Aer Lingus Cabin Bag Size & Baggage Allowance
Aer Lingus: every fare includes an under-seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm; a cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 24 cm, 10 kg costs extra.
Baggage allowance for Aer Lingus · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
A handbag, laptop bag or small backpack that fits under the seat in front of you.
One 10 kg bag at 55 × 40 × 24 cm, which has to fit the airport bag gauge.
Each checked bag is 23 kg and up to 158 cm in total dimensions. A bag between 23 and 32 kg is accepted for an excess fee; nothing over 32 kg is carried.
Allowance by Cabin Class / Fare
Baggage allowance for Aer Lingus · check fare, route and operating-carrier conditions before travel
Cabin allowance by fare
The figures above are the standard allowance. On Aer Lingus it changes with the fare or cabin you book.
Excess & Oversize Fees
Charges are usually lower when paid online before travel than at the airport.
Good to Know
Will your bag fit Aer Lingus?
Enter your suitcase dimensions in the size checker and see instantly whether it meets these limits.
Check my bag for Aer LingusThe three baggage types, explained
Airlines split what you travel with into three allowances. Each has its own size and weight limit, and the one you exceed decides what you pay.
The small bag that goes under the seat in front of you — handbag, laptop bag or small backpack. Usually free and rarely weighed.
The wheeled case you take into the cabin and store in the overhead bin. Sized at the gate, and weighed by many airlines.
The large suitcase you hand over at the desk and collect at your destination. Charged by bag, with strict weight limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a cabin bag free on Aer Lingus?
Not on every fare. The cheapest option (Saver (UK and Europe)) includes only a small bag up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) that fits under the seat. A cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 24 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.4 in), 10 kg (22 lb) comes with Plus / Advantage.
What happens if my bag doesn't fit Aer Lingus' sizer?
Staff can send it to the hold at the gate and charge for it, and a gate charge is usually far more than adding the bag online before you fly. The current amounts are on Aer Lingus' own fees page. Aer Lingus baggage fees
Can I bring a personal item in addition to my Aer Lingus cabin bag?
Yes. Besides the cabin bag you can bring one personal item up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in), such as a handbag, laptop bag or small backpack, stowed under the seat in front of you.
Compare with other airlines
Baggage limits differ sharply between carriers — these are the ones travellers most often weigh against Aer Lingus.
