Baggage Allowance

Holidays? We love 'em. Every last drop. Yep, even sorting the baggage out. Why? Because we take the stress out of all those niggly bits! We've put together a handy guide to help answer all of your luggage-related questions, from weight limits to in-flight extras, no matter who you're flying with. You do the packing, we'll sort the rest.
What's the difference between hand luggage and hold luggage?
Hand luggage:
Otherwise known as the trusty 'cabin bag', hand luggage is kept with you at all times and taken on board the plane. This is the bag you take through security with you, so you'll need to make sure there are no restricted items inside - including any liquids over 100ml. For more information on restricted items, see: https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions
Every airline has a different hand luggage allowance, which can range from a small rucksack to a 10kg wheelie case. In most cases, each passenger is entitled to at least one item of hand luggage. You can check the specific luggage guidelines for your airline below.
Hold Luggage:
This is the luggage you 'check in' on arrival at the airport, before you go through security. It’s sent off down the conveyor belt and loaded underneath the plane. You'll then collect it again at your destination airport when you arrive.
Ryanair
Ryanair
Hand luggage allowance:
All Ryanair flight bookings include a small personal bag (per person) which must fit under the seat in front of you.
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
n/a | 40cm x 30cm x 20cm |
If your hand luggage exceeds these dimensions, you’ll be charged an 'oversized cabin bag' fee at the boarding gate.
Hold luggage allowance:
If you selected to add a 'hold bag' when placing your booking, then the allowance is:
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
20kg | 80cm x 120cm x 120cm |
The baggage allowance can be shared with other passengers on your flight reservation. This means that if you have two hold luggage bags of 20kg on your booking, one bag could weigh 15kg and the other 25kg (totalling 40kg).
For health and safety reasons, an individual item should not weigh more than 32kg. This doesn't apply to mobility equipment.
Additional hand/hold luggage options:
You can purchase additional luggage directly via the airlines website. For full details on how to do this, log into 'My Bookings' and select ‘Flight Extras’ from the menu options.
'Priority 2 Cabin Bags' is a great option for shorter stays, or if you're just a pro at packing light! It's a handy way to save yourself some pennies.
Further information:
You can find out more information by seeing Ryanair's Bag Policy.
easyJet
easyJet
Hand luggage allowance:
All easyJet flight bookings include a small personal bag (per person) which must fit under the seat in front of you.
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
15kg | 45 x 36 x 20cm |
If your hand luggage exceeds these dimensions, you’ll be charged an 'oversized cabin bag' fee at the boarding gate, and you'll have to check the bag in as hold luggage.
Hold luggage allowance:
If you selected 'add a hold bag' when placing your booking, then the allowance is:
Booking Date | Max weight | Max total size |
|---|---|---|
Bookings made before 10am 27-06-2024 | 15kg | length + width + height = under 275cm |
Bookings made after 10am 27-06-2024 | 23kg | length + width + height = under 275cm |
You can double check your luggage allowance by logging into your easyJet flight booking via the easyJet app. Login details can be found in My Bookings.
The baggage allowance can be shared with other passengers on your flight reservation. This means that if you have two hold luggage bags of 15kg on your booking, one bag could weigh 10kg and the other 20kg (totalling 30kg).
For health and safety reasons, an individual item should not weigh more than 32kg. This doesn't apply to mobility equipment.
Additional hand/hold luggage options:
You can purchase additional luggage directly via the airlines website, alternatively we can do this for you. For full details on how to do this, log into 'My Bookings' and select ‘Flight Extras’ from the menu options.
Further information:
You can find out more information by visiting easyJet's Cabin Bags and Hold Luggage page.
Jet2
Jet2
Hand Luggage Allowance:
All Jet2 flight bookings include two pieces of hand luggage per person:
A small personal item (such as a handbag, laptop bag or airport purchase)
A larger cabin bag
Hand luggage | Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|---|
Large cabin bag | 10kg | 56 x 45 x 25cm |
Small personal item | n/a | must fit under the seat in front of you |
If your hand luggage weighs more than this or exceeds the maximum dimensions, you'll need to check it in as hold luggage. You'll also have to pay an additional charge.
Hold luggage allowance:
If you selected 'add hold bag' when placing your booking, then the allowance is:
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
22kg | n/a |
The baggage allowance can be shared with other passengers on your flight reservation. This means that if you have two hold luggage bags of 22kg on your booking, one bag could weigh 20kg and the other 24kg (totalling 44kg).
For health and safety reasons, an individual item should not weigh more than 32kg. This doesn't apply to mobility equipment.
Additional hand/hold luggage options:
You can purchase additional luggage directly via the airlines website, alternatively we can do this for you. For full details on how to do this, log into 'My Bookings' and select ‘Flight Extras’ from the menu options.
