Headline fares on Ryanair and easyJet rarely equal the price you pay at the gate. Cabin bag size, priority boarding, seat selection, and airport transfer can add €40–120 per person on a weekend return.
Ryanair's free personal item is small; a larger cabin bag usually needs a paid add-on. easyJet's under-seat bag rules are often more forgiving, but large cabin bags and allocated seats still stack up. Always measure your trolley before you fly.
Remote airports cut fares and inflate transfers. Bergamo, Charleroi, and Stansted can win on tickets and lose on time plus bus or train. Put transfer cost in the same spreadsheet as the fare.
SnagAFlight shows partner ticket prices so you can compare routes quickly — then verify bag rules on the airline site before checkout. For trust, treat “from €19” as a starting point, not a door-to-door total.
FAQ: Which airline is cheaper overall? It depends on bags and airports — compare totals, not headlines. Can I skip seat selection? Yes if you board early enough and accept split seats. Do price alerts include bags? No — alerts track base fares; add bags yourself.
