Aer Lingus · fees checked 2026-10-20
What a Aer Lingus flight really costs
The fare is only the start. These are Aer Lingus's own published prices for bags, seats, priority and the fees that catch people out, with the date we checked each one. Prices vary by route and date, so we show the range the airline publishes.
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What's included free
- Small personal item (free, under the seat)40 × 30 × 20 cm source
- 10kg carry-on bag (included with Plus, Advantage, AerSpace and transatlantic fares; extra on European Saver)55 × 40 × 24 cm, up to 10kg source
- 20kg checked bag (included with Plus, Advantage and AerSpace in Europe), up to 20kg source
- 23kg checked bag (included with transatlantic Smart and Flex fares), up to 23kg source
- Buggy plus a car seat, booster or travel cot for an infant or child (free)see source source
Cabin bags
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10kg carry-on bag in the overhead locker (Saver fares) Starting price; Aer Lingus gives no upper price. Included with Plus, Advantage and AerSpace fares. Instead, you can drop the bag off free at check-in and collect it at the carousel. Flights within Europe. | online, when booking | from €9.99 / from £9.99 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| 10kg bag dropped off at check-in instead of carried on (Saver fares) Free. Hand the bag in at the check-in desk or bag drop kiosk when check-in opens and collect it on arrival. Flights within Europe. | at the airport | €0 / £0 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| 10kg bag brought to the gate without a carry-on bag booked The bag goes in the hold. Paid by smartphone at the gate. Flights within Europe. | at the airport | €35 / £35 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
Checked (hold) bags
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20kg checked bag (Saver fare), added when booking Saver fares include no checked bag. The price depends on how far you fly: near EUR 28 / GBP 27, mid EUR 45 / GBP 41, far EUR 60 / GBP 54. Flights within Europe. | online, when booking | €28 to €60 / £27 to £54 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| 20kg checked bag (Saver fare), added later in Manage Trip or at online check-in Costs a little more than adding it when you book; the price depends on how far you fly. Flights within Europe. | online, after booking | €30 to €62 / £29 to £56 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| 20kg checked bag (Saver fare), booked by phone with the call centre Booking bags by phone costs more than online; the price depends on how far you fly. Flights within Europe. | online, after booking | €38 to €70 / £37 to £62 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| 25kg checked bag (Saver fare), added when booking Saver fares include no checked bag. The price depends on how far you fly: near EUR 33 / GBP 31, mid EUR 50 / GBP 45, far EUR 65 / GBP 58. Flights within Europe. | online, when booking | €33 to €65 / £31 to £58 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| 25kg checked bag (Saver fare), added later in Manage Trip or at online check-in Costs a little more than adding it when you book; the price depends on how far you fly. Flights within Europe. | online, after booking | €35 to €67 / £33 to £60 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| 25kg checked bag (Saver fare), booked by phone with the call centre Booking bags by phone costs more than online; the price depends on how far you fly. Flights within Europe. | online, after booking | €43 to €75 / £41 to £67 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Two checked bags, 40kg in total (Saver fare), added when booking Saver fares include no checked bag. The price depends on how far you fly: near EUR 68 / GBP 63, mid EUR 90 / GBP 82, far EUR 120 / GBP 108. Flights within Europe. | online, when booking | €68 to €120 / £63 to £108 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Two checked bags, 40kg in total (Saver fare), added later in Manage Trip or at online check-in Costs a little more than adding it when you book; the price depends on how far you fly. Flights within Europe. | online, after booking | €70 to €122 / £65 to £110 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Two checked bags, 40kg in total (Saver fare), booked by phone with the call centre Booking bags by phone costs more than online; the price depends on how far you fly. Flights within Europe. | online, after booking | €78 to €140 / £73 to £124 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| 20kg checked bag paid at the airport (any fare) Near routes EUR 38 / GBP 37, mid EUR 55 / GBP 50, far EUR 70 / GBP 62. Any weight over 20kg is then charged per extra kilo. You cannot upgrade to a heavier bag at the airport. Flights within Europe. | at the airport | €38 to €70 / £37 to £62 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Upgrade the included 20kg bag to 25kg (Plus, Advantage, AerSpace) Near routes 10, mid and far routes 5, the same figure in euro and sterling. Same price later in Manage Trip, at check-in or by phone. Flights within Europe. | online, when booking | €5 to €10 / £5 to £10 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Upgrade the included 20kg bag to two bags, 