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Icelandair Baggage Policy (2026)

Last updated: May 2026 · Source: Icelandair official website

Quick Answer

Icelandair allows one carry-on (10 kg) and one personal item for free on international flights. Checked bags are not included in Economy Light but are included in higher fare tiers, with fees starting around $60 if purchased online.

Carry-On Baggage

Carry-On Size55x40x20 cm, 10 kg max (6 kg for domestic/Greenland)
Personal Item1 personal item: 40x30x15 cm. Must fit under the seat.

Checked Baggage Fees

ItemFee / Details
Included BagsEconomy Light: 0 bags. Economy Standard/Flex: 1 bag (23 kg). Saga Premium/Flex: 2 bags (32 kg each).
1st Checked BagFrom $60-$95 USD online depending on route, 20% higher at airport
2nd Checked BagFrom $60-$95 USD online depending on route, 20% higher at airport
Overweight FeeBags 24-32 kg incur excess weight fees payable only at the airport. Bags over 32 kg are not accepted.
Oversized FeeOdd-sized baggage over 158 cm incurs additional excess baggage fees at the airport
Max Weight23 kg per bag
Max Dimensions158 cm linear (L+W+H)

International Baggage Rules

International flights allow 10 kg carry-on, while domestic Iceland and Greenland flights restrict carry-on to 6 kg. Checked bags on Greenland flights are limited to 20 kg in Economy.

Special Items

Sports Equipment

Bicycles must be in a protective case. Golf, ski, and diving equipment accepted. All sports equipment is treated as excess baggage and incurs additional fees.

Musical Instruments

Small instruments allowed in cabin if they meet size limits and are in a hard case. Large instruments must be checked as excess baggage in hard shell cases only.

Tips to Avoid Baggage Fees

  1. 1Book Economy Standard instead of Light if you need a checked bag.
  2. 2Purchase extra bags online up to 7 days before flight to save 20%.
  3. 3Achieve Saga Gold or Silver status for an extra free checked bag.
  4. 4Pack heavy items in your personal item to stay within the 10 kg carry-on limit.

Did You Know?

Saga Premium Flex passengers get two carry-on bags (10 kg each). Domestic Iceland and Greenland flights have a strict 6 kg carry-on limit instead of 10 kg. Bags weighing 24-32 kg cannot be pre-purchased online and must be paid for at the airport.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Icelandair charge for checked bags?
Icelandair charges From $60-$95 USD online depending on route, 20% higher at airport for the first checked bag and From $60-$95 USD online depending on route, 20% higher at airport for the second bag.
What is Icelandair's carry-on bag size limit?
Icelandair carry-on allowance: 55x40x20 cm, 10 kg max (6 kg for domestic/Greenland). 1 personal item: 40x30x15 cm. Must fit under the seat.
Does Icelandair include free checked bags in economy?
No, Icelandair does not include free checked bags in basic economy. Economy Light: 0 bags. Economy Standard/Flex: 1 bag (23 kg). Saga Premium/Flex: 2 bags (32 kg each).
What is Icelandair's overweight baggage fee?
Bags 24-32 kg incur excess weight fees payable only at the airport. Bags over 32 kg are not accepted.
Can I bring sports equipment on Icelandair?
Bicycles must be in a protective case. Golf, ski, and diving equipment accepted. All sports equipment is treated as excess baggage and incurs additional fees.

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