The Wizz Air baggage allowance follows the Ryanair model: a small free bag, pay for anything bigger. If you have flown Ryanair, the Wizz Air baggage allowance system will feel familiar. The key difference is the Wizz Air baggage allowance personal bag is slightly larger, which makes weekend trips without paying for extra baggage more realistic.
Wizz Air flies from Gatwick and Luton to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. The prices are low but understanding the Wizz Air baggage allowance is essential to avoid fees.
Wizz Air Baggage Allowance Summary
Ticket Type
Personal Bag
Cabin Trolley Bag
Checked Bag
Basic fare
40 x 30 x 20 cm
Not included
Not included
Wizz Go
40 x 30 x 20 cm
Not included
20kg included
Wizz Plus
40 x 30 x 20 cm
55 x 40 x 23 cm (10kg)
20kg included
+ Wizz Priority
40 x 30 x 20 cm
55 x 40 x 23 cm (10kg)
Not included
Wizz Air Baggage Allowance: Free Personal Bag
Every Wizz Air ticket includes one personal bag.
Dimensions: 40 x 30 x 20 cm
This is larger than Ryanair’s personal bag (40 x 20 x 25 cm) because of the extra 10cm depth. In practice, this means most small backpacks and laptop bags fit without issue.
The bag must fit under the seat in front of you. There is no weight limit, but if it looks absurdly heavy staff may question it. See Wizz Air’s official baggage page for current policies. Amazon has Wizz Air compliant bags at reasonable prices.
What Fits in the Free Bag
The 40 x 30 x 20 cm allowance is enough for:
- Laptop and charger
- Change of clothes
- Basic toiletries (within liquid limits)
- Phone, documents, small valuables
- A thin packable jacket
For a weekend city break, you can manage with just the free bag if you pack light. Anything longer, or if you need bulkier items, you will need Wizz Priority or a checked bag.
Wizz Priority
Wizz Priority costs £10-25 depending on the route and booking time. It includes:
Personal bag: 40 x 30 x 20 cm (under seat)
Cabin trolley bag: 55 x 40 x 23 cm, maximum 10kg (overhead locker)
Priority boarding: Board before non-priority passengers
This is the best value add-on for most travellers. The cabin trolley bag is a proper carry-on size, large enough for a week’s holiday clothes.
Is Wizz Priority Worth It?
Yes, if you:
- Travel for more than a weekend
- Want to avoid checked bag queues
- Prefer to keep belongings with you
- Fly frequently (priority boarding helps)
No, if you:
- Can fit everything in the personal bag
- Prefer to check a larger bag anyway
- Are travelling very light
Price comparison: Wizz Priority (£10-25) vs adding a 10kg checked bag (£20-35). Priority is usually cheaper and faster.
Wizz Go and Wizz Plus Bundles
Wizz Air offers fare bundles that include more baggage:
Wizz Go
- Personal bag (40 x 30 x 20 cm)
- 20kg checked bag included
- Seat selection included
- No cabin trolley bag
Good for passengers who want a checked bag without worrying about overhead bins.
Wizz Plus
- Personal bag (40 x 30 x 20 cm)
- Cabin trolley bag (55 x 40 x 23 cm, 10kg)
- 20kg checked bag included
- Seat selection included
- Priority boarding
- Flexible ticket changes
Wizz Plus is expensive but makes sense for travellers who need both cabin and hold bags plus flexibility.
Checked Bag Options
Wizz Air offers multiple checked bag weights:
Option
Weight
Typical Price (at booking)
Price (at airport)
Light checked bag
10kg
£15-25
£35-45
Standard checked bag
20kg
£25-40
£50-70
Heavy checked bag
26kg
£35-50
£60-80
Extra heavy bag
32kg
£45-65
£75-100
The 20kg bag is the most popular choice. The 10kg option suits solo travellers on short trips.
Adding Bags After Booking
You can add or upgrade bags in Manage My Booking, but prices increase after booking. The cheapest prices are always during initial booking.
You can add checked bags up to 3 hours before departure online. After that, you pay airport prices.
Wizz Discount Club
Wizz Air’s membership programme costs around £30-40 per year (depending on current offers). Benefits include:
- Discounted fares (usually £5-10 off per flight)
- Cheaper baggage prices
- Priority access to sales
The membership covers the primary member plus one companion on the same booking. If you fly Wizz Air 3-4 times a year, it usually pays for itself.
