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

Ryanair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). Wizz Air allows the larger bag.

Do Ryanair and Wizz Air include a carry-on on basic economy?

Ryanair: The Basic fare includes only the small under-seat bag. Wizz Air: The Basic fare includes only the under-seat bag.

Where do Ryanair and Wizz Air fly from?

Ryanair's main hubs are Dublin (DUB), London Stansted (STN). Wizz Air's are Budapest (BUD). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Ryanair and Wizz Air partners?

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

FR vs W6 · 2026 comparison

Ryanair vs Wizz Air

Ryanair wins on cheaper checked bags; Wizz Air 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

Wins 1 category

Cheaper checked bags

Wizz Air

Wins 1 category

A bigger carry-on

Quick verdict

Ryanair wins on cheaper checked bags; Wizz Air 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 · Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Ryanair: Costs extra on basic fares · Wizz Air: Costs extra on basic fares
First checked bag (regular economy): Ryanair: $20–$56 · Wizz Air: $23–$68

Side by side

	Ryanair	Wizz Air
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 40 × 20 cm	55 × 40 × 23 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
First checked bag (regular economy)	$20–$56	$23–$68
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	None	None
Main hubs	DUB, STN	BUD

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 Wizz Air up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), so Wizz Air's is roomier.

Ryanair charges for it on its cheapest fare, while Wizz Air charges for it on its cheapest fare.

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

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 Wizz Air.

A first checked bag on Ryanair costs $20–$56 on flights within Europe, and a first checked bag on Wizz Air costs $23–$68 on flights within Europe.

Basic economy

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

Wizz Air (Basic): The Basic fare includes only the under-seat bag.

Loyalty and where they fly

Ryanair is not in an alliance and Wizz Air is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: none (Ryanair) and none (Wizz Air).

Ryanair's main hubs are Dublin (DUB), London Stansted (STN). Wizz Air's are Budapest (BUD). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Ryanair if you want…

cheaper checked bags
nonstops from DUB, STN

Choose Wizz Air if you want…

a bigger carry-on
nonstops from BUD

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.