easyJet hand luggage: 45x36x20 and 56x45x25 sizes explained
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The easyJet hand luggage rules are simple: everyone can bring one small bag of 45 x 36 x 20 cm for free, including handles and wheels. That bag goes under the seat in front of you and can weigh up to 15 kg, as long as you can lift it yourself. A large cabin bag of 56 x 45 x 25 cm and 15 kg for the overhead locker is an add-on to your booking, or it comes with easyJet Plus and the Inclusive Plus fare. An Up Front or Extra Legroom seat does not include that large cabin bag.
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easyJet hand luggage in one table
| Bag type | Maximum size | Weight | Where | When included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small bag | 45 x 36 x 20 cm | Max. 15 kg | Under the seat | Always, with every ticket |
| Large cabin bag | 56 x 45 x 25 cm | Max. 15 kg | Overhead locker | Added to your booking, easyJet Plus or Inclusive Plus |
| Hold luggage | Length + width + height under 275 cm | 15 or 23 kg, max. 32 kg per bag | Hold | Always added separately |
All sizes include handles, wheels and front pockets. Source: the baggage pages of easyjet.com, checked on 7 November 2026.
The free bag: 45 x 36 x 20 cm under the seat
easyJet's small bag is bigger than at most low-cost airlines. Ryanair, Vueling and Wizz Air stick to 40 x 30 x 20 cm. A bag of 45 x 36 x 20 cm has an outer volume of 32.4 litres, compared with 24 litres for 40 x 30 x 20 cm. That is over a third more space, enough for a weekend with clothes, a wash bag and a laptop.
easyJet itself gives a small trolley, a handbag, a backpack and a laptop bag as examples. The shape does not matter, the size does: the bag must fit under the seat in front of you. It can weigh up to 15 kg. That is a lot for a bag under the seat, so the real limit is usually the size.
A backpack works best here. It keeps its shape, slides easily under the seat and is practical at the airport. A soft weekend bag bulges when it is full and then gets deeper than 20 cm. So choose a model with a firm base and flat sides.
The large cabin bag: 56 x 45 x 25 cm and 15 kg
If you also want a trolley in the overhead locker, it can measure 56 x 45 x 25 cm and weigh 15 kg. It comes on top of your small bag, so you can take two pieces of hand luggage. More than two is not possible. The large cabin bag is included in three situations:
- Added to your booking: you add a large cabin bag to your booking. You then also get Speedy Boarding.
- easyJet Plus: members book the large cabin bag for free with their membership number. If they have not booked it, it can still come along when there is space.
- Inclusive Plus: with this fare, the large cabin bag can come along when there is space in the overhead lockers.
If there is no space left with easyJet Plus or Inclusive Plus, the bag goes in the hold for free. Watch out with an Up Front or Extra Legroom seat: it only includes the small bag, not a large cabin bag. That is exactly how easyJet states it in its baggage table.
A suitcase of 55 x 40 x 20 cm fits easily within 56 x 45 x 25 cm. An expandable suitcase of 55 x 40 x 23 cm or a bag of 55 x 40 x 25 cm also stays within the limit. That makes easyJet one of the most generous airlines for cabin bags.
easyJet compared with Ryanair and Vueling
| Airline | Free bag under the seat | Large cabin bag |
|---|---|---|
| easyJet | 45 x 36 x 20 cm, max. 15 kg | 56 x 45 x 25 cm, max. 15 kg |
| Ryanair | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | 55 x 40 x 20 cm, max. 10 kg (with Priority) |
| Vueling | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | 55 x 40 x 20 cm, max. 10 kg (depending on your fare bundle) |
So a bag of 40 x 30 x 20 cm also fits on easyJet. If you fly with several airlines, that smaller size is the safest choice. If you mostly fly easyJet, a 45 x 36 x 20 cm bag gets the most out of your free allowance. From 23 October 2027, a free minimum of 40 x 30 x 15 cm applies in the EU; read more in our guide to the new EU rules for hand luggage.
What else can you take on board?
