✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Book the cheapest Eurowings BASIC fare and here is the brutal truth: you get one small under-seat bag, 40 x 30 x 25 cm, and nothing else. No trolley in the overhead bin, no checked bag. That’s it. The fare looks cheap because everything you’d actually pack for a real trip has been stripped out and priced separately.
The full-size cabin trolley (55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 8 kg) and a 23 kg checked bag only come bundled in SMART and above. On BASIC you bolt them on à la carte, and the price swings hard by route, date and whether you buy online or rock up at the airport. Buy at the gate and Eurowings will make you pay for the privilege of forgetting.
Quick facts
| Cheapest fare | BASIC — under-seat bag only |
| Free personal item | 40 x 30 x 25 cm, under the seat |
| Cabin trolley | 55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 8 kg (SMART+ only) |
| Checked bag (SMART) | 1 x 23 kg included |
| Add a cabin bag (BASIC) | from ~€18 / £8-16 online |
| Add 23 kg checked (BASIC) | from ~€18 / £16 / $21 online |
| Heavy 32 kg bag | from ~€67 / £59 / $78 |
| Max checked bags | 5 (up to 32 kg each) |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item (all fares) | 40 x 30 x 25 cm, fits under the seat — included on every fare incl. BASIC |
| Cabin trolley | 55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 8 kg — included in SMART and BIZclass; paid add-on on BASIC |
Checked baggage & fees
| SMART / BIZclass | Checked bag included (1 x 23 kg on SMART; 2 x 32 kg on BIZclass) |
| Standard weight limit | 23 kg per bag |
| Add 12 kg (BASIC) | from ~€17 / £15 / $17 online |
| Add 23 kg (BASIC) | from ~€18 / £16 / $21 online — varies by route/date |
| Add 32 kg heavy bag | from ~€67 / £59 / $78 online |
| Max pieces | Up to 5 checked bags, 32 kg each |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASIC | 40 x 30 x 25 cm | Paid add-on (from ~€18) | Paid add-on |
| SMART | 40 x 30 x 25 cm | 55 x 40 x 23 cm, 8 kg | 1 x 23 kg |
| BIZclass | 40 x 30 x 25 cm | 2 x 55 x 40 x 23 cm, 8 kg | 2 x 32 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
On a cheap Eurowings deal fare you get a backpack and that’s it — one 40 x 30 x 25 cm item that slides under the seat in front. If you travel with a wheelie cabin bag, that does NOT fly free on BASIC: you’ll pay from roughly €18 per sector to bring the 55 x 40 x 23 cm trolley on board (cheaper if you add it online, much pricier at the airport).
Need a checked bag? Budget another ~€18 each way for 23 kg when you add it online in advance — and add it before you fly, because buying it at the desk or gate costs far more. For a one-week trip with a real suitcase, expect the headline BASIC price to climb by €36 round-trip minimum. Even then a kitted-out BASIC fare often lands close to SMART, so always price-check the upgrade — sometimes SMART is the cheaper way to get the same bags.
Oversize, sports & special items
Sports gear, bikes and oversized/special items (skis, golf bags, instruments) are carried as special baggage that must be registered in advance and paid separately — fees and acceptance depend on the route and item, so book it ahead rather than gambling at check-in. Larger musical instruments may require their own seat. Power banks ride in hand luggage only: up to 100 Wh is fine, 100-160 Wh needs airline approval, over 160 Wh is banned, and a maximum of two per passenger.
2026 note: the fare ladder is BASIC / SMART / BIZclass, with the cabin trolley and checked bag only guaranteed from SMART up. Eurowings still leans on the under-seat-only BASIC fare, so check whether any new EU ‘free reasonable cabin bag’ baseline has been applied to your specific booking — the included allowance can vary by route and booking channel.
Frequently asked questions
Is a cabin bag free on the cheapest Eurowings fare?
No. On BASIC you only get the small under-seat item (40 x 30 x 25 cm) for free. The full-size 55 x 40 x 23 cm cabin trolley is a paid add-on from about €18 per sector, or you upgrade to SMART which includes it.
What size is the free Eurowings personal item?
40 x 30 x 25 cm, and it must fit under the seat in front of you. This is included on every fare, including BASIC.
What are the Eurowings cabin trolley dimensions and weight?
55 x 40 x 23 cm with a maximum weight of 8 kg. It’s included in SMART and BIZclass fares and is a paid extra on BASIC.
Does the SMART fare include a checked bag?
Yes — SMART includes one checked bag up to 23 kg plus the cabin trolley and the under-seat item. BIZclass includes two checked bags up to 32 kg each.
How much does a checked bag cost on a BASIC fare?
Roughly €18 / £16 / $21 for 23 kg when added online in advance, but it varies by route and date. A 12 kg bag is a bit cheaper and a 32 kg heavy bag costs from about €67. Adding it at the airport is significantly more expensive.
How many checked bags can I bring on Eurowings?
Up to 5 checked bags per passenger, each up to 32 kg. Anything over 32 kg per piece must be split or sent as cargo.
Can I bring sports equipment or a musical instrument?
Yes, as special baggage that must be registered and paid for in advance. Fees depend on the item and route, and large instruments may need their own seat — arrange it before you travel.
Is it cheaper to add bags or just buy SMART?
Often SMART. Once you add a cabin trolley and a checked bag to a BASIC fare, the total frequently matches or beats SMART — which already bundles both — so always compare before paying for extras.
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