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Aer Lingus Carry-On Size 2026 55 x 40 x 24 cm

By Caden SorensonVerified Nov 2026Sourced from the official Aer Lingus policy

Exact Aer Lingus carry-on dimensions, weight limits, and fees for 2026.

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  1. Quick answer
  2. Aer Lingus dimensions
  3. Weight limit
  4. Carry-on fee
  5. Bag fit matrix
  6. Fare class breakdown
  7. Overhead bin size
  8. What counts as a personal item
  9. vs British Airways
  10. Checked bag fees
  11. Special items
  12. Basic economy
  13. FAQ
  14. Sources

Quick answer

Aer Lingus carry-on bags can be up to 55 x 40 x 24 cm (21.5 x 15.5 x 9.5"), with a 10 kg (22 lb) weight limit, and no carry-on fee on most fares.

  • Carry-on size: up to 55 x 40 x 24 cm (21.5 x 15.5 x 9.5")
  • Weight limit: 10 kg (22 lb)
  • Carry-on fee: free on most fares
  • Personal item: up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm (15.5 x 11.5 x 8"), free on every fare
  • Gate-check risk: Medium
  • Last verified: Nov 2026
Aer Lingus carry-on maximum size, 55 x 40 x 24 cm (21.5 x 15.5 x 9.5 inches)55 cm (21.5")24 cm (9.5")40 cm(15.5")LHW
Aer Lingus maximum carry-on dimensions, including wheels and handles.

Carry-On Bag

Max dimensions (cm)
55 x 40 x 24 cm
Max dimensions (in)
21.5 x 15.5 x 9.5"
Weight limit
10 kg (22 lb)
Fee
Free
Gate-check risk
Medium

One 10 kg (22 lb) carry-on bag up to 55 x 40 x 24 cm plus a small personal item. On transatlantic flights every fare includes the 10 kg carry-on. Within Europe it is included on Plus, Advantage and AerSpace fares but not on Saver: Saver customers either add a 10 kg carry-on online from 9.99 EUR/GBP or drop the bag at check-in for free. A 10 kg bag brought to the gate without a carry-on booking is charged 35 EUR/GBP to go in the hold.

Personal Item

Max dimensions (cm)
40 x 30 x 20 cm
Max dimensions (in)
15.5 x 11.5 x 8"
Included
Yes, free
Weight
Not published

A small personal item (handbag or laptop bag) up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm is included for all customers and must fit under the seat in front.

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Alliance
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Aer Lingus cabin bag dimensions and bag size

The maximum Aer Lingus carry-on size is 55 x 40 x 24 cm, or 21.5 x 15.5 x 9.5 inches as Aer Lingus publishes it. These measurements include wheels, handles, and any external pockets, so a bag marketed as "22 inch" can go over if its wheels push the total past 55 cm. Always measure your bag packed, not empty.

Aer Lingus carry-on weight limit

Aer Lingus limits carry-on bags to 10 kg (22 lb).

Does Aer Lingus charge for carry-on bags?

No. Aer Lingus includes a free carry-on bag plus a free personal item on most fares. The exception is the Aer Lingus Saver fare, which does not include a carry-on on some routes. Check your specific fare rules before you book.

What bags fit as an Aer Lingus personal item

Common bag types compared against the Aer Lingus personal item limit. Sizes are typical retail dimensions and vary by brand.

Bag typeTypical sizeOn Aer Lingus
Standard backpack
Everyday daypack, laptop backpack
18 x 13 x 8"Too big
Tote bag
Canvas or leather tote
15 x 14 x 5"Too big
Laptop bag
Messenger or slim briefcase
16 x 12 x 4"Too big
Small duffel
Gym or weekender
18 x 11 x 11"Too big
Purse
Handbag or crossbody
12 x 10 x 5"Fits
Under-seat roller
Mini wheeled bag
16 x 14 x 8"Too big

Aer Lingus carry-on by fare class

FareCarry-onPersonal itemNotes
SaverNot includedIncludedWithin Europe, no 10 kg carry-on included: add one online from 9.99 EUR/GBP or check the 10 kg bag for free at check-in. Transatlantic Saver includes the 10 kg carry-on.
PlusIncludedIncluded10 kg cabin bag included, 55x40x24 cm.
AdvantageIncludedIncluded10 kg cabin bag included, 55x40x24 cm.
AerSpaceIncludedIncluded10 kg cabin bag included, 55x40x24 cm.
BusinessIncludedIncludedCabin bag included, 55x40x24 cm.

