Hand luggage size and weight

Hand Luggage Size and Weight

Hand Luggage Size and Weight ✈️2025 Airline Guide (UK to Alicante)

Hand Luggage Size and Weight Guide – Important Information

The following provides guidance on the permitted hand luggage size and weight allowances for each airline flying between the UK and Alicante. Please note that airlines may update their policies at short notice, so always check the latest information provided at the time of booking your flight.

Cabin Bag Sizes Guide
Keep in mind that the dimensions listed always include wheels and handles unless the airline explicitly states otherwise. These allowances can change, so it’s important to verify directly with your airline before travelling.

DUTY FREE ALLOWANCES FROM SPAIN TO UK

🛄 Air Europa

Free Allowance:

  • Small personal item (under seat): size not usually specified, fits under seat

Cabin Bag:

  • Max size: 55 × 40 × 20 cm

  • Max weight: usually 8–10 kg

Checked Bags:

  • Paid separately, weight limits vary (usually 23 kg)

🛄 British Airways

Free Allowance:

  • 1 cabin bag up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm

  • 1 personal item (handbag, laptop bag) up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm

Weight:

  • No specific weight limit but must be manageable by passenger

Additional Info:

  • Bags must fit in overhead locker or under seat

🛄 EasyJet

Free Allowance:

  • 1 cabin bag up to 45 × 36 × 20 cm (fits overhead or under seat)

Additional Bag (with Up Front or Extra Legroom seats):

  • Extra bag allowed up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm, max weight 15 kg

Infants:

  • No cabin bag allowance, but pushchair/car seat allowed free

🛄 Iberia

Free Allowance:

  • 1 cabin bag up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm

  • 1 personal item (handbag, laptop bag) up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm

Weight:

  • Combined max weight of 10 kg

Additional Notes:

  • Additional cabin bags require payment

 

Hand luggage size and weight

🛄 Jet2

Free Allowance:

  • Cabin bag up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm, max weight 10 kg

  • Small personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (under seat)

Infants:

  • No hand luggage allowance

  • Free checked allowance for pushchair, car seat, travel cot (max 10 kg)

🛄 KLM

Free Allowance:

  • Small bag up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (under seat)

Cabin Bag:

  • Max size 55 × 35 × 25 cm

  • Combined weight limit (small + cabin): 12 kg Economy, 18 kg Business

Basic Economy:

  • No cabin bag included, must purchase separately

Hand luggage size and weight

🛄 Norwegian Air

Free Allowance:

  • Small personal item up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm (under seat)

Cabin Bag:

  • Max size 55 × 40 × 23 cm

  • Max weight 10 kg

Note:

  • Basic fares may restrict cabin bags to personal item only

🛄 Ryanair

Free Allowance:

  • Small personal bag up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm (under seat)

With Priority:

  • Large cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm, max 10 kg

  • Priority boarding included

Checked Bags (Extra Fee):

  • 10 kg and 20 kg checked bags available

Infants:

  • Baby bag up to 45 × 35 × 20 cm, max 5 kg

  • 2 baby items free in hold

Oversize Fee:

  • Bags over size limit charged €69.99

🛄 TUI

Free Allowance:

  • Cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm, usually max 10 kg

Personal Item:

  • Allowed (handbag, laptop bag) under seat

Infants:

  • Small baby essentials bag allowed (varies by flight)

Checked Bags:

  • Available for purchase, usually 15 kg or 20 kg

🛄 Vueling

Free Allowance:

  • Under-seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm

Cabin Bag:

  • Up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm, max weight 10 kg (included with some fares or for fee)

Oversize Fees:

  • €30–80+ depending on size and whether bag was booked

🛄 Wizz Air

Free Allowance:

  • Small personal bag up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm (under seat)

Cabin Bag:

  • Larger cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm, max weight 10 kg (with priority or paid)

Checked Bags:

  • Checked bags available for purchase with various weight options

Final Recommendation:

  • Always measure your bags carefully before traveling.

  • Always include wheels and handles when measuring your cabin bag to avoid fees at check-in or gate.
  • If your fare doesn’t automatically include the overhead bag, add it in advance online for best rates.

  • Expect strict enforcement at the gate, and be prepared for added fees if standards aren't met.

For regulations as to what you can take in your hand luggage click HERE

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