45 × 36 × 20 cm – the roomy free under-seat size
Among the free hand-luggage sizes, 45x36x20 cm is one of the most generous. At roughly 32 litres it's clearly bigger than the 40 × 30 × 20 cm free bag on Ryanair and Wizz Air, which is exactly why it's such good value: it's the free under-seat bag on easyJet, allowed on every fare with no Priority required. More packing space, still no fee.
That extra room changes what a single bag can do. A 45x36x20 cm cabin bag or underseat case is enough for a proper long weekend — a few days in Alicante, a city break to Berlin, or a short holiday out of Vilnius — all without joining the checked-baggage queue. And because it comes within most other airlines' cabin allowances, it doubles as a dependable travel bag well beyond easyJet.
Perfect for
- Long weekends and short holidays
- The free under-seat allowance on easyJet
- Travellers who want maximum free space without Priority
- A versatile cabin bag that works across multiple airlines
Our selection of 45x36x20 cm bags
Cabin backpacks — Larger-capacity travel backpacks that use the full 45 × 36 × 20 cm footprint, with organised compartments and a padded laptop section.
Holdalls & duffels — Roomy soft bags that swallow a few days' packing and flex into the under-seat space.
Underseat cabin suitcases — Wheeled cases built to this size for travellers who want structure, a telescopic handle and easy manoeuvring through the airport.
Trolley backpacks — The hybrid option: backpack straps plus wheels, giving you flexibility for cobbled streets and long terminals alike.
Important about airline baggage rules
Although 45 × 36 × 20 cm is easyJet's under-seat size, baggage rules and weight limits vary between airlines and can change — some carriers use a smaller free bag, and weight allowances differ by fare. Always check your airline's current baggage policy before departure so your bag qualifies as free hand luggage.
Travel smarter with a roomy cabin bag
A 45x36x20 cm bag gives you the best of both worlds: more space than a typical low-cost free bag, but still no fee and no checked luggage. Pack it well and it's genuinely enough for a short break — one bag, straight to the gate.
FAQ
- What size is easyJet's free bag? 45 × 36 × 20 cm, allowed free on every easyJet fare and stored under the seat in front of you.
- Is 45x36x20 cm bigger than a Ryanair free bag? Yes — around 32 litres versus roughly 24 litres for Ryanair's 40 × 30 × 20 cm free bag, so you can pack more without paying.
- Will a 45x36x20 cm bag work on other airlines? It fits within most airlines' cabin allowances, making it a versatile everyday travel bag — though always confirm the free-bag size for your specific carrier.
