Ryanair Baggage Changes: What Is Different from July 2026

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Ryanair Baggage Update — July 2026

Ryanair has announced changes to its checked baggage pricing, effective for flights booked on or after 1 July 2026.

What is changing

• 10kg hold bag: price increases by €6–8 per sector depending on route and booking window. Pre-paid at time of booking is still significantly cheaper than paying at the airport.
• 20kg hold bag: up €5–10 per sector. Booking at the airport now costs up to €60 per bag on busier routes.
• Priority boarding (includes 10kg cabin bag): unchanged at €6–8 per sector depending on route.
• Small personal item (40×20×25cm): unchanged — still included free on all fares.

What is NOT changing

The free small bag allowance (under-seat item) remains. Non-priority passengers can still bring a bag fitting 40×20×25cm at no cost. This is the piece of the policy that matters most for hand-luggage-only travellers.

In practice

For a couple travelling to Málaga for a week with two 20kg bags (booked in advance), the new pricing adds roughly €20–24 to the round trip versus the current policy. Significant but not dramatic.

If you travel hand-luggage only, nothing changes for you.

Tip: Always add bags at the time of booking. The gap between pre-booking price and airport price is now wider than ever — paying at the airport can cost 3× more than adding bags online.

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