Flying on easyJet soon? This is what you need to know for a smooth experience with your hand luggage.
Here you’ll find a detailed explanation of easyJet’s hand luggage allowance policies, helping you understand the size limits and weight restrictions in place. Plus, we’ve got some practical tips and strategies to help you maximise your easyJet baggage allowance.
easyJet hand luggage allowance
Understanding the rules
When flying on easyJet, every passenger can bring one small cabin bag on board with maximum dimensions of 45 × 36 × 20cm (including handle and wheels), and a max weight of 15kg. This can go under the seat in front of you.
You can bring a larger cabin bag on board. But you’ll need to pay for it, be an easyJet Plus member or book a FLEXI fare. The bag should be no larger than 56 × 45 × 25cm (including handles and wheels), and it needs to fit in the overhead locker. The maximum weight is 15kg, and you should be able to carry and lift it yourself.
Top tips for easyJet hand luggage
easyJet baggage fees
Cost breakdown
Like its airfares, easyJet’s baggage fees fluctuate, depending on the flight route and time of booking. Book your luggage online in advance where possible, as it will be much cheaper than paying for excess baggage at the airport.
Online in advance | Check-in desk | Boarding gate |
|---|---|---|
From £48 for bags larger than 56×45×25 cm | Free small cabin bag (max. 45×36×20 cm) | Free small cabin bag (max. 45×36×20 cm) |
From £5.99 for a large cabin bag (max. 56×45×25 cm) | From £5.99 for a large cabin bag (max. 56×45×25 cm) | From £24 for bags measuring between 5×36×20cm and 56×45×25 cm |
From £6.99 for a 15kg bag | £48 for a hold luggage up to 23 kg | From £48 for bags larger than 56×45×25 cm |
Between £9.49 for a bag up to 23kg | £39.99 for an oversized small cabin bag (over 45×36×20 cm and up to 56×45×25 cm) and additional bags within 56×45×25 cm | |
£15 per 3kg of additional weight for pre-booked hold luggage up to a maximum of 32kg | £48 for an oversized large cabin bag (over 56×45×25 cm) | |
£37 per item, per flight for small sports equipment | £12 per kilo, per item, per flight for any excess weight | |
£47 per item, per flight for small sports equipment |
Information correct as of 23 August 2024, obtained from the easyJet website. Please always check the latest guidance before booking a trip.
How to save on easyJet luggage fees
Smart strategies
Rather than paying any excess baggage fees at the airport or forking out for a hold bag, here are a few packing strategies to help the next time you fly with easyJet.
If you’re heading off for a short break, try to fit everything into your small cabin bag to avoid additional easyJet luggage charges. That way you won’t need to pay for a seat upgrade or extra bags. It’s all about packing light. Packing cubes are ideal too, as a space-saving solution.
Frequent flyer? Join the easyJet Plus scheme (annual fee £249). As well as automatically being allowed to bring a larger cabin bag on board, you also get to upgrade to Upfront or Extra Legroom seats for free. Other benefits include a dedicated bag drop desk, fast-track security, and speedy boarding.
If your budget doesn’t quite stretch to full membership, treat yourself on a case-by-case basis by opting for easyJet’s FLEXI Fare. They are more expensive than standard tickets but have a bundle of goodies including that coveted extra cabin bag allowance plus a 23kg hold bag. Fast-track security, speedy boarding and an in-flight bistro voucher are also included in the price.
easyJet hand luggage FAQs
Now you know all about easyJet’s hand luggage allowance regulations and cabin bag size rules, you can book your flights and plan what to pack.
