In recent years, airlines have switched up their hand luggage policies more than ever before, meaning there's no one-size-fits-all rule for bag sizes and allowances. Here's everything you need to know about the Wizz Air hand luggage policy.
- Every passenger gets one free personal item (up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm, max 10 kg) that must fit under the seat.
- A larger cabin bag (up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm, max 10 kg) requires WIZZ Priority.
- Wizz Air is strict on hand luggage. Staff regularly use bag sizers at check-in and the gate, and oversized bags can incur higher fees if you haven’t pre-booked baggage.
In this article
- What are Wizz Air's hand luggage measurement restrictions?
- Wizz Air hand luggage need-to-know.
- What else can I take on board my flight?
- Top three tips for Wizz Air hand luggage.
- Still feeling confused? Here are some FAQs answered.
What are Wizz Air’s hand luggage measurement restrictions?
Your hand luggage allowance on Wizz Air depends on the fare you book. Every passenger can bring one free personal item that fits under the seat.
If you want to bring a larger cabin bag – or “trolley bag,” as Wizz Air calls it – you’ll need to purchase WIZZ Priority, either as an add-on or as part of a higher fare. Checked baggage is also available for an additional fee.
Last updated and fact-checked: August 18, 2026.
Wizz Air hand luggage need-to-know.
Your personal item must fit under the seat in the front of you, and your cabin bag must fit in the overhead compartment. If it doesn’t, you will be asked to purchase baggage allowance at the gate. This is much more expensive than when you pre-book.
Examples of a personal item include a laptop bag, handbag, briefcase or small rucksack.
Wizz Air cabin bag size restrictions don’t include bag handles or wheels. However, wheels must add no more than 5cm to the size of the bag.
Need bigger luggage for your trip? Simply book checked luggage and drop off your bigger suitcase when you arrive at the airport. Wizz Air offers different prices for checked luggage weights with 10kg, 20kg, 26kg and 32kg options.
How strict is Wizz Air with hand luggage at the gate?
- Wizz Air staff use physical bag sizers at check-in desks and gates. If your bag doesn’t fit, you’ll be charged on the spot.
- Gate fees for oversized or non-compliant bags are reported at approximately €70–75, compared to significantly lower pre-booked rates (verify current pricing on the Wizz Air website).
- Enforcement varies by route and staff, but should always be assumed strict – measure your bag at home before you leave.
What is WIZZ Priority and what does it include?
WIZZ Priority is an optional upgrade available at booking or post-booking via the Wizz Air portal. It includes:
- One cabin bag (trolley bag) up to 55 x 40 x 23cm and 10kg, stored in the overhead compartment
- Priority check-in
- Priority boarding
Without WIZZ Priority, only the free personal item (40 x 30 x 20cm, 10kg) is included. WIZZ Priority can be added during the booking process or afterwards through your Wizz Air account.
Wizz Air hand luggage by fare type.
How does Wizz Air’s hand luggage policy compare to other airlines?
For current pricing, visit each airline’s official website directly.
What else can I take on board my flight?
There are a few items that you can take aboard a Wizz Air flight that don’t need to be included within your hand luggage size allowance. These are:
- A coat or blanket
- Duty free items purchased in the airside departure lounge after passing through the security check
- A pair of crutches for disabled passengers
Travelling with children.
If you travel aboard a Wizz Air flight with a baby under two years old, you can take the following items onboard free of charge:
- One additional personal item
- Food for the flight
- A foldable baby pushchair or travel cot, pram or car seat. These items can stay with the guardian until boarding the aircraft, where they will then be taken and stowed in the aircraft hold. They will be tagged either at the check-in desk, baggage drop-off desk or at the boarding gate.
It’s important to note that infants do not have additional baggage allowance – this means no cabin bag or checked-in baggage can be purchased under an infant’s name. Electric and motorised prams are not allowed onboard or in the aircraft hold too.
For children over two years old, the same hand luggage policies apply as with adults. Like with infants, a foldable pram or travel cot or a car seat can be checked in free of charge. Travelling with a booster seat? This can’t be taken on board and is treated as additional luggage.
Can I take my pet on a Wizz Air flight?
Unfortunately pets aren’t allowed aboard Wizz Air flights, with the exception of guide and assistance dogs. These dogs are accommodated on board at no additional cost for disabled passengers on flights within the EU, and also from EU countries to destinations outside the EU.
Wizz Air is strict that only one dog can be accepted per flight and they mustn’t occupy a seat. Remember to pack your dog’s travel documents and check they comply with the regulations of the country you’re visiting.
To travel with an assistance dog, inform Wizz Air during the booking process and send an email to specialassistance@wizzair.com.
Top three tips for Wizz Air hand luggage.
Let’s make sure you kick off your trip with a smooth airport and flight experience – and with a little preparation, this is more than likely! Here are some tips on perfecting your hand luggage allowance with Wizz Air.
1. Got a cabin bag? Queue up when called for boarding.
As checked luggage prices have soared, more and more people are opting for cabin bags. This means overhead compartments are usually jam-packed. To make sure you can stow your bag near your seat, line up for boarding as soon as you’re called and be one of the first on the plane.
If you’re a fan of booking an exit row seat for the extra legroom, boarding as soon as possible is particularly important if you want to have your hand luggage near you. This is because for take off and landing, you will need to store your personal item in the overhead compartment too.
2. Test your hand luggage in the airline’s baggage sizer.
Wizz Air usually has baggage sizers near its check-in desks and near gates. These are metal or plastic frames made to the measurements of its personal item and cabin bag allowance.
When you see one, be sure to check your hand luggage fits within them. If you have a soft material bag crammed with goodies that doesn’t quite fit, this gives you the chance to take items out or move things around.
3. Make sure you’re comfortable with your personal item under the seat in front of you.
On emptier flights, it can be possible to stow your personal item in the overhead compartment – but this isn’t a guarantee. If you take a rucksack that is the maximum size allowed for a personal item, be prepared to have this at your feet for the whole flight.
This limits your legroom, so can be particularly uncomfortable for tall passengers on long haul flights. If this is a dealbreaker, take a smaller personal item and pay for a cabin bag.
Still feeling confused? Here are some FAQs answered.
Here are a few commonly asked questions about Wizz Air hand luggage.
Yes, every passenger can bring a free personal item on board measuring 40 x 30 x 20cm and weighing up to 10kg. A cabin bag allowance can be purchased for a fee. Your cabin bag must measure no more than 55 x 40 x 23cm and weigh up to 10kg – so don't pack your suitcase with too many extras.
Absolutely! As long as it measures no more than 40 x 30 x 20cm and can fit under the seat in front of you, you're all good to go.
Small instruments may be permitted as a personal item if they fit within the 40 x 30 x 20cm limit. Larger instruments and sports equipment fall under separate rules and fees. Check the official Wizz Air Baggage Guide for full details before you travel.
