easyJet Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
easyJet gives every passenger one free small cabin bag (45 x 36 x 20 cm) that must fit under the seat — but a larger overhead cabin bag and all hold luggage are paid extras. A bigger cabin bag comes free only with Up Front / Extra Legroom seats, easyJet Plus, or Inclusive fares; otherwise you buy it from a few pounds. Hold bags start cheap online but un-booked bags brought to the gate cost £48 each, so it pays to pre-book everything. Fees are in GBP (or local currency such as EUR depending on departure airport).
The bottom line on easyJet baggage
easyJet sits between bare-bones and full-service: every fare includes a genuinely useful free small cabin bag (45 x 36 x 20 cm, up to 15kg), but the larger overhead bag and all hold luggage are paid. The trap is that you cannot buy the large cabin bag at the airport, so an unbooked bag brought to the gate is a flat £48.
The reliable save is to book any large cabin or hold bag online at the time of booking and keep your free bag within 45 x 36 x 20 cm. If you always check luggage, compare the FLEXI fare, which bundles a 23kg hold bag plus free date changes and can work out cheaper overall.
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Hidden pitfalls most travelers miss
- You cannot buy the large overhead cabin bag at the airport — an unbooked bag brought to the gate is a flat £48 (up to £55 on some routes), so it must be added online first.
- Only the small under-seat cabin bag (45 x 36 x 20 cm) is free on a Standard fare; both the larger cabin bag and all hold luggage are paid extras.
- Excess weight is charged at £12 per kg at the airport up to a 32kg cap per bag, so weigh at home and pre-buy extra weight in 3kg blocks.
easyJetbaggage allowance & fees at a glance
| 🎒 Personal item | Free on every fare: one small cabin bag up to 45 x 36 x 20 cm (about 17.7 x 14.2 x 7.9 in), including handles and wheels, up to 15kg, that must fit under the seat in front of you. This is the only free bag on a Standard fare. |
| 🧳 Carry-on allowance | A large cabin bag up to 56 x 45 x 25 cm (about 22 x 17.7 x 9.8 in, up to 15kg) for the overhead locker is NOT free on a Standard fare — buy it from about £5.99 (prices commonly £5.99–£29.99 by route/demand). It is included free with Up Front and Extra Legroom seats, easyJet Plus membership, and Inclusive fares (subject to locker space). It also includes Speedy Boarding. Note: you cannot buy the large cabin bag at the airport — it must be added online before you travel, or you pay the gate fee. |
| 🧳 First checked bag | from £5.99 (typically £5.99 – £29.99) |
| 🧳 Second checked bag | from £6.99 |
easyJet checked bag fees
| Large cabin bag (56 x 45 x 25 cm, overhead) add-on | from £5.99 (typically £5.99 – £29.99) |
| Hold bag 15kg | from £6.99 |
| Hold bag 23kg | from £9.49 |
| Extra weight (per 3kg block, up to 32kg max) | up to £15 per 3kg |
Excess baggage cost calculator
Estimate what easyJet will actually charge for your bags — one way, typical domestic/regional route.
- Checked bag #1$12
easyJet is $37 cheaper than Ryanair for these bags.
Estimates only. Fees vary by route, fare type, and date — always confirm before booking.
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🔁 Change & cancellation
Flight changes are allowed for a per-passenger, per-flight change fee plus any fare difference (cheaper online via Manage Bookings than at the airport). Standard fares are generally non-refundable except for government taxes; FLEXI fares allow free date changes within a window and include a 23kg hold bag. A 24-hour cooling-off period applies to correct booking mistakes.
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Other common fees
| Bag brought to gate without being booked (airport bag fee) | £48 per item (up to £55 per bag on some routes) |
| Excess weight at the airport | £12 per kg over your pre-booked limit (up to 32kg max per bag) |
| Large sports equipment (per item, per flight) | £45 online, rising to £55 if added at the airport (max 32kg) |
| Allocated seat (standard) | from about £4.99 |
| Up Front / Extra Legroom seat (includes large cabin bag) | price varies by route |
| FLEXI fare (includes 23kg hold bag + free changes) | fare upgrade, price varies |
What stops you paying these fees on easyJet
- A full-size cabin bag is not free on the cheapest easyJet fare, so the bag that fits under the seat matters — what size actually fits →
How to avoid extra fees
- The free small cabin bag is 45 x 36 x 20 cm — slightly bigger than Ryanair's, but still must slide under the seat. Measure before you fly.
- Buy any large cabin bag or hold bag online at booking; bringing an un-booked bag to the gate costs a flat £48.
- Hold bags are cheapest when added at booking and get pricier closer to departure and at the airport.
- If you reliably check a bag, compare the FLEXI fare — it bundles a 23kg hold bag plus free date changes and can work out cheaper.
- Excess weight is £12/kg at the airport, so weigh your bag at home and pre-buy extra weight in 3kg blocks if needed (each bag is capped at 32kg).
- You cannot buy the large cabin bag at the airport — add it online before you travel, or you will pay the flat gate fee instead.
- Travelling with skis, a bike, or golf clubs? Add large sports equipment online for £45 rather than £55 at the airport.
easyJet baggage — FAQ
＋ − What is easyJet's free baggage allowance?
One small cabin bag up to 45 x 36 x 20 cm (max 15kg) that fits under the seat in front of you, free on every fare. Larger cabin bags and hold luggage cost extra.
＋ − How much does an easyJet hold bag cost?
Hold bags start from about £6.99 for 15kg and £9.49 for 23kg when booked online. Prices rise closer to departure, and an un-booked bag at the gate costs £48.
＋ − Do I get a large cabin bag with my easyJet ticket?
Only if you have an Up Front / Extra Legroom seat, easyJet Plus membership, or an Inclusive fare. On a Standard fare you must buy the large cabin bag separately.
＋ − What is easyJet's cabin bag size and weight limit?
The free small cabin bag is up to 45 x 36 x 20 cm (about 17.7 x 14.2 x 7.9 in) including handles and wheels, max 15kg, and must fit under the seat. The larger paid cabin bag is up to 56 x 45 x 25 cm (about 22 x 17.7 x 9.8 in), max 15kg, and goes in the overhead locker.
＋ − Can I bring a personal item on easyJet for free?
Yes. Every fare includes one free small cabin bag up to 45 x 36 x 20 cm that fits under the seat in front of you. This is your free personal item — there is no separate free bag on top of it on a Standard fare.
＋ − How do I avoid extra baggage fees on easyJet?
Book any large cabin bag or hold bag online at the time of booking (never at the gate, where an unbooked bag costs £48), keep your free bag within 45 x 36 x 20 cm, and weigh hold bags at home so you do not pay £12/kg excess. If you always check a bag, a FLEXI or Inclusive fare that bundles a 23kg hold bag can be cheaper overall.
＋ − How much is easyJet's excess or overweight baggage fee?
Excess weight above your pre-booked hold-bag limit is charged at £12 per kg at the airport, per bag, per flight, up to a 32kg maximum per bag. An unbooked bag brought to the gate is charged a flat airport bag fee of £48 (up to £55 on some routes).
Sources & official policy links
Independent guide — not affiliated with easyJet. Figures here reflect easyJet's published Europe fares as of 2026-07-12.