What are Ryanair rules for Lighters and matches?

See the cabin and checked baggage limits for Lighters and matches on Ryanair below, compared with the international baseline rule.

Ryanair Lighters and matches Rules 2026: Cabin, Checked Bag Limits

On person Allowed with conditions

Safety matches or a lighter with fuel/fluid fully absorbed in a solid and intended for use by an individual must be carried only on one's person.

Cabin baggage Prohibited

Lighters/firelighters with a flammable liquid reservoir containing unabsorbed liquid fuel, lighter fuel, lighter refills, and “strike anywhere” matches are strictly prohibited.

Checked baggage Prohibited

Not directly comparable to the standard rule

What items are prohibited on board and in Check-in Bags? Ryanair · Feb 10, 2025
General Terms & Conditions of Carriage — Article 8 Baggage Ryanair

Last verified Sep 19, 2026

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