Aer Lingus cabin bag size
Everything you can bring on board Aer Lingus — sizes, weight and cost.
Aer Lingus cabin baggage explained
Aer Lingus separates a small under-seat handbag that comes with every fare from the 10 kg wheeled cabin bag that only some short-haul fares include. On short-haul the Saver fare is the one to watch, because it does not come with the larger bag.
What your fare changes
Every short-haul fare includes the 33 × 25 × 20 cm under-seat item. The 55 × 40 × 24 cm cabin bag up to 10 kg is included on short-haul fares other than Saver; Saver customers add it as a paid option. Long-haul and Business allowances differ, so use the specific booking.
What to check before you fly
The free handbag is genuinely small at 33 × 25 × 20 cm, so a normal backpack usually only travels once you have paid for or included the 10 kg bag. Measure with wheels and handles, and remember a full cabin can still send a compliant bag to the hold.
Full baggage allowance
| Allowance | Max size | Weight | Fare | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Personal item / under-seat Small handbag that fits under the seat. | 33 × 25 × 20 cm 13 × 9.8 × 7.9 in | — | All fares | Free |
Cabin bag / carry-on | 55 × 40 × 24 cm 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in | 10 kg | Short-haul (not Saver) | Free |
Worked bag-size example
Take a wheeled cabin bag measuring 54 × 39 × 22 cm and weighing 9 kg. Compare it with the cabin-bag limit of 55 × 40 × 24 cm and 10 kg.
The smallest dimensional margin is 1 cm, so the bag is within the size limit. Its weight margin is 1 kg.
We compare the three outside edges after orientation, including protruding parts. A result with less than 0.5 cm of clearance is marked tight because measuring and packing can change the real size.
Aer Lingus baggage FAQ
What size cabin bag can I take on Aer Lingus?+
Aer Lingus's cabin bag limit is 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in), up to 10 kg. Measure your bag including wheels and handles.
Does Aer Lingus include a free personal item?+
Yes — Aer Lingus lets you bring a personal item up to 33 × 25 × 20 cm that must fit under the seat in front of you at no extra cost.
How do I check if my bag fits Aer Lingus?+
Measure height, width and depth in cm or inches and enter them into the checker — you'll see instantly whether your bag fits Aer Lingus for free, is tight, or is over the limit, with the exact margin.
Is a cabin bag free on the Aer Lingus Saver fare?+
No. Saver includes only the 33 × 25 × 20 cm under-seat handbag. The 55 × 40 × 24 cm cabin bag up to 10 kg is included on other short-haul fares or added as a paid option on Saver.
How big is the free Aer Lingus bag?+
The included handbag is 33 × 25 × 20 cm and must fit under the seat. Anything larger needs the 10 kg cabin-bag allowance.
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