Ryanair carry-on size
Ryanair allows a priority 10 kg cabin bag of up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (≈ 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), 10 kg (not included with every fare), plus a free small bag of 40 × 30 × 20 cm (≈ 15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in).
Source: Ryanair baggage page, checked 2026-10-26
Priority 10 kg cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Which backpacks fit Ryanair
| Bag | Listed size | Priority 10 kg cabin bag | Free small bag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey Farpoint 40 | 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in) | Fits if not packed full −3.0 cm | Too big −15.0 cm |
| Osprey Fairview 40 | 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in) | Fits if not packed full −3.0 cm | Too big −15.0 cm |
| Osprey Daylite Plus 20 | 48 × 28 × 24 cm (18.9 × 11.02 × 9.45 in) | Too big −4.0 cm | Too big −8.0 cm |
| Cotopaxi Allpa 35L | 22 × 12 × 10 in (56 × 30 × 25 cm) | Too big −5.0 cm | Too big −16.0 cm |
| Aer Travel Pack 3 | 21.5 × 13 × 9 in (54.5 × 33 × 21.5 cm) | Fits if not packed full −2.9 cm | Too big −14.5 cm |
| Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L | 22 × 14 × 8 in (55 × 35 × 20 cm) | Fits 0 cm | Too big −15.0 cm |
| Nomatic Travel Pack 20L | 18.5 × 12 × 6 in (≈ 47 × 30.5 × 15.2 cm) | Fits +4.8 cm | Too big −7.0 cm |
| CABINZERO Classic 44L | 51 × 36 × 18 cm (20.1 × 14.2 × 7.1 in) | Fits +2.0 cm | Too big −11.0 cm |
| CABINZERO Classic 28L | 39 × 29.5 × 20 cm (15.4 × 11.6 × 7.9 in) | Fits 0 cm | Fits 0 cm |
| The North Face Borealis | 12 × 6.5 × 19.5 in (30.5 × 16.5 × 49.5 cm) | Fits +3.5 cm | Too big −9.5 cm |
The number next to each verdict is the tightest side: how much room is left (or how much the bag is over) on its closest side.
Other airlines
Delta Air Lines22 × 14 × 9 inUnited Airlines22 × 14 × 9 inAmerican Airlines22 × 14 × 9 inSouthwest Airlines24 × 16 × 10 inJetBlue22 × 14 × 9 inSpirit Airlines22 × 18 × 10 inFrontier Airlines24 × 16 × 10 inAllegiant Air22 × 16 × 10 ineasyJet56 × 45 × 25 cmWizz Air55 × 40 × 23 cmJet256 × 45 × 25 cmBritish Airways56 × 45 × 25 cmLufthansa55 × 40 × 23 cmKLM55 × 35 × 25 cmAir Canada55 × 40 × 23 cmWestJet56 × 36 × 23 cmQantas56 × 36 × 23 cm
Questions
What is the Ryanair carry-on size in cm and inches?
55 × 40 × 20 cm (≈ 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in). Comes with the Priority & 2 Cabin Bags add-on.
Does Ryanair weigh carry-on bags?
Yes, the limit is 10 kg (22 lb).
Which travel backpacks fit Ryanair's carry-on limit?
Of the bags we checked, these fit packed full: Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L, Nomatic Travel Pack 20L, CABINZERO Classic 44L, CABINZERO Classic 28L, The North Face Borealis.
What size is the Ryanair personal item?
40 × 30 × 20 cm (≈ 15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in). Included with every fare, goes under the seat.