Aer Lingus Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

EI / EIN · Ireland

Purchase extra checked baggage for Aer Lingus flights. Pre-booking online saves up to 50% compared to airport prices. Available for European and transatlantic routes with weight options from 20kg to 40kg. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage PolicyOfficial website

Updated Aug 28, 2026

Aer Lingus Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

Fare-based and route-based: within Europe includes 1 × 20 kg on Plus/Advantage fares; transatlantic includes 1 × 23 kg on Smart/Flex fares. Saver fares include no free checked bag on either network.

LabelAmountNotes
Within Europe — Saver fareNot included
  • Official table verbatim on /prepare/bags/checked-baggage/ under 'Checked Bags included in your fare' (Europe): Saver row shows 'Not included' under '1 x 20kg / 44lb Checked Bag'.
  • Cross-check note on same page: 'All fares except Saver include a 20kg checked bag per customer at no extra cost.'
  • Bag fees apply for Saver; fees per weight vary by destination (near/mid/far) and booking channel (online vs airport) — fee amounts omitted per scope (price_categories).
  • Maximum dimensions of any single bag (all checked): (length + width + height) = 158 cm (62") — verbatim on checked page.
  • No individual piece can weigh more than 32kg / 70lb — verbatim.
  • Per children page /prepare/travelling-with-children/baggage-allowance/ cross-check (Europe): 'There is no checked baggage allowance included in infant or child bookings. Any other items can be booked online as checked baggage.'
  • One fully collapsible buggy/stroller is allowed free of charge for an infant or child booking, plus one of: car seat, booster seat or travel cot — verbatim on both checked page ('Notes') and children page.
  • Pooling of the 20kg checked allowance is permitted with a travel companion within the same booking and when checking in together — verbatim Europe note.
Within Europe — Plus / Advantage fares1 × 20kg / 44lb
  • Official table verbatim on /prepare/bags/checked-baggage/ (Europe): Plus row shows 'Included' and Advantage row shows 'Included' under '1 x 20kg / 44lb Checked Bag'.
  • Official note verbatim: 'Customers travelling on Plus, Advantage and AerSpace fares can enjoy the benefit of having one 20kg checked bag per customer included free of charge. Bag fees apply for additional weight or bags.'
  • Checked allowance is per customer, each way — verbatim Europe note.
  • Pooling of the 20kg allowance permitted with companion same booking when checking in together — verbatim.
  • Pooling or sharing of the free 10kg checked baggage allowance is not permitted. Maximum Size; Height 55cm (21.5") Width 40cm (15.5") Depth 24cm (9.5"). Maximum weight: 10kg, and it must fit within the bag size gauge — verbatim Europe note (refers to free-checked 10kg cabin-bag alternative, kept verbatim).
  • Maximum single bag dimensions 158 cm (62") and max 32kg/70lb per piece applies — verbatim on same page.
