easyJet Baggage Allowance: The Complete Guide for 2025/26
Everything you need to know about cabin bags, hold luggage, fees, and how to avoid surprise charges at the airport.
What’s Included With Every easyJet Ticket?
Every easyJet passenger receives a free small cabin bag regardless of fare type. This is the baseline allowance included with the cheapest standard ticket, and it’s the one rule that catches out more travellers than any other: your free bag must fit under the seat in front of you, not in the overhead locker.
The maximum dimensions for the free small cabin bag are 45 x 36 x 20 cm, including handles and wheels. There is no official weight limit on this bag, though easyJet states you must be able to place it under the seat yourself. In practice, keeping it under 15 kg is sensible.
If you need more space than a single underseat bag provides, easyJet offers paid upgrades for larger cabin bags and checked hold luggage. The costs vary depending on your fare type, when you book, and how you pay.
Cabin Bag Allowances
Small Cabin Bag (Free)
Every passenger gets one small cabin bag at no charge. It must meet the following requirements:
- Maximum size: 45 x 36 x 20 cm (including handles and wheels)
- Storage: Under the seat in front of you
- Weight: No official limit, but you must be able to stow it yourself
This is typically enough for a small backpack, handbag, or laptop bag. Think of it as your personal item — it’s not designed to hold a week’s worth of clothing.
Large Cabin Bag (Paid Add-On)
If you need a proper carry-on suitcase, you can add a large cabin bag to your booking. This goes in the overhead locker and allows you to bring a standard cabin-sized case on board.
- Maximum size: 56 x 45 x 25 cm (including handles and wheels)
- Storage: Overhead locker
- Weight: Up to 15 kg
A large cabin bag is included at no extra cost for easyJet Plus cardholders and passengers who book a FLEXI fare. Passengers who select Up Front or Extra Legroom seats also receive a large cabin bag as part of their seat selection.
For everyone else, a large cabin bag can be purchased as an add-on during booking or afterwards through the easyJet app or website. Prices vary by route and availability, but booking in advance is always cheaper than buying at the airport.
Gate Charge Warning: Any bag brought to the boarding gate that isn’t part of your booked allowance will be placed in the hold and you’ll be charged £48 per item. This is significantly more than pre-booking a hold bag, so always check your allowance before you travel.
Hands Free Service
easyJet offers a service called Hands Free, which lets you drop your cabin bag at the easyJet Plus Bag Drop before going through security. Your bag is placed in the aircraft hold and comes out first on the carousel at your destination. This costs £7 per person or £16 for a family package covering up to six passengers.
This is a useful option if you want to avoid carrying luggage through the airport but don’t want to pay for a full hold bag allowance.
Hold Luggage
Hold luggage is checked in at the airport and stored in the aircraft’s cargo hold. easyJet does not include hold luggage with standard fares — it must be purchased separately, either during booking or at any point before your flight.
Hold Bag Options
| Option | Weight | Online Price (from) | Airport Price |
| Light Hold Bag | 15 kg | From £6.99 | Not available |
| Standard Hold Bag | 23 kg | From £9.49 | £50 |
| Heavy Hold Bag | 32 kg | Higher fee tier | £50+ |
Hold Luggage Rules
- Maximum bags: Up to 3 hold bags per person
- Maximum single bag weight: 32 kg (no exceptions)
- Maximum total dimensions: 275 cm (length + width + height)
- Weight pooling: Passengers on the same booking can share their total weight allowance across bags
- 15 kg option: Available online only — a cheaper alternative if you’re packing light
easyJet operates on a Piece Concept rather than a Weight Concept. This means the airline limits the number of individual bags you can check in, with each bag having its own weight cap. You cannot, for example, combine two bag allowances into one oversized bag.
Adding Extra Weight
If you’ve pre-booked a hold bag and realise you need more capacity, you can add extra weight in 3 kg increments online, up to the 32 kg maximum per bag. The cost is approximately £15 per 3 kg unit.
If your bag exceeds its pre-booked weight at the airport, excess baggage is charged at £12 per kilogram per item, per flight. This adds up quickly, so weighing your luggage at home before you leave is strongly recommended.
Baggage by Fare Type
Your baggage allowance on easyJet depends heavily on which fare or seat type you’ve booked. Here’s a comparison of what’s included:
| Allowance | Standard | Up Front / Extra Leg | FLEXI | easyJet Plus |
| Small cabin bag | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Large cabin bag | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 23 kg hold bag | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Speedy Boarding | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast-track security | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
The FLEXI fare is the most generous standard option, bundling a large cabin bag, a 23 kg hold bag, seat selection, speedy boarding, fast-track security at selected airports, free flight changes within a 14-day window, and complimentary in-flight refreshments.
easyJet Plus is a paid annual membership that provides a large cabin bag, speedy boarding, dedicated bag drop, and other perks on every flight throughout the membership year.
Sports Equipment and Musical Instruments
Sports Equipment
Sports equipment must be booked separately and comes with a fixed handling fee in addition to your standard baggage allowance. easyJet divides sports items into two categories:
| Category | Max Weight | Online Price | Airport Price |
| Standard Sports (golf clubs, skis, snowboards) | 20 kg | £42 | £52 |
| Large Sports (bicycles, surfboards) | 32 kg | £50 | £60 |
Each passenger is limited to one piece of sports equipment. Bicycles must be boxed or bagged. For group bookings, a maximum of six items of large sports equipment can be booked online — contact easyJet customer services directly if you need more.
