Does the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner fit Ryanair's cabin bag?

No. Too long by 3.4 cm. It's 58.4 cm top to bottom and Ryanair allows 55 cm. It's too big for Ryanair's personal item (18.4 cm too long). On Ryanair's cheapest fare the cabin bag costs extra.

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Too long by 3.4 cm. It's 58.4 cm top to bottom and Ryanair allows 55 cm.

BagTravelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner

Cabin bagRyanair

Length: 58.4of 55 cm3.4 cm over
Width: 36.8of 40 cm3.2 cm spare
Depth: 22.9of 20 cm2.9 cm over

Weight10 kg limit

Packed weightkg

Empty it weighs 2.45 kg, leaving 7.6 kg for your things.

What you can do

Take a bag 55 cm tall or less. 7 bags we list fit.
Or check it in when you book. It's usually cheaper than paying at the gate.
Fits 2 other airlines, including Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. See all

See bags that fit Ryanair

Ryanair rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Source. Sizes include wheels and handles.

Side by side

Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner against Ryanair's limits. Bags can be turned, so the longest side is compared with the longest limit.

Cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 20 cm, 10 kg
Side	Bag	Limit	Result
Length	58.4 cm	55 cm	3.4 cm over
Width	36.8 cm	40 cm	3.2 cm spare
Depth	22.9 cm	20 cm	2.9 cm over

Personal item: 40 × 30 × 20 cm
Side	Bag	Limit	Result
Length	58.4 cm	40 cm	18.4 cm over
Width	36.8 cm	30 cm	6.8 cm over
Depth	22.9 cm	20 cm	2.9 cm over

Empty it weighs 2.45 kg of the 10 kg limit.

Ryanair rules worth knowing

Cabin bag: Needs the 'Priority & 2 Cabin Bags' add-on. Without it the bag goes in the hold for a fee at the gate.
Personal item: Free on every fare and must fit under the seat. No published weight limit. Enlarged from 40×30×15 in 2025.
Gate fees for oversized bags run from about €46 to €70.

Airlines where the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner fits

Frontier Airlines Southwest Airlines All airlines

Bags that fit Ryanair's cabin bag

Biggest first.

American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 5555 × 40 × 20 cmTightExact fitBag page
Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage55 × 40 × 20 cmTightExact fitBag page
Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 5555 × 40 × 20 cmTightExact fitBag page
Cabin Max Metz 30L45 × 36 × 20 cmTightExact fitBag page

Good to know

What can I do if the Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner is too big for Ryanair?

Add a checked bag when you book, which is usually cheaper than paying at the gate, or bring a smaller cabin bag. The Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Expandable Spinner does fit Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.

What is Ryanair's cabin bag size limit?

Ryanair's cabin bag limit is 55 × 40 × 20 cm, up to 10 kg.

Which other bags fit Ryanair?

American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 55, Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage, Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 55 and Cabin Max Metz 30L are right on the limit, so don't overpack.