  • Paid upgrade options on Europe page (20kg/44lb in 1 bag; 25kg/54lb in 1 bag; 40kg/88lb in 2 bags) are purchase options, not free allowance — not counted in amount.
  • Infant/child buggy rule as above applies; children 2–12 same allowance as adults per children page for transatlantic (Europe infant has none).
  • Aer Lingus Regional flights (EI 3000–EI 3999, Emerald Airlines) have same checked options — per checked page Regional note cross-reference.
Transatlantic — Saver fareNot included
  • Official table verbatim on /prepare/bags/checked-baggage/ under 'Transatlantic Checked Bags included' → Economy Class: Saver row shows 'Not included' under '1 x 23kg / 50lb Checked Bag'.
  • Cross-check note: 'All fares except Saver include certain checked bags per customer at no extra cost.' (transatlantic section).
  • Checked bag fees apply for economy Saver; fees per weight vary by destination and booking channel (online/airport) — amounts omitted.
  • Maximum dimensions any single bag 158 cm (62"); No individual piece can weigh more than 32kg/70lb — verbatim transatlantic section.
  • Maximum 3 checked bags permitted per customer, per direction — verbatim transatlantic note.
  • Up to 2 additional bags may be purchased beyond included allowance — verbatim 'Up to 2 additional bags may be purchased.'
  • Pooling/sharing of checked allowance permitted with companion same booking when checking in together — verbatim transatlantic note.
  • Infant on transatlantic: 'For infant bookings (children under 2 years), a 10kg/22lb checked baggage allowance is included' plus one collapsible buggy/stroller plus one of car seat/booster/travel cot — verbatim on both checked page and children page.
  • For children 2–12, checked allowance same as adults and depends on fare type — verbatim children page.
Transatlantic — Smart / Flex fares1 × 23kg / 50lb
  • Official table verbatim on /prepare/bags/checked-baggage/ under Transatlantic → Economy Class: Smart row 'Included' and Flex row 'Included' under '1 x 23kg / 50lb Checked Bag'.
  • Official note verbatim: 'Customers travelling on Smart or Flex fares can enjoy the benefit of having one 23kg (50lb) checked bag per customer included free of charge. Fees apply for additional weight or bags. Up to 2 additional bags may be purchased.'
  • Checked allowance per customer, each way — verbatim transatlantic note.
  • Maximum dimensions 158 cm (62") and max 32kg/70lb per piece — verbatim.
  • Maximum 3 checked bags per customer per direction; pooling with companion same booking permitted — verbatim.
  • For Aer Lingus journeys between North America and UK/continental Europe, transatlantic checked allowance applies for all flights within a single itinerary/reservation; European or transatlantic policies apply to separate reservations — verbatim note.
  • Infant 10kg/22lb + buggy + one of car seat/booster/travel cot applies on transatlantic (see Saver item). Children 2–12 same as adults.
  • Paid options on same page (20kg/44lb in 1 bag; 25kg/54lb in 1 bag; 30kg/66lb in 1 bag) are purchase tiers, not free — omitted from amount.