Further information:
You can find out more information by visiting Jet2's FAQs around baggage and sports equipment.
SunExpress
SunExpress
Hand luggage allowance:
All SunExpress flight bookings include one large cabin bag per passenger.
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
8kg | 55cm x 40cm x 23cm |
If your hand luggage weighs more than this or exceeds the maximum dimensions, you'll need to check it in as hold luggage. You might also have to pay an additional charge.
Hold luggage allowance:
If you selected 'add hold bag' when placing your booking, or the flight you chose included hold bags, then the allowance is:
Max weight | Max total size |
|---|---|
20kg | length + width + height = under 158cm |
The baggage allowance can be shared with other passengers on your flight reservation. This means that if you have two hold luggage bags of 20kg on your booking, one bag could weigh 15kg and the other 25kg (totalling 40kg).
Just so you know, a charge will apply for any oversized baggage.
Additional hand/hold luggage options:
You can purchase additional hand and hold luggage by logging into the 'Manage Booking' area and selecting ‘Add In Flight Extras’ from the menu options.
Once purchased, these will show on your flight booking under ‘In flight extras’.
Further information:
You can find out more information by visiting the SunExpress Luggage Info page.
Tui
Tui
Hand luggage allowance:
All Tui flight bookings include one piece of hand luggage per passenger (excluding infants).
Items like laptops, handbags and airport purchases must fit within your one piece of hand luggage.
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
10kg | 55cm x 40cm x 20cm |
If your hand luggage weighs more than this or exceeds the maximum dimensions, you'll need to check it in as hold luggage. You might also have to pay an additional charge.
You can bring a Trunki case as hand luggage, as long as it weighs no more than 10kg.
Hold luggage allowance:
If you selected 'add hold bag' when placing your booking with On the Beach, then the allowance is:
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
20kg | n/a |
The baggage allowance can be shared with other passengers on your flight reservation. This means that if you have two hold luggage bags of 20kg on your booking, one bag could weigh 22kg and the other 18kg (totalling 40kg).
Additional hand/hold luggage options:
You can purchase additional luggage directly via the airlines website, alternatively we can do this for you. For full details on how to do this, log into 'My Bookings' and select ‘Flight Extras’ from the menu options.
Further information:
You can find out more information on Tui's Luggage Allowance page.
Wizz Air
Wizz Air
Hand luggage allowance:
All Wizz Air flight bookings include a small carry-on bag per passenger (such as a laptop bag, handbag, or small backpack), which must fit under the seat in front of you.
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
10kg | 40cm x 30cm x 20cm |
Hold luggage allowance:
If you selected 'add hold bag' when placing your booking, then the allowance is:
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
20kg | 149cm x 119cm x 171cm |
Additional hand/hold luggage options:
You can purchase additional hand and hold luggage by logging into the 'Manage Booking' area and selecting ‘Add In Flight Extras’ from the menu options.
Once purchased, these will show on your flight booking under ‘In flight extras’.
Further information:
You can find out more information on Wizz Air's Travel Information page.
ThomsonFly
ThomsonFly
Hand luggage allowance:
All Tui flight bookings include one piece of hand luggage per passenger (excluding infants).
Items like laptops, handbags and airport purchases must fit within your one piece of hand luggage.
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
10kg | 55cm x 40cm x 20cm |
If your hand luggage weighs more than this or exceeds the maximum dimensions, you'll need to check it in as hold luggage. You might also have to pay an additional charge.
You can bring a Trunki case as hand luggage, as long as it weighs no more than 10kg.
Hold luggage allowance:
If you selected 'add hold bag' when placing your booking with On the Beach, then the allowance is:
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
20kg | n/a |
The baggage allowance can be shared with other passengers on your flight reservation. This means that if you have two hold luggage bags of 20kg on your booking, one bag could weigh 22kg and the other 18kg (totalling 40kg).
Infants also have a 10kg hold luggage allowance which can be shared amongst other passengers on the same booking. However, the maximum weight for a single piece of luggage is 25kg.
Additional hand/hold luggage options:
You can purchase additional luggage directly via the airlines website, alternatively we can do this for you. For full details on how to do this, log into 'My Bookings' and select ‘Flight Extras’ from the menu options.
Further information:
You can find out more information on Tui's Luggage Allowance page.
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Hand luggage allowance:
All Pegasus flight bookings include one piece of hand luggage per passenger.
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
n/a | 55cm x 40cm x 20cm |
Just so you know, charges may apply for any oversized baggage.
Hold luggage allowance:
If you selected to add a hold bag when placing your booking, then the allowance is:
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
20kg | 149cm x 119cm x 171cm |
Additional hand/hold luggage options:
You can purchase additional baggage by logging into the Pegasus website using your PNR (Airline Ref) and surname. Your Airline Ref can be found on the flight voucher in your paperwork.