Musical Instruments
Small musical instruments can travel as your free small cabin bag, provided they fit within the 45 x 36 x 20 cm dimensions. Larger instruments up to 30 x 117 x 38 cm can be taken into the cabin, but you’ll need to purchase a separate seat for them. The instrument and its case must not exceed 75 kg combined.
Instruments can also be checked into the hold at the standard checked luggage rates.
Travelling With Babies and Children
easyJet provides additional allowances for passengers travelling with infants and young children.
Infants on Your Lap (Under 2 Years)
If your infant is seated on your lap rather than in their own seat, you can bring an additional baby changing bag on board. This bag must be no larger than 45 x 36 x 20 cm and needs to fit under the seat in front of you.
Infants and Children With Their Own Seat
Children over two years old with their own seat receive the same hand luggage allowance as adult passengers. Infants with a booked seat also receive the standard cabin allowance, plus a baby bag.
Free Extras for Infants and Children
For each infant or child travelling with you, easyJet allows up to two of the following items to be checked into the hold free of charge:
- Travel cot
- Pushchair or buggy
- Car seat
- Booster seat
- Baby backpack carrier
Fees and Charges at a Glance
| Item | Online | Airport |
| 15 kg hold bag | From £6.99 | N/A (online only) |
| 23 kg hold bag | From £9.49 | £50 |
| Extra weight (per 3 kg) | £15 | N/A |
| Excess weight at airport (per kg) | N/A | £12 per kg |
| Gate charge (non-booked bag) | N/A | £48 per item |
| Sports equipment (standard) | £42 | £52 |
| Sports equipment (large) | £50 | £60 |
| Hands Free service | £7 / £16 family | £7 / £16 family |
Note: Online prices vary by route, season, and how far in advance you book. The figures above represent starting prices and may be higher for peak routes and dates. Always check easyjet.com for the most up-to-date pricing for your specific flight.
Prohibited and Restricted Items
easyJet follows standard aviation security rules for what can and cannot be carried on board.
Cabin Bag Restrictions
- Liquids: Must be in containers of 100 ml or less, placed in a single transparent, resealable plastic bag (max 1 litre)
- Lithium batteries and power banks: Must be carried in your cabin bag, not in the hold
- E-cigarettes: Must be in your cabin bag
- Sharp objects: Scissors, razors, and other sharp items must go in the hold
Hold Luggage Restrictions
- Spare lithium batteries and power banks are not permitted in hold luggage
- Flammable items, compressed gases, and other hazardous materials are prohibited
- Check easyJet’s dangerous goods policy for the full list before you pack
How to Avoid Unexpected Baggage Fees
Baggage charges are one of the most common complaints among budget airline passengers. Here are practical steps to keep your costs down on easyJet flights.
- Book bags online in advance. Prices are always lower when you pre-book through the website or app compared to paying at the airport.
- Weigh your luggage at home. A simple luggage scale costs a few pounds and could save you £12 per excess kilogram at check-in.
- Check your cabin bag dimensions. Measure your bag including handles and wheels. If it’s over 45 x 36 x 20 cm, you need to buy a large cabin bag add-on or risk the £48 gate charge.
- Consider the FLEXI fare. If you need a hold bag, large cabin bag, and flexibility, the FLEXI fare often works out cheaper than buying these individually with a standard ticket.
- Pool weight with your group. If you’re on the same booking, you can share your combined weight allowance. One person can pack heavier if another packs lighter.
- Wear your heaviest items. Coats, boots, and bulky clothing don’t count as baggage if you’re wearing them.
- Use packing cubes. They help compress clothing and make the most of limited bag space.
Adding or Changing Baggage After Booking
You can add hold luggage or a large cabin bag to your booking at any time before your flight through the easyJet website or app. Navigate to your booking, select “Manage Booking”, and add the bags you need.
If you change your flight, easyJet will let you know whether there’s availability for your large cabin bag on the new flight. If space isn’t available, you’ll be informed before completing the booking change.
Keep in mind that adding bags closer to your departure date or at the airport will generally cost more than booking at the time of your original ticket purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take a handbag and a cabin bag?
With a standard ticket, you get one small cabin bag only. This must serve as both your handbag and your carry-on. If you add a large cabin bag to your booking, you can then bring both the large bag (overhead locker) and your small bag (under seat).
What happens if my hold bag is overweight?
You’ll be charged £12 per kilogram over your pre-booked allowance, up to the absolute maximum of 32 kg. If your bag exceeds 32 kg, you’ll need to remove items.
Can I check in more than one hold bag?
Yes, you can book up to three hold bags per person. Each bag has its own weight allowance and must not exceed 275 cm in total dimensions.
Is hold luggage included with any fare?
Yes, the FLEXI fare includes a 23 kg hold bag. All other fares require you to purchase hold luggage separately.
Can I take a pushchair on an easyJet flight?
Yes. For each infant or child, you can check up to two items free of charge, including pushchairs, car seats, travel cots, and booster seats.
What is the Piece Concept?
easyJet uses the Piece Concept for hold luggage, which means it limits the number of bags you can check in, with each bag having an individual weight cap. This is different from the Weight Concept used by some airlines, where you have a total weight allowance spread across any number of bags.
Can I buy baggage at the airport?
You can buy hold luggage at the airport check-in desk, but it costs significantly more than pre-booking online. A 23 kg bag at the airport is a flat £50 regardless of route, compared to online prices starting from £9.49.
Last updated: February 2025. Prices and policies are subject to change. Always check easyjet.com for the latest information before you fly.