easyJet Baggage Allowance: The Complete Guide for 2025/26
\_Your complete guide to easyJet baggage allowance: cabin bags, hold luggage, fees, and how to avoid surprise charges at the airport.\_
What’s Included With Every easyJet Ticket?
Every easyJet passenger gets one free small cabin bag, no matter which ticket they’ve bought. The thing that trips people up is where it goes: under the seat in front of you, not in the overhead locker. That’s a meaningful difference if you’re used to flying with other airlines.
The bag can be up to 45 x 36 x 20 cm, including handles and wheels. The weight limit is 15 kg, and you have to be able to lift and carry it yourself. If you need more space — a proper overhead bag or a checked suitcase — you’ll pay extra. How much depends on your fare, when you buy, and which route you’re on.
Quick answer: Every easyJet passenger gets one free small cabin bag (45 x 36 x 20 cm, up to 15 kg) that fits under the seat. A larger overhead bag, hold luggage, and checked sports equipment all cost extra. The cheapest way to add luggage is always to pre-book online — airport prices are significantly higher, and a large cabin bag cannot be purchased at the airport at all.
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: Up to 15 kg (you must also be able to lift and carry it yourself)
A small backpack, handbag, or laptop bag fits fine. Don’t try to pack a week’s clothing into it.
Large Cabin Bag (Paid Add-On)
If you need a proper carry-on suitcase, you can add a large cabin bag. It goes in the overhead locker.
- 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 with easyJet Plus membership, the Inclusive Plus fare (formerly FLEXI), and the Standard Plus fare. Choosing an Up Front or Extra Legroom seat doesn’t change this — you still need one of those fares or the membership, or you buy the large cabin bag as a separate add-on.
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: If you turn up at the boarding gate with a bag that isn’t part of your booked allowance, it goes in the hold and you pay £48. That’s far more than pre-booking a hold bag. Check what you’ve got before you leave the house.
Hold Luggage
Hold luggage is stored in the cargo hold and checked in at the airport. It’s not included with standard fares. You have to buy it separately — either when you book or online up to around 2 hours before departure. Adding it at the airport check-in desk costs considerably more.
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 | Up to £55 |
| Heavy Hold Bag | 32 kg | Higher fee tier | Up to £55+ |
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 uses a Piece Concept: it limits how many bags you can check in, and each one has its own weight cap. You can’t combine two allowances into one bigger bag.
Adding Extra Weight
If you’ve pre-booked a hold bag and realise you need more capacity, you can add weight in 3 kg increments online, up to 32 kg per bag. That costs around £15 per 3 kg unit.
Turn up at the airport over your limit and you’ll pay £12 per extra kilogram, per flight. It adds up fast. Weigh your bag at home — a cheap luggage scale will save you more than it costs the first time you use it.
Baggage by Fare Type
What you can bring depends on which fare you’ve booked. Here’s how the main options compare:
| Allowance | Standard | Standard Plus | Inclusive Plus | easyJet Plus |
| Small cabin bag | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Large cabin bag | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 23 kg hold bag | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Speedy Boarding | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast-track security | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
Standard Plus is a mid-tier fare that bundles a large cabin bag, an allocated up front seat, speedy boarding, and a dedicated bag drop. It’s worth considering if you want overhead locker space and priority boarding without the full Inclusive Plus package. Note that Standard Plus is not available on every route or booking — it appears when Up Front seats are on offer and may not show at all stages of the checkout.
The Inclusive Plus fare (previously FLEXI) packs in the most: a large cabin bag, a 23 kg hold bag, upfront seating or an Extra Legroom upgrade discount, speedy boarding, fast-track security at selected airports, free date and route changes within ±1 day, an onboard meal voucher, and up to 3 hours of lounge access at selected airports.
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.
How Strictly Does easyJet Enforce Cabin Bag Rules?
Strictly enough that it’s worth taking seriously. At major easyJet airports — Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Manchester, Belfast, and Bristol — gate staff use physical metal sizer gauges. If your bag doesn’t fit, it doesn’t board.
The bags most likely to fail are rigid carry-on suitcases, which often exceed the 56 x 45 x 25 cm large cabin bag dimensions when the external frame is measured. Soft-sided bags that compress give you more leeway.
On the weight side, easyJet does not routinely weigh cabin bags at the gate. The 15 kg limit exists and is enforceable, but in practice it’s rarely checked unless staff have a specific reason to pull someone aside.
One thing that surprises people: if the overhead lockers are full when you board and your large cabin bag can’t fit, easyJet will put it in the hold for free. This is not a penalty — it’s standard practice on busy flights. Your bag will come out on the carousel at the other end.
Sports Equipment and Musical Instruments
Sports Equipment
Sports equipment is booked separately and charged on top of your normal baggage allowance. easyJet splits 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 | £45 | £55 |
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. Instruments up to 30 x 117 x 38 cm can travel in the cabin in place of your large cabin bag — no separate seat purchase needed. Instruments that exceed those dimensions require you to book a 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.
Medical Equipment and CPAP Machines
If you travel with a CPAP machine, easyJet carries it free as an extra item — it doesn’t count against your cabin bag allowance. No medical certificate needed, but you do need to call the Special Assistance Team at least 48 hours before departure to give them a heads-up.
The device has to fit within 56 x 45 x 25 cm and goes through security screening like everything else. Pack accessories (mask, tubing, distilled water) in your regular cabin bag, not with the machine. Distilled water is allowed through security in containers over 100 ml where CPAP use is the reason — but this varies by airport, so check ahead.
If you want to actually use the CPAP during the flight, that’s a separate conversation with easyJet — it needs prior approval and specific seating arrangements.
Travelling With Babies and Children
easyJet has extra allowances for passengers travelling with babies and young children.
