Whether you’re flying short haul with easyJet or long haul with British Airways, you’ll find everything you need to know about hold baggage policies — plus tips for keeping costs down and avoiding surprises.

Compare luggage sizes, weights, and costs across airlines

Finding the right cabin or hold baggage allowance can be tricky, with each airline setting different size, weight, and price rules. Our luggage comparison tool makes it easy to compare baggage policies across multiple airlines at a glance.

We’ve gathered data from official sources to ensure accuracy. For clear visual comparisons, we've standardised luggage dimensions where airlines use total measurements (height + width + depth). Costs are converted to GBP for consistency, giving you a hassle-free way to check extra baggage fees before you book.

Use the tool to find the best luggage options for your trip—without any surprises at the airport!

Disclaimer: The baggage allowances shown in this tool are based on Economy class fares. Allowances may vary depending on airline, route, travel class, and fare type. All dimensions provided include handles and wheels.

Conversions are accurate as of March 2025. All sources and links to official airline pages can be found directly within the planner or the table below.

Hold luggage rules by airline

If you prefer to see all the information in one place, we’ve compiled a table of hold baggage allowances for major airlines flying from the UK. It includes size and weight limits, as well as what’s included with different ticket types. If you need to add extra hold luggage, it’s usually cheaper to do so online before you arrive at the airport — so it’s worth checking your airline’s policy in advance.

* In 2022, Aeroflot, Russia’s flagship airline, suspended all flights to Europe in response to widespread airspace bans imposed by the European Union and other Western nations.

Information correct as of January 2025. Always check the latest guidance before booking a trip.

Airline specific checked baggage allowances

A quick reference guide

Here we’ll look at a few airlines in detail and investigate their checked baggage allowances, including British Airways, Ryanair and easyJet.

British Airways

Checked baggage policy

British Airways' checked baggage allowance varies depending on your ticket type and destination. On most flights, there’s no checked baggage for Economy Basic. On Economy (with checked bag) you get one 23kg bag. On Premium Economy, it’s two 23kg bags, whilst passengers flying Business get two 32kg bags, and anyone flying on First can travel with three 32kg checked bags.

Ryanair

Checked baggage policy

Ryanair typically charges for checked baggage, with fees varying based on weight and route. You can usually add either a 10kg or 20kg bag to your booking, with a maximum of three 20kg bags on the same booking. Pre-booking your baggage online is always cheaper than adding it at the airport.

easyJet

Checked baggage policy

easyJet allows passengers to purchase checked baggage, with different weight options available. The smallest checked bag you can choose is 15kg and a standard checked bag is 23kg. You can purchase weight in additional 3kg units up to a maximum of 32kg per bag. You can also pool your allowance with other passengers.

Other airlines

Checked baggage policy

As we’ve already mentioned, checked baggage policies vary from airline to airline. Always check your chosen airline’s website for their checked baggage allowance before you travel, to avoid costly fees at the airport.

Before you travel: essentials to know

• Planning to pack a cabin bag only? Check our hand luggage size guide to avoid any surprises at the gate.

• Want to know what you can pack in your hand luggage? Here’s our guide to restricted items and security rules.

Now you know all about hold luggage allowances for major airlines, you can fly with confidence and avoid the fees. Start planning your dream trip today.