Aer Lingus overhead bin size by aircraft

Aer Lingus Regional flights (operated by Emerald Airlines, flight numbers EI 3000 to EI 3999) now follow the same carry-on rules as other Aer Lingus flights within Europe, so every route uses the 10 kg, 55x40x24 cm standard.

What counts as a personal item on Aer Lingus

Allowed

  • Handbag
  • Laptop bag
  • Small backpack
  • Camera bag (must fit 40x30x20 cm and under the seat in front)

Aer Lingus vs British Airways carry-on

Aer Lingus and British Airways both dominate Ireland-UK and transatlantic flows from Dublin and London, but their cabin rules diverge sharply at the bottom. BA includes a 56x45x25 cm cabin bag with no published weight limit plus a 40x30x15 cm laptop-size personal item on every fare, including Economy Basic. Aer Lingus' European Saver fare is closer to a Ryanair model: you get only a 40x30x20 cm personal item and must pay from 9.99 EUR or check the bag for free to bring 10 kg along. Aer Lingus cabin bags are also slimmer at 55x40x24 cm versus BA's 56x45x25 cm. On a Plus or Advantage fare, or any transatlantic fare, Aer Lingus gives you 10 kg at 55x40x24 cm plus a personal item, where BA publishes no cabin bag weight cap at all.

See British Airways carry-on size
Aer Lingus checked baggage fees
Domestic economy
1st bagFree
2nd bagNot published
Long-haul / international
1st bagNot published
Weight limit50 lb
Linear dim62 in
Overweight & oversize
51–70 lb$100
71–100 lbNot published
63–80 inNot published

Transatlantic: Smart and Flex fares include one 23 kg (50 lb) checked bag; Saver includes none, and Saver bag fees depend on destination and booking channel (no flat published price). Business includes 3 bags with a combined 69 kg (150 lb). Bags weighing 23-32 kg (50-70 lb) pay an overweight charge of USD 100 (EUR 75). Max 158 cm (62 in) per bag and 32 kg (70 lb) per piece. Within Europe, all fares except Saver include one 20 kg bag, and airport excess is EUR 10 per kilo. The international first-bag fee is left unpublished because Saver, the cheapest transatlantic fare, includes no checked bag and its bag price is not published as a flat figure.

How to skip the Aer Lingus checked bag fee

  1. Pack carry-on only. Confirm your bag fits the Aer Lingus carry-on size.
Aer Lingus special items & sports equipment
Ski / snowboard
In EURsee details below
Golf clubs
In EURsee details below
Bicycle
In EURsee details below
Pet in cabin
Not published
Pet as cargo
Not published

Musical instruments: Small instruments can go on board within the carry-on allowance (55 x 40 x 24 cm). Larger instruments such as a guitar can travel on a purchased extra window seat (max 75 kg and 94 x 58 x 41 cm, no baggage allowance on that seat). Larger equipment is checked; on North America flights it counts toward the standard baggage allowance, elsewhere it pays the sports-equipment rate.

Pets (domestic cats and dogs only) travel in the hold and must be booked through IAG Cargo; they are not accepted at the check-in desk, not carried on Aer Lingus Regional, and not on the A321neo LR. Trained service dogs travel in the cabin. On flights to or from North America, sports equipment is carried within the standard baggage allowance. On other flights, golf, ski, snowboard, surf and fishing gear costs 40 EUR online or 50 EUR at the airport per item, per flight, and bikes 50 EUR. Business class carries sports equipment free.

