Budget airline Ryanair has launched a new 'bag sizer' tool on its iPhone/iPad app, which scans your hand luggage to check whether it fits within its strict measurements. Under current Ryanair rules, unless you pay extra, you can only take one free 'small' bag into the cabin, measuring 40cm x 20cm x 25cm.
How strict is Ryanair with carry-on size?
If you purchase one of these options, your carry-on bag must not exceed 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm). The maximum weight for cabin luggage on Ryanair is 22 lbs (10kg). Carry-on items must be stowed in the overhead bin or under the seat before you.
Does hand luggage get measured?
Are cabin bags weighed? They can be, but more often they are size-checked. We recommend that you ensure your bag is within the weight and size limits the airline specifies if you want it on board with you. If the staff deem your bag too big or too heavy, it will be checked.
How do you beat Ryanair cabin baggage?
Tips to maximise your Ryanair cabin baggage allowance
- Make the most out of your handbag. …
- Get to the airport early. …
- Pool your (checked) baggage. …
- Go travel-size. …
- Pick and choose Ryanair extras. …
- Shop around other budget airlines.
Does Ryanair measure hand luggage?
What happens if hand luggage is slightly too big RyanAir?
If your small bag or 10kg cabin bag does not fit in the baggage sizers, which are placed at every boarding gate, we will tag your bag and place it in the aircraft hold subject to payment of a gate bag fee. You can collect it on the baggage carousel at your arrival airport.
How do I survive on RyanAir?
Complete Guide to Flying RyanAir (& Not Getting Ripped-Off)
- BOOK YOUR FLIGHT AS FAR IN ADVANCE AS POSSIBLE. …
- NO FOOD OR DRINK INCLUDED IN TICKET. …
- ONLY ONE SMALL PERSONAL ITEM INCLUDED IN TICKET. …
- THE AIRPORT MIGHT BE OUT OF THE WAY. …
- MAKE SURE YOUR BAGS ARE NOT OVERSIZED OR OVERWEIGHT.
How do I measure my carry-on luggage?
To calculate the size of your carry-on bag, measure the length, height, and depth (or width) of your bag. You can add the three numbers together to find the total linear inches. For example, a bag with a length of 20 inches, width of 12 inches, and depth of 6 inches would be 20+12+6 = 38 linear inches.
Can I take a handbag as well as hand luggage on Ryanair?
They will allow only one piece, so your purse will have to be inside your carry-on. They are also very strict about weight and size of bags, so if your bag's weight is borderline, take some stuff out and either wear it or carry a few bits and bobs in your pockets until you get on the flight, to cut the weight down.