Best free bag size for budget airlines
Fly hand-luggage-only across Europe’s low-cost airlines without paying for a cabin bag.
Best free bag size
40 × 30 × 20 cm
15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in · up to 8 kg
largest × middle × shortest side
Fits the free bag allowance on all 10 airlines in this group. The tightest is Ryanair.
Bags that fit
Narwey
Foldable Under-seat 40×20×25
40 × 20 × 25 cm
20 L
0.3 kg
0 cm to spare
from £18
Aerolite
Ryanair Maximum 40×20×25
40 × 20 × 25 cm
20 L
0.6 kg
0 cm to spare
from £22
free bag limit per airline (10)
Ryanair
Wizz Air
easyJet
Pegasus Airlines
NorwegianFAQ
What is the best free bag size for this group?+
A bag no larger than 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in), up to 8 kg fits the free bag allowance on all 10 airlines in this group — the limit is set by Ryanair.
Why not just buy the biggest bag?+
Because the strictest airline in the group wins. A bag that fits Ryanair fits everyone here; a larger one would be rejected or charged there. Buy for the tightest limit and you’re safe on all.
Should I leave a safety margin?+
Yes — measure with wheels and handles, and pick a bag a touch under the limit. A packed bag bulges, and low-cost airlines measure strictly at the gate.