Infants on Your Lap (Under 2 Years)
Lap infants get you an extra bag: a baby changing bag (max 45 x 36 x 20 cm) that goes under the seat in front of you. It’s separate from your own cabin bag allowance.
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 child on your booking, easyJet will check up to two of these for free:
- 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 | Up to £55 |
| 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) | £45 | £55 |
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.
Lost, Delayed, or Damaged Baggage
If your bag doesn’t arrive at the carousel, go to the easyJet baggage desk (usually near the arrivals hall) and file a Property Irregularity Report (PIR). Keep your boarding pass and baggage receipt tag — you’ll need both.
For damaged bags: photograph the damage before you leave the airport and file the PIR on the day. The written claim must be submitted within 7 days of your flight.
For delayed bags: you don’t have to report it at the airport. You can register the delay online within 24 hours of arrival through easyJet’s website.
Delayed baggage
If your hold bag is delayed, easyJet is liable under the Montreal Convention. You can claim for essential replacement items (clothing, toiletries) while you wait. Keep all receipts — easyJet expects reasonable purchases, not luxury replacements. The maximum compensation under the Montreal Convention is approximately £1,600 (1,519 SDR at current rates — roughly €1,900).
Damaged baggage
Wheels and handles that break in transit are usually covered; cosmetic scuffs and scratches to the exterior generally are not. If easyJet disputes your claim, your travel insurance is the next port of call — check whether it covers checked baggage damage before you fly.
What EC261 covers
EC261/2004 (the UK flight delay law) does not cover baggage issues. It applies to flight disruption only. Baggage compensation falls under the Montreal Convention.
Prohibited and Restricted Items
Cabin Bag Restrictions
- Liquids: Rules vary by airport. Many UK airports (including Heathrow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, and Bristol) have upgraded to C3 CT scanners and no longer enforce the 100 ml rule. Others (including Luton and Manchester) still do. Check your specific departure airport before you pack — but if in doubt, stick to the 100 ml limit.
- 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 fees are probably the number one source of unpleasant surprises on budget airlines. A bit of planning prevents most of them.
- Book bags in advance. Pre-booking online is always cheaper than buying at the airport or the gate — sometimes by a lot.
- Weigh your bag at home. A luggage scale costs a few pounds. Given excess weight runs at £12 a kilo at check-in, it pays for itself quickly.
- Measure your cabin bag. Include the handles and wheels. Anything over 45 x 36 x 20 cm and you need the large cabin bag add-on, or you’ll face the £48 gate charge.
- Do the maths on Inclusive Plus. If you need a hold bag, a large cabin bag, and some flexibility, Inclusive Plus often works out cheaper than buying each separately. If you just want the overhead bag and speedy boarding, Standard Plus is the simpler call.
- Pool weight across your group. If you’re all on the same booking, the total allowance can be split however you like — one person can pack heavy if another travels light.
- Wear your heaviest gear. A coat and boots worn at the airport don’t count as luggage.
- Use packing cubes. They make a genuine difference when you’re working with a small bag.
Adding or Changing Baggage After Booking
You can add hold luggage or a large cabin bag through the easyJet website or app up to around 2 hours before departure. Go to your booking, select “Manage Booking”, and add what you need.
Worth knowing: hold luggage can be bought at the check-in desk (at a higher price), but a large cabin bag cannot — that’s online or app only, no airport option. If you arrive at the gate with an unpurchased large cabin bag, it goes in the hold at the £48 gate charge.
If you switch flights, you’ll be told before confirming whether your large cabin bag can carry over to the new one.
The later you buy, the more you’ll pay. Airport hold bag prices are the worst of the lot — but for cabin bags, the airport isn’t even an option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take a handbag and a cabin bag?
On a standard ticket, you get one small bag — that’s it. Handbag, laptop bag, carry-on: it all has to be the same bag. Add a large cabin bag to your booking and you can bring both: the big one goes in the overhead locker, the small one under the seat.
What happens if my hold bag is overweight?
You’ll pay £12 per kilo over your limit, per flight. The absolute maximum is 32 kg — if your bag goes over that, you’ll have to take things out before it’ll be accepted.
Can I check in more than one hold bag?
Yes — up to three per person. Each has its own weight limit and can’t exceed 275 cm in total dimensions (length + width + height).
Is hold luggage included with any fare?
Yes, the Inclusive Plus fare (formerly FLEXI) 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 limits how many bags you can check in and sets an individual weight cap on each one. Some airlines work the other way — a single total allowance you can spread across however many bags you bring. easyJet doesn’t. Each bag is judged on its own.
Can I buy baggage at the airport?
You can buy a hold bag at the check-in desk, but it costs up to £55 regardless of route. Online prices start from £9.49. Book ahead.
Can I bring wine or alcohol back from holiday in my hold bag?
Yes. easyJet has no specific bottle limit for wine or spirits in hold luggage, but the weight allowance still applies — a case of 12 bottles of wine weighs around 14–15 kg, so it can quickly dominate a 23 kg bag. UK customs allows up to 18 litres of still wine duty-free per person. Bottles should be wrapped and padded — easyJet is not liable for breakage caused by insufficient packing.
If easyJet cancels my flight, do I get my baggage add-on refunded?
If easyJet cancels your flight and you rebook onto an alternative easyJet flight, your baggage allowance transfers automatically. If you take a full refund instead of rebooking, contact easyJet Customer Services to claim the baggage add-on back separately — it won’t come back automatically with the ticket refund.
Before You Fly — Next Steps
Check your booking confirmation to see exactly what baggage you have booked. If anything is missing, add it now through “Manage Booking” on easyjet.com — the earlier you do it, the less you’ll pay.
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\_Last updated: March 2026. Prices and policies are subject to change. Always check easyjet.com for the latest information before you fly.\_
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