Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2 and TUI all charge extra for hold luggage at Bristol Airport, and none of them include a checked bag in their cheapest fare. Ryanair's cheapest 10kg check-in bag runs from roughly £10 to £45 when booked online depending on route and date, easyJet's hold bags come in 15kg or 23kg tiers with a £60 flat fee if you leave it until the airport bag drop desk, and Jet2 and TUI both build a 20-22kg bag into their package holidays but charge separately on flight-only bookings. Checked 2026 against each airline's own baggage pages.
Checked baggage prices and weight limits at Bristol Airport, by airline
Bristol Airport does not set hold luggage rules. Every rule below comes from the airline, not the terminal, so the correct comparison is by airline, not by airport.
| Airline | Included in the fare? | Standard hold bag weight | Typical online price range | Airport add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | No | 10kg, 20kg (up to 3) or 23kg (1) | £10.49–£80.99 depending on tier, route and date | £35.99–£59.99 flat, or £13/kg excess |
| easyJet | No | 15kg or 23kg, up to 32kg with extra weight | Varies by route; cheaper the earlier you book | £60 flat bag drop desk fee |
| Jet2 | No on flight-only; yes on Jet2holidays | 22kg, up to 3 bags per person | Varies by route and booking date | Higher than pre-booking; add via Manage My Booking instead |
| TUI | Yes on package holidays; check confirmation on flight-only | 20kg standard, 25kg on some package types | Included on packages; flight-only bags priced separately | Check TUI's Manage My Booking before travelling |
Prices change constantly by route, season and how far ahead you book, so treat the ranges above as a guide and always check the fare you're actually booking.
Ryanair hold luggage at Bristol Airport
Ryanair's cheapest fare includes only a small personal bag that fits under the seat. Everything else costs extra, and Ryanair's own fee table shows a wide range depending on route and date:
- A 10kg check-in bag costs from £10.49 to £44.99 online, rising to £24–£75 if bought after booking or at the airport.
- A 20kg check-in bag costs from £21.49 to £59.99 online (up to 3 bags allowed), rising to £39.99–£75 after booking, or a flat £59.99 if bought at the bag drop desk with no bag pre-added.
- A 23kg check-in bag costs from £28.99 to £80.99 online, rising to £54–£97 post-booking or at the airport.
- Excess weight over your paid allowance costs £13 per kilo at the airport.
- Turning up with an oversized cabin bag that has to be gate-checked costs £46–£75 depending on the tier.
The pattern is consistent: the earlier you add a bag, the cheaper it is, and the airport is always the most expensive place to sort it out.
easyJet hold luggage at Bristol Airport
easyJet lets you choose a 15kg or 23kg hold bag, then add weight in 3kg increments up to a maximum of 32kg per bag (no single item over 32kg, maximum size 275cm length plus width plus height). You can add or upgrade a bag via Manage Booking up to two hours before departure, and doing this online is always cheaper than at the airport, where the bag drop desk fee is a flat £60. If you're travelling with family or friends on the same booking and flight, easyJet lets you pool your total weight allowance across your bags, though this can't be combined with sports equipment allowances.
Jet2 hold luggage at Bristol Airport
Jet2 gives every passenger a genuinely free full-size cabin bag (56x45x25cm, up to 10kg) plus a small under-seat bag, which is more generous than the budget carriers on hand luggage. Hold luggage works differently depending on how you booked. On a Jet2holidays package, a 22kg hold bag is included per person as standard. On a flight-only booking, hold luggage is not included and you add up to three 22kg bags per person, with the price set by route and how far ahead you book — Jet2's own booking system does not publish one fixed figure, and the airline states the cost of extra bags "vary depending on your destination." As with the other carriers, adding a bag through Manage My Booking in advance costs less than sorting it out on the day.
TUI hold luggage at Bristol Airport
If you've booked a TUI package holiday and are flying with TUI Airways, checked luggage is included: 20kg per person as standard, rising to 25kg if you've booked a TUI River Cruise, a TUI BLUE, a Sensatori by TUI BLUE, a Holiday Village holiday, or Premium seating. Under-2s get a 10kg allowance too. Hand luggage is one bag up to 10kg (55x40x20cm) plus a small personal item (40x30x20cm). If you've booked flights only rather than a package, your checked allowance may differ, so check your booking confirmation or Manage My Booking rather than assuming the package figures apply.
Is it cheaper to add hold luggage online or at the airport?
Every airline flying from Bristol prices it the same way: online, in advance, is cheapest, and the airport is the most expensive place to sort out extra baggage. easyJet's flat £60 airport bag drop fee and Ryanair's flat £59.99 airport 20kg rate make this the clearest example, but the same logic applies across all four carriers. If you know you'll need a hold bag, add it at the time of booking or shortly after, rather than waiting to see if you can manage with hand luggage alone.
Sports equipment and oversized items
If you're travelling with a bike, skis, golf clubs or a musical instrument, this is priced separately from your normal hold bag on most airlines. Ryanair, for example, charges from £40 (musical instrument or sports equipment) up to £60 (bike or large sports item) when booked in advance, rising further if arranged after booking or at the airport, with a 20kg weight limit on most categories and 30kg for bikes. Other carriers apply broadly similar per-item charges. Always check your airline's oversized and sports equipment policy before you travel, since items like golf bags or skis are not covered by your standard hold luggage allowance.
FAQs
Which Bristol Airport airline includes free hold luggage? None of the four main leisure carriers include a hold bag in their cheapest fare. Jet2holidays and TUI package holidays include one bag per person as standard; flight-only bookings on any airline need a bag added separately.
Is it cheaper to add a hold bag online or pay at Bristol Airport? Online, every time. easyJet's airport bag drop fee is a flat £60, and Ryanair charges £59.99 at the bag drop desk for a 20kg bag with no pre-added allowance, compared with online prices that can be a fraction of that on the right route and date.
Can I add extra hold luggage after I've already booked my flight? Yes, on all four airlines, through Manage My Booking (or the app), usually up to a cut-off close to departure. easyJet's cut-off is two hours before departure. Prices rise the closer you get to travel, so add it as early as possible.
What happens if my checked bag is overweight at Bristol Airport? You'll pay an excess charge at check-in. Ryanair's rate is £13 per kilo over your paid allowance. Other airlines apply their own excess fees, which are usually steeper than simply paying for a bigger bag tier in advance, so weigh your bag at home first.
Can I share a hold luggage allowance with someone else on my booking? easyJet allows weight pooling between passengers on the same booking and flight, as long as no single bag exceeds 32kg and it isn't combined with sports equipment. Check the specific policy for other airlines, as pooling rules vary.
Do sports equipment or musical instruments count as part of my normal hold bag? No. Bikes, skis, golf clubs, large sports items and musical instruments are priced and booked separately from a standard hold bag on most airlines, with their own weight limits, so check your airline's oversized baggage page before travelling.