Icelandair Baggage Policy (2026) — Fees, Limits & Rules
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.
Baggage Allowance Summary
| Airline | Icelandair (FI) |
|---|---|
| Carry-On | 55x40x20 cm, 10 kg max (6 kg for domestic/Greenland) |
| Personal Item | 1 personal item: 40x30x15 cm. Must fit under the seat. |
| Checked Bag Allowance | Economy Light: 0 bags. Economy Standard/Flex: 1 bag (23 kg). Saga Premium/Flex: 2 bags (32 kg each). |
| First Bag Fee | From $60-$95 USD online depending on route, 20% higher at airport |
| Second Bag Fee | From $60-$95 USD online depending on route, 20% higher at airport |
| Overweight Fee | Bags 24-32 kg incur excess weight fees payable only at the airport. Bags over 32 kg are not accepted. |
| Oversized Fee | Odd-sized baggage over 158 cm incurs additional excess baggage fees at the airport |
| Max Weight | 23 kg |
| Max Dimensions | 158 cm linear (L+W+H) |
| Free Bag in Economy | No |
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.
International 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.
Tips to Avoid Fees
1. Book Economy Standard instead of Light if you need a checked bag. 2. Purchase extra bags online up to 7 days before flight to save 20%. 3. Achieve Saga Gold or Silver status for an extra free checked bag. 4. Pack heavy items in your personal item to stay within the 10 kg carry-on limit.
Unique Nuances
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.