Icelandair Baggage Allowance 2026, Carry-on & Checked Bag Rules
Icelandair Economy Standard fare includes one cabin bag and one personal item with a combined weight limit of 10 kg on international flights, plus one checked bag of up to 23 kg within 158 cm linear dimensions. The cabin bag measures 55 × 40 × 20 cm and the personal item 40 × 30 × 15 cm. Economy Light fares include no checked baggage, while Saga Premium business class offers two cabin bags and two checked bags of up to 32 kg each.
Published on June 30, 2026 · Last verified on July 26, 2026 by Luggage Validator
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Icelandair Baggage Policy Strictness
Strict
Overview
Standard baggage allowance for your selected route and fare class. All dimensions include wheels and handles.
Carry-on Bag
55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 in)
Overhead bin · 10 kg (22 lbs)
Personal Item
40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)
Under seat ·Not specified
Checked Baggage
≤ 158 cm (62 in)
1 free pc · 23 kg (50 lbs)/pc
Standard Economy Allowance
Quick reference for your selected route type. See below for full cabin class comparison.
| Baggage Type | Free | Max Size | Weight Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on Bag Overhead bin · per piece | 1 pc | 55×40×20cm 21.6×15.7×7.8in | 10 kg 22 lbs |
| Personal Item Under seat · per piece | 1 pc | 40×30×15cm 15.7×11.8×5.9in | Not specified |
| Checked Baggage Cargo hold · piece system | 1 pc free | ≤ 158 cm 62 in | 23 kg 50 lbs |
Full Cabin Class Comparison
Compare allowances across all fare types and cabin classes for your selected route.
| Item | Economy Light | Economy Standard | Economy Flex | Saga Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Item Under seat | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc |
| Personal Item Size L × W × H | 40×30×15cm 15.7×11.8×5.9in | 40×30×15cm 15.7×11.8×5.9in | 40×30×15cm 15.7×11.8×5.9in | 40×30×15cm 15.7×11.8×5.9in |
| Carry-on Pieces Overhead bin access | 1 pc | 1 pc | 1 pc | 2 pc |
| Carry-on Size L × W × H | 55×40×20cm 21.6×15.7×7.8in | 55×40×20cm 21.6×15.7×7.8in | 55×40×20cm 21.6×15.7×7.8in | 55×40×20cm 21.6×15.7×7.8in |
| Carry-on Weight Per piece | 10 kg 22 lbs | 10 kg 22 lbs | 10 kg 22 lbs | 10 kg 22 lbs |
| Free Checked Bags Piece system | No | 1 pc | 1 pc | 2 pc |
| Checked Bag Size Max per piece | - | ≤ 158 cm 62 in | ≤ 158 cm 62 in | ≤ 158 cm 62 in |
| Checked Bag Weight Per piece max | - | 23 kg 50 lbs | 23 kg 50 lbs | 32 kg 50 lbs |
Recent Traveller Feedback
Flew Icelandair from Keflavik to New York JFK on Economy Standard. Brought a carry-on roller plus a small laptop bag, together they weighed about 9.5 kg under the 10 kg combined limit. Gate staff at KEF were doing spot checks with the sizer so I was glad my 55 x 40 x 20 cm bag fit cleanly. Smooth boarding overall.
Economy Standard fare from Reykjavik to London. One checked bag included weighing 22 kg which was under the 23 kg allowance. The bag arrived on the belt quickly at Heathrow. Solid value for a transatlantic economy ticket with one free checked bag included.
Departed Keflavik Airport on an Icelandair flight to Paris. Standard EU 100 ml liquid rule at security, all toiletries in the clear plastic bag. The duty-free shop after security had good deals on Icelandic skincare and everything stayed sealed with the receipt as required.
Common Luggage Compatibility
Based on Icelandair · Economy class. Compare luggage compatibility across all fare types and cabin classes using the filters above.
| Luggage | Personal Item | Carry-on | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
Regular Backpack | OK | OK | OK |
16" Under-seat Briefcase | Over Limit | OK | OK |
18" Cabin Suitcase | Over Limit | OK | OK |
Standard 20" Carry-on | Over Limit | OK | OK |
22" North American Carry-on | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
24" Medium Checked Suitcase | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
26" Mid-size Checked Suitcase | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
28" Large Checked Suitcase (IATA Standard) | Over Limit | Over Limit | OK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Icelandair carry-on baggage allowance on international flights?
Passengers may bring one cabin bag for the overhead bin plus one small personal item.
Both items together must not exceed a combined total weight of 10 kg.
The cabin bag must measure no more than 55 × 40 × 20 cm including wheels and handles.
How much checked baggage does Economy Standard include?
The Economy Standard fare comes with one piece of checked baggage included in the ticket.
Each free checked bag may weigh up to 23 kg.
Maximum linear dimensions for any checked piece are 158 cm or about 62 inches.
What is the difference between Economy Light and Standard fares?
Economy Light passengers get the same carry-on allowance but no free checked baggage at all.
Economy Standard passengers enjoy one free checked bag of up to 23 kg as part of the fare.
Both fare categories share the same 10 kg combined carry-on weight limit on international routes.
How much baggage does Saga Premium business class allow?
Saga Premium passengers may bring two cabin bags into the cabin on top of the personal item.
The checked baggage allowance increases to two pieces of up to 32 kg each.
Personal item dimensions and carry-on size limits stay the same as in economy class.
Is the carry-on weight different on domestic Iceland flights?
Domestic flights within Iceland have a lower combined carry-on weight limit of 6 kg total.
The size limits for both the cabin bag and the personal item remain unchanged.
Passengers connecting from an international flight should follow the international allowance.
All baggage rules on this page are from the official Icelandair website. Last updated July 26, 2026. Before you fly, please check the official site again to make sure nothing has changed.
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