Surfboard policy · FR
Flying with a surfboard on Ryanair
Ryanair takes surfboards for a $65 fee each way.
The fine print
Surfboards explicitly listed as large sporting equipment unsuitable for cabin; hold carriage for a fee, max 20 kg per item. Alternative: buy an extra seat for equipment that fits safely in a seat (first name EXTRA, surname ITEM SEAT). No checked/cabin allowance attached to an extra seat. No length cap stated on official pages.
Will your bag clear it?
Ryanair publishes a length figure rather than a linear cap, so the comparison depends on your bag's own numbers. Check your exact bag: we hold the measured dimensions of 128 board bags and print a verdict per airline.
Fair questions
Does Ryanair charge for surfboards?
Yes, $65 each way. Large sports item: EUR/GBP 60 per item per one-way flight online at time of booking; EUR/GBP 70 post-booking/airport (Ryanair Table of Fees, ryanair.com/gb/en/useful-info/help-centre/fees). Weight over 20 kg charged at excess-baggage rate per kg
What is Ryanair's surfboard size limit?
No maximum length published for surfboards (classed as large sporting equipment, hold only).
Does a board bag count as a checked bag on Ryanair?
No. The board is handled outside the standard checked-bag allowance. Large sports item: EUR/GBP 60 per item per one-way flight online at time of booking; EUR/GBP 70 post-booking/airport (Ryanair Table of Fees, ryanair.com/gb/en/useful-info/help-centre/fees). Weight over 20 kg charged at excess-baggage rate per kg
Airline policies change without notice, and the operating carrier's policy is the one that counts, not the airline that sold the ticket. Confirm on the airline's baggage page before you fly. Fees across all 59 carriers: which airlines charge for a board. Size math: every bag against every limit.
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