✈️ Ryanair Just Gave Your Carry‑On a Free Upgrade – Here’s What You Need to Know

Ryanair has quietly boosted the maximum size for its free under‑seat personal bag, and flyers can now bring more onboard without paying a cent.

📏 What’s Changed?

• Old size: 40 cm x 20 cm x 25 cm (20 L)

• New size: 40 cm x 30 cm x 20 cm (24 L) — that’s a 20 % increase in volume!

• This adjustment makes Ryanair’s free bag slightly bigger than the EU’s new minimum (40 x 30 x 15 cm)

📏 What’s Changed?

• Old size: 40 cm x 20 cm x 25 cm (20 L)

• New size: 40 cm x 30 cm x 20 cm (24 L) — that’s a 20 % increase in volume!

• This adjustment makes Ryanair’s free bag slightly bigger than the EU’s new minimum (40 x 30 x 15 cm)

🕒 When Does It Start?

• It’s rolling out right now, with Ryanair updating bag sizers at airports “over the coming weeks”

• So not live everywhere just yet—but keep an eye out: once your departure airport updates its sizers, you’re good to go.

🛄 Why This Matters

1. More space = less stress
   Add your sunglasses case, travel-sized toiletries, or a snack stash without squeezing.

2. One bag to rule them all
   Fits most airlines’ new standards—no rummaging for that perfect ‘budget airline’ backpack.

3. Beware gate checks
   Any bigger than 40 x 30 x 20 cm and you’ll still pay hefty fees (£60‑£75).

🧳 Our Holiday‑Hack Tip

• Line your bag with a piece of stiff cardboard to maintain structure and make it easier to slide under the seat. Bonus: it helps you pack smarter!

✅ Packing Checklist Before You Fly Ryanair

1. Bring a bag no larger than 40 x 30 x 20 cm

2. Double‑check your airport has updated its sizer

3. Use firm cardboard as a packing frame

4. Compress soft items tightly — every cm counts

Bottom Line

Ryanair’s upgrade to 40 x 30 x 20 cm is a small tweak with big payoffs if:

• Your airport has updated the sizer,

• You pick the right bag, and

• You pack efficiently

Until the rollout is complete, stick to 40 x 20 x 25 cm, just in case your departure gate is lagging behind.