Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Air France or Icelandair?

Air France: 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), up to 12 kg (26.5 lb). Icelandair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). Air France allows the larger bag.

Where do Air France and Icelandair fly from?

Air France's main hubs are Paris (CDG). Icelandair's are Reykjavík (KEF). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Air France and Icelandair partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Air France: SkyTeam; Icelandair: none), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

AF vs FI · 2026 comparison

Air France vs Icelandair

Q: Do Air France and Icelandair include a carry-on on basic economy?

Air France: The Basic fare on short-haul routes includes only a small under-seat bag. Light fares include a cabin bag but no checked bag. Icelandair: Economy Light includes a carry-on and a personal item, but no checked bag.

Air France wins on a bigger carry-on and a more generous carry-on weight limit; Icelandair wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Air France

Wins 2 categories

A bigger carry-on
A more generous carry-on weight limit

Icelandair

Wins 1 category

A carry-on on its cheapest fare

Quick verdict

Air France wins on a bigger carry-on and a more generous carry-on weight limit; Icelandair wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Air France: 55 × 35 × 25 cm · Icelandair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Air France: Not on some basic fares · Icelandair: Included on every fare
First checked bag (regular economy): Air France: 1 free bag · Icelandair: 1 free bag

Side by side

	Air France	Icelandair
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 35 × 25 cm	55 × 40 × 20 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Not on some basic fares	Included on every fare
Carry-on weight limit	12 kg (26.5 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 15 cm	40 × 30 × 15 cm
First checked bag (regular economy)	1 free bag	1 free bag
Network
Alliance	SkyTeam	None
Loyalty program	Flying Blue	Saga Club
Main hubs	CDG	KEF

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Air France allows a carry-on up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in), and Icelandair up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), so Air France's is roomier.

Air France's Basic / Light can be personal-item only, while Icelandair includes it on every fare.

Carry-on weight limits: 12 kg (26.5 lb) on Air France, 10 kg (22 lb) on Icelandair.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Air France, and 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Icelandair.

Air France includes one bag with Standard on flights between North America and Europe, and Icelandair includes one bag with Economy Standard on flights between the U.S. and Iceland.

Basic economy

Air France (Basic / Light): The Basic fare on short-haul routes includes only a small under-seat bag. Light fares include a cabin bag but no checked bag.

Icelandair (Economy Light): Economy Light includes a carry-on and a personal item, but no checked bag.

Loyalty and where they fly

Air France is in SkyTeam and Icelandair is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: Flying Blue (Air France) and Saga Club (Icelandair).

Air France's main hubs are Paris (CDG). Icelandair's are Reykjavík (KEF). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Air France if you want…

a bigger carry-on
a more generous carry-on weight limit
to earn and use SkyTeam miles and status
nonstops from CDG

Choose Icelandair if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
nonstops from KEF

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.