Wizz Air · 2026 rules
Wizz Air hand luggage allowance
40 × 30 × 20 cm — measured to the millimetre at the gate.
Free under-seat
40 × 30 × 20 cm
Weight limit: 10 kg
Gate fine for oversize: £70
Wizz Air's free hand luggage is 40 × 30 × 20 cm — small, but bigger than Ryanair's underseat. The catch: Wizz Air is famous for enforcing gate measurements to the millimetre. If your bag flexes past the metal cage, you're paying a €70+ fine.
The rules
- Every fare includes 1 free personal item at 40 × 30 × 20 cm.
- For a larger overhead cabin bag (55 × 40 × 23 cm, 10 kg) upgrade to Wizz Priority or Wizz Flex — from £8 online.
- Wizz Air is one of the strictest airlines for gate measurement — soft bags will be squeezed into the sizer.
- The €70+ gate fee applies to oversize bags or an extra unbooked item.
Wizz Air fees at a glance
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Free personal item | £0 |
| Wizz Priority (adds cabin bag) | £8–£30 online |
| 10 kg checked bag | £15–£35 online |
| 20 kg checked bag | £25–£55 online |
| Oversize at gate | €70+ fine |
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FAQ
What is Wizz Air's hand luggage size in 2026?+
40 × 30 × 20 cm for the free personal item. External dimensions including handles and wheels. Wizz Air measure strictly — buy accordingly.
Is a Ryanair-sized bag OK on Wizz Air?+
Yes. Ryanair now uses exactly the same 40 × 30 × 20 cm free allowance as Wizz Air, so one bag covers both airlines with zero risk.
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