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

Icelandair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). Norse: 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb). Norse allows the larger bag.

Where do Icelandair and Norse fly from?

Icelandair's main hubs are Reykjavík (KEF). Norse's are OSL, London Gatwick (LGW). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Icelandair and Norse partners?

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

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Icelandair vs Norse

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

Icelandair: Economy Light includes a carry-on and a personal item, but no checked bag. Norse: Economy Light includes a personal item and, when you book directly with Norse, a 10 kg carry-on. Checked bags cost extra; Economy Classic includes one.

Icelandair wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare; Norse wins on a bigger carry-on. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

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

Icelandair

Wins 1 category

A carry-on on its cheapest fare

Norse

Wins 1 category

A bigger carry-on

Quick verdict

Icelandair wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare; Norse wins on a bigger carry-on. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Icelandair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm · Norse: 56 × 45 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Icelandair: Included on every fare · Norse: Not on some basic fares

Side by side

	Icelandair	Norse
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 40 × 20 cm	56 × 45 × 25 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Included on every fare	Not on some basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	10 kg (22 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 15 cm	40 × 30 × 15 cm
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	Saga Club	None
Main hubs	KEF	OSL, LGW

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

Icelandair allows a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in), and Norse up to 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 17.7 × 9.8 in), so Norse's is roomier.

Icelandair includes it on every fare, while Norse's Economy Light can be personal-item only.

Carry-on weight limits: 10 kg (22 lb) on Icelandair, 10 kg (22 lb) on Norse.

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

Basic economy

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

Norse (Economy Light): Economy Light includes a personal item and, when you book directly with Norse, a 10 kg carry-on. Checked bags cost extra; Economy Classic includes one.

Loyalty and where they fly

Icelandair is not in an alliance and Norse is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: Saga Club (Icelandair) and none (Norse).

Icelandair's main hubs are Reykjavík (KEF). Norse's are OSL, London Gatwick (LGW). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Icelandair if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
nonstops from KEF

Choose Norse if you want…

a bigger carry-on
nonstops from OSL, LGW

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.