Ryan Air Box Dimensions

[Steve X]

Hi,
I will be taking a bike on a plane for the first time and it will be with Ryan Air. The weight limit is 30kg, but does not mention box size limits, but I have worked with freight and do know that there can be volumetric size as well. Has anyone come across any box size limitations when flying. It has been suggested to get an E Bike Box, which will be bigger, so I can possibly leave my rear wheel on.

TIA

[Navrig]

Read the RyanAir website very carefully. Some airlines do not specify dimensions, only weight. For example Qatar just lump bikes in with your allowance. If you want to take a bike you buy extra kg.

"*Bicycles (max weight 30kg), - MUST be contained in a protective box or protective bike bag in order to be accepted for travel. Electric bicycles cannot be transported on Ryanair’s aircraft."

This suggests they work on weight not dimensions.

https://help.ryanair.com/hc/en-gb/artic ... g-on-board

[Navrig]

This also suggests weight.

https://www.ryanair.com/gb/en/useful-in ... entre/fees

[rareposter]

It has been suggested to get an E Bike Box, which will be bigger, so I can possibly leave my rear wheel on.

Go too big and it won't fit along luggage chutes or through oversize baggage and that will cause no end of problems. Your best bet is to look at the dimensions of regular bike boxes and try and match those as closely as possible.

For example: https://bikeboxalan.com/about-bike-box- ... 76016-59ef

I've seen web links suggesting that Ryanair work off a combined dimension (L + H + W) of 319cm but there's nothing on the Ryanair site to confirm or deny that, it all seems to go off the weight.

[Navrig]

Go too big and it won't fit along luggage chutes or through oversize baggage and that will cause no end of problems. Your best bet is to look at the dimensions of regular bike boxes and try and match those as closely as possible.

I agree with this. I'd always take both wheels off when packing.

[Steve X]

It has been suggested to get an E Bike Box, which will be bigger, so I can possibly leave my rear wheel on.

I've seen web links suggesting that Ryanair work off a combined dimension (L + H + W) of 319cm but there's nothing on the Ryanair site to confirm or deny that, it all seems to go off the weight.

That has possibly come from here https://help.ryanair.com/hc/en-gb/categ ... -Bag-Rules if you read under checked luggage it suggests max dimensions are 120 x 120 x 80 =320, in freight they call it volumetric weight , and even an extra large bike box comes in under this.

I suspect I am over thinking, again ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[ChrisF]

I have just returned from Spain by Ryanair with quite a big box (one of these which measured about 150x86x30cm. I was worried that it wouldn't fit the oversize luggage chute, but it did - only just. If the 86cm had been 90 it wouldn't.
But I don't think the chutes are exclusively Ryanair; it's up to the specific airport rather than the airline.

[simonhill]

Last time I flew Ryanair from Stansted, only the weight was checked.

You take the box to oversize and as long as it fits, it's OK. I actually asked the guy at oversize this.

Bike boxes are getting bigger and I would be careful of some of the new huge ones. I go for 140-145 x 77-80 x 20. That's big enough for front wheel off and rear rack still on. Too wide and there will be a lot of movement.

With the standard 30kg limit, box size not such a problem, but if flying longhaul and it's part of your overall weight, these boxes can go over 4 kgs.

[Jdsk]

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That has possibly come from here https://help.ryanair.com/hc/en-gb/categ ... -Bag-Rules if you read under checked luggage it suggests max dimensions are 120 x 120 x 80 =320, in freight they call it volumetric weight , and even an extra large bike box comes in under this.
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And recent discussions of size:
search.php?keywords=ryanair

Jonathan

[mxg01]

I've flown twice with Ryanair and my bike. Both times using a Chain Reaction bike bag. Its dimensions are 1400mm x 280mm x 790mm. Nobody was bothered about the dimensions and the weight was well under the 30kg allowed. It fitted easily into the oversize luggage scanner. I suspect that's the important bit.

[st599_uk]

Hi,
I will be taking a bike on a plane for the first time and it will be with Ryan Air. The weight limit is 30kg, but does not mention box size limits, but I have worked with freight and do know that there can be volumetric size as well. Has anyone come across any box size limitations when flying. It has been suggested to get an E Bike Box, which will be bigger, so I can possibly leave my rear wheel on.

TIA

As e-bikes are banned, I think using a box with e-bike written on it will increase the fun at check-in somewhat and will probably need unpacking to show there's no battery in it.

[Steve X]

As e-bikes are banned, I think using a box with e-bike written on it will increase the fun at check-in somewhat and will probably need unpacking to show there's no battery in it.

Wise words. I have now got my box and is not an E Bike box, but I think big enough to leave my rear wheel on, which I am advised is a good thing.

An odd wrinkle when booking, one flight is from UK to Europe, bike £60. The other separate Booking is from Europe to UK bike €60, which is quite a saving.

[rareposter]

An odd wrinkle when booking, one flight is from UK to Europe, bike £60. The other separate Booking is from Europe to UK bike €60, which is quite a saving.

About £7.25...

Ryanair are expensive for bikes. EasyJet is £45 each way, Jet2 is £35 each way.

[Paulc]

The airline monitors weight. The airport oversize luggage monitors the size.

Edinburgh limit is 160cm x 85cm x 30cm. Beyond that you will have to go to super oversized luggage. The 85cm is key as that is the width of the belt. You will need to take front wheel off. 30cm is too wide as you will rattle.

[cycleruk]

[/quote]Wise words. I have now got my box and is not an E Bike box, but I think big enough to leave my rear wheel on, which I am advised is a good thing.
An odd wrinkle when booking, one flight is from UK to Europe, bike £60. The other separate Booking is from Europe to UK bike €60, which is quite a saving.[/quote]

I don't understand why you have been advised to leave the back wheel in.
Is it a cardboard box or rigid plastic.?
With the wheel in the box will have to be bigger and this means manhandling is a bit harder.
Bike boxes generally have to go through an X-ray machine and will the box fit ?
Also for transport, with the bigger box, will it go in the car ?
I have taken a bike box (and bike ) to Mallorca a few times and always with the wheel out. (have too as the box isn't big enough )
Spacers can be fitted in-place of the wheels to stop the forks and rear triangle from squashing, but not really needed in a rigid box.
Does your box require the handle bars to removed ?
Does the saddle/seatpost and pedals have to be removed?
By the time the above has been sorted, then removing / refitting the wheel is of little consequence.
The one thing I would say is to protect the rear derailleur in transit. If the wheel is out then either remove the RD or tie it to the seatstay.

EDIT :- Will the wheel be prone to damage if left in ?