easyJet Cabin Bag Size Rules: What's Allowed (2026)

easyJet's cabin bag policy is more straightforward than many European budget carriers — and its size allowance is one of the most generous in the LCC sector. But there are still tiers to understand, and the rules differ depending on your fare type and seat selection. Here's everything you need to know.

easyJet's Cabin Bag Allowance at a Glance

easyJet operates a two-bag-tier system:

Bag	Dimensions	Goes In	Who Gets It
Small cabin bag	45 × 36 × 20 cm	Under seat	All passengers (free)
Large cabin bag	56 × 45 × 25 cm	Overhead bin	FLEXI, upfront seats, extra legroom, EASYJET PLUS

All passengers on all fares get the small under-seat bag. The larger overhead bin bag is reserved for passengers on higher fare tiers or with specific seat selections.

The Large Cabin Bag: Who Gets It?

The 56 × 45 × 25 cm overhead bag is included for:

• EASYJET PLUS card holders — easyJet's subscription loyalty card
• FLEXI fare passengers — the highest easyJet fare tier
• Passengers who book upfront seats (rows 1–5 or designated upfront seats)
• Passengers in extra legroom seats (exit rows and designated extra legroom rows)

If you book a standard seat in the middle of the aircraft on easyJet's cheapest fare, you only get the small 45 × 36 × 20 cm under-seat bag.

To get the overhead bag without paying for premium seats, you can either:

1. Book FLEXI fare
2. Purchase the cabin bag as an add-on during or after booking
3. Select any upfront or extra legroom seat

How Big Is 56 × 45 × 25 cm?

easyJet's large cabin bag dimension of 56 × 45 × 25 cm is genuinely substantial:

• Comparison with Ryanair: Ryanair's large cabin bag (Priority fare) allows only 55 × 40 × 20 cm — measurably narrower and shallower than easyJet.
• Comparison with Wizz Air: Wizz Air allows 55 × 40 × 23 cm for priority passengers.
• Comparison with airlines: easyJet's limit is roughly equivalent to British Airways (56 × 45 × 25 cm) — a full-service carrier.

In practice, 56 × 45 × 25 cm accommodates most standard cabin-size rolling suitcases sold in UK and European markets, typically 4-wheel spinners marketed as "cabin bags."

No Weight Limit: A Major Advantage

Unlike most European carriers and virtually all Asian airlines, easyJet does not enforce a weight limit on cabin bags. You can pack as much as you can physically lift into your 56 × 45 × 25 cm bag.

This sets easyJet apart from competitors:

• Ryanair: 10 kg combined weight limit
• Wizz Air: 10 kg for the large cabin bag
• Norwegian: 10 kg
• Vueling: 10 kg
• easyJet: No weight limit

For travelers with heavy laptops, camera equipment, or dense clothing, easyJet's no-weight-limit policy can be a significant practical advantage.

The Small Bag (45 × 36 × 20 cm): What It Means in Practice

The standard free allowance — the small 45 × 36 × 20 cm bag — is more generous than Ryanair's equivalent (40 × 20 × 25 cm), but still limits you to what fits under a seat.

A 45 × 36 × 20 cm bag accommodates:

• A 13–15" laptop (if the bag is padded and well-organized)
• A couple of changes of clothes rolled tightly
• Toiletries and a small liquids bag
• Phone charger, earphones, and light accessories

For overnight or weekend trips, this is manageable. For trips of 3+ days with full clothing needs, most travelers will want the larger overhead bag.

Buying the Cabin Bag Add-On

If your fare doesn't include the large cabin bag, you can purchase it as an add-on:

• During the initial booking process (cheapest option)
• Via the "Manage My Booking" section after booking
• At the airport (more expensive)

Prices vary by route and booking timing, typically ranging from £/€8 to £/€25 per flight. Buying the add-on is significantly cheaper than paying a gate fee for a non-compliant bag.

What Counts Toward Your Bag Allowance?

A coat or jacket carried over your arm is not counted as your bag. Items purchased in the airside duty-free area in a sealed airport bag are also typically permitted in addition to your allowance. Baby equipment (pram, car seat) is handled separately at check-in.

However, there is no separate "personal item" exemption on easyJet for bags. If you have two bags, one of them must fit inside the other, or you must be entitled to the overhead bin allowance.

easyJet vs. Ryanair: A Practical Comparison

Feature	easyJet	Ryanair
Base fare bag	45 × 36 × 20 cm (under seat)	40 × 20 × 25 cm (under seat)
Overhead bag (paid/upgraded)	56 × 45 × 25 cm	55 × 40 × 20 cm
Weight limit	None	10 kg combined
Gate fee for non-compliance	£/€48+	£/€50–80
Policy complexity	Moderate	High

easyJet is generally considered more traveler-friendly on cabin bags: the free bag is larger, the paid overhead bag is larger, and there's no weight limit to worry about.

Enforcement: What to Expect

easyJet enforces its cabin bag policy with varying intensity depending on route and airport. Popular routes from UK airports (London Luton, London Gatwick, Bristol, Manchester) see more consistent enforcement than less busy regional routes.

Enforcement typically happens at the gate with physical bag sizers. easyJet staff will ask passengers with visibly oversized bags to check them. Gate check fees are charged if your bag doesn't fit the applicable template for your fare.

During peak summer travel season, enforcement tends to increase as overhead bin space becomes scarcer.

Tips for Flying easyJet

Check which seat tier includes the overhead bag. When booking, look for the overhead bin bag icon next to seat options. Upfront seats often cost only marginally more than standard middle seats but include the overhead allowance.

Use a soft-sided bag if you're near the size limit. Soft bags compress slightly and often fit through size templates more easily than rigid hard-shell cases of similar nominal dimensions.

Pack your heaviest items in your carry-on. Since there's no weight limit, you can freely load heavy items like shoes, books, and electronics into your cabin bag without penalty.

Book the cabin bag add-on early. Like most budget airline add-ons, cabin bag prices increase as you approach the departure date. Buy it when you book for the lowest price.

The Bottom Line

easyJet's cabin bag policy is among the most generous in European low-cost aviation: a large 56 × 45 × 25 cm bag for those with upgraded fares or seats, no weight limit, and a relatively sizable free under-seat bag for everyone. If you understand which tier your fare falls into and plan accordingly, easyJet's cabin bag rules are refreshingly uncomplicated compared to its competitors.