Wizz Air baggage allowance guide: hand & checked-in luggage sizes

Disclaimer: This luggage size guide is provided for informational purposes only to assist customers in selecting suitable travel bags. Primark is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Wizz Air in any way. All airline baggage policies, including size and weight restrictions, are subject to change. Customers should always check directly with Wizz Air for the most up-to-date luggage requirements before travelling.

Holiday season is here! Nothing beats the feeling of setting your out-of-office on and getting ready to jet off for a much-needed break. Fortunately, our Wizz Air baggage allowance guide is here to make sure your trip is smooth sailing from the moment you slam your laptop shut and set off to your next destination. Covering everything from hand luggage and checked-in luggage allowance to sizes and dimensions, here’s everything you need to know about Wizz Air’s baggage policy.

Wizz Air cabin baggage allowance

Wizz Air baggage allowance varies depending on your route, ticket types and time of year. We’ve broken this down below to help:

Free cabin bag (all passengers)

• Included: 1 small under-seat bag

• Max size: 40 × 30 × 20 cm (excludes handles and wheels; wheels can protrude up to 5 cm)

• Max weight: 10 kg

Wizz priority – extra cabin bag

In addition to one free cabin bag, passengers who have purchased Wizz priority can take an additional trolley bag. Priority boarding gives you access to priority check-in and boarding, which can be purchased online (fees vary between £0-£60) or at the airport for £65.

• Max size: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (excludes handles and wheels, but wheels limited to +5 cm)

• Max weight: 10 kg

• Note: Also includes priority boarding and fast-track security.

Primark’s Wizz Air-approved hand luggage

Trolley Cabin Bag

Size: One size

Dimensions: 26cm x 40cm x 20cm

Price: £25

Trolley Backpack

Size: One size

Dimensions: 40cm x 29cm x 27cm

Price: 28€

Quilted Under Seat Bag

Size: One size

Dimensions: 40cm x 25cm x 20cm

Black Travel Backpack

Size: One size

Dimensions: 40cm x 28cm x 20cm

Price: 22€

Foldaway Weekender Bag

Size: One size

Dimensions: 56 x 24 x 21cm

Pouch: 18 x 16 x 2cm

Price: 7€

Packaway Backpack

Size: One size

Dimensions: 28 x 42 x 13.5cm

Pouch: 19 x 16 x 2cm

Expandable Weekender Bag

Size: One size

Dimensions: 40 x 25 (closed) x 30 (expandable) x 20cm

Wizz Air checked baggage allowance

Customers flying with Wizz Air can bring up to six suitcases. Their basic fare does not include check-in luggage. If you are not a Wizz priority or plus passenger, you will have to pay for checked-in luggage when selecting your flight. Otherwise, these bundles have checked-in baggage included in the flight price.

Wizz Air checked-in baggage dimensions:

• Number of luggage items allowed: Up to six per passenger

• Weight options per bag: 10 kg, 20 kg, 26 kg or 32 kg

• Max dimensions: 149 x 119  x 171 cm

• Excess weight fee: Approx 13€ per extra kg at the airport

Fees for checked baggage (online):

• 10 kg: from 8€ - 15€

• 20 kg: from 13€

• 26 kg: from 19€

• 32 kg: from 25.50€ (price varies by season and airport)

Oversize carry-ons (without Priority): Passengers may be required to check the bag at a premium charge.

Primark’s Wizz Air-approved checked-in luggage

For 10kg: it Luggage Wave Hard Shell Suitcase

Size: Small

Dimensions: 55 x 37 x 21.5 cm

For 20kg: it Luggage 8-Wheel Soft Shell Suitcase

Size: Medium

Dimensions: 70 x 42  x 24.5 cm

For 26kg: Trunk Hard Shell Suitcase

Size: Large

Dimensions: 79.5 x 50.5 x 35.5 cm

For 32kg: 8-Wheel Soft Shell Suitcase

Size: Extra-large

Dimensions: 89cm x 55.5cm x 31cm

Disclaimer: This luggage size guide is provided for informational purposes only to assist customers in selecting suitable travel bags. Primark is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Wizz Air in any way. All airline baggage policies, including size and weight restrictions, are subject to change. Customers should always check directly with Wizz Air for the most up-to-date luggage requirements before travelling.

FAQs

How strict is Wizz Air with carry-on?

• Wizz Air states that all passengers can bring a minimum of one cabin bag that must not exceed 40 x 30 x 20cm and 10kg for free. If you exceed the weight allowance, you may incur additional fees.

What size luggage is free on Wizz Air?

• A small cabin bag that can be placed under the seat with the dimensions 40 x 30 x 20cm and weighs 10kg.

Can I take a backpack as carry-on for Wizz Air?

• Yes, you can take a backpack as carry-on, provided that it is within a 40 x 30 x 20cm and 10kg weight limit.

Is a small suitcase classed as hand luggage?

• Yes, it can be classed as hand luggage if it is within the airline’s luggage allowance weight restrictions.

Can you wear a bum bag on Wizz Air?

• Yes, a bum bug can be taken onboard as a small personal item. Again, this must not exceed their weight restrictions.

Can I bring a bag and a carry-on?

• Every passenger is entitled to a free carry-on bag that can fit under the seat. You must pay for additional bags if you would like more than one carry-on for Wizz Air flights.