What is Aer Lingus Baggage Allowance?
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Find out how much baggage is allowed on Aer Lingus in Economy, Business & First Class — including carry-on size, checked baggage weight, and personal item rules. We regularly verify our data against official airline sources.
10 kg (22.0 lbs)
Carry-on Weight
55x40x24 cm
21.6 × 15.7 × 9.4 in
Carry-on Size
23 kg (50.7 lbs)
Checked Weight
1
Pieces Allowed
How much baggage is allowed on Aer Lingus?
Aer Lingus allows 10 kg of carry-on (hand) baggage in Economy Class with maximum dimensions of 55x40x24 cm.[1] For checked baggage, Economy passengers can bring 23 kg per piece.[2]
22.0 lbs · 21.6 × 15.7 × 9.4 in · 50.7 lbs
Aer Lingus Economy Class — At a Glance
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
- Weight: 10 kg (22.0 lbs)
- Pieces: 1
- Dimensions: 55x40x24 cm (21.6 × 15.7 × 9.4 in)
- Personal Item: Yes (40x30x20 cm)
📦 Checked Baggage
- Weight: 23 kg (50.7 lbs)
- Pieces: Fare-dependent (0-1)
- Dimensions: 158 cm (L+W+H) (62 in)
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Aer Lingus Baggage Allowance by Class [3]
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55x40x24 cm 21.6 × 15.7 × 9.4 in |
10 kg 22.0 lbs |
Yes (40x30x20 cm) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Fare-dependent (0-1) | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
23 kg 50.7 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55x40x24 cm 21.6 × 15.7 × 9.4 in |
10 kg 22.0 lbs |
Yes (40x30x20 cm) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
23 kg 50.7 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not available | Not available | Not available | Yes (40x30x20 cm) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Not available | Not available | Not available |
Aer Lingus Special Policies [4]
🍼 Baby / Infant
- Pushchair/Stroller: Fully collapsible push-chair/stroller allowed free of charge for an infant or child booking.
- Additional Item: Plus one of the following: car seat, booster seat or travel cot.
- Collection Points: Collection points for push-chairs/strollers differ by destination.
♿ Mobility Aids
- Mobility Aids: For passengers completely immobile and unable to reach their seat unaided; must sit upright.
- Free Allowance: Up to two pieces of mobility equipment at no charge.
- Assistance: Request wheelchair assistance or declare own mobility device, or special assistance.
⚽ Sports Equipment
- Sports Equipment Weight: The maximum weight allowable for sports equipment is 23kg/50lb.
- Excess Baggage: Normal excess baggage rates apply if you carry in excess to this maximum allowance.
- Piece Limit: Each passenger can carry a maximum of one piece of sports equipment.
🎻 Musical Instruments
- Musical instruments: They must also fit within the following ... e.g. a guitar, and if you wish to carry the item in the cabin, you can purchase an additional (window) seat for the instrument online and normal charges and taxes will apply.
🐕 Pets
- Pet Policy: Pets must travel via IAG Cargo to Ireland; animals at passenger check-in won't be accepted.
- Breed Restrictions: Dangerous dog breeds and snub-nosed cats/dogs may be restricted.
- Booking: No advance booking required for pets (cats & dogs) to Hartford or Philadelphia.
🧴 Liquids Policy
- Spare Batteries: person is limited to a maximum of 2 spare batteries.
- Camping Stoves: fuel containers that have contained a flammable liquid fuel - fuel tank/container must be empty.
- Lithium Batteries: lithium ion batteries with a watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh.
- Fuel Restriction: liquid fuel, other than liquefie.
🔋 Batteries / Powerbanks
- Power banks/lithium batteries: carry-on only. E-cigarettes: carry-on only. See official source for details.
💰 Overweight Fees
- Excess Baggage Fee: €10 per kilo charged if you exceed your personal checked bag allowance.
- No Upgrade at Airport: You cannot upgrade a bag to a higher weight on the day of departure.
📦 Extra Piece Fees
- Excess Baggage Fee: €10 per kilo charged if you exceed your personal checked bag allowance.
- Airport Upgrade Restriction: You cannot upgrade a bag to a higher weight at the airport on the day of departure.
Notes
Checked baggage Economy route-dependent: Europe = 20 kg (1 Bag, incl. for Plus/Advantage/AerSpace), Transatlantic = 23 kg (1 Bag, incl. for Smart/Flex). Business (transatlantic) = 3 Bags à 23 kg (69 kg total).
Aer Lingus — Quick Links
Official Domain
aerlingus.com
Sources
All information is researched from the official airline websites linked below — we do not guarantee accuracy and are not responsible for external content.
- Carry-on baggage: https://mediacentre.aerlingus.com/news/aer-lingus-extends-10kg-carry-on-baggage-policy-across-all-aer-lingus-regional-flights/19022026 — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Support & contact: https://www.aerlingus.com/support/customer-care/contact-us/ — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Online check-in: https://www.aerlingus.com/prepare/check-in-options/online/ — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Refund: https://www.aerlingus.com/support/booking-flexibility/cancelling-your-booking/ — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Accessibility: https://www.aerlingus.com/support/special-assistance/disability-assistance/ — Last verified on 2026-08-16