2026 checked bag allowance & fees
Aer Lingus baggage allowance
On flights between the U.S. and Ireland, Aer Lingus includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Smart; Saver includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs $79.99.
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
on Smart
$100 at the airport
Up to 158 cm (62 in) in total
Saver: $59.99 for the first
Quick answer
On flights between the U.S. and Ireland, Aer Lingus includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Smart; Saver includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs $79.99. Transatlantic fares include a 10 kg carry-on. Saver fares on European routes include only a small bag.
- 1st checked bag
- Included (on Smart)
- 2nd checked bag
- $79.99 ($100 at the airport)
- Weight limit
- 23 kg (Up to 158 cm (62 in) in total)
- Cheapest fare
- No free bags (Saver: $59.99 for the first)
What will my bags cost on Aer Lingus?
- 1st bag on SmartIncluded
- Online prices for a 25 kg bag; Aer Lingus also sells 20 kg and 30 kg bags.
Aer Lingus checked bag allowance and fees
Prices one way, per traveler, on flights between the U.S. and Ireland.
Extra bags on Smart
Online prices for a 25 kg bag; Aer Lingus also sells 20 kg and 30 kg bags.
| Bag | Paid online | At the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd bag and up | $79.99 | $100 |
On Saver
| Bag | Paid online | At the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 1st bag and up | $59.99 | $100 |
Free checked bags by fare
- SaverNone
- Smart1 bag
- Flex1 bag
- BusinessUp to 69 kg in total3 bags
Each bag up to 23 kg (50 lb) and 158 cm (62 in) in total.
Overweight and oversize bags
Charged per bag, each way, on top of any bag fee.
- Overweight: 23–32 kg$100
How to avoid Aer Lingus bag fees
Who checks bags free
- AerClub Platinum and Concierge members
- oneworld Sapphire and Emerald members
Ways to pay less
- • Weigh your bag at home: going over 23 kg can cost more than a second bag.
- • Travel carry-on only: check the Aer Lingus carry-on size.
- • Compare fares: a slightly pricier fare that includes a bag can beat Light fare + bag.
Aer Lingus vs. other European airlines
On regular economy fares, one way, in U.S. dollars.
| Airline | 1st bag | 2nd bag | Free bags (regular fare) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aer Lingus | Included | $79.99 | 1 bagSmart |
| British Airways | Included | $70 | 1 bagEconomy |
| Virgin Atlantic | Included | $100 | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| Lufthansa | Included | $101 | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| Air France | Included | $77 | 1 bagStandard |
| KLM | Included | $77 | 1 bagStandard |
| Iberia | Included | $80 | 1 bagOptima |
| Icelandair | Included | $55 | 1 bagEconomy Standard |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | 2 bagsExtraFly |
| SWISS | Included | Not published | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| Ryanair | $20–$56 | $20–$56 | NoneBasic (standard fare) |
| easyJet | $13–$67 | $13–$67 | NoneStandard fare |
| Wizz Air | $23–$68 | $23–$68 | NoneBasic (standard fare) |
- Aer Lingus
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $79.99
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Smart
- British Airways
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $70
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy
- Virgin Atlantic
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $100
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- Lufthansa
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $101
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- Air France
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $77
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Standard
- KLM
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $77
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Standard
- Iberia
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $80
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Optima
- Icelandair
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $55
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Standard
- Turkish Airlines
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- Included
- Free bags
- 2 bags · ExtraFly
- SWISS
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- Not published
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- Ryanair
- 1st bag
- $20–$56
- 2nd bag
- $20–$56
- Free bags
- None · Basic (standard fare)
- easyJet
- 1st bag
- $13–$67
- 2nd bag
- $13–$67
- Free bags
- None · Standard fare
- Wizz Air
- 1st bag
- $23–$68
- 2nd bag
- $23–$68
- Free bags
- None · Basic (standard fare)
Compare Aer Lingus with another airline
Aer Lingus baggage FAQ
On flights between the U.S. and Ireland, Aer Lingus includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Smart; Saver includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs $79.99.
Airports Aer Lingus flies from
Airport guides with transit, terminals, lounges and parking.
Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fees as published. Airlines change bag fees often, so confirm the price for your trip when you book.
- Aer Lingus: official baggage information
- Upgraded Points: Aer Lingus baggage fees (updated Dec 5, 2025)
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