Carry On Size Guide for Europe’s Budget Airlines (2025 Rules)

Traveling around Europe with budget airlines sounds simple until you look at the fine print. Every airline has its own cabin bag rules and some only include a small under-seat bag unless you pay extra for overhead space. Ryanair follows one size, easyJet allows another, and Wizz Air has a completely different system. After years of flying around Europe, we put together an easy chart that breaks down the actual overhead bin limits for each airline. It helps you choose the right suitcase, decide when it is worth paying for a bigger bag, and avoid surprise fees. These are the updated 2025 carry on sizes for Europe’s most popular low cost airlines.

Carry-on luggage size comparison chart for Europe’s budget airlines including Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet, Vueling, Transavia, Volotea, Eurowings, Norwegian, PLAY, airBaltic, TAP, ITA, British Airways Economy Light, KLM Economy Light, Air France Economy Light, Aer Lingus, Jet2, and Iberia.

Quick Notes Before You Fly

Check what your fare includes
Most budget airlines only allow an under-seat bag unless you pay for overhead space.
Budget airlines measure bags often
Ryanair, Wizz Air and Volotea check sizes more than others.
Weight rules vary
Norwegian, Wizz Air and airBaltic focus on weight more than size.
Always confirm your flight rules
Rules can change based on fare type and route.

carry On Sizes by Airline

55 × 40 × 20 cm

Ryanair Priority Carry On (paid add-on)
Vueling
Volotea
TAP Air Portugal

55 × 40 × 23 cm

Wizz Air Cabin Bag (paid add-on)
Eurowings
Norwegian
PLAY
airBaltic
Lufthansa Economy Light

55 × 35 × 25 cm

Transavia
KLM Economy Light
Air France Economy Light
ITA Airways Light

56 × 45 × 25 cm

easyJet
British Airways Economy Light
Aer Lingus
Jet2
Iberia

Carry On Essentials

If you want to see the suitcase we use across Europe and the small items that make packing easier, here is our full Carry On Essentials page. It includes the bag that fits overhead on all major European budget airlines along with the packing cubes and small travel gear we use on every trip.

Knowing the exact carry on size rules saves time, money and stress, especially when flying with budget airlines in Europe. This chart helps you pick the right suitcase and avoid surprise charges at the airport. Use it to plan weekend trips, short flights and last minute getaways across Europe.