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Personal item, carry-on & checked bag rules
| Bag Type | All Fares |
|---|---|
Personal | 1×Free 40 × 30 × 15 cm |
Carry-on | 1×Free 10 kg 55 × 40 × 20 cm |
Checked | 1×Free 23 kg 158 cm linear |
Must fit in overhead bin. Strictly enforced on full flights during peak season.
Based on passenger reports: generally lenient at check-in, strict at gate during peak times
Starting from $75 USD per bag for first excess item, $100 for second excess bag
Starting from €50 to add 10kg, €80 for 20kg additional allowance
Priority boarding, extra allowance, flexibility for business travelers and families
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Icelandair allows carry-on bags up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm with a maximum weight of 10 kg. Personal items must fit within 40 × 30 × 15 cm. One checked bag (up to 23 kg) is included in standard fares.
Icelandair allows carry-on bags with maximum dimensions of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (approximately 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 inches). The maximum weight for a Icelandair carry-on is 10 kg (22 lb). These dimensions include wheels, handles, and any external pockets. Always verify with Icelandair before your trip, as policies can change.
Yes, Icelandair includes a free carry-on bag on most fare types. Your carry-on must fit within 55 × 40 × 20 cm. The weight limit is 10 kg (22 lb).
If your carry-on exceeds Icelandair's size limits of 55 × 40 × 20 cm, it may be gate-checked or placed in the cargo hold. Icelandair may charge a fee: Starting from $75 USD per bag for first excess item, $100 for second excess bag. Based on passenger reports: generally lenient at check-in, strict at gate during peak times
On Icelandair flights, a personal item is a small bag that fits under the seat in front of you, such as a purse, laptop bag, small backpack, or briefcase. Icelandair requires personal items to be no larger than 40 × 30 × 15 cm. This is separate from your carry-on bag (up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm), which goes in the overhead bin.
Icelandair allows personal items up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (approximately 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 inches). This must fit under the seat in front of you. Common examples include a small backpack, purse, or laptop sleeve that meets Icelandair's requirements.
Checked bags on Icelandair are not included in the base fare and must be purchased separately. Additional bag fees on Icelandair: Starting from $75 USD per bag for first excess item, $100 for second excess bag.
Contact Icelandair for specific checked bag size limits, as exact dimensions may vary by route and fare class.
The carry-on weight limit on Icelandair is 10 kg (22 lb). Your carry-on must also fit within 55 × 40 × 20 cm. Icelandair may weigh your carry-on at the gate, so pack accordingly. Based on passenger reports: generally lenient at check-in, strict at gate during peak times
Yes, Icelandair charges for checked baggage. Checked bags are not included in the base fare and must be purchased separately. Icelandair baggage fees: Starting from $75 USD per bag for first excess item, $100 for second excess bag
To avoid extra baggage fees on Icelandair: pack light and use only the free carry-on allowance (55 × 40 × 20 cm); maximize your personal item space; book a fare that includes checked baggage if you need it; weigh and measure your bags at home before traveling; consider upgrading your Icelandair fare (Starting from €50 to add 10kg, €80 for 20kg additional allowance). Planning ahead with Icelandair can save you significant fees at the airport.
| Metric | Icelandair | Industry Average | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on Size | 55 × 40 × 20 cm | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | Average |
| Carry-on Weight | 10 kg | 10 kg | Above avg |
| Personal Item | Included | Usually included | Above avg |
| Checked Bag | Included | Varies by airline | Above avg |
| Checked Bag Weight | 23 kg | 23 kg | Above avg |
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