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

Ryanair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). Transavia: 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). Transavia allows the larger bag.

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

Ryanair: The Basic fare includes only the small under-seat bag. Transavia: Basic includes only a small under-seat bag (40 × 30 × 20 cm); a cabin bag costs extra or comes with higher fares.

Where do Ryanair and Transavia fly from?

Ryanair's main hubs are Dublin (DUB), London Stansted (STN). Transavia's are Amsterdam (AMS), ORY. The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Ryanair and Transavia partners?

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

FR vs HV · 2026 comparison

Ryanair vs Transavia

Ryanair doesn't clearly win any category; Transavia wins on a bigger carry-on. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

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

Ryanair

No clear category wins

Transavia

Wins 1 category

A bigger carry-on

Quick verdict

Ryanair doesn't clearly win any category; Transavia wins on a bigger carry-on. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Ryanair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm · Transavia: 55 × 35 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Ryanair: Costs extra on basic fares · Transavia: Costs extra on basic fares

Side by side

	Ryanair	Transavia
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 40 × 20 cm	55 × 35 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Costs extra on basic fares	Costs extra on basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	10 kg (22 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 20 cm	40 × 30 × 20 cm
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	None	Flying Blue
Main hubs	DUB, STN	AMS, ORY

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

Ryanair allows a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), and Transavia up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), so Transavia's is roomier.

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

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

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

Basic economy

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

Transavia (Basic): Basic includes only a small under-seat bag (40 × 30 × 20 cm); a cabin bag costs extra or comes with higher fares.

Loyalty and where they fly

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

Loyalty programs: none (Ryanair) and Flying Blue (Transavia).

Ryanair's main hubs are Dublin (DUB), London Stansted (STN). Transavia's are Amsterdam (AMS), ORY. The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Ryanair if you want…

nonstops from DUB, STN

Choose Transavia if you want…

a bigger carry-on
nonstops from AMS, ORY

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.