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40 × 20 × 25 cm bag

Ryanair's free under-seat bag size. Here's where it fits — measured against every airline's limit, including wheels and handles.

✓ Free on 107! Tight on 39✕ No on 2

Fits — free

Fits — paid / add-on

Tight — risky

Doesn't fit

  • Loganair
    Over the limit
    Doesn't fit
  • TAROM logo
    TAROM
    Over the limit
    Doesn't fit

Bags around this size

Best 40 × 20 × 25 cm bags →
Cabin Max
Metz 20L
Tight — risky
40 × 20 × 25 cm
20 L
0.5 kg
0 cm to spare
from £30View →
Narwey
Foldable Under-seat 40×20×25
Tight — risky
40 × 20 × 25 cm
20 L
0.3 kg
0 cm to spare
from £18
Aerolite
Ryanair Maximum 40×20×25
Tight — risky
40 × 20 × 25 cm
20 L
0.6 kg
0 cm to spare
from £22
Puccini
Ryanair Cabin 40×20×25
Tight — risky
40 × 20 × 25 cm
20 L
1.8 kg
0 cm to spare
from 220View →
tomtoc
Voyage Under-Seat Backpack 20L
Fits
39 × 24 × 18 cm
20 L
0.7 kg
1 cm to spare
from £60View →
Aerolite
39×19×24 Ryanair Cabin Case
Fits
39 × 19 × 24 cm
19 L
1.7 kg
1 cm to spare
from £30

FAQ

Which airlines accept a 40 × 20 × 25 cm bag?+

A 40 × 20 × 25 cm bag fits 107 airlines for free, including Copa Airlines, Jet2, British Airways. It's a tight fit on 39 and over the limit on 2.

Is 40 × 20 × 25 cm a carry-on or a personal item size?+

In Europe, sizes around 40×20×25 cm are free under-seat bags, while 55×40×20 cm and larger are cabin bags that may need Priority or a paid add-on.

Other sizes

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