EasyJet keeps its baggage rules simple on paper but strict at the gate. Every ticket includes one free cabin bag, and almost everything else — a larger overhead bag, checked hold luggage, sports gear — is a paid add-on or comes bundled into a higher fare. Get the EasyJet baggage allowance wrong and you could pay several times the online price at the airport. This guide breaks down every size, weight limit, and fee so you can pack smart and walk through boarding without a surprise charge.
EasyJet Cabin Bag Allowance: What’s Free on Every Fare
Every EasyJet passenger, including those on the cheapest Standard fare, gets one small cabin bag at no extra cost. It must be no larger than 45 x 36 x 20 cm including handles and wheels, and it has to fit under the seat in front of you.
There’s a practical detail worth knowing: EasyJet has no strict weight limit on the small bag as long as you can lift it into place yourself, but the size box at the gate is enforced strictly. A typical small cabin bag is a laptop backpack, a tote, a holdall, or a compact underseat wheelie case.
One thing that catches people out: there is no separate personal item allowance on EasyJet. Unlike airlines that let you carry a handbag plus a carry-on, your handbag, laptop bag, and any duty-free must fit inside that single underseat bag before you board if you’re on a Standard fare.
EasyJet Large Cabin Bag: Size, Price & Who Gets It
Need more space in the cabin without checking a bag? You can add a large cabin bag that goes in the overhead locker. The large cabin bag dimensions are 56 x 45 x 25 cm including handles and wheels, with a maximum weight of 15kg.
You can get the large cabin bag in three ways:
- Buy it separately when booking or later via the EasyJet app or website. Prices typically run around £6–£35 at booking, varying by route, season, and how far ahead you buy.
- Book a FLEXI fare (now sometimes branded Inclusive Plus) — the large cabin bag is included.
- Hold an EasyJet Plus membership — it’s included on every flight.
A key 2026 update: Up Front and Extra Legroom seats no longer include the large cabin bag — EasyJet removed that benefit in June 2023. If you book those seats and want the overhead bag, you must add it separately.
When you have the large cabin bag added, you can bring it alongside your small cabin bag — two bags in total in the cabin. Booking it early matters: airport prices run three to four times the online rate.
EasyJet Hold Luggage Allowance & Checked Bag Fees
Hold luggage (checked baggage) isn’t included with any Standard fare and must be bought separately or come bundled with a FLEXI fare. EasyJet offers weight tiers rather than a fixed allowance:
| Hold bag tier | From price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 15kg | From £6.99 | Online purchase only — cheapest option for short trips |
| Up to 23kg | From £9.49 | Standard tier; around £40 at the bag drop desk |
| Extra weight | Up to £15 per 3kg | Pre-booked online, in 3kg increments |
Passengers can buy up to three hold bags. A standard hold bag is 23kg up to a maximum of 32kg per bag. No single item can weigh more than 32kg or exceed a maximum total size of 275cm (length + width + height).
To add weight to a pre-booked bag: extra weight is purchased online only in 3kg units, up to a maximum of 32kg per bag. If you’ve already booked a 15kg hold bag, you can top it up to a maximum of 27kg.
EasyJet Excess Baggage & Overweight Fees
Turn up with a bag heavier than its booked allowance and you’ll pay at the airport. EasyJet charges an excess weight fee of £12 per kilogram for each kilo over your pre-booked allowance, per item, per flight, with 32kg the maximum accepted. Buying the right weight tier online in advance is always cheaper than paying excess at the desk.
How to Pool Hold Luggage Weight on EasyJet
One of EasyJet’s most useful and overlooked rules: weight pooling. If you’re travelling together on the same booking and flight, you can pool your total weight allowance across your booked hold bags. The only hard limit is that no single bag can exceed 32kg.
For example, two passengers who each book a 23kg bag have a combined 46kg allowance. One bag can weigh 20kg and the other 26kg, and as long as the total stays at 46kg and neither bag tops 32kg, there’s no excess charge.