Carry-on baggage

All cabins

Small personal item included for all customers; 10 kg overhead cabin bag inclusion is route/fare/status-based within Europe but included on transatlantic. Dimensions and weights kept verbatim.

LabelAmountNotes
Small personal item — all fares and routes1 x small personal item
  • Official verbatim on /prepare/bags/carry-on-baggage/: 'A small personal item (handbag or laptop bag) is still included for all customers.' and '1 x Small Personal Item Per Passenger (small handbag, laptop bag, baby changing bag)'.
  • Official maximum size verbatim: Height 40cm (15.5") Width 30cm (11.5") Depth 20cm (8") — on carry-on page under '1 x Small Personal Item'.
  • Must be stowed under the seat in front of you — verbatim 'must be stowed under the seat in front of you' (transatlantic section) and 'We ask that you please stow small personal items under the seat in front of you' (guidelines).
  • For infant bookings (under 2 years), all carry-on baggage must be included in the accompanying adult's baggage allowance — verbatim children page /prepare/travelling-with-children/baggage-allowance/.
  • For children 2–12, carry-on allowance same as for adults — verbatim children page for both Europe and transatlantic.
Within Europe — 10 kg carry-on bag (when included)1 × 10kg carry-on bag (max. 55 x 40 x 24 cm)
  • Official size/weight verbatim on /prepare/bags/carry-on-baggage/ under 'Carry-on allowance': '1 x 10kg Carry-on Bag Per Passenger — Maximum weight: 10kg (22lb) — Maximum Size; Height 55cm (21.5") Width 40cm (15.5") Depth 24cm (9.5")'.
  • Official heading: 'We offer two different ways to bring your 10kg bag on your journey.' and 'Carry-on allowance' section confirms inclusion varies.
  • Included for: AerClub Silver, Platinum and Concierge members (members only, not companions); AerClub Reward Flight bookings (all); Fare Types — All Plus, Advantage, AerSpace and Economy fares purchased via British Airways (Not included in Saver fares); Accompanying adult travelling with an infant; Customers connecting to/from an Aer Lingus transatlantic flight or connecting interline partner flight; Aer Credit Card customers travelling on Travel Reward flights to Europe — verbatim list under 'When is a 10kg carry-on bag included?' on carry-on page.
  • When included, bag must be taken on board and stored in overhead locker — verbatim 'If a 10kg bag is included, you must take this on board with you. You will not be permitted to drop this bag off at check-in.'
  • Must fit inside gauge units at airport including wheels and handles; bags outside allowance must be checked and relevant bag fee applies — verbatim carry-on page.
  • Pooling of carry-on baggage when checked is not permitted — verbatim 'The pooling of carry-on baggage when checked is not permitted.'
  • Aer Lingus Regional flights (EI 3000–EI 3999, Emerald Airlines): 'You now have the same carry-on baggage allowances as our other European Aer Lingus flights. See above.' — verbatim Regional note.
Within Europe — 10 kg bag alternative when not includedFree drop-off at check-in / bag drop (max. 55 x 40 x 24 cm, 10kg)
  • Official verbatim on /prepare/bags/carry-on-baggage/: 'If you would like to take a 10kg bag on your journey and your booking does not include it, you must book a "10kg carry-on bag" online from €9.99/£9.99. Alternatively, drop your bag off at the check-in desk or bag drop kiosk (available in Dublin, Shannon and London) when check-in opens and collect it again at the bag carousel when you land. This option is free.'
  • Option 2 heading verbatim: 'Option 2: Drop off at check-in — Free of charge — Drop off your bag at check-in in the airport and off you go. Collect on arrival at the carousel.'
  • If 10kg bag taken to boarding gate without purchase/inclusion, fee verbatim: 'you will be charged a €35/£35 fee to place this bag in the aircraft hold. Payment via smartphone QR code with partner Global Payments' — gate fee is price_categories, kept as note only.
  • Price 'from €9.99/£9.99' is paid add-on (price_categories) — omitted from free amount; listed here only to explain inclusion alternative.
  • Maximum size/weight same as above: 55cm (21.5") x 40cm (15.5") x 24cm (9.5"), 10kg (22lb) — applies to both carry-on and free drop-off bag.
Transatlantic — 10 kg carry-on bag1 × 10kg carry-on bag (max. 55 x 40 x 24 cm)
  • Official verbatim on /prepare/bags/carry-on-baggage/ under 'Travelling on a transatlantic flight?': 'On transatlantic flights you can bring a 10kg carry-on bag on board with you and store it in the overhead locker. There is no option to check in a 10kg bag for free. A small personal item (handbag or laptop bag) is also included and must be stowed under the seat in front of you.'
  • Size/weight same as Europe: Maximum weight 10kg (22lb); Maximum Size Height 55cm (21.5") Width 40cm (15.5") Depth 24cm (9.5") — under Carry-on allowance.
  • Same gauge rule applies: must fit inside gauge units including wheels/handles; bags outside must be checked with relevant fee — verbatim carry-on page.
  • Infant carry-on on transatlantic: must be within accompanying adult's allowance — verbatim children page; if infant booked with own seat, standard allowance applies — verbatim children page note.
  • Children 2–12 same carry-on as adults on transatlantic — verbatim children page.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Aer Lingus

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to aerlingus.com and click 'Manage Booking' or visit the trip management page directly.
  2. Enter your booking reference and passenger surname to access your reservation.
  3. Select the booking you want to modify.
  4. Choose 'Add bags' or 'Extra baggage' option.
  5. Select the weight option and number of bags needed.
  6. Complete payment to add baggage to your booking.

Prices

European flight baggage fees depend on route distance (Near/Mid/Far) and purchase channel. Saver fares must purchase separately; Plus/Advantage/AerSpace fares include one 20kg bag.

