Ryanair: skis and snowboards
EUR 45 Sports equipment fee
Compared with easyJet
Ryanair charges a sports equipment fee of EUR 45 per item each way for skis or a snowboard, up to 20 kg.
Read on 16 Sep 2026 from Fees (Ryanair table of fees).
Fees
| Where you pay | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| online | EUR 45 | |
| online | GBP 45 | |
| airport | EUR 50 | |
| airport | GBP 50 |
per item, per one-way flight. Flat per item per one-way flight, no route bands shown. Separate cheaper 'Sports equipment' row (EUR/GBP 40 online, 45 airport) exists for other gear; skis and snowboards fall under 'Ski equipment'. Excess over 20 kg charged at per-kilo excess rate.
That amount is per ski bag and per direction, and the airport coaches count bags too: the usual fare covers one hold item and charges for the next. A private transfer from Salzburg Airport is priced per car, so the fourth ski bag rides free.
What counts as one item
Not defined on the page. Fee table says only 'Ski equipment, fee charged per item'.
| Weight limit | 20 kg |
|---|---|
| Length limit | not published |
| Snowboard treated like skis | Yes. Help article lists 'snowboards, and skis' together as hold-only large sporting equipment; the fee table has a single 'Ski equipment' row. Not stated in so many words. |
| Separate boot bag allowed | Not stated. Not addressed on either page. |
| Must be booked in advance | No. Can be bought at the airport at the higher price; online purchase recommended. No deadline stated. |
| Boots allowed in hand luggage | Not stated. Not addressed specifically. Generic rule: 'You are permitted to carry any sports equipment with you onboard as long as it fits within your cabin bag allowance.' |
In the airline's words
Ski equipment €/£45 €/£50 Fee charged per Item/ Per one way flight. Maximum weight 20kg. | Large sporting equipment (including ... snowboards, and skis) ... are unsuitable for being carried in the cabin on our flights. However, for a fee, these items each weighing up to 20kg can be carried in the hold.
Where it flies for skiing
Ryanair appears on the winter carrier list at these Alpine gateway airports, each with every airline's ski bag rule beside it. Reported means the airport's own list could not be read when we checked.
- Salzburg Airport, Austria
- Turin Airport, Italy
- Zurich Airport (reported), Switzerland
Changes we have recorded
No change recorded since we started tracking this airline. Last read on 16 Sep 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take skis on Ryanair?
Ryanair charges a sports equipment fee of EUR 45 per item each way for skis or a snowboard, up to 20 kg.
What is the ski bag weight limit on Ryanair?
20 kg per item, as published on 16 Sep 2026.
Does a snowboard count the same as skis on Ryanair?
Yes. Help article lists 'snowboards, and skis' together as hold-only large sporting equipment; the fee table has a single 'Ski equipment' row. Not stated in so many words.
Can ski boots go in hand luggage on Ryanair?
Not stated. Not addressed specifically. Generic rule: 'You are permitted to carry any sports equipment with you onboard as long as it fits within your cabin bag allowance.'