Aer Lingus basic economy restrictions
SaverAer Lingus' lowest fare tier
Carry-on allowed
Yes
Personal item allowed
Yes
Checked bag surcharge
Not published
  • Within Europe, Saver has no 10 kg carry-on: add one online from 9.99 EUR/GBP or check the bag free at check-in (transatlantic Saver includes it)
  • No checked bag included
  • Advance seat selection not included
  • Changes allowed for a change fee plus any fare difference
  • Non-refundable

Frequently asked questions

What is the Aer Lingus carry-on size limit?

Aer Lingus allows carry-on bags up to 55 x 40 x 24 cm (21.5 x 15.5 x 9.5"), including wheels, handles, and any external pockets. The weight limit is 10 kg (22 lb).

What are the Aer Lingus carry-on dimensions in cm?

The Aer Lingus carry-on size limit in centimeters is 55 x 40 x 24 cm. Aer Lingus publishes the inch size as 21.5 x 15.5 x 9.5". Both measurements include wheels, handles, and external pockets.

What is the Aer Lingus hand luggage allowance?

Aer Lingus hand luggage (the cabin bag that goes in the overhead bin) can measure up to 55 x 40 x 24 cm and weigh up to 10 kg. A personal item that fits under the seat is included on every fare.

What is the Aer Lingus carry-on weight limit?

Aer Lingus limits carry-on bags to 10 kg (22 lb).

Does Aer Lingus charge for carry-on bags?

No. Aer Lingus includes a free carry-on bag plus a free personal item on most fares. The exception is the Aer Lingus Saver fare, which does not include a carry-on on some routes.

What is the Aer Lingus personal item size?

The personal item on Aer Lingus must fit within 40 x 30 x 20 cm (15.5 x 11.5 x 8") and slide fully under the seat in front of you. A small personal item (handbag or laptop bag) up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm is included for all customers and must fit under the seat in front.

Will my bag be gate-checked on Aer Lingus?

Our guidance rates the gate-check risk on Aer Lingus as Medium. It is our own rating, not a figure Aer Lingus publishes. Arrive early in your boarding group to improve the odds of space in the overhead bins.

Can I bring a carry-on on Aer Lingus Saver?

It depends on the route. Within Europe, no 10 kg carry-on included: add one online from 9.99 EUR/GBP or check the 10 kg bag for free at check-in. Transatlantic Saver includes the 10 kg carry-on.

Does a 22-inch suitcase fit as an Aer Lingus carry-on?

No. A standard 22 x 14 x 9 inch carry-on (55.9 x 35.6 x 22.9 cm) is over the Aer Lingus limit of 55 x 40 x 24 cm (21.5 x 15.5 x 9.5"). Longest side 55.9 cm, limit 55 cm: 0.9 cm over. Choose a bag within the limit, measured with wheels and handles.

Does a backpack count as a personal item on Aer Lingus?

Only a small one. A standard daypack (roughly 18 x 13 x 8 inches) is larger than the Aer Lingus personal item limit of 40 x 30 x 20 cm (15.5 x 11.5 x 8"). A backpack within that limit counts as the personal item, and a bigger one counts as the carry-on.

Is there a weight limit for personal items on Aer Lingus?

Aer Lingus does not publish a weight limit for personal items. The personal item must fit under the seat in front of you, within 40 x 30 x 20 cm (15.5 x 11.5 x 8").

How much does a checked bag cost on Aer Lingus?

Aer Lingus includes a first checked bag on most economy fares. The Saver fare does not include a checked bag.

What are the Aer Lingus overweight and oversize bag fees?

Aer Lingus charges $100 for bags weighing 51 to 70 lb. Bags over 100 lb or 80 inches are generally refused.

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Sources

Facts, costs, and travel details in this carry-on guide were verified against the following sources. See our research methodology for how we vet and update data.

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