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Ryanair carry-on size: 55 x 40 x 20 cm
Limits change; confirm with your airline before you fly. Every figure here links to the airline page it came from.
What is the Ryanair carry-on limit?
| Allowance | Maximum size | Weight | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on (overhead) | 55 x 40 x 20 cm 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in (converted) | 10 kg (22 lb) | Ryanair baggage page, checked 2026 |
| Personal item (under seat) | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | none stated | details |
| Checked bag | check the airline | check the airline |
The 10 kg overhead bag comes only with Priority and 2 Cabin Bags. The carry-on is a paid add-on on the cheapest fare.
As a box, Ryanair's carry-on limit holds about 44 litres on the outside. Hardside cases lose roughly a tenth of that to the wheel wells and handle channel.
Do popular carry-ons fit Ryanair?
Each bag below is measured from its own listing's wheels-included size and compared with Ryanair's limit in centimetres, the unit the airline publishes. 0 of 15 fit.
| Bag | Size with wheels | Verdict | Tightest side | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics 21" Hardside Spinner | 21.7 x 14.8 x 10 in | TOO BIG | -5.4 cm | Under $100 |
| Wrangler 22" Hardside Spinner | 22 x 14 x 9.5 in | TOO BIG | -4.1 cm | Under $100 |
| Travelpro Maxlite 5 20" Spinner | 22 x 14 x 9 in | TOO BIG | -2.9 cm | Under $250 |
| American Tourister Stratum 3.0 Carry-On | 22 x 15 x 9.5 in | TOO BIG | -4.1 cm | Under $100 |
| Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner | 23 x 15 x 10 in | TOO BIG | -5.4 cm | Under $250 |
| Samsonite Omni PC Carry-On | 22 x 15 x 9.5 in | TOO BIG | -4.1 cm | Under $250 |
| Delsey Helium Aero Carry-On | 21 x 14 x 10 in | TOO BIG | -5.4 cm | Under $250 |
| LEVEL8 Zipperless Aluminum Frame Carry-On | 22 x 14.9 x 9 in | TOO BIG | -2.9 cm | Under $250 |
| CENSIEN 20" Carry-On | 21.46 x 13.78 x 8.66 in | TOO BIG | -2 cm | Under $100 |
| Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Spinner | 23 x 14.5 x 9 in | TOO BIG | -3.4 cm | Under $250 |
| Travelpro Platinum Elite 21" Spinner | 23.5 x 14.5 x 9 in | TOO BIG | -4.7 cm | Under $500 |
| Travelpro Platinum Elite Hardside Carry-On | 23 x 14.5 x 9.5 in | TOO BIG | -4.1 cm | Under $500 |
| LUGGEX All-Aluminum Carry-On | 21.7 x 15 x 9.4 in | TOO BIG | -3.9 cm | Under $250 |
| ASYSUIT 20" Aluminum Zipperless Carry-On | 21.3 x 13.8 x 8.3 in | TOO BIG | -1.1 cm | Under $250 |
| SwissGear Sion Softside Carry-On | 22.75 x 14.25 x 10.25 in | TOO BIG | -6 cm | Under $250 |
How does Ryanair's carry-on limit compare?
By volume, Ryanair's box is among the smallest of the 27 carry-on limits on this site. Within a centimetre on every side, it is the same box as Icelandair. Spirit, easyJet and Frontier publish the most generous limits.
Carry-ons that meet Ryanair’s limit
Every bag here meets the published limit by its own wheels-included listing size, spread from budget to premium.
Under $50Check price
Samsonite Centric 2 Hardside Expandable Luggage with Spinner Wheels
22.5 x 15.5 x 9.5 in with wheels, 6.61 lbUnder $250Check price
LEVEL8 Zipperless Carry On Luggage Airline Approved Suitcase 20 Inch Black
22 x 14.9 x 9 in with wheels, 9.9 lbUnder $250Check price
Under $1,000Check price
Frequently asked questions
What are the Ryanair carry-on dimensions in inches?
Ryanair publishes 55 x 40 x 20 cm, which is 21.7 x 15.7 x 7.9 in (converted). Compare in the unit Ryanair publishes and keep the decimals: rounding a converted limit up is how a bag that fits on paper fails the sizer.
How strict is Ryanair about carry-on size?
Ryanair does not publish an enforcement policy, and gate checks vary by airport and by how full the flight is, so treat 55 x 40 x 20 cm as the rule rather than a guideline: a bag that goes into the sizer with wheels and handles has nothing to argue about. 0 of the 15 popular carry-ons checked on this page meet it when measured with wheels.
What is the Ryanair personal item size limit?
Ryanair limits the under-seat personal item to 40 x 30 x 20 cm. It is a separate allowance from the carry-on; the Ryanair personal item page on this site lists the bags that meet it.
What is the Ryanair carry-on size limit?
Ryanair’s own baggage page gives the carry-on limit as 55 x 40 x 20 cm. The 10 kg overhead bag comes only with Priority and 2 Cabin Bags. Measure the bag with wheels and handles, standing up, and compare the longest side with the longest limit.
Does Ryanair weigh carry-on bags?
Ryanair states a carry-on weight limit of 10 kg (22 lb). A packed hardside carry-on often weighs 15 to 25 lb, so check your packed weight with a luggage scale before leaving home if you are close to the limit.
Will a 22 x 14 x 9 inch bag fit Ryanair?
No, not by the published figure. A 22 x 14 x 9 inch bag converts to 55.9 x 35.6 x 22.9 cm and is 2.9 cm over Ryanair’s limit on its tightest side. A 21 inch carry-on around 53 to 54 cm tall is the safer choice for this airline.
Is the Ryanair carry-on included in the fare?
On the page read for this site, the carry-on is a paid add-on on the cheapest fare. The personal item is the free allowance, so a bag that fits under the seat avoids the fee entirely.
Researched, not professional advice. Airline limits change without notice and can differ by route, aircraft and fare; the airline's own page is the final word.
