked case is roughly <strong>80\u00d7120\u00d7120 cm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1374\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ryanair-zavazadla-odbavene.jpg\" alt=\"Checked baggage on the airport baggage carousel\" class=\"wp-image-231989\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ryanair-zavazadla-odbavene.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ryanair-zavazadla-odbavene-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ryanair-zavazadla-odbavene-700x470.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ryanair-zavazadla-odbavene-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ryanair-zavazadla-odbavene-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ryanair-zavazadla-odbavene-696x467.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ryanair-zavazadla-odbavene-1392x934.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ryanair-zavazadla-odbavene-1920x1288.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Baggage<\/th><th>Size \/ weight<\/th><th>Price (approx.)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Small bag<\/strong><\/td><td>40\u00d730\u00d720 cm<\/td><td>free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Large cabin bag<\/strong><\/td><td>55\u00d740\u00d720 cm<br>10 kg<\/td><td>~\u20ac12\u201336 (Priority)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Checked 10 kg<\/strong><\/td><td>up to ~80\u00d7120\u00d7120 cm<\/td><td>~\u20ac9\u201345 online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Checked 20 kg<\/strong><\/td><td>up to ~80\u00d7120\u00d7120 cm<\/td><td>~\u20ac19\u201360 online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Checked 23 kg<\/strong><\/td><td>up to ~80\u00d7120\u00d7120 cm<\/td><td>varies by route (max 1)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Approximate Ryanair baggage sizes and prices for 2026. Prices are dynamic, so check the current amount when booking at ryanair.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The rule is simple: <strong>buy everything online in advance<\/strong>, ideally together with the flight. The same bag sorted at the airport desk will cost you many times more. Checked baggage can be added online up to roughly two hours before departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Priority_or_checked_How_to_decide\"><\/span>Priority or checked? How to decide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This question decides how much you&#8217;ll ultimately pay for your flight, and the answer isn&#8217;t clear-cut. It mainly depends on the <strong>length of the trip and the number of travellers<\/strong>. To give you an idea, here are three typical situations you&#8217;ll probably recognise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A light weekend (one person):<\/strong> here the <strong>free small bag<\/strong> often wins. With a bit of thought, you can comfortably fit two or three days&#8217; worth into 40\u00d730\u00d720 cm and pay nothing at all. Only consider Priority if you want a guaranteed spot in the locker and priority boarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A week by the sea (one person):<\/strong> compare the cost of <strong>Priority with the 10 kg cabin bag<\/strong> against <strong>a 20 kg checked bag<\/strong>. For shorter stays with cheap Priority, Priority usually works out better, and you don&#8217;t have to wait at the carousel. But if you need more space or are carrying heavier items, go for checked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Two people or a family:<\/strong> two separate Priority packages add up, so the cheapest option is often <strong>one shared 20 kg checked bag<\/strong> that you pack together, plus a free small bag each. It pays to load all the options into your basket and compare before you pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_of_Ryanairs_fees_and_how_to_avoid_them\"><\/span>All of Ryanair&#8217;s fees (and how to avoid them)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ryanair makes most of its money on fees for things you didn&#8217;t sort out in advance. Here&#8217;s an overview of the most common ones and, more importantly, how to avoid them entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Fee<\/th><th>How much (approx.)<\/th><th>When it happens<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Oversized bag at the gate<\/strong><\/td><td>~\u20ac70<\/td><td>doesn&#8217;t fit in the sizer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cabin bag without Priority<\/strong><\/td><td>~\u20ac46<\/td><td>10 kg bag without Priority at the gate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Checked bag at the airport<\/strong><\/td><td>~\u20ac46\u201375<\/td><td>not bought online in advance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Check-in at the airport<\/strong><\/td><td>~\u20ac55 (\u20ac30 from Spain)<\/td><td>you didn&#8217;t check in online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Replacement boarding pass<\/strong><\/td><td>~\u20ac20<\/td><td>no valid digital pass<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The most common Ryanair fees. All of them can be avoided with a bit of preparation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>See the common thread? Almost <strong>every fee only appears at the airport<\/strong> or at the gate, when you&#8217;ve failed to do something in advance. Sort your baggage and check-in online and stick to the sizes, and you won&#8217;t pay a single euro extra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_check-in_and_the_digital_boarding_pass\"><\/span>Online check-in and the digital boarding pass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is perhaps the trap travellers fall into most often. <strong>Online check-in is mandatory with Ryanair.