LabelAmountNotes
20kg bag - Saver fare (at booking)EUR 25-55 / GBP 24-49 / USD 28-61
  • Near routes (UK, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels): EUR 25/GBP 24
  • Mid routes (continental Europe): EUR 40/GBP 36
  • Far routes (Corfu, Croatia, Canary Islands): EUR 55/GBP 49
25kg bag - Saver fare (at booking)EUR 30-60 / GBP 28-53 / USD 33-66
  • Near: EUR 30/GBP 28, Mid: EUR 45/GBP 40, Far: EUR 60/GBP 53
40kg in 2 bags - Saver fare (at booking)EUR 65-85 / GBP 60-75 / USD 72-94
  • Near: EUR 65/GBP 60, Mid: EUR 70/GBP 62, Far: EUR 85/GBP 75
20kg bag - Plus/Advantage/AerSpace (extra)EUR 5-10 / GBP 5-10 / USD 6-11
  • Near routes: EUR 10/GBP 10 (included first bag)
  • Mid/Far routes: EUR 5/GBP 5 for additional bags
25kg bag - Plus/Advantage/AerSpace (extra)EUR 25-35 / GBP 24-32 / USD 28-39
  • Near: EUR 35/GBP 32, Mid/Far: EUR 25/GBP 24

Transatlantic baggage fees vary by fare type. Saver fares have no included bags; Smart/Flex fares include one 23kg bag; Business fares include 69kg split across 3 bags.

LabelAmountNotes
20kg bag (online)EUR 44.99 / GBP 44.99 / USD 54.99
  • For Saver fare passengers. Smart/Flex/Business fares pay higher rate.
25kg bag (online)EUR 49.99 / GBP 49.99 / USD 59.99
  • For Saver fare passengers. Smart/Flex/Business: EUR 64.99/GBP 64.99/USD 79.99
30kg bag (online)EUR 54.99 / GBP 54.99 / USD 64.99
  • For Saver fare passengers. Smart/Flex/Business: EUR 69.99/GBP 69.99/USD 84.99

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. You can add baggage through Manage Booking on aerlingus.com or by contacting Aer Lingus customer service. Pre-booking online saves up to 50% compared to airport prices.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Online via Manage Booking at aerlingus.com, during the initial booking process, through the Aer Lingus call center, or at the airport (highest fees).

When should I buy extra baggage?

At the time of booking for the lowest price. Manage Booking and online check-in are slightly more expensive. Call center and airport purchases are the most expensive.

How does Aer Lingus baggage pricing work?

European flight pricing depends on route distance (Near: UK/Paris/Amsterdam/Brussels, Mid: continental Europe, Far: Corfu/Croatia/Canary Islands) and purchase channel. Transatlantic flights have fixed online prices by weight tier.

How much more does baggage cost at the airport?

Airport prices can be up to 50% higher than online pre-booking. For European flights, only the 20kg option is available at the airport. Transatlantic airport fee is EUR 75/GBP 65/USD 100 for the 50lb option.

How many bags can I check?

Passengers can add up to 3 pieces to split their weight allowance across. Adding extra pieces does not increase the total weight allowance. Maximum single piece weight is 70 lbs (32 kg).

What are the overweight and oversized bag rules?

Individual checked bags may not exceed 62 inches (158 cm) linear dimensions. European overweight fee: EUR 10 per kg. Transatlantic bags weighing 50-70 lbs (23-32 kg): EUR 75/GBP 68/USD 100 flat fee.

Are there any important exceptions?

Saver fares on European flights do not include any checked baggage. Plus, Advantage, and AerSpace fares include one 44lb (20kg) bag. Transatlantic Economy Smart/Flex fares include one 50lb (23kg) bag. Business/Business Flex fares include 150lbs (69kg) split across 3 bags.

What payment methods are accepted?

Payment is accepted online via major credit/debit cards when adding baggage through Manage Booking or during the booking process.

Can I get a refund for purchased baggage?

Baggage purchases are generally non-refundable. Contact Aer Lingus customer service for specific refund inquiries related to flight changes or cancellations.

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