easyJet allows a free personal item up to 17.7 x 14.2 x 7.9 in, under the seat in front of you. Put your own bag's measurements in below.
| Personal item maximum | 17.7 x 14.2 x 7.9 in (under the seat in front) |
| Is it free? | Yes — every fare includes one personal item |
| Full-size carry-on | 22 x 17.7 x 9.8 in (charged separately) |
| If it does not fit | Bag sizes are checked before boarding and charges apply if it is over. |
The large cabin bag is NOT free on a standard fare — it needs easyJet Plus membership or an Inclusive Plus fare, otherwise it is a paid add-on and is still subject to space on board.
The small under-seat bag (45 x 36 x 20 cm) is free on every fare, including handles and wheels.
At 17.7 x 14.2 x 7.9 in it holds roughly 1986 cubic inches, about 52% of the volume of easyJet's own 22 x 17.7 x 9.8 in carry-on. That is larger than 13 of the 16 other airlines that publish a figure, and smaller than 3.
Worth knowing: 6 of the 23 airlines we track publish no personal-item measurement at all, so a bag chosen against easyJet's stated 17.7 x 14.2 x 7.9 in is being measured against a firmer rule than most carriers give you.
Common small bags measured against easyJet's published 17.7 x 14.2 x 7.9 in limit.
| Bag | Size | On easyJet | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-inch laptop bag | 15 × 11 × 4 in | Fits, 2.7 in spare | A slim work bag |
| Small daypack | 17 × 12 × 7 in | Fits, 0.7 in spare | The commonest personal item |
| Weekender tote | 20 × 13 × 9 in | Too big by 2.3 in | Often too big for under the seat |
| Compact backpack | 16 × 11 × 6 in | Fits, 1.7 in spare | Fits almost anywhere |
The large cabin bag is NOT free on a standard fare — it needs easyJet Plus membership or an Inclusive Plus fare, otherwise it is a paid add-on and is still subject to space on board. That makes the personal item the whole of your free allowance, and it is why travellers who fly easyJet regularly buy a bag sized to the under-seat limit rather than a standard carry-on they would have to pay for every flight.
easyJet publishes a cabin weight limit of 33 lb (15 kg) — 15 kg per bag, and you must be able to lift it into the locker yourself. Weight is checked far less often than size, but it is the rule most likely to catch you on a bag full of books or camera gear.
Bag sizes are checked before boarding and charges apply if it is over. Because the overhead bag is charged on easyJet, an over-large personal item is not a free upgrade to the locker — it becomes a paid bag, usually at the most expensive tier because you are buying it at the gate.
Two practical notes that apply on any airline: the under-seat space is smaller in a row with a lifejacket box or an entertainment unit beneath the seat, and a soft bag that compresses will pass where a rigid case of identical stated dimensions will not. Measure with anything strapped to the outside included.
easyJet allows a personal item up to 17.7 x 14.2 x 7.9 in, stowed under the seat in front of you.
Yes. Every easyJet fare includes one personal item. On easyJet it is the ONLY free bag — the full-size carry-on is charged separately.
A purse, small backpack, laptop bag, briefcase or similar. The small under-seat bag (45 x 36 x 20 cm) is free on every fare, including handles and wheels.
Bag sizes are checked before boarding and charges apply if it is over.
The personal item goes under the seat and is free. The carry-on goes in the overhead locker and can be up to 22 x 17.7 x 9.8 in, and easyJet charges for it.
Yes — easyJet measures the whole bag, so soft bags that squash down have a real advantage under the seat.