Ryanair Personal Item Size

40×20×25cm
strict enforcement

Your Ryanair personal item must fit under the seat in front of you.

What is a Personal Item?

A personal item is a smaller bag that must fit completely under the seat in front of you, not in the overhead bin. This is in addition to your carry-on bag on most Ryanair fares.

Typical Personal Items:

  • • Small backpack
  • • Purse or handbag
  • • Small laptop bag
  • • Camera bag

Must fit under seat:

  • • Cannot block legroom
  • • Must be stowed for takeoff
  • • Accessible during flight
  • • Size strictly enforced

Personal Item Requirements

Maximum Dimensions

Length:40cm
Width:20cm
Height:25cm
Total:40×20×25cm
Volume:~20L

Storage Requirements

Location:Under seat only
Weight limit:None specified
Accessibility:During flight
Cost:Usually free

Personal Item vs Carry-on

DimensionPersonal ItemCarry-onDifference
Length40cm55cm+15cm
Width20cm40cm+20cm
Height25cm20cm+-5cm