Further information:
You can find out more information by visiting the Pegasus Flight Glossary.
American Airlines
American Airlines
Hand luggage allowance:
All long-haul American Airlines flights include two pieces of hand luggage per person (including children). This includes 1 cabin bag and 1 personal item, such as a purse or small handbag, which needs to fit under the seat in front of you. Infant bookings include only 1 cabin bag.
Cabin Bag:
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
N/A | 56 x 36 x 23cm |
Personal item:
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
N/A | 45 x 35 x 20cm |
Hold luggage allowance:
All long-haul American Airlines flights include one piece of hold luggage per person (including children).
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
23kg | 158cm total (length + width + height) |
Additional allowances:
The following items aren't considered a 'personal item,' and can be taken on the flight in addition to the above allowances:
Nappy bags (one per child)
Breast pumps
Small cooler of breast milk
Child safety seats, strollers and medical or mobility devices
Just a heads up - if space is limited in the cabin or if these items aren't needed during the flight, they might need to be checked in.
British Airways
British Airways
Hand luggage allowance:
All long-haul British Airways flights include two pieces of hand luggage per person (including children). This includes 1 cabin bag and 1 handbag. Infant bookings include only 1 cabin bag.
Cabin Bag:
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
23kg | 56 x 45 x 25cm |
Hand bag:
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
23kg | 40 x 30 x 15cm |
Hold luggage allowance:
All long-haul British Airways flights (6h+ duration) include one piece of hold luggage per person (including children).
Short haul flights (less than 6h duration) do not include hold luggage unless added as an in-flight extra at the time of booking or after booking via the airline website.
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
23kg | 90 x 75 x 43cm |
Additional allowances:
If you're travelling with a child or infant, you can check in two items from the below list for free:
A fully-collapsible pushchair or buggy
A car/booster seat
A travel cot
A baby back carrier
Emirates
Emirates
Hand luggage allowance:
All Emirates flights include one piece of hand luggage per person (including children).
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
7kg | 55 x 38 x 20cm |
Hold luggage allowance:
All Emirates flights include one piece of hold luggage per person (including children).
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
20kg | The total dimension (length + width + height) of an individual bag cannot be more than 300cm. |
Additional allowances:
If you're travelling with an infant then you can bring one carry-cot or fully-collapsible pram or buggy into the cabin, if there's space. If there isn't enough room, it'll be checked into the hold compartment.
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
Hand luggage allowance:
All long haul Virgin Atlantic flight bookings include one piece of hand luggage per person.
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
10kg | 56 x 36 x 23 cm |
Babies and toddlers aged 0-23 months are entitled to one hang luggage bag each, weighing up to 6kg.
Adults are also permitted to take a handbag, small backpack, pocketbook or purse in addition to the above hand luggage allowance.
Hold luggage allowance:
All long haul Virgin Atlantic flight bookings include one piece of hold luggage per person (excluding infants).
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
23kg | 90 x 75 x 43cm |
Extra allowances:
Passengers travelling with an infant or child are allowed one fully-collapsible pushchair and one car seat, which will be stored in the hold (handed over at check-in), in addition to the above hold luggage allowance.
Corendon Airlines
Corendon Airlines
Hand Luggage Allowance:
All Corendon flight bookings include two pieces of hand luggage per person:
A small personal item (such as a handbag, laptop bag or airport purchase)
A larger cabin bag
Hand luggage | Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|---|
Large cabin bag | 8kg | 55 x 40 x 25cm |
Small personal item | n/a | must fit under the seat in front of you |
If your hand luggage weighs more than this or exceeds the maximum dimensions, you'll need to check it in as hold luggage. You'll also have to pay an additional charge.
Hold luggage allowance:
If your booking includes hold bags, then the allowance is:
Max weight | Max size |
|---|---|
15kg | n/a |
Additional hand/hold luggage options:
You can purchase additional hand and hold luggage by logging into the 'Manage Booking' area and selecting ‘In Flight Extras’ from the menu options.
Once purchased, these will show on your flight booking under ‘Added extras’.
Further information:
You can find out more information by visiting Corendon's FAQ page
Our Choice ODR
Our Choice ODR
As you have chosen a holiday with an Our Choice flight, the details of your flight, including the identity of the airline, confirmed flight times, check-in information and baggage allowance will be provided to you as reasonably possible following acceptance of the booking by the airline.
You will be issued an updated booking confirmation and ATOL certificate once your flight booking is confirmed.
See the Our Choice FAQ page for further information.
Other airlines
Other airlines
You can find your baggage allowance in your paperwork, but the airline's website is your best bet for the full details. If in doubt, pop us a message via our Live Chat in My Bookings and we'd be happy to help.