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Flying Ryanair with skis 2026/27: ski bag fees, boots and helmets
All your Ryanair ski holiday questions answered in 1 place
Winter is upon us, and the call of the snow-covered mountains is irresistible. If you're planning a skiing or snowboarding getaway with Ryanair, you're in for an adventure like no other. To make sure your valuable ski gear reaches your destination hassle-free, here's your comprehensive guide to flying with ski equipment on Ryanair.
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Ryanair ski bag rules 2026/27 at a glance
- Skis or a snowboard: hold only, in a ski bag of up to 20kg.
- Price: about £45 per item, per one-way flight, when you add it at booking, or about £50 if you add it later or at the airport.
- Overweight: charged per extra kilo, and it adds up fast.
- Boots: in your ski bag (within the 20kg), or in a paid 10kg cabin bag.
- Free bag: one small under-seat bag only, 40 x 30 x 20cm.
Last checked: 8 November 2026. Ryanair’s fees change often, so always check the price when you book. Rules are on Ryanair’s sports equipment page.
1. Ryanair ski equipment fee
Ryanair charges a separate fee for ski or snowboard equipment, and it’s cheapest when you add it at the same time as you book your flights (about £45 per item, per one-way flight). If you go back and add it later, or sort it out at the airport, it costs more (about £50). You add it in Manage booking, under “Add bags/equipment”.
2. Ryanair standard luggage and ski weight limits
A standard Ryanair fare includes one small bag that fits under the seat in front of you (40 x 30 x 20cm). You can pay for a bigger 10kg cabin bag, and hold bags are sold separately.
Your ski bag can weigh up to 20kg, and that includes your skis or snowboard and anything else you pack in it. Go over and you’ll pay for every extra kilo, so weigh it before you leave home.
Ryanair is stricter than Jet2, which gives you 22kg for skis, so pack carefully.
3. Pack each bag separately
Don’t count on combining the weight of your ski bag and your suitcase: treat each bag as having its own limit. So pack efficiently and keep your ski bag under 20kg.
4. Ski boots and helmets on Ryanair
Ski boots: the easiest option is to pack them in your ski bag with your skis, as long as the total stays under 20kg. If that tips you over, a paid 10kg cabin bag can work out cheaper than excess kilos: boots are fine in your cabin bag, as long as the bag fits the size limits. Your free under-seat bag is too small for most ski boots.
Don’t check your boots in as a separate bag unless you’ve paid for it, or you’ll be charged for an extra bag at the airport.
Helmets: yes, you can take your ski helmet in your hand luggage. Airlines don’t really advertise it, but I’ve travelled with my helmet in my hand luggage for years. The catch: it’s not a free extra item, like a coat. It has to fit inside your cabin bag allowance and size and count towards it. Clip it to the outside of your bag or carry it separately and you can get caught out at the gate and charged. Or pack it in your ski bag, stuffed with gloves and socks to protect it.
5. Is Ryanair sustainable?
Flying isn’t the greenest way to travel, and the train is better if it works for your family. Ryanair is investing in newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft and sustainable aviation fuel, and publishes a yearly sustainability report. It doesn’t offset carbon for you, so that’s something to look into yourself if it matters to you. If the train works for you, here’s my guide to the ski train to La Plagne.
That’s La Plagne and flying Ryanair with ski equipment
So, there you have it, your guide to flying with ski equipment on Ryanair. While there are fees and weight limits to consider, with some smart packing and pre-planning, you can enjoy the slopes without any baggage worries.
Personally, I rarely fly with Ryanair as whilst they often have the cheapest flight for my route, it is often with several changeovers along the way. Historically, when I have flown Ryanair, I have found the customer service to be somewhat lacking if – or when – there is an issue. As such, I’d rather pay slightly more for easyJet or British Airways for the peace of mind it provides me.
See you on the slopes.
Ryanair ski flight FAQs
How much does Ryanair charge for skis?
About £45 per ski bag, per one-way flight, if you add it when you book, or about £50 if you add it later or at the airport (November 2026). Check the price when you book, as fees change.
What is the Ryanair ski bag weight limit?
20kg. Anything over is charged per extra kilo.
Can I take ski boots on Ryanair as hand luggage?
Yes, if they fit in a paid 10kg cabin bag. They’re too big for most free under-seat bags. Or pack them in your ski bag, within the 20kg.
Can I take skis in the cabin on Ryanair?
No. Skis and snowboards have to go in the hold.
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