Aer Lingus baggage fees and fare rules

IATA: EI

Last verified: 2026-08-23

Last verified: 2026-08-23Core baggage status: Recently checked

Route and fare determine the answer

Cabin allowance

Aer Lingus Saver fares include only the small under-seat personal item by default. A 10 kg cabin bag is either bundled with higher fares or bought as an add-on, with the price changing by route and timing.

Personal-item treatment

The included small item is capped at 33 x 25 x 20 cm and must fit under the seat. That is the true free cabin-bag path on Saver.

Checked allowance or charge

Aer Lingus checked baggage is an add-on model. The 20 kg and 25 kg checked-bag options have ranges that vary by route, season, and purchase timing, while airport excess weight is charged per additional kg.

Route and baggage-concept limits

The main Aer Lingus fee traps are Saver baggage, paid seat selection, and Saver fare flexibility. The fare can stay cheap only if the bag and change needs are solved before booking.

Quick ways to avoid fees

Measure the under-seat bag before booking Saver; if you need a 10 kg cabin bag, compare the add-on against Plus, Advantage, or AerSpace.
Buy checked baggage before the airport when possible. The 20 kg and 25 kg bag ranges depend on route, season, and purchase timing.
Do not assume paid seat selection is necessary if a random check-in seat is acceptable.
Avoid Saver if you may need changes or refunds; Saver is the restrictive fare path.

Last verified note: The Aer Lingus carry-on, checked-bag, seat, change/cancellation, and unaccompanied-minor details shown here were last verified on 2025-12-24.

Core fee breakdown

International allowances and charges often depend on route, cabin, fare family, and whether the itinerary uses a weight or piece concept.

Carry-on rules

See also the broader carry-on fee reference.

When the issue is whether a bag will physically pass at the gate, compare the published rule with sizer enforcement reality.

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
Saver fares	All routes	0.00 EUR	per flight	Small personal item is included for everyone; 10 kg bag handling depends on route and fare	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23
Optional add-on / bundled fares	All routes	From 9.99 EUR	at booking / manage booking	10 kg bag onboard is paid or included; Saver gate presentation without entitlement triggers a hold fee	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

Checked baggage fees

See also the checked baggage fee reference. For a side-by-side baseline comparison, review Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, TAP Air Portugal.

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
Optional add-on	All routes	From 14.99 to 59.99 EUR	at booking / manage booking	20 kg bag price varies by route, season, purchase timing, and Europe versus transatlantic rules	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23
Optional add-on	All routes	From 19.99 to 74.99 EUR	at booking / manage booking	25 kg bag price varies by route, season, timing, and partner-itinerary purchase limits	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

Excess and overweight baggage

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
Checked bags above purchased allowance	Within Europe	10.00 EUR	at airport	Europe flights charge excess above purchased allowance per kg at the airport	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23
Checked bags above standard transatlantic allowance	Europe to/from North America	75 / 68 / 100 / 100 EUR/GBP/USD/CAD	per direction	North America overweight is per bag per direction for 23-32 kg pieces	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

Oversized baggage

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
Checked bags above published size limit	All routes	Not published as separate flat fee EUR	before travel / bag drop	Maximum checked-bag dimensions are 158 cm; Aer Lingus does not publish a separate flat oversize fee	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

Seat and fare-related fees

See also the seat selection fee reference.

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
Saver fares	All routes	From 0 to 20 EUR	at booking / check-in	Standard seat selection; free random seat assigned at check-in if not purchased	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23
All fares	All routes	From 10 to 45 EUR	at booking / manage booking	Extra legroom or front-row seats; price varies by route and timing	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

Change and cancellation references

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
All fares	All routes	Fee plus fare difference EUR	before departure	Flight changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference on Saver fares; Plus and Advantage fares allow changes with fewer restrictions	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23
Saver fares	All routes	Not permitted EUR	after booking	Ticket refunds not permitted on Saver fares except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

When fees may not apply

Saver refunds are not permitted except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances.
Unaccompanied-minor service depends on route and age, so this page does not show one universal service fee.

Compare with other airlines

Comparison links below are limited to airlines with closely related fee structures or booking models.

Ryanair easyJet British Airways TAP Air Portugal

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