EasyJet Baggage Allowance 2026: Sizes, Weights & Fees

Every EasyJet passenger gets one small cabin bag free (max 45 x 36 x 20 cm, up to 15kg). A large cabin bag or hold luggage costs extra. Online prices vary by route, while airport fees reach £60 per bag. Prices rise sharply if you pay at the gate, so booking ahead saves the most money. 

What is EasyJet’s hand luggage allowance?

Every EasyJet passenger can bring one small cabin bag free of charge. It must measure no more than 45 x 36 x 20 cm (including handles and wheels), weigh up to 15kg, and fit under the seat in front of you. If it exceeds these limits at the gate, it goes in the hold for a £60 fee.

EasyJet is stricter than British Airways or Jet2, which both include two cabin items as standard. With EasyJet, a second, larger bag always costs more unless your fare or membership includes it.

EasyJet cabin bag rules at a glance:

You can also bring free extras that don’t count toward your allowance: an overcoat, an umbrella, a duty-free bag, and mobility aids.

What is the EasyJet large cabin bag size and cost?

The EasyJet large cabin bag can measure up to 56 x 45 x 25 cm and weigh up to 15kg. It must fit in the overhead locker. Online prices vary by route and demand, starting around £5.99, but buying one at the boarding gate costs a fixed £60 more than 10 times the cheapest online rate.

A large cabin bag is included free with an Up Front seat, an Extra Legroom seat, a FLEXI fare, or EasyJet Plus membership. If you fly EasyJet often, that membership (£215 a year) can pay for itself quickly.

Cost comparison for a large cabin bag:

• Online, in advance: From ~£5.99 (varies by route)
• At the boarding gate: £60 flat

How much does EasyJet hold luggage cost?

EasyJet hold bags can be pre-booked at 15kg, 23kg, 26kg, 29kg, or 32kg. A 15kg bag starts from £6.99 online, and a 23kg bag from £9.49, though prices rise with route and demand. Turning up at the airport without a pre-booked bag costs £60 per bag at the bag drop desk.

Note: In 2026, the Advertising Standards Authority ruled that EasyJet couldn’t claim baggage from “£5.99” was widely available, since those prices were rare. Expect to pay more on popular routes and peak dates.

EasyJet hold luggage cost breakdown:

You can buy up to three hold bags per person, and no single bag can exceed 32kg or 275 cm total (length + width + depth).

What are EasyJet’s excess baggage fees?

EasyJet excess baggage fees apply when a bag weighs more than your pre-booked allowance. At the airport, you’ll pay £12 per extra kilo, per item, per flight. To avoid this, add weight online in advance in 3kg blocks for up to £15 per block, up to a maximum of 32kg per bag.

Real-world example: Say you pre-booked a 23kg bag but it weighs 27kg at check-in. That’s 4kg over, charged at £12 per kilo a £48 surprise. Adding those same kilos online beforehand would have cost around £30, saving you £18.

What are the EasyJet hold luggage weight limits?

EasyJet hold bags come in five weight tiers: 15kg, 23kg, 26kg, 29kg, and 32kg. The maximum weight for any single hold item is 32kg. If you buy a 15kg bag, you can add weight online up to 27kg; higher tiers can be topped up to the full 32kg limit.

If you’re traveling with family or friends on the same booking, EasyJet lets you pool your total weight allowance. So a couple with two 23kg bags shares 46kg total one bag can weigh 30kg as long as the other stays at 16kg.

What special items can you bring on EasyJet?

EasyJet allows sports equipment, musical instruments, and mobility aids, though rules vary. Mobility aids travel free. Sports gear and larger instruments require pre-booking and extra fees. Infants get generous extras, including free strollers and car seats, but lap infants carry a £25-per-flight charge.

Sports equipment fees:

You can only buy up to six large sports items per booking, even with more passengers an edge case worth planning around.

Musical instruments: Small instruments (violin, flute, trumpet) can travel as your cabin bag. A large cabin bag allows instruments up to 117 x 38 x 30 cm. Anything larger needs its own seat booked.

Infants and children: For each infant or child, you can check up to two free items, such as a travel cot, pushchair, car seat, or buggy. Lap infants also get a changing bag (max 45 x 36 x 20 cm).

Prohibited items include firearms, toy guns, compressed air, camp stoves and fuel, and liquid oxygen.

How can you avoid EasyJet baggage fees?

The single best way to cut EasyJet baggage fees is to book bags online in advance never at the gate, where prices jump to £60. Pack within the free 45 x 36 x 20 cm cabin bag limit, weigh your luggage at home, and pool allowances with travel companions on the same booking.

Practical strategies:

• Travel cabin-only: A well-packed 45 x 36 x 20 cm bag costs nothing.
• Compare fares vs. add-ons: A FLEXI fare or a seat upgrade may cost less than buying a large cabin bag separately.
• Weigh before you go: A luggage scale under £10 can save you a £48 excess charge.
• Pool weight: Combine allowances across a shared booking.
• Consider EasyJet Plus: At £215 a year, frequent flyers save through a free large cabin bag, speedy boarding, and fast-track security.

What are the upcoming changes to EasyJet baggage rules?

In June 2026, EU governments and lawmakers agreed that from 2027, passengers on flights within or from the EU will be entitled to two hand luggage items a personal item and a small cabin bag included in the fare. This could add £20 to £40 to some budget tickets, since airlines must build the cost into the advertised price.

EasyJet CEO Kenton Jarvis has strongly opposed the change, warning it could push fares up by 25%. Separately, EasyJet agreed to a £5.7 billion takeover by US private equity firm Apollo Global Management in August 2026. Neither development changes today’s baggage rules, but both signal that EasyJet’s pricing may shift in the near future.

Frequently asked questions

Is the EasyJet cabin bag really free?
Yes. One small cabin bag (max 45 x 36 x 20 cm, up to 15kg) is included free on every fare, both online and at the airport.

How much is a large cabin bag at the EasyJet gate?
£60. That’s a flat fee charged at the boarding gate, compared to online prices starting around £5.99.

What happens if my cabin bag is too big?
If it exceeds 45 x 36 x 20 cm at the gate, it’s placed in the hold for a £60 charge.

How many hold bags can I book with EasyJet?
Up to three hold bags per passenger, including children and infants, with a 32kg maximum per bag.

How much is EasyJet’s excess baggage charge?
£12 per extra kilo, per item, per flight, charged at the airport if your bag exceeds its pre-booked weight.

Can I share baggage weight with my travel companions?
Yes. Passengers on the same booking and flight can pool their total hold weight allowance.

Does an infant get any baggage allowance?
Lap infants (£25 per flight) get a changing bag plus two free hold items like a pushchair or car seat.

Is it cheaper to add bags online or at the airport?
Online, always. Airport bag drop and gate fees reach £60, often 10 times the online price.

Does EasyJet Plus include free baggage?
Yes. EasyJet Plus (£215/year) includes a free large cabin bag, plus perks like fast-track security and speedy boarding.

Will EasyJet baggage rules change in 2027?
Possibly. New EU rules from 2027 may require two hand luggage items to be included in the fare on EU flights.