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Wizz Air carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm

Last checked: 7/27/2026 • IATA: W6 • ICAO: WZZ

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Carry-on for the overhead bin

Not included — paid add-on

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm554023
Weight
10 kg
  • The overhead trolley bag (55 × 40 × 23 cm, 10 kg) is available through WIZZ Priority and is not the free carry-on item.
  • Handles and wheels are excluded from the dimensions, but wheels may add no more than 5 cm.
  • Motorised suitcases are not accepted in either cabin or hold.
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Source for this section: Wizz Air trolley bag

Personal item

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm403020
Weight
10 kg

Every passenger gets a free under-seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm and 10 kg, regardless of fare type. Typical items: laptop bags, small backpacks, or handbags. A coat, duty-free goods, and infant supplies are also free.

Source for this section: Wizz Air free carry-on bag

Checked baggage

Weight (standard limit per piece)
20 kg
  • No checked bag is included in WIZZ Basic.
  • WIZZ GO and WIZZ PLUS bundles include checked baggage.
  • Weight options: 10, 20, 26, or 32 kg, up to 6 pieces per passenger (3 online, 3 at airport).
  • Max size 149 × 119 × 171 cm.
  • Only one 10 kg piece per person.

Source for this section: Wizz Air checked-in baggage

Overweight & excess baggage

Overweight costs €13–15 per kg per item at the airport. Nothing over 32 kg or 149 × 119 × 171 cm is accepted. A high-value declaration up to €2,500 is available for checked items.

Source for this section: Wizz Air all services and fees

Liquids in carry-on

Allowed

EU 100 ml rule applies: containers up to 100 ml in a transparent, resealable 1-litre bag (20 × 20 cm), shown separately at security.

Source for this section: Wizz Air cabin liquids

Pets

Pet transport

Not allowed

Wizz Air accepts ordinary pets in neither the cabin nor the hold.

More details
  • Recognised assistance dogs may be accepted without charge on eligible routes, limited to one per passenger and flight; notify the airline at least 48 hours ahead and provide the required documents.
  • Therapy and emotional-support animals are not accepted.

Source for this section: Wizz Air special baggage — pets and animals

Special baggage

Sports equipment

Allowed

One piece of sports gear up to 32 kg and 149 × 119 × 171 cm can be added for a fee.

More details
  • Covers skis, bikes, surf, golf, diving, and more.
  • Book during reservation or at least 3 h before departure.

Source for this section: Wizz Air special baggage

Musical instruments

Allowed

Small instruments up to 80 × 40 × 23 cm and 10 kg need WIZZ Priority and replace the trolley bag.

More details
  • Bigger instruments can be checked or placed on a purchased window seat.

Source for this section: Wizz Air musical instruments

Medical equipment

Allowed

Two mobility items travel free; manual wheelchairs and chairs with an accepted non-spillable battery are subject to the published safety conditions.

More details
  • A POC requires equipment evidence and a Fit-to-Fly form, while a non-oxygen respiratory device such as CPAP may travel switched off without that form but needs one for onboard use.
  • Contact Special Assistance at least 48 hours ahead; the Fit-to-Fly form must be issued within six days of the flight.

Source for this section: Wizz Air special assistance — medical and mobility

Prohibited items in the cabin

  • Firearms, ammunition, explosives, and replicas
  • Knives and scissors with blades over 6 cm
  • Stun guns, tasers, and disabling sprays
  • Blunt instruments: bats, clubs, martial arts gear
  • Motorised suitcases and electric vehicles (hoverboards, e-scooters)
  • Power banks above 100 Wh
  • Spare lithium batteries in checked baggage (cabin only)

EU security rules apply. Drones are allowed in both cabin and hold. E-cigarettes must stay on your person or in the cabin. See the official restricted-items page for details.

Source for this section: Wizz Air restricted items

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