<\/strong> If you don&#8217;t check in beforehand via the website or app and try to sort it at the airport instead, you&#8217;ll pay around <strong>\u20ac55 (\u20ac30 from Spain)<\/strong>. Check-in usually opens a few days before departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s more, from <strong>12 November 2025<\/strong> Ryanair scrapped paper boarding passes and now relies exclusively on the <strong>digital boarding pass in the myRyanair app<\/strong>. Be careful: a screenshot or PDF isn&#8217;t enough, the pass has to run in the live app. So keep your phone charged and download the app before you travel. The only exception is flights from Morocco, where local regulations mean you&#8217;ll get a paper pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you&#8217;ve checked in online properly and your phone then lets you down at the airport, since November 2025 Ryanair will issue a replacement boarding pass free of charge. The hefty \u20ac20 fee only applies if you have no valid digital pass at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_baggage_children_sports_instruments_and_animals\"><\/span>Special baggage: children, sports, instruments and animals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelling with children or with something unusual? Ryanair has its own rules for that. <strong>For each child you can bring two pieces of baby equipment for free<\/strong>, typically a pushchair and a car seat. For a lap infant you can also bring a bag with their things weighing up to 5 kg and measuring 45\u00d735\u00d720 cm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sports equipment<\/strong> like skis, a snowboard, a bike or golf clubs and <strong>large musical instruments<\/strong> only go in the hold, for a separate fee (roughly \u20ac35 to \u20ac60 online, a bike up to 30 kg, other items up to 20 kg each). Smaller instruments such as a violin can come into the cabin as long as they fit within the cabin bag dimensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And one important point for pet lovers: <strong>Ryanair does not carry any animals<\/strong>, neither in the cabin nor in the hold. The only exception is certified guide and assistance dogs on flights within the EU. So if you&#8217;re travelling with a dog or cat, you&#8217;ll need to choose another airline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liquids_and_what_you_can_and_cant_take_on_board\"><\/span>Liquids and what you can (and can&#8217;t) take on board<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The liquids rule isn&#8217;t Ryanair&#8217;s invention; it applies at <strong>security in general<\/strong>. You can take liquids, gels and sprays in containers <strong>up to 100 ml<\/strong>, all together in one clear bag of up to <strong>1 litre<\/strong>, which you take out separately at security. The exceptions are medicines and baby food in the amounts you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2026, some airports with more modern scanners allow more, but <strong>this isn&#8217;t the case everywhere<\/strong> and it varies from airport to airport. Reliably plan for 100 ml and treat anything more as a bonus, only if a particular airport allows it. A great trick to sidestep the whole limit is to switch to <strong>solid, water-free toiletries<\/strong>, which don&#8217;t count as liquids. We cover more of this in our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cabin-luggage-pack-light\/\">guide to packing light<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_end_of_paid_cabin_bags_coming_EU_2026\"><\/span>Is the end of paid cabin bags coming? (EU 2026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have heard that cabin baggage is set to become free across all airlines. There&#8217;s some truth to it, but also some misunderstanding. In <strong>January 2026 the European Parliament voted on a position<\/strong> that would require one free small cabin bag in addition to a personal item. It sounds great, but <strong>it isn&#8217;t law yet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The proposal still has to be approved by the Council of the EU, meaning the member states, and until that happens <strong>the current airline rules apply<\/strong>, including Ryanair&#8217;s paid large cabin bag. A Brussels court has also confirmed that Ryanair&#8217;s policy complies with European regulations. So until anything changes, plan around what we describe in this article and keep an eye on the news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_go_next\"><\/span>Where to go next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what you need to fit into with Ryanair, it helps to know <strong>how to pack it smartly and which bag to choose<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll find the full method in our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cabin-luggage-pack-light\/\">how to pack light into a cabin bag<\/a>, specific models in our roundup of the <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-carry-on-luggage\/\">best cabin bags<\/a>, and more ideas in <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/carry-on-packing-tips\/\">20 tips for packing a cabin bag<\/a>. Fly with other budget airlines too? Compare <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/?p=231999\">Wizz Air baggage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/easyjet-baggage-allowance\/\">easyJet baggage<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/smartwings-baggage-allowance\/\">Smartwings baggage<\/a> too. 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