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Does the Rimowa Essential Cabin fit Ryanair's cabin bag?

No. Too deep by 3 cm. It's 23 cm front to back and Ryanair allows 20 cm. It's too big for Ryanair's personal item (15 cm too long). On Ryanair's cheapest fare the cabin bag costs extra.

Won't fit

Flying with
55 × 40 × 20 cm, 10 kg
Checking
Paid add-on on Ryanair
55 × 39 × 23 cm, hard shell
Units
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Won't fit

Too deep by 3 cm. It's 23 cm front to back and Ryanair allows 20 cm.

BagRimowa Essential Cabin
Cabin bagRyanair
Length
55of 55 cmExact fit
Width
39of 40 cm1 cm spare
Depth
23of 20 cm3 cm over
Weight10 kg limit

Empty it weighs 3.2 kg, leaving 6.8 kg for your things.

What you can do

  • Take a bag 20 cm deep or less. 7 bags we list fit.
  • Or check it in when you book. It's usually cheaper than paying at the gate.
  • Fits 2 other airlines, including Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. See all

We haven't checked this bag's size against the brand yet.

See bags that fit Ryanair

Ryanair rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Source. Sizes include wheels and handles.

Side by side

Rimowa Essential Cabin against Ryanair's limits. Bags can be turned, so the longest side is compared with the longest limit.

Cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 10 kg
SideBagLimitResult
Length55 cm55 cmExact
Width39 cm40 cm1 cm spare
Depth23 cm20 cm3 cm over
Personal item: 40 × 30 × 20 cm
SideBagLimitResult
Length55 cm40 cm15 cm over
Width39 cm30 cm9 cm over
Depth23 cm20 cm3 cm over

Empty it weighs 3.2 kg of the 10 kg limit.

Ryanair rules worth knowing

  • Cabin bag: Needs the 'Priority & 2 Cabin Bags' add-on. Without it the bag goes in the hold for a fee at the gate.
  • Personal item: Free on every fare and must fit under the seat. No published weight limit. Enlarged from 40×30×15 in 2025.
  • Gate fees for oversized bags run from about €46 to €70.

Airlines where the Rimowa Essential Cabin fits

Frontier AirlinesSouthwest AirlinesAll airlines

Bags that fit Ryanair's cabin bag

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Good to know

What can I do if the Rimowa Essential Cabin is too big for Ryanair?

Add a checked bag when you book, which is usually cheaper than paying at the gate, or bring a smaller cabin bag. The Rimowa Essential Cabin does fit Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.

What is Ryanair's cabin bag size limit?

Ryanair's cabin bag limit is 55 × 40 × 20 cm, up to 10 kg.

Which other bags fit Ryanair?

American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 55, Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage, Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 55 and Cabin Max Metz 30L are right on the limit, so don't overpack.