EasyJet hand luggage rules explained - and the cabin bags that should fit

July 02, 2024

When planning for a holiday it can sometimes be confusing as to how much luggage you're entitled to with your ticket. While some airlines like TUI allow you to bring a large hold bag with you on every holiday the more budget options have severely limited the amount of luggage you can bring on board without incurring an extra charge.

easyJet is a great airline for those who don't want to break the bank. You can book tickets from £20.99 to some of Europe's prettiest holiday hotspots. These include one-way tickets to Milan, Italy, Bordeaux, in France and Amsterdam in the Netherlands at rock bottom prices.

However, alongside the super cheap flights come some downsides like limited luggage allowance.

If you bring more than you're entitled to you will be charged an extra free – or you can buy a cabin suitcase or hold bag for extra money when you're booking your plane tickets. You should always be aware of the rules before you head to the airport for your flight to avoid being caught out.

easyJet does give you one free item of luggage when you fly, but, crucially, it has to fit under the seat in front of you. This means you can bring a backpack, handbag, laptop bag or another small item – but it does not mean you can bring a cabin sized suitcase to be stored in the overhead lockers.

The easyJet luggage rules state: "Everyone can bring one small under seat cabin bag per person on board for free. It can be a maximum size of 45 x 36 x 20 cm (including any handles and wheels) and must be kept under the seat in front of you. That should be enough to bring all the essentials for your journey or for a short trip. Your bag can weigh up to 15kg, but we do ask that you’re able to lift and carry it yourself.

"If you’d also like to bring a large cabin bag on board (max. 56 x 45 x 25 cm, including any handles and wheels), you have the option to book a large cabin bag for your flight. Every customer who books a large cabin bag can also enjoy the benefit of Speedy Boarding. If you’re an easyJet Plus member or customer who has booked a FLEXI fare, you can also bring a large cabin bag on board (in addition to your small cabin bag) as part of your membership or fare benefits."

They add: "Please note that the maximum number of cabin bags available per person is two; one small cabin bag for all customers and one large cabin bag for customers if it’s included with their fare or membership benefits or where they have paid to add one to their booking. Remember – purchasing all your bags online is cheaper and will help you avoid paying bag fees at the airport and your cabin bags being placed in the hold."

"We check cabin bag sizes before you board. If your cabin bag is bigger than the maximum size allowed or if you bring a large cabin bag to the departure gate without the correct seat selection or without one pre-booked for your flight, it won’t be able to go in the cabin. We’ll have to check it into the aircraft hold and charges will apply. So it’s important to check your cabin bag allowance before you travel to avoid any unexpected charges."

There are lots of bags out there that fit the limited requirements for your free luggage allowance. Amazon sells an easyJet compliant backpack from £31.99 which conforms to the size requirements.

Best cabin bags and accessories for travel Eono 3/4/6 Set Compression Packing Cubes

By closing the strong, full-coverage outer zipper, Eono packing cubes achieve a significant compression effect, which saves a lot of space in your suitcase. Great for traveling or a tidy storage.

£18.69

Amazon Buy Now Narwey 20-litre duffle bag

Size: 40x19x25cm A lightweight bag that fits small underseat cabin bag size 40x20x25cm of Ryanair Airlines perfectly, which can be placed under seat and no need to pay for extra baggage.

£11.99

Amazon Buy Now Kipsta 20-litre essential bag

Same capacity as the Narwey bag but at a better price.This 20L bag is not only designed to carry all your essential sports kit but is also an excellent choice for hand luggage whilst travelling.

A great choice for a compact gym bag or lightweight cabin bag. And you won’t have to worry about storage space as we've designed this carry on bag to fold up into its own side pocket for easy storage

£6.99

Decathlon Buy Now Kono Carryon Backpack

Go hands-free at the airport. Perfect size to comply with Ryanair free carry on luggage allowance and you can maximise your packing capacity with this hand luggage backpack.

£29.99

Amazon Buy Now Tanness Cabin Bag with Adjustable Shoulder Strap

Solid stitching reinforcement and heavy-duty zippers have been used to ensure superior durability. The travel cabin bags serves long-life usage, making your travel more comfortable.

£14.99

Amazon Buy Now Antler Tiber Cabin Luggage

Sophisticated style and bold design, for the frequent international traveller.

The polycarbonate shell flexes to give super strength protection that weighs next to nothing.

Measurement:

Packing capacity: 55 x 40 x 20 cm

Weight: 2.6 kg

Maximum volume: 44 litre

Packing capacity: 36 litre

£99

Antler Buy Now

One review of the bag said: "I bought this bag for a flight on easyJet as my current bags were either too small or too large. Great size and you can fit a lot on it." While another added: "I got a pair of these for me an my wife for an easyJet flight early this month, and they are just the ideal rucksack you want. Light, loads of space and sturdy!"

You can also find over-the-shoulder duffle bags which claim to fit the size requirements. One spacious holdall from £9.99 comes in dozens of colours, with the brand claiming that it "meets the underseat cabin bag size requirements of most airlines such as easyJet". It also has a section that will slot onto a wheeled suitcase if you choose to buy more luggage.

Other bags you can buy include:

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