Ireland’s national airline is Aer Lingus, which flies mostly throughout Europe and North America. They are part of the IAG Group, which includes a handful of other European airlines.
Aer Lingus operates regional flights as well as mid-range and long haul flights. Check your itinerary to be sure your carry-on bags fit within the smaller limits for your flight.
Read on for more information about the Aer Lingus hand baggage allowances.
Updated April 2023
Headquarters Country: Ireland
Website: https://www.aerlingus.com/prepare/bags/carry-on-baggage/
Hand Baggage Size for Aer Lingus
Number of items allowed:
- Aer Lingus: 1 carry on item plus 1 personal item
- Aer Lingus Regional service (operated by Emerald Airlines): 1 carry on item plus 1 personal item
Note: if you’re connecting from Aer Lingus service to Aer Lingus Regional service, the 7kg (15lb) cabin baggage allowance will apply for both parts of the journey.
For normal (not regional) Aer Lingus flights:
Maximum allowed in imperial: (official)
- H x W x D = 21.5 x 15.5 x 9.5 in
- H x W x D for personal item = 13 x 10 x 8 in
- Weight = 22 lbs
Maximum allowed in metric: (official)
- H x W x D = 55 x 40 x 24 cm
- H x W x D for personal item = 33 x 25 x 20 cm
- Weight = 10 kg
For flights on Aer Lingus Regional (operated by Emerald Airlines):
Maximum allowed in imperial: (official)
- H x W x D = 18.5 x 13 x 8 in
- H x W x D for personal item = 13 x 10 x 8 in
- Weight = 15 lbs
Maximum allowed in metric: (official)
- H x W x D = 48 x 33 x 20 cm
- H x W x D for personal item = 33 x 25 x 20 cm
- Weight = 7 kg
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