Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, easyJet or Ryanair?

easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 15 kg (33.1 lb). Ryanair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). easyJet allows the larger bag.

Do easyJet and Ryanair include a carry-on on basic economy?

easyJet: The standard fare includes only the under-seat bag. Ryanair: The Basic fare includes only the small under-seat bag.

Are easyJet and Ryanair partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (easyJet: none; Ryanair: none), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

U2 vs FR · 2026 comparison

easyJet vs Ryanair

easyJet wins on a bigger carry-on, a more generous carry-on weight limit, a bigger personal item and cheaper checked bags; Ryanair doesn't clearly win any category. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

easyJet

Wins 4 categories

A bigger carry-on
A more generous carry-on weight limit
A bigger personal item
Cheaper checked bags

Ryanair

No clear category wins

Quick verdict

easyJet wins on a bigger carry-on, a more generous carry-on weight limit, a bigger personal item and cheaper checked bags; Ryanair doesn't clearly win any category. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: easyJet: 56 × 45 × 25 cm · Ryanair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: easyJet: Costs extra on basic fares · Ryanair: Costs extra on basic fares
First checked bag (regular economy): easyJet: $13–$67 · Ryanair: $20–$56

Side by side

	easyJet	Ryanair
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 45 × 25 cm	55 × 40 × 20 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Costs extra on basic fares	Costs extra on basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	15 kg (33.1 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	45 × 36 × 20 cm	40 × 30 × 20 cm
First checked bag (regular economy)	$13–$67	$20–$56
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	None	None
Main hubs	LGW, LTN	DUB, STN

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

easyJet allows a carry-on up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), and Ryanair up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), so easyJet's is roomier.

easyJet charges for it on its cheapest fare, while Ryanair charges for it on its cheapest fare.

Carry-on weight limits: 15 kg (33.1 lb) on easyJet, 10 kg (22 lb) on Ryanair.

Personal items: 45 × 36 × 20 cm (17.7 × 14.2 × 7.9 in) on easyJet, and 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) on Ryanair.

A first checked bag on easyJet costs $13–$67 on flights within Europe, and a first checked bag on Ryanair costs $20–$56 on flights within Europe.

Basic economy

easyJet (Standard fare): The standard fare includes only the under-seat bag.

Ryanair (Basic): The Basic fare includes only the small under-seat bag.

Loyalty and where they fly

easyJet is not in an alliance and Ryanair is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: none (easyJet) and none (Ryanair).

easyJet's main hubs are London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN). Ryanair's are Dublin (DUB), London Stansted (STN). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose easyJet if you want…

a bigger carry-on
a more generous carry-on weight limit
a bigger personal item
cheaper checked bags
nonstops from LGW, LTN

Choose Ryanair if you want…

nonstops from DUB, STN

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.