2026 checked bag allowance & fees
Icelandair baggage allowance
On flights between the U.S. and Iceland, Icelandair includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Standard; Economy Light includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs $55.
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
on Economy Standard
$69 at the airport
Up to 158 cm (62 in) in total
Economy Light: $55 for the first
Quick answer
On flights between the U.S. and Iceland, Icelandair includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Standard; Economy Light includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs $55. A carry-on and personal item are free on every Icelandair fare.
- 1st checked bag
- Included (on Economy Standard)
- 2nd checked bag
- $55 ($69 at the airport)
- Weight limit
- 23 kg (Up to 158 cm (62 in) in total)
- Cheapest fare
- No free bags (Economy Light: $55 for the first)
What will my bags cost on Icelandair?
- 1st bag on Economy StandardIncluded
- Online price is 20% off the $69 airport price. Connecting through Iceland to Europe, a bag costs $95 at the airport ($76 online).
Icelandair checked bag allowance and fees
Prices one way, per traveler, on flights between the U.S. and Iceland.
Extra bags on Economy Standard
Online price is 20% off the $69 airport price. Connecting through Iceland to Europe, a bag costs $95 at the airport ($76 online).
| Bag | Paid online | At the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd bag and up | $55 | $69 |
On Economy Light
| Bag | Paid online | At the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 1st bag and up | $55 | $69 |
Free checked bags by fare
- Economy LightNone
- Economy Standard1 bag
- Economy Flex1 bag
- Saga PremiumUp to 32 kg each2 bags
Each bag up to 23 kg (50 lb) and 158 cm (62 in) in total.
Overweight and oversize bags
Charged per bag, each way, on top of any bag fee.
- Overweight: 23–32 kg$58
How to avoid Icelandair bag fees
Who checks bags free
- Saga Club Silver and Gold members
Ways to pay less
- • Weigh your bag at home: going over 23 kg can cost more than a second bag.
- • Travel carry-on only: check the Icelandair carry-on size.
- • Compare fares: a slightly pricier fare that includes a bag can beat Light fare + bag.
Icelandair vs. other European airlines
On regular economy fares, one way, in U.S. dollars.
| Airline | 1st bag | 2nd bag | Free bags (regular fare) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icelandair | Included | $55 | 1 bagEconomy Standard |
| British Airways | Included | $70 | 1 bagEconomy |
| Virgin Atlantic | Included | $100 | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| Lufthansa | Included | $101 | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| Air France | Included | $77 | 1 bagStandard |
| KLM | Included | $77 | 1 bagStandard |
| Iberia | Included | $80 | 1 bagOptima |
| Aer Lingus | Included | $79.99 | 1 bagSmart |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | 2 bagsExtraFly |
| SWISS | Included | Not published | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| Ryanair | $20–$56 | $20–$56 | NoneBasic (standard fare) |
| easyJet | $13–$67 | $13–$67 | NoneStandard fare |
| Wizz Air | $23–$68 | $23–$68 | NoneBasic (standard fare) |
- Icelandair
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $55
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Standard
- British Airways
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $70
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy
- Virgin Atlantic
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $100
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- Lufthansa
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $101
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- Air France
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $77
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Standard
- KLM
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $77
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Standard
- Iberia
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $80
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Optima
- Aer Lingus
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $79.99
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Smart
- Turkish Airlines
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- Included
- Free bags
- 2 bags · ExtraFly
- SWISS
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- Not published
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- Ryanair
- 1st bag
- $20–$56
- 2nd bag
- $20–$56
- Free bags
- None · Basic (standard fare)
- easyJet
- 1st bag
- $13–$67
- 2nd bag
- $13–$67
- Free bags
- None · Standard fare
- Wizz Air
- 1st bag
- $23–$68
- 2nd bag
- $23–$68
- Free bags
- None · Basic (standard fare)
Compare Icelandair with another airline
Icelandair baggage FAQ
On flights between the U.S. and Iceland, Icelandair includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Standard; Economy Light includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs $55.
Airports Icelandair flies from
Airport guides with transit, terminals, lounges and parking.
Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fees as published. Airlines change bag fees often, so confirm the price for your trip when you book.
- Icelandair: official baggage information
- Upgraded Points: Icelandair baggage fees (updated Dec 5, 2025)
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