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Aer Lingus Hand Luggage & Cabin Bag Size 2026 (Carry-On Rules)

  • Verified 6 Nov 2026 against trusted sources
  • IATA code EI
Flag of Ireland Aer LingusIreland
55 cm 40 cm 24 cm
  • 10 kgcarry-on weight
  • 100 Whper power bank
  • 100 mlliquid containers
Cabin bag drawn to scale from Aer Lingus' published limit.

Quick answer

Cabin bag: 55 x 40 x 24 cm; weight: 10 kg total for bag, plus personal item (Plus, Advantage, AerSpace); Saver on European flights: personal item only. Personal item: 40 x 30 x 20 cm, under seat.

  • Carry-on bag size

    55 x 40 x 24 cm

  • Carry-on weight

    10 kg total for bag, plus personal item (Plus, Advantage, AerSpace); Saver on European flights: personal item only

  • Personal item

    40 x 30 x 20 cm, under seat

  • Power banks

    Spare lithium batteries carry-on only, individually protected; 100-160 Wh needs approval, max 2 spares

    Source: aerlingus.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

  • Liquids

    Set by airport security. Leaving Ireland: Containers of 100 ml or less, in one clear plastic bag of up to 1 L; larger containers go in checked baggage. Medicines and baby food are exempt; duty-free liquids allowed if sealed in the security bag with the receipt

    Source: European Union (Your Europe), checked 7 Nov 2026

  • Alcohol

    24-70% ABV in retail packaging, receptacles ≤5 L, max 5 L per person

    Source: aerlingus.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

  • Vapes and e-cigarettes

    Use prohibited at all times

    Source: aerlingus.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

  • Lighters and matches

    One small packet of safety matches or one lighter (no unabsorbed fuel) on person; strike-anywhere matches, blue-flame/cigar lighters, lighter fuel banned

    Source: aerlingus.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

How much can my Aer Lingus carry-on weigh?

10 kg total for bag, plus personal item (Plus, Advantage, AerSpace); Saver on European flights: personal item only.

What liquids can I take on Aer Lingus?

Set by airport security. Leaving Ireland: Containers of 100 ml or less, in one clear plastic bag of up to 1 L; larger containers go in checked baggage. Medicines and baby food are exempt; duty-free liquids allowed if sealed in the security bag with the receipt.

Source: European Union (Your Europe), checked 7 Nov 2026

Can I bring alcohol on Aer Lingus?

24-70% ABV in retail packaging, receptacles ≤5 L, max 5 L per person.

Source: aerlingus.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

Can I take a vape on Aer Lingus?

Use prohibited at all times.

Source: aerlingus.com, checked 6 Nov 2026

Can I take a lighter on Aer Lingus?

One small packet of safety matches or one lighter (no unabsorbed fuel) on person; strike-anywhere matches, blue-flame/cigar lighters, lighter fuel banned.

Source: aerlingus.com, checked 6 Nov 2026