Wizz Air
Profile →Checked baggage is usually an extra, with 10, 20, 26 and 32 kg options.
Reviewed 12.09.2026
PRACTICAL GUIDE
Cabin baggage
Size by fare type, the 100 ml liquids rule, power banks and banned items
On most cheap fares, the only free item is a small bag that fits under the seat in front of you; a wheeled bag for the overhead locker usually costs extra. Liquids go in containers of up to 100 ml inside one clear resealable bag of up to 1 litre. Power banks must travel in your cabin bag, never in the hold.
Small bag or trolley – what’s included?
Most airlines include one small personal item in the base fare – a laptop backpack or handbag that fits under the seat in front (for example 40 × 30 × 20 cm). A wheeled bag of up to 10 kg for the overhead locker normally means buying priority boarding (WIZZ Priority or Ryanair Priority) or a higher fare. Bags are checked at the gate, so don’t gamble on one that “nearly fits”.
How do I carry liquids?
All liquids, gels, creams, pastes and aerosols must be in containers of 100 ml or less. They go together in a single clear, resealable bag of up to 1 litre (about 20 × 20 cm) that closes easily. A 200 ml bottle won’t pass even if it’s half empty – what counts is the size printed on the container.
Exceptions: medicine and baby food
Liquid medication you need during the flight, and baby food, milk and water for an infant, can be in larger containers and outside the liquids bag. Bring quantities that match your journey and show them separately at security. For prescription medicines, a prescription or doctor’s note helps.
Power banks and e-cigarettes: cabin only
Power banks, spare lithium batteries and e-cigarettes must go in your cabin bag; they are banned from hold luggage because of fire risk. Batteries up to 100 Wh are allowed, and between 100 and 160 Wh only with the airline’s prior approval. If your trolley gets taken into the hold at the gate, take the batteries out first.
Sharp items and tools
Knives, scissors with long blades, multitools, corkscrews and other cutting items aren’t allowed in the cabin. If you don’t want to lose them at security, pack them in your hold bag or leave them at home.
Pack with security in mind
Put your laptop, tablet and liquids bag at the top of your cabin bag so you can lift them out in one go at the belt. It speeds things up and makes it less likely your bag will be pulled aside for a second look.
Quick checklist
- Bag size and number match your fare
- Liquids only in 100 ml containers, in one clear 1-litre bag
- Medication and baby food kept separate, prescription if needed
- All power banks in your cabin bag, none in the hold
- No knives, scissors or tools in the cabin
- Laptop and liquids bag at the top of your bag
17 AIRLINES
Free cabin baggage - quick comparison
Baggage rules depend on the fare, route, the airline operating the flight and the ticket issue date. This is the baseline for Economy or the lowest fare; if your ticket or the airline’s website says otherwise, that applies.
All passengers
1 × 40 × 30 × 20 cm · 10 kg
Ryanair
Profile →Basic includes no checked bag; Plus and some other bundles do.
Reviewed 12.09.2026
Bulgaria Air
Profile →Economy LIGHT may have no checked bag; European Standard and Flex fares usually include 1 × 23 kg. Check your ticket.
Reviewed 12.09.2026
Lufthansa
Profile →Economy Basic on short and medium-haul flights does not include a 23 kg checked bag. Other fares differ.
Reviewed 12.09.2026
Turkish Airlines
Profile →Checked baggage depends on fare and route; the exact allowance is on your ticket or booking.
Reviewed 12.09.2026
British Airways
Profile →Economy Basic and hand-baggage-only fares may include no checked bag; the standard Economy allowance is shown on your ticket.
Reviewed 12.09.2026
Austrian Airlines
Profile →Checked baggage depends on fare. Economy Basic does not include a 23 kg checked bag.
Reviewed 12.09.2026
Aegean Airlines
Profile →Checked baggage depends on the fare (Light, Flex, Family, Comfort Flex) and route; check your ticket.
Reviewed 12.09.2026
Air Serbia
Profile →Economy Light on Europe and Middle East routes may have no checked bag; Standard and Comfort usually include 1 × 23 kg.
Reviewed 12.09.2026
LOT Polish Airlines
Profile →Economy Saver: no checked bag; Standard and Flex: 1 × 23 kg on short-haul European routes.
Reviewed 12.09.2026
Pegasus Airlines
Profile →Light includes no checked bag; Saver packages on international flights include a checked allowance that depends on the package.
Reviewed 12.09.2026
Qatar Airways
Profile →For routes outside Africa/Americas: Economy Lite 20 kg, Classic 25 kg, Convenience 30 kg, Comfort 35 kg. Exact allowance is on the ticket.
Reviewed 12.09.2026
flydubai
Profile →Lite: 0 kg; Value: 20 kg; Flex: 30 kg (may vary by route).
Reviewed 12.09.2026
easyJet
Profile →The standard ticket usually does not include a hold bag; you can add a paid 15 or 23 kg bag or other options.
Reviewed 12.09.2026
EL AL
Profile →Checked baggage depends entirely on the fare – check your ticket to see whether it is included.
Reviewed 12.09.2026
airBaltic
Profile →MINI and BASIC may have no checked bag; CLASSIC includes 1 × 23 kg and FLEX more.
Reviewed 12.09.2026
TAROM
Profile →Economy usually includes 1 × 23 kg, but LIGHT may have no checked bag; codeshare flights may follow different rules.
Reviewed 12.09.2026
SECURITY
Reviewed 12.09.2026Liquids and getting ready for security
Liquids up to 100 ml
Liquids, gels, aerosols and pastes in your cabin bag must be in containers of up to 100 ml, packed in one clear resealable bag of up to 1 litre.
Medicines and baby food
Medicines, baby milk and food, and special dietary products you need during the journey may exceed 100 ml. Staff may check them or ask you to show they are needed.
Duty Free liquids
Duty Free liquids can stay in your cabin bag if they remain in the sealed shop bag with the receipt and the bag has not been opened.
Get ready for screening
Take out your bag of liquids and put it in the tray separately. Coats and metal items also go in separately if staff ask you to.
Practical rule: Prepare the transparent liquids bag and any medicine/baby-food exceptions so they can be presented separately at screening. Follow on-site security staff instructions.
Official sources: European Commission - Information for air travellers ↗ · Bulgarian CAA - Aviation security requirements ↗
Last editorial review: 16.10.2026