Ryanair Baggage Allowances and Charges
February 11, 2012
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Posted by Money Guide
Ryanair baggage charges seem to change quite a lot . There were some increases towards the end of 2011 -and Ryanair now have baggage charges ranging from €15 to €40 per checked in bag . The amount of the charge depends on the weight of the bag, the destination and the time of year you fly .
These are the options for checked in baggage fees with Ryanair . (Feb 2012)
Bags up to 15kg cost €15 per flight ( Off Peak Shorter Flights)
Bags up to 15kg cost €20 per flight ( Off Peak Shorter Flights)
Bags up to 15kg cost €25 per flight ( Peak + Shorter Haul)
Bags up to 15kg cost €30 per flight ( Peak + Longer Haul)
Bags up to 20Kg cost €25 per flight (Off Peak Shorter Flights)
Bags up to 20Kg cost €30 per flight ( Off Peak Longer Haul)
Bags up to 20Kg cost €35 per flight ( Peak – Shorter Haul)
Bags up to 20Kg cost €40 per flight ( Peak Longer Haul)
(Longer Haul : These destination are Canary Islands and all Greek Routes excluding Thessaloniki (SKG)
Peak times are classed by Ryanair as 1 June- 30 Sept inc. & 21 Dec- 4 Jan 2013 inc.
Aer Lingus charge €15 baggage fees for most one way flights in Europe. Aer Lingus do also have a higher rate of €20 Euro per one way flight for some longer distances – such as the Canaries. Aer Lingus charges are the same all year round – they don’t increase baggage charges in the summer.
For a family with 4 20kg suitcases going to the Canaries in August – Ryanair’s baggage fees would be €280 Euro. The same bags on Aer Lingus would cost €160 – a saving of €120 .
Flybe – who also do several routes out of Dublin – charge just £12.99 per flight for bags up to 20kg. (About €15 )
You could avoid all baggage charges by using the Ferries to the UK instead. See Irish Ferries or Stena
You can also still avoid those Ryanair “booking fees” by paying with a Prepaid Mastercard – available in Ireland from Moneybookers. This will save you €12 per person for each return ticket booked (Irish residents Only) This is due to end in March 2012
Another zero baggage charge option is to stay in Ireland – there is plenty of good self catering accommodation available at Accommodation Ireland
It’s not too early to book a package deal abroad for Summer 2012 – Try James Villas for self catering deals . For flight and hotel packages try Expedia or Ebookers
Categories: Baggage, Charges and Fees, Ryanair, Travel, Travel Insurance, Volcanic Ash
Useful article and like the advice for zero baggage charge !
There are plenty of other Airlines flying out of Dublin with no baggage charge. CityJet deserves mentioning as it is an Irish Airline with no bag or booking charge and complementary inflight service. Routes from Dublin to London(City), Pau and Paris (Paris flights through Air France booking)
ryan air have taken the fun out of travelling as one would have to take out a loan to pay all the hidden costs and its now no satisfaction travelling with a small family as it is way too expensive and a nightmare with buggies etc so i avoid themat all costs