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 underseat 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 to know about easyJet carry on size and other key intel.
- Every easyJet passenger gets one free small cabin bag (45 x 36 x 20 cm) that must fit under the seat in front of them.
- Larger cabin bags (56 x 45 x 25 cm) require an extra fee unless included through easyJet Plus, Inclusive Plus fares or certain seat selections.
- easyJet strictly enforces baggage limits, and paying for a bag at the airport is usually much more expensive than adding it during booking.
- Compared with most U.S. airlines, easyJet and other European low-cost carriers have stricter carry-on policies and tighter size restrictions.
In this article
- The basics on easyJet carry-on size and other key info.
- What extra items can you bring on board easyJet flights.
- Carry-on rules for easyJet while traveling with infants.
- Top three easyJet carry-on luggage tips.
- easyJet carry-on FAQs.
The basics on easyJet carry-on 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).
- Wheels and handles included: All measurements include any wheels and handles.
- Gate sizer check: Bags must fit inside easyJet’s gate sizer frame without forcing.
Last updated and fact-checked: June 22, 2026.
Both small and large cabin bags have a maximum weight of 33 pounds (15 kg) and easyJet specifies that passengers must be able to lift their bags without assistance.
How to bring a large cabin bag onboard.
If you prefer not to check a bag, it’s best to add a large cabin bag when you book your flight. Not only is it typically cheaper than paying at the airport, but cabin bag space is limited.
If you want to bring a large cabin bag onboard, you can:
- Purchase a large cabin bag during booking. This also includes Priority Boarding.
- Get a free large cabin bag allowance with an easyJet Plus membership.
- Book an Inclusive Plus fare, which includes a large cabin bag.
- Choose an Up Front seat, which comes with a large cabin bag allowance.
- Choose an Extra Legroom seat, which also includes a large cabin bag allowance.
How does easyJet’s carry-on size compare to other airlines.
If you’re used to flying in the U.S., Europe’s budget airlines can be a surprise when it comes to carry-on bags. Carriers like easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air have strict size limits for free bags and often charge hefty fees if your luggage exceeds them.
By contrast, major U.S. airlines such as American and Delta typically include a full-size carry-on in most fares and are generally less prescriptive about personal item dimensions, as long as the bag fits under the seat.
Before you fly, double-check your airline’s baggage policy and measure your bag carefully, especially on European low-cost carriers, where a few extra centimeters can turn into an unexpected fee at the gate.
What extra items can you bring on board easyJet flights.
EasyJet allows passengers to bring extra items such as medical or sports equipment or musical instruments onboard. These items count toward your cabin bag allowance and must fit either in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Musical instruments that are larger than 30 x 117 x 38 cm (12 x 46 x 15 inches) can only travel in the cabin if a separate ticket is purchased.
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.
Carry-on rules for easyJet while traveling with infants.
Parents or caregivers traveling with little ones should familiarize themselves with easyJet’s policies for carry-on luggage. If an infant is traveling on your lap, you are allowed an additional small bag (with the same maximum dimensions of 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 past 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 Inclusive Plus ticket holders).
As a UK-based airline, easyJet has its own parlance, which is helpful to familiarize yourself with if you don’t fly them often. Carry-on bags are called cabin bags, while checked baggage is referred to as hold bags. Meanwhile, overhead bins are called overhead lockers.
Top three easyJet carry-on luggage tips.
from Blane Bachelor, travel expert
- Do not attempt to slide a large cabin bag that you haven’t paid for past easyJet gate agents. 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.
- Avoid all the hassles of carry-on bag 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.
- Parents, heads up: You may not have to pay to carry on your baby’s diaper 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 carry-on FAQs.
Still have questions about easyJet carry-on bag size or other concerns? Read on for expert answers.
EasyJet’s small cabin bag maximum size is 17.7 x 14.2 x 7.9 inches and the large cabin bag maximum size is 22 x 17.7 x 9.8 inches. Both measurements include wheels and handles.
Like all budget carriers, easyJet strictly enforces its carry-on policy. Gate agents monitor passengers’ carry-on luggage and boarding passes, which indicate whether they are allowed to bring on board large cabin bags.
They require passengers to consolidate bags. And they are not afraid to charge passengers a fee (which is significantly higher than the cost online) to gate check a bag.
Yes, but only if you have paid for your backpack as a large carry-on bag, or you can fit your purse into your backpack and the whole enchilada fits underneath the seat in front of you.
EasyJet Plus is an annual membership fee that includes several benefits: free large cabin bags, priority boarding (Speedy Boarding, in easyJet parlance), and free seat selection. For frequent flyers who prefer not to check a bag, the free carry-on bag is especially helpful.
Still have questions about easyJet carry-ons?
Luggage policies can be confusing. For an easy way to compare carry-on rules across airlines, check out our carry-on luggage guide.
