easyJet allowance at a glance
| Bag | Maximum size | Maximum weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on | 22×17.7×9.8 in56x45x25 cm | 33 lb15 kg | Large cabin bag for the overhead locker. Optional add-on from GBP 5.99 online, GBP 60 at the gate. Free with Inclusive Plus fare and for easyJet Plus members. |
| Personal item | 17.7×14.2×7.9 in45x36x20 cm | No stated limit | Free on every fare including Basic. Must fit under the seat ahead and be liftable by the passenger. Capped at 15kg, same as the large paid bag. |
| Checked bag | 108.3 inunder 275 total (length+width+height) cm | 33 or 51 (chosen tier), single bag max about 71 lb15 or 23 (chosen tier), extra in 3kg steps, single bag max 32 kg |
easyJet checked bag fees
We have not verified this airline's baggage fees against the carrier yet. Rather than guess, we have left it blank — check the airline before you fly.
This page goes deeper on one part of the policy. The full record is at easyJet Baggage Rules.
easyJet hold baggage is never included in a fare. Every hold bag is booked and paid for on top of the ticket. This is true on Basic, Inclusive Plus and easyJet Plus alike.
The airport bag drop desk fee for a bag you did not book in advance is GBP 60. Add hold luggage online before you fly and it costs a fraction of that.
This page covers the checked side of easyJet baggage in full. It covers the weight tiers, the single bag cap, what cannot travel in the hold, sports equipment, and how a connecting itinerary changes the rules. For cabin bag sizes and the personal item, see the easyJet carry on size guide.
How easyJet hold baggage is priced and weighed
You choose a weight tier when you add easyJet hold baggage to a booking. The choice is either 15kg or 23kg. You can add extra weight in 3kg steps if you need more.
A single bag can never weigh more than about 32kg, or 71lb. That cap holds no matter how much extra weight you buy. It is the point where ground crews are no longer allowed to lift a bag by hand.
Each passenger, including infants, can check up to three pieces of easyJet hold baggage on one booking. The total combined dimensions must stay under 275cm. That figure is length plus width plus height added together, not a per side limit.
| Situation | What it costs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 15kg or 23kg bag, booked online | Cheapest option | Price varies by route and dates and is shown at booking |
| Extra weight, added online in 3kg steps | Priced per step | Cheaper than paying for a heavier tier at the airport |
| Unbooked bag, added at the airport bag drop desk | GBP 60 | The most expensive way to add a hold bag on easyJet |
| Single bag over 32kg | Not accepted at check in | Ground staff cannot lift a bag past this weight |
The gap between the online price and the GBP 60 airport fee is the real trap. A small online add on fee turns into one of the most expensive parts of the trip if you leave it until the counter.
What happens if your bag is over the weight tier you booked
If your easyJet hold baggage weighs more than the tier you paid for, the airline charges for the extra kilos. That charge is billed at the airport rate. It is higher per kilo than adding weight online in advance.
easyJet does not appear to publish a flat per kilo overweight fee separate from its airport bag drop pricing. The honest advice is to weigh bags before leaving home. Top up the tier online if there is any doubt.
Our guide to overweight and oversize baggage fees covers how other carriers price the same overage. easyJet does not publish whether staff will let two travellers pool weight across two bags on one booking. Treat each bag as weighed on its own unless a gate agent says otherwise.
What cannot go in your easyJet hold baggage
Smart luggage with a built in lithium battery has a specific easyJet rule. The battery has to come out first. It travels with you in the cabin, and only then can the case go into the hold.
This trips up travellers who bought a smart case for the charging port. They never expected to open it up at the airport.
Loose spare batteries and portable power banks are barred from every airline’s hold, not just easyJet’s. A damaged lithium cell is far safer sealed in the cabin, where crew can reach it fast. Pack power banks and spare batteries in your cabin bag or personal item, never inside a case you check in.
Sports equipment as a hold bag
easyJet books small sports equipment up to 20kg. That covers golf clubs and skis with boots. Large sports equipment, meaning bicycles, goes up to 32kg.
You add it online or in Manage Booking the same way as a normal hold bag. It costs more if you leave it for the airport instead. A booking can carry a maximum of six large sports items, and easyJet will not refund sports equipment once it is booked.
Connecting flights and separate bookings
easyJet does not interline with other airlines. If your trip is two separate easyJet tickets, or an easyJet flight connecting to a different carrier, your checked bag is not sent straight through.
Collect your bag at the first stop. Clear any customs or transfer checks. Check it in again for the next flight under that ticket’s own hold baggage allowance, and build in enough connection time for the walk between them.
Packing light enough to skip the airport surcharge
The safest way to avoid the GBP 60 airport bag drop fee is to book the right tier before you travel. Pack a case that leaves headroom under it. A Travelpro Maxlite 5 25 inch expandable spinner weighs little enough empty that more of the 15kg or 23kg allowance goes to what you actually pack.
The Delsey Helium Aero 24 inch checked spinner sits in the same weight class with a built in lock. A digital luggage scale at home settles the question before you reach the counter. It costs a small fraction of one airport bag drop fee.
If you regularly fly more than one carrier, run the numbers through our baggage cost tool before you book. easyJet’s tiered pricing does not compare directly with a flat per bag fee, the model used on the Ryanair baggage fees page.
The bottom line
easyJet hold baggage always costs extra, on every fare. The only real decision is when you pay for it. Book a 15kg or 23kg tier online, weigh your case before you leave, and keep it under 32kg and 275cm total.
Do that and the airport bag drop desk, and its GBP 60 fee, never enters into the trip.
Common questions
How many hold bags can I check on easyJet?
You can check up to three hold bags per passenger on one easyJet booking, each within the weight tier you booked and under 32kg.
How much does it cost to check a bag with easyJet?
The exact price depends on the route, dates and how far ahead you book, and easyJet shows it at checkout. Booking online is always cheaper than the GBP 60 airport bag drop desk fee.
What happens if my easyJet hold bag is overweight?
easyJet charges for the extra kilos at its higher airport rate rather than the cheaper online rate, so it pays to weigh a bag at home first.
Can I take a power bank in my easyJet checked bag?
No. Spare batteries and power banks are banned from every airline’s hold and must travel in your cabin bag instead.
Does easyJet transfer my checked bag on a connecting flight?
No. easyJet does not interline, so you collect your bag and check it in again for each separate ticket.
Can I check a bicycle or golf clubs with easyJet?
Yes. Golf clubs and skis with boots count as small sports equipment up to 20kg, and a bicycle counts as large sports equipment up to 32kg.
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