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My quick, easy guide to the latest carry-on luggage sizes and weight restrictions for the main budget airlines in the UK…
These days, many budget airlines only include a small cabin bag in the standard ticket fare, referred to as “underseat luggage” or a “personal item”. These are pretty small and have to fit under the seat in front of you.
If you want to take a larger carry-on bag, you’ll need to pay extra. It’s also sometimes included if you pay for priority boarding or an upfront seat, so check out your options when booking your flight.
The two tables below should give you a rough idea of what size luggage travellers can take on most budget flights from the UK. These are always subject to change, though, so be sure to double-check before booking anything…
Included (Free) Hand Luggage Allowance
Last updated Feb 2026:
| Airline | Size | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | Personal: 40 x 30 x 20 cm 10kg Bag: 55 x 40 x 24 cm* *Free when checked in at the airport | 10kg |
| British Airways | Personal: 40 x 30 x 15 cm Cabin: 56 x 45 x 25 cm | NA |
| easyJet | 45 x 36 x 20 cm | 15kg |
| KLM | Personal: 40 x 30 x 15 cm Cabin: 55 x 35 x 25 cm | 12kg total |
| Ryanair | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | NA |
| TUI | Personal: 40 x 30 x 20 cm Cabin: 55 x 40 x 20 cm | 10kg |
| Wizz Air | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | 10kg |
*Air Lingus Update: There are now two options for your 10kg bag with Air Lingus. It is free if you drop off your bag at check-in, but you pay (from £9.99) if you take the bag on board with you. Please note the cabin baggage allowance on regional flights is slightly smaller. Read more here
Large Cabin Bag Allowances
Some airlines (British Airways, KLM, TUI) include a free large cabin bag alongside your personal item. Others charge extra for the large cabin bag, or include it with upgraded ticket types (eg, Wizz Priority on Wizz Air). The table below breaks down the large cabin bag size restrictions of the most popular budget airlines – and whether these are included with your ticket, or incur an extra fee:
Last updated Feb 2026:
| Airline | Size | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | 55 x 40 x 24cm | 10kg | £9.99 (see above) |
| British Airways | 56 x 45 x 25 cm | 23kg total | Included |
| easyJet | 56 x 45 x 25 cm | 15kg | Price varies |
| KLM | 55 x 35 x 25 cm | 12kg total | Included |
| Ryanair | 55 x 40 x 20cm | 10kg | From €/£12 |
| TUI | 55 x 40 x 20 cm | 10kg | Included |
| Wizz Air | 55 x 40 x 23 cm | 10kg | Price varies |