EasyJet Gate Fees: The Charge to Avoid
This is where most travellers get stung. If you bring a large bag to the gate without paying for it in advance, or your small bag exceeds the permitted dimensions, EasyJet charges a gate fee and places the bag in the hold. Reports put this airport bag fee as high as £48–£55 per bag depending on route.
The golden rule: if you want an overhead locker bag, make sure your booking clearly includes it before you leave home. A bag that’s bigger than your allowance, including its wheels and handles, or one stuffed so full it won’t sit in the gate sizer, will be pulled aside and charged.
If the overhead bins simply fill up before you board, that’s different — EasyJet will take your cabin bag at the gate and place it in the hold free of charge, and you collect it at baggage reclaim. Keep valuables, medication, and electronics in a smaller bag you keep with you, since you can’t access a gate-checked bag mid-flight.
EasyJet Fare Types & What Each Includes
Your baggage allowance depends heavily on your fare:
- Standard fare: Flight plus one small underseat cabin bag. Everything else is an add-on.
- FLEXI / Inclusive Plus fare: Bundles a large cabin bag, a 23kg hold bag, and perks like better seats and Speedy Boarding, subject to availability.
- EasyJet Plus membership: An annual subscription (around £230/year) that includes the large cabin bag, Speedy Boarding, free seat selection, fast track security at major UK airports, and a dedicated bag drop. It pays off for frequent flyers.
Family Travel & Infant Baggage on EasyJet
EasyJet is generous with family allowances. For infants and children, you can check two extra items into the hold free — these can include a travel cot, pushchair or buggy, car seat, booster seat, or baby backpack carrier.
If your infant is travelling on your lap, you’re also allowed an additional baby changing bag up to 45 x 36 x 20 cm, fitting under the seat.
EasyJet Sports Equipment Policy
Sports equipment can be checked in as hold luggage, but you’re only permitted one piece of sports equipment per customer. Each piece must not exceed 32kg, with a maximum of six pieces per booking. Larger gear like windsurfing and surfing equipment carries its own charge, cheaper when booked online than at the airport.
Hands Free & EasyJet Plus Bag Drop
For a smoother arrival, you can opt for Hands Free, which places your cabin bag into the hold — drop it at the EasyJet Plus Bag Drop and your bags come off the carousel first.
A Note on Upcoming EU Cabin Bag Rules
There’s a regulatory change worth watching. The EU is debating a rule that would force airlines to carry one small cabin bag free on EU flights. The European Parliament adopted its position in January 2026, but it is not yet law and still needs European Council approval. For EasyJet this changes little, since its free 45 x 36 x 20 cm bag already exceeds the proposed personal-item size. Until it’s finalised, the current policy stands.
How to Avoid EasyJet Baggage Fees
A few habits keep your costs down:
- Decide your bag plan before picking a fare — choosing a fare and hoping your suitcase “counts” is expensive.
- Add the large cabin bag online, never at the gate, to avoid the 3–4x markup.
- Pick the right hold tier — the online-only 15kg bag beats paying for 23kg you won’t fill.
- Pool weight with anyone on your booking.
- Measure with wheels and handles included and test your bag in a sizer before you fly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EasyJet cabin bag size for 2026?
The free underseat bag is 45 x 36 x 20 cm including handles and wheels, with a 15kg lift-it-yourself limit. Every fare includes it.
Can I take a handbag and a cabin bag on EasyJet?
On a Standard fare, no — you get one bag, and your handbag counts as it. With the large cabin bag add-on, FLEXI, or EasyJet Plus, you get both.
How much is the EasyJet gate bag fee?
A bag brought to the gate outside your booked allowance is placed in the hold and charged roughly £48–£55 per bag.
How heavy can my EasyJet hold bag be?
Each hold bag can hold up to 32kg maximum, and no single bag may exceed that weight or 275cm total dimensions.
Can I share hold luggage weight on EasyJet?
Yes. Passengers on the same booking and flight can pool their total hold weight, as long as no single bag tops 32kg.
