easyJet hold luggage: weight, dimensions and price in 2026

easyJet offers five checked baggage tiers—15, 23, 26, 29, or 32 kg—which must be purchased as add-ons, as none are included in the standard fare. The maximum permitted size is 275 cm in total dimensions (length + width + height).

Online pricing is dynamic, but penalties are public and fixed: 70 euros at the bag drop desk if you haven't purchased baggage in advance, and 15 euros per kilo for excess weight. This is stricter than its direct competitor, where Ryanair checked baggage overweight is charged at 13 euros per kilo.

easyJet checked baggage weight: five tiers from 15 to 32 kg

easyJet sells checked baggage by weight tier: 15, 23, 26, 29, or 32 kg. 23 kg is the standard. You can also purchase additional weight in 3 kg increments, online only, up to an absolute maximum of 32 kg per bag.

Choosing your tier

The 15 kg format is enough for a weekend or a week in a warm climate, where clothing is lightweight. The 23 kg standard covers the vast majority of trips, including two weeks away. The 26, 29, and 32 kg tiers are intended for long trips, partial moves, and return journeys with extra items.

One useful flexibility feature worth knowing: if you have booked a 15 kg bag, you can add weight to it after booking, up to a maximum of 27 kg. The tier you initially purchase does not lock you in, as long as you make adjustments online.

The calculation is based on total weight, including the suitcase itself. This is where the empty weight of your bag becomes a real issue: with a 15 kg allowance, a 4.5 kg suitcase leaves you with only 10.5 kg for your belongings, whereas a 2.8 kg model leaves you with 12.2 kg. For smaller allowances, the choice of suitcase is worth several kilos of belongings.

Up to three checked bags per passenger

Each customer can purchase up to three checked bags, including children and infants. A baby who does not pay for a seat still has their own checked baggage allowance, which remains a useful leverage for large families. Volotea pushes this even further, by allowing up to five suitcases for a total of 50 kg.

The Flexi fare includes a 20 kg bag

One exception is worth noting: the easyJet Flexi fare, designed for business travelers, includes a checked bag of up to 20 kg, in addition to unlimited date changes and fast-track security. On other fares, no checked baggage is included and the option must be purchased separately. If you are debating upgrading to the Flexi fare, compare the extra cost to the price of purchasing baggage separately: on some routes, the gap is smaller than you might think.

Pooling your easyJet weight allowance

If you are traveling with others on the same flight and booking, easyJet allows the total weight allowance to be pooled. The purchased weight can be distributed freely between bags, provided that no single bag exceeds 32 kg.

How pooling works in practice

Let’s take a couple who purchase two 23 kg bags, for a total allowance of 46 kg. There is no requirement for each suitcase to weigh exactly 23 kg: one can weigh 30 kg and the other 16 kg, as long as the total remains within the limit. This is a real advantage when one person in the group is carrying heavy equipment, cameras, gear, or return-trip gifts.

Two limits to be aware of. Pooling is only possible on the same booking: two separate bookings on the same flight cannot be combined. Also, checked baggage weight never pools with that of sports equipment, which follows its own allowance.

easyJet checked baggage dimensions: 275 cm total

The maximum total size of an easyJet checked bag is less than 275 cm in cumulative dimensions—that is, length plus width plus height added together. Unlike cabin baggage, easyJet does not set a rigid size template with three distinct measurements.

Calculating your suitcase's total dimensions

The calculation is simple: add the three sides of your suitcase, including wheels and handle. A large 78 x 52 x 30 cm suitcase totals 160 cm, well below the limit. In reality, this 275 cm threshold is so generous that no commercial suitcase exceeds it: it is intended for bulky items and atypical containers, not standard luggage. You can check the rule on the official easyJet website.

In other words, on easyJet, your real constraint is weight, never size. It is the exact opposite of cabin baggage, where size is the priority: we have detailed this logic in our guide on easyJet cabin baggage weight.

easyJet checked baggage pricing and airport fees

easyJet operates at two speeds. The price of baggage purchased online is dynamic: the airline indicates that fees vary based on demand, route, flight date, and time of booking, and that you will see the exact price at the time of purchase. Conversely, penalties are published and fixed. Our checked baggage price comparison by airline puts these amounts into perspective.

The two fixed fees to know

The first is at the bag drop desk: 70 euros per checked bag of up to 23 kg brought to the airport without having been purchased beforehand. This is the price of forgetfulness, and it is the same regardless of the route.

The second is for excess weight: 15 euros per kilo, per bag and per flight, applicable as soon as your suitcase exceeds the weight announced at booking. Five extra kilos will therefore cost you 75 euros, roughly the price of a second bag purchased online.

Conversely, additional weight purchased in advance is capped at 18 euros per 3 kg increment and can only be bought online. The gap is clear: 3 kg planned in advance costs a maximum of 18 euros, whereas the same 3 kg discovered at the scale costs 45.

The reflex that saves the most remains weighing your suitcase at home with a luggage scale or bathroom scale, and adjusting the allowance online the day before rather than discovering the excess at the counter. To know what should stay behind rather than travel with you, consult our guide on what is allowed in checked luggage.

Objects prohibited in checked luggage on easyJet

Certain items are prohibited in checked baggage regardless of the airline, and easyJet is no exception. The rule is often surprising because it is the opposite of the cabin rule.

What must remain in the cabin

• Lithium batteries and power banks, due to fire risk
• Electronic cigarettes and their refills
• Valuable electronic devices, laptops, cameras
• Your medications and travel documents
• Keys, jewelry, and valuables, which are not covered in the event of loss

Conversely, the hold easily accommodates your liquids over 100 ml, your full toiletry kit, and sharp objects such as scissors or razors, all of which are prohibited in the cabin.

Choosing a suitcase suitable for easyJet checked luggage

On easyJet, the hold is not a matter of dimensions, since the 275 cm total limit is unreachable for commercial suitcases. Two criteria really matter.

The first is the empty weight, as we have seen: with a 15 kg allowance, every kilo of shell costs a kilo of belongings. The second is durability. Checked baggage goes through conveyor belts, sorting drops, and stacking in the hold—treatment incomparable to cabin luggage. A shell that cracks on the first trip turns a few euros in savings into a suitcase that needs replacing.

This is why our checked suitcases are guaranteed for life, including the shell, wheels, and handle: in this segment, durability is not a marketing gimmick; it is the only criterion that truly distinguishes two models at the same price.

Frequently asked questions about easyJet checked baggage