Icelandair is Iceland’s national airline, and it’s a popular choice for travel between North America and Europe. All fares, even Economy Light, include a carry-on bag, but here’s what you need to know about size and weight restrictions.
Icelandair carry-on size and weight limits
Icelandair is fairly generous when it comes to its carry-on bag policy. All fares include both a carry-on bag and a personal item — and one fare even allows two carry-ons! But you do need to keep size and weight in mind.
Icelandair carry-on intel, tips and tricks
- Saga Premium Flex fares — the highest fare class available — allow for two carry-on bags, each weighing up to 22 pounds, as well as a personal item.
- Your carry-on bag might be sized at the gate during boarding. If it’s too large, you’ll have to gate check it. This could incur an additional fee if you’ve already used your checked bag allowance, though it’s up to the agent if they might allow you to gate check it for free.
- If you’re an overpacker, most Icelandair fares do include a free checked bag. The exception is Economy Light, which only allows a carry-on plus a personal item.
What doesn’t count toward your carry-on baggage allowance?
CPAP machines do not count toward your carry-on allowance. You can bring a carry-on, a personal item and a CPAP machine with all fares. Additionally, bags from duty free do not count toward your allowance.
Do strollers and car seats count toward your carry-on baggage allowance?
In a nutshell, it’s best to check your stroller at the Icelandair check-in desk, which you can do for free. At Keflavik Airport in Iceland, you can request an airport-provided stroller whether you’re arriving, departing or on a layover.
As for car seats, they are free to bring onboard for infants under age 2, but they must be used in a window seat only. They must also comply with aircraft safety standards. You can also bring a car seat for children between ages 2 and 11 free of charge, provided the child sits in it during the flight. Children do get a discount on airfare with Icelandair.
FAQs: Icelandair carry-on bags
Find the answers to commonly asked questions about Icelandair’s carry-on baggage policy below.
Icelandair has bag sizers at each gate, and you might be asked to use it during boarding. But it entirely depends on the agent working at the gate. In some cases, approved carry-on bags are given a special tag.
There is no difference in the carry-on size, but there is a difference in the weight allowance. Passengers are allowed 20 pounds on international flights, but only 13 pounds on domestic flights, as well as flights to Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
Top three carry-on baggage tips for Icelandair
Tip #1: Icelandair’s baggage rules may vary on partner airlines
Icelandair partners with various airlines, and that means the baggage requirements might change on different legs of your trip.
If you’re flying on an Icelandair partner airline for one leg of your trip, make sure you check its carry-on bag size and weight requirements. In order to ensure seamless travel, make sure your bags fit the smaller of the two dimensions and weight limit.
Tip #2: Your personal item must fit under the seat in front of you — use it to store snacks
Icelandair does not offer free food in economy, so it’s best to pack snacks in your personal item. Since you have to stow it beneath the seat in front of you, you’ll have easy access to the bag throughout the flight.
If you put your snacks in your carry-on bag, you’ll have to take it out of the overhead bin. There is one exception: Children are offered a complimentary snack box, but you might want to bring additional snacks anyway!
Tip #3: Opt for smaller carry-ons
Icelandair’s