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Hand luggage rules for short-haul airlines in 2024
How much luggage is included as standard on popular short-haul airlines like Ryanair, Jet2 and EasyJet and how much does it cost to bring more? We've got the answers for you.
Hand luggage rules
Hand luggage rules differ from airline to airline, with some offering a cabin case as standard and others only allowing a small personal item.
You could find a flight for £8.99 with one airline and £30 with another, but the £30 flight might be better value because of the luggage included in the case price, so, It's worth knowing how much you'll have as standard with the most popular short-haul airlines in the UK, so you know the best-value flight to book.
The following list applies to flight-only bookings, some tour operators also include a checked bag as standard when booking a package holiday.
British Airways
Included for free:
One personal bag such as a handbag or backpack (40x30x15cm including handles, pockets and wheels)
One cabin bag weighing up to 23kg (56x45x25cm).
Jet2
Included for free:
One personal bag such as a handbag or backpack that can fit under the seat in front of you.
One cabin bag weighing up to 10kg (56x45x25cm).
TUI Airways
Included for free:
One personal bag such as a handbag or backpack that can fit under the seat in front of you.
One cabin bag weighing up to 10kg (55x40x20cm).
EasyJet
Included for free:
One personal bag such as a handbag or backpack that can fit under the seat in front of you.
Adding a cabin bag:
From £5.99 one-way (56x45x25cm)
Ryanair
Included for free:
One personal bag such as a handbag or backpack that can fit under the seat in front of you.
Adding a cabin bag:
Priority and 2 cabin bags from £6–36 one-way (at booking stage)
10kg check-in bag from £11–29.99 one-way (at booking stage)
WizzAir
Included for free:
One personal bag such as a handbag or backpack that can fit under the seat in front of you (40x30x20cm) weighing up to 10kg.
Adding a cabin bag:
To add a cabin bag, you'll need to get WIZZ PRIORITY which costs €10.00–€60.00. This entitles you to bring a cabin bag (55x40x23cm) and have priority boarding.
KLM
Included for free:
One personal bag such as a handbag or backpack that can fit under the seat in front of you.
One cabin bag (55x35x25cm)
Both items combined total weight of 12kg.
FinnAir
Included for free:
One personal bag such as a handbag or backpack that can fit under the seat in front of you.
One cabin bag (55x40x23cm)
If you're travelling on a Superlight ticket, you'll only have the personal bag included.
Iberia
Included for free:
One personal bag such as a handbag or backpack (40x30x15cm).
One cabin bag weighing up to 10kg (56x40x25cm).