With Wizz Discount Club, checked bag prices drop by roughly 20-30%.
Size Checks and Gate Fees
Wizz Air checks bags at the gate using bag sizers. If your bag does not fit:
Issue
Fee
Personal bag too large (Basic fare)
€/£50 to check at gate
Cabin trolley over 10kg (Priority)
€/£11 per kg overweight
Cabin trolley too large
€/£50 to check at gate
These fees are charged at the gate with no warning. Staff are strict — I have seen bags measured that looked perfectly fine.
How to Avoid Gate Fees
- Measure your bag at home before packing. Include handles and wheels.
- Use a soft bag that compresses. Rigid cases that are borderline will fail.
- Weigh your Wizz Priority bag. The 10kg limit is enforced.
- Do not overstuff. A bag that fits empty might not fit when full.
Excess Baggage Fees
Issue
Fee
Checked bag overweight
£11-14 per kg (at check-in)
Checked bag too heavy at gate
Cannot board; must repack
Additional checked bag at gate
£55-75
Maximum weight for any single bag is 32kg. Bags heavier than this must be repacked.
Special Items and Sports Equipment
Wizz Air charges for large items:
Item
Price (online booking)
Musical instrument (small, as personal bag)
Free if within size
Musical instrument (checked)
£35-50
Golf equipment
£35-50
Ski equipment
£40-55
Bicycle
£45-65
Sporting firearm
£50-70
Book special items online before your flight. Turning up at the airport with unbooked sports equipment will cost more and may be refused if the hold is full.
Where Wizz Air Flies From (UK)
Wizz Air operates from:
- London Gatwick — Main UK hub, most routes
- London Luton — Secondary hub, Eastern Europe focus
Destinations include Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Israel, UAE, and beyond. Wizz Air is particularly strong for Eastern European routes where Ryanair and easyJet have less coverage.
Wizz Air vs Other Airlines
Airline
Free Bag
Size
Paid Cabin Bag
Size
Wizz Air
Personal bag
40 x 30 x 20 cm
With Priority
55 x 40 x 23 cm (10kg)
Ryanair
Personal bag
40 x 20 x 25 cm
With Priority
55 x 40 x 20 cm (10kg)
easyJet
Cabin bag
45 x 36 x 20 cm
With seat upgrade
56 x 45 x 25 cm (15kg)
Jet2
Hand luggage
56 x 45 x 25 cm (10kg)
Included
N/A
Wizz Air’s free bag is slightly larger than Ryanair’s but the overall system is similar. Both are stricter than easyJet or Jet2.
Tips for Flying Wizz Air
1. Wizz Priority is better value than a 10kg checked bag for most trips. Same weight, lower price, no check-in queue.
2. Join Wizz Discount Club if you fly 3+ times per year. The baggage discounts alone cover the membership cost.
3. Book bags during initial booking. Prices only go up afterwards.
4. Pack a luggage scale. The 10kg Priority limit is enforced.
5. Choose Gatwick for more route options. Luton has fewer flights but sometimes cheaper fares.
6. Measure your personal bag carefully. The 40 x 30 x 20 cm limit is slightly more generous than Ryanair, but still small.
7. Check in online. Wizz Air charges for airport check-in if you have not checked in online (currently around £30).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take a handbag and a personal bag?
No. You get one personal bag on Basic fares. A handbag is your personal bag.
Is there a weight limit on the personal bag?
Not officially, but excessively heavy bags may be questioned.
What is the difference between Wizz Priority and Wizz Go?
Wizz Priority gives you a cabin trolley bag. Wizz Go gives you a 20kg checked bag but no cabin trolley.
Can I buy Wizz Priority at the gate?
Sometimes, if not sold out. The price will be higher than online.
Does Wizz Air weigh the personal bag?
Not routinely. They measure size, not weight, for the personal bag.
Is Luton or Gatwick better for Wizz Air?
Gatwick has more routes. Luton is sometimes cheaper but has fewer options.
Related
- Ryanair Cabin Bag Size and Baggage Allowance 2025
- easyJet Baggage Allowance 2025
- Jet2 Baggage Allowance 2025
- British Airways Baggage Allowance
- Luggage Scales
- Cabin Bag Backpacks
