easyJet is best known for its low fares – and one of the ways the budget carrier keeps base ticket prices low is by charging fees for baggage.
All passengers are allowed a small under-seat cabin bag for free, but larger cabin bags (like wheeled suitcases, for example) come at a cost (with a couple of exceptions). Here’s what else you should know about easyJet hand luggage size and other important information.
The basics of easyJet hand luggage size and other key info
All passengers on easyJet are allowed one small cabin bag, which must fit under the seat in front of you. You can bring large cabin bags onboard for an additional fee (though there are some options for discounted or free bag allowances – more on those below).
Both small and large cabin bags have a maximum weight of 15 kg, and easyJet specifies that passengers must be able to lift their bags without assistance. If you prefer not to check a bag, be sure to book your large cabin bag as early as possible (easyJet allows you to check in 30 days ahead of the flight), since space fills up.
If you want to bring a large cabin bag onboard, there are a couple of options. First, you can purchase online at the time of booking, which is cheaper than at the airport. (Bonus: you’ll also get priority boarding.) Free large cabin bags also are a benefit of easyJet Plus membership and they are included with Flexi fares, easyJet’s most inclusive tickets.
Hand luggage rules for easyJet while travelling with infants
Parents or caregivers travelling with little ones should familiarise themselves with easyJet’s policies for hand luggage. If an infant is travelling on your lap, you are allowed an additional small bag (with the same maximum dimensions of 18 x 14 x 8 inches, or 45 x 36 x 20 cm).
However, as with other airlines, if you’ve paid for your child to sit in their own seat (which is a requirement above the age of two years), that ticket will come with its own free small cabin bag. Again, large cabin bags will come with an additional fee (or as an included benefit for easyJet plus members or discounted for Flexi ticket holders).
What extra items can you bring on board easyJet flights?
easyJet allows passengers to bring extra items onboard, such as medical or sports equipment or musical instruments. These items count towards your cabin bag allowance and must fit either in the overhead locker or under the seat in front of you.
Musical instruments that are larger than 30 x 117 x 38 cm can only travel in the cabin if a separate ticket is purchased.
Fun fact: when you book a ticket for them, you’ll use the passenger name ‘Mr. Musical Instrument,’ according to easyJet’s website.
However, if you’re not sure about allowances for instruments or other extra items, it’s highly recommended to visit easyJet’s website or contact the customer service department during the booking process.
Top three easyJet hand luggage tips
from Blane Bachelor, travel expert
Tip #1: Do not attempt to sneak a large cabin bag that you haven’t paid for past easyJet gate staff. They are keenly trained to spot passengers trying to do this, and you’ll pay a significantly higher fee at the gate than you would have online while booking.
Tip #2: Avoid all the hassles of hand luggage fees (and most fees in general) by purchasing an annual easyJet Plus membership, which I have had for several years. In addition to free large cabin bags, you’ll also get a slew of other perks. For frequent flyers on easyJet, the annual fee pays for itself very quickly.
Tip #3: Parents, be aware – you may not have to pay to take your baby’s changing bag, but you will have to pay a fee for an infant sitting in your lap. easyJet isn’t the only airline that charges these ridiculous fees, but that doesn’t make them any less annoying.
easyJet hand luggage FAQs
Still have questions about easyJet’s hand luggage size or other concerns? Read on for expert answers.
Still have questions about easyJet hand luggage?
Luggage policies can be confusing. For an easy way to compare hand luggage rules across airlines, check out our hand luggage guide. Perhaps you’re stuck on what to pack? We have plenty of handy tips for that, too. Finally, don’t forget to check what’s allowed in a cabin bag before you head to the airport.
⏰ Last update: February 19, 2025 – because staying informed makes travel smoother.
