Wizz Air baggage rules, explained
Updated September 2026
Wizz Air is a low-cost carrier, and like other budget airlines its base fare includes almost no baggage — everything beyond a small personal item is a paid add-on. Here's exactly what's free, what costs extra, and how much.
What's free: one small personal item
Every base fare includes one free personal item, up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm and 10 kg, that must fit under the seat in front of you. That's it — no separate free cabin bag for the overhead locker, unlike some other European carriers.
WIZZ Priority: adds a full-size cabin bag
The paid WIZZ Priority add-on gets you a second, larger cabin bag — up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 10 kg — that goes in the overhead locker, plus priority boarding. Without it, you're limited to the small under-seat personal item only.
Check your bag's dimensions against this and other airlines at once with our carry-on checker.
Checked bags: priced by weight tier
Checked baggage is sold in four weight tiers — 10, 20, 26, and 32 kg — priced by route and season rather than a flat fee. Booking online in advance is meaningfully cheaper than adding a bag at the airport.
| Tier | Typical online price |
|---|---|
| 10 kg | From about €8.50 online, more at the airport |
| 20 kg | Higher than the 10 kg tier; varies by route and season |
| 26 kg | Higher again; varies by route and season |
| 32 kg | Up to roughly €104 online depending on route and season |
Overweight fees
Going over your booked checked-bag tier costs roughly €13 per kilogram over, charged at the airport — it's cheaper to book the next tier up in advance than to risk an overweight fee at check-in.
WIZZ Go and WIZZ Plus bundles
Rather than buying baggage add-ons individually, Wizz Air sells bundled fares. WIZZ Go includes a 20 kg checked bag along with other extras. WIZZ Plus goes further, including a 32 kg checked bag plus seat selection. If you know you'll check a bag, compare the bundle price against buying the checked-bag add-on separately on the base fare — the bundle is often cheaper once you add up what you'd otherwise pay individually.
Bottom line
Budget for baggage before you book: the base Wizz Air fare covers only a small under-seat item. Decide upfront whether you need a full cabin bag (WIZZ Priority) or a checked bag (a weight tier, or a WIZZ Go/Plus bundle), and book it in advance — airport prices are consistently higher.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in Wizz Air's free baggage allowance?
One free personal item per passenger, up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm and 10 kg, that fits under the seat in front of you. A larger cabin bag or any checked bag requires a paid add-on.
How much does a Wizz Air checked bag cost?
Checked bag prices depend on the weight tier (10, 20, 26, or 32 kg) and vary by route and season, roughly from about €8.50 for the smallest tier up to around €104 for the largest when booked online. Buying at the airport costs more than booking in advance.
Sources
- The Travel Tinker — Wizz Air Baggage Allowance
- Official baggage policy — check current rules directly onwizzair.combefore flying, since fares and allowances change. Last verified: 9 September 2026.
Where to start looking on Amazon
A budget hardside pick with 4 spinner wheels — check its listed dimensions and weight against the limits above before buying.
One of the lighter carry-ons available — worth a look on the airlines above with a low cabin weight limit, since the bag's own empty weight eats into it.
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