Besides your hand luggage, you can carry a few things separately: an umbrella, a coat, crutches or a walking stick, and one normal bag of airport shopping. If you travel with a baby on your lap, you can bring an extra nappy bag of up to 45 x 36 x 20 cm, which also has to go under the seat. Children from 2 years and babies with their own seat get the same hand luggage as adults.
For each child, you can also bring two items of baby equipment for free, such as a pushchair, a car seat, a travel cot or a baby carrier. They go in the hold at the bag drop or at the gate. A suitcase with a built-in power bank can only go in the hold if you remove the battery and take it with you in the cabin.
Oversized hand luggage at the gate
easyJet checks the size before boarding. If your bag is too big, or you bring a large cabin bag that is not part of your booking, it goes in the hold and you pay extra. On its UK site, easyJet lists £60 for this at the gate. According to easyJet, adding it online is always cheaper. Here is how to avoid it:
- Measure with a full bag. An empty bag almost always meets the size; what counts is the bag as you actually take it.
- Count everything. Wheels, handles and full front pockets are part of the size.
- Use a tape measure. The easyJet app has a camera measuring tool for iPhone, but easyJet itself recommends checking with a tape measure.
- Change your booking. If it does not fit, add a large cabin bag or hold luggage in the app or via Manage Bookings.
Hold luggage with easyJet
For the hold, you choose a 15 or 23 kg bag. You can add extra weight online in steps of 3 kg, up to a maximum of 32 kg per bag. Every passenger, including a child or baby, can bring up to three hold bags. Length, width and height together must stay under 275 cm. If several people travel on one booking, the total weight can be spread across the bags. Which suitcase size goes with 20, 23 or 25 kg is explained in our guide which suitcase size for 20, 23 or 25 kg. The sizes of other airlines are in the overview checked luggage dimensions per airline.
Which bag fits easyJet?
For the free bag, look for a model that stays within 45 x 36 x 20 cm. Three types that work well:
- Backpack of 45 x 36 x 20 cm: the most space under the seat, with a laptop compartment for up to 17.3 inches.
- 3-in-1 travel bag of 45 x 36 x 20 cm: carry it as a travel bag, backpack or shoulder bag.
- Bag of 45 x 36 x 20 cm with a trolley sleeve: slide it over the telescopic handle of your suitcase.
For the large cabin bag, look at trolleys of 55 x 40 x 20 cm, or a backpack or boarding bag of 55 x 40 x 25 cm. Browse our 55x40x20 hand luggage for suitcases and our hand luggage backpacks for bags you carry on your back. Want to know what fits in a smaller bag? Read what fits in 40x30x20 hand luggage.
Frequently asked questions
What size can hand luggage be on easyJet?
The free bag under the seat can be 45 x 36 x 20 cm. A large cabin bag can be 56 x 45 x 25 cm. Both sizes include handles and wheels.
How many kg of hand luggage can you take on easyJet?
Both the small bag and the large cabin bag can weigh up to 15 kg. You must be able to lift and carry the bag yourself.
Is a backpack allowed as hand luggage on easyJet?
Yes. A backpack counts as your free small bag if it stays within 45 x 36 x 20 cm and fits under the seat. A larger backpack of up to 56 x 45 x 25 cm can come along as a large cabin bag. Read more about backpacks per airline in is a backpack allowed as hand luggage.
Does a 40 x 30 x 20 cm bag fit on easyJet?
Yes. A bag of 40 x 30 x 20 cm stays well within the 45 x 36 x 20 cm limit. The same bag also fits on Ryanair and Vueling.
Does an Up Front seat include a large cabin bag?
No. An Up Front or Extra Legroom seat only includes the small bag under the seat. You book a large cabin bag separately, unless you have easyJet Plus or Inclusive Plus.
Can I bring a coat and an airport shopping bag on top?
Yes. A coat, an umbrella and one normal bag of airport shopping do not count as hand luggage.
The right bag for easyJet
With one 45 x 36 x 20 cm bag, you get the most out of easyJet's free hand luggage. If you also fly Ryanair or Vueling, choose a 40 x 30 x 20 cm bag: it fits all three. Browse our underseat bags and 40x30x20 hand luggage. The sizes of all airlines side by side are in our complete guide to hand luggage dimensions, and for other flights there are the guides for Ryanair and Transavia.
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