40kg in total (Plus, Advantage, AerSpace) Near routes 35, mid 45, far 60, the same figure in euro and sterling. Same price later in Manage Trip, at check-in or by phone. Flights within Europe. | online, when booking | €35 to €60 / £35 to £60 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Excess baggage, per extra kg Charged per kilo over your allowance at the airport. No sterling price is given. Flights within Europe. | at the airport | €10 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| 20kg checked bag, transatlantic Saver fare, added online Transatlantic Saver fares include no checked bag. Same figure in euro and sterling. | online, when booking | €44.99 / £44.99 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Extra 20kg checked bag, transatlantic Smart, Flex or Business fares, added online For a bag beyond what your fare includes; up to 2 extra bags. Same figure in euro and sterling. | online, when booking | €59.99 / £59.99 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| 25kg checked bag, transatlantic Saver fare, added online Transatlantic Saver fares include no checked bag. Same figure in euro and sterling. | online, when booking | €49.99 / £49.99 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Extra 25kg checked bag, transatlantic Smart, Flex or Business fares, added online For a bag beyond what your fare includes; up to 2 extra bags. Same figure in euro and sterling. | online, when booking | €64.99 / £64.99 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| 30kg checked bag, transatlantic Saver fare, added online Transatlantic Saver fares include no checked bag. Same figure in euro and sterling. | online, when booking | €54.99 / £54.99 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Extra 30kg checked bag, transatlantic Smart, Flex or Business fares, added online For a bag beyond what your fare includes; up to 2 extra bags. Same figure in euro and sterling. | online, when booking | €69.99 / £69.99 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| 23kg checked bag paid at the airport, transatlantic (any fare) Transatlantic flights. | at the airport | €75 / £65 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Heavy bag (23kg to 32kg), transatlantic Charged per bag weighing 23kg to 32kg on transatlantic flights. | at the airport | €75 / £68 | per item | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
Seats
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard seat Starting price; Aer Lingus gives no upper price. Included with Plus, Advantage and AerSpace fares. Can also be bought later in Manage Trip or at check-in. If you do not pay, a seat is given free at check-in. Flights within Europe. | online, when booking | from €6.99 / from £6.99 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Standard+ seat (middle or back of the plane) Starting price; Aer Lingus gives no upper price. Included with Plus, Advantage and AerSpace fares. Can also be bought later in Manage Trip or at check-in. If you do not pay, a seat is given free at check-in. Flights within Europe. | online, when booking | from €11.99 / from £11.99 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Front seat Starting price; Aer Lingus gives no upper price. Included with Plus, Advantage and AerSpace fares. Can also be bought later in Manage Trip or at check-in. If you do not pay, a seat is given free at check-in. Flights within Europe. | online, when booking | from €15.99 / from £14.99 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Preferred seat (first off the plane) Starting price; Aer Lingus gives no upper price. Included with Plus, Advantage and AerSpace fares. Can also be bought later in Manage Trip or at check-in. If you do not pay, a seat is given free at check-in. Flights within Europe. | online, when booking | from €20.99 / from £19.99 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Extra legroom (exit row) seat Starting price; Aer Lingus gives no upper price. Included with Plus, Advantage and AerSpace fares. Can also be bought later in Manage Trip or at check-in. If you do not pay, a seat is given free at check-in. Adults only (14 and over). Flights within Europe. | online, when booking | from €24.99 / from £23.99 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Premium lie-flat seat (selected flights only) Starting price; Aer Lingus gives no upper price. Included with Plus, Advantage and AerSpace fares. Can also be bought later in Manage Trip or at check-in. If you do not pay, a seat is given free at check-in. Flights within Europe. | online, when booking | from €124.99 / from £119.99 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Standard seat, transatlantic Saver fare Lower price for Boston, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, Hartford, Cleveland and Toronto; higher for other North American cities where they differ. Smart and Flex fares get a standard seat free and pay less for the others. Same figure in euro and sterling. | online, when booking | €32.99 / £32.99 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Standard+ seat, transatlantic Saver fare Lower price for Boston, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, Hartford, Cleveland and Toronto; higher for other North American cities where they differ. Smart and Flex fares get a standard seat free and pay less for the others. Same figure in euro and sterling. | online, when booking | €46.99 to €56.99 / £46.99 to £56.99 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Front seat, transatlantic Saver fare Lower price for Boston, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, Hartford, Cleveland and Toronto; higher for other North American cities where they differ. Smart and Flex fares get a standard seat free and pay less for the others. Same figure in euro and sterling. | online, when booking | €61.99 to €71.99 / £61.99 to £71.99 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Preferred seat, transatlantic Saver fare Lower price for Boston, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, Hartford, Cleveland and Toronto; higher for other North American cities where they differ. Smart and Flex fares get a standard seat free and pay less for the others. Same figure in euro and sterling. | online, when booking | €76.99 to €86.99 / £76.99 to £86.99 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Extra Legroom seat, transatlantic Saver fare Lower price for Boston, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, Hartford, Cleveland and Toronto; higher for other North American cities where they differ. Smart and Flex fares get a standard seat free and pay less for the others. Same figure in euro and sterling. | online, when booking | €114.99 / £114.99 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
Priority boarding
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority boarding inferred Aer Lingus does not list priority boarding for sale on its own. It is included with transatlantic Business fares. | online, when booking | not published | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
Airport check-in
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checking in at the airport desk inferred Aer Lingus does not list a fee for checking in at the airport. Bag drop closes 45 minutes before European departures (60 at some airports), and arriving late can cost the late check-in fee. | at the airport | not published | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
Payment and admin fees
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card payment fee inferred Aer Lingus does not list a card or payment fee on its fees page. | online, when booking | not published | per booking | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
Name changes
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name change Same fee on European and transatlantic flights. Correcting a booking made for an unborn baby to the baby's real name is free. | online, after booking | €100 / £80 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
Flight changes
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight change, paid online (Europe) Plus any difference in fare. EUR 40 / GBP 35 on most European flights. On Cork, Knock and Shannon to London Heathrow: EUR 29 / GBP 25 if more than 60 days before departure, EUR 49 / GBP 45 within 60 days. Advantage and AerSpace fares have no change fee. | online, after booking | €29 to €49 / £25 to £45 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Flight change via call centre or at the airport (Europe) Plus any difference in fare. Same fee by phone with the Guest Services Centre. | at the airport | €50 / £40 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Flight change, transatlantic Saver fare, paid online Plus any difference in fare. | online, after booking | €100 / £90 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Flight change, transatlantic Saver fare, via call centre or airport Plus any difference in fare. | at the airport | €140 / £120 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Flight change, transatlantic Smart fare, paid online Plus any difference in fare. Flex fares have no change fee. | online, after booking | €59 / £55 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
Other fees
| What | When bought | Price | Charged | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Late check-in or missed departure European flights. No sterling price is given. | at the airport | €75 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Refund administration fee Kept from any refund; administration fees are not refundable. | online, after booking | €12 / £12 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Booking made by phone or at the airport Not charged when you book on aerlingus.com. Also applies to bookings by phone with the Guest Services Centre. | at the airport | €20 / £13.50 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Infant on lap (under 2), European flights Per one-way flight, before any taxes and charges. The adult travelling with the infant gets a 10kg carry-on bag included, and a buggy plus a car seat or travel cot go free. | online, when booking | €25 / £25 | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Infant on lap (under 2), North America flights 10% of the adult fare, so there is no fixed price. Includes a 10kg checked bag for the infant. | online, when booking | not published | per person, per flight | source, checked 2026-10-20 |
Main source: Aer Lingus fees page. Next re-check due by 2026-11-20.
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