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Icelandair Carry-On Rules
Icelandair carry-on rules at a glance: cabin bag up to 55×40×23 cm, 8 kg, and personal item status: Included.
- cabin bag
- 55×40×23 cm
- weight
- 8 kg
- personal item
- Included
Carry-on allowance
- Cabin bag size
- 55×40×23 cm
- Cabin bag weight
- 8 kg
- Bags allowed
- 1
- Personal Item
- Included
Economy Light/Standard: 1 carry-on up to 8 kg (must be purchased for Light fare). Saga Class (Business): 2 carry-on items up to 12 kg each.
How to use this policy
Start with the cabin bag row, then check the weight and personal-item rows separately. A bag has to pass every published limit at once; being under the length and width limit does not help if the depth, weight, or fare-specific allowance is tighter.
Icelandair cabin bag size & weight
| Dimensions | 55×40×23 cm(21.7×15.7×9.1 in) Measure the full external bag size, including wheels and handles. |
|---|---|
| Weight limit | 8 kg (17.6 lb) |
| Bags allowed | 1 cabin bag |
| Includes wheels/handles | Yes |
| Personal Item | Allowed (size not specified) |
| Note | Economy Light/Standard: 1 carry-on up to 8 kg (must be purchased for Light fare). Saga Class (Business): 2 carry-on items up to 12 kg each. |
Icelandair allowances by cabin class
Basic Economy
55×40×23 cm
Up to 8 kg
Economy
55×40×23 cm
Up to 8 kg
Business
55×40×23 cm
Up to 12 kg
2 cabin bags
Icelandair baggage fees
| Fee type | Pre-paid online | At the gate |
|---|---|---|
| Extra checked bag | 35 USD | 55 USD |
Icelandair liquids policy
EU/Icelandic security rules: 100 ml containers in a 1L transparent resealable bag. One bag per passenger.
Family & Infants
Infant (under 2)
Lap infant at 10% of adult fare. One small cabin bag or folded buggy allowed.
Stroller
Free gate-check. Returned at aircraft door on arrival.
Car seat
Free in hold. Approved car seats may be used in cabin with a purchased seat.
Children's allowance
Children 2+ receive same carry-on allowance as adults per their fare class.
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Additional notes
Economy Light passengers must pay an add-on fee (approx. USD/EUR 35) to bring a carry-on bag into the overhead bin. Saga Class allows 2 carry-on items up to 12 kg each.
Rules can change. Always verify with Icelandair before flying.