Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Jet2 or Ryanair?

Jet2: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). Ryanair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). Jet2 allows the larger bag.

Do Jet2 and Ryanair include a carry-on on basic economy?

Jet2: Every fare includes a 10 kg cabin bag plus a small personal item. On busy flights Jet2 may move cabin bags into the hold unless you've paid to guarantee yours stays with you. Ryanair: The Basic fare includes only the small under-seat bag.

Where do Jet2 and Ryanair fly from?

Jet2's main hubs are MAN, LBA, BHX, London Stansted (STN). Ryanair's are Dublin (DUB), London Stansted (STN). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Jet2 and Ryanair partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Jet2: none; Ryanair: none), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

LS vs FR · 2026 comparison

Jet2 vs Ryanair

Jet2 wins on a bigger carry-on and a carry-on on its cheapest fare; Ryanair wins on a bigger personal item. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

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

Jet2

Wins 2 categories

A bigger carry-on
A carry-on on its cheapest fare

Ryanair

Wins 1 category

A bigger personal item

Quick verdict

Jet2 wins on a bigger carry-on and a carry-on on its cheapest fare; Ryanair wins on a bigger personal item. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Jet2: 56 × 45 × 25 cm · Ryanair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Jet2: Included on every fare · Ryanair: Costs extra on basic fares

Side by side

	Jet2	Ryanair
Bags
Carry-on size	56 × 45 × 25 cm	55 × 40 × 20 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Costs extra on basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	10 kg (22 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 15 cm	40 × 30 × 20 cm
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	None	None
Main hubs	MAN, LBA, BHX, STN	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

Jet2 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 Jet2's is roomier.

Jet2 includes it on every fare, while Ryanair charges for it on its cheapest fare.

Carry-on weight limits: 10 kg (22 lb) on Jet2, 10 kg (22 lb) on Ryanair.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Jet2, and 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) on Ryanair.

Loyalty and where they fly

Jet2 is not in an alliance and Ryanair is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: none (Jet2) and none (Ryanair).

Jet2's main hubs are MAN, LBA, BHX, London Stansted (STN). 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 Jet2 if you want…

a bigger carry-on
a carry-on on its cheapest fare
nonstops from MAN, LBA, BHX

Choose Ryanair if you want…

a bigger personal item
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.

Jet2 vs Ryanair FAQ

It depends on what matters most to you. Jet2 wins on a bigger carry-on and a carry-on on its cheapest fare; Ryanair wins on a bigger personal item. If they fly the same route, compare the total price with bags included.

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Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Airlines change their rules without notice, so confirm with the airline before you fly.

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