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Aer Lingus

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/

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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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Ali is an expert at packing and loves to travel. On Travel Made Simple, she shares her best tips for packing less, dealing with layovers, planning travel itineraries, and more tips that will help you have the best vacation. Originally from the US, she now lives in Berlin, Germany with her husband and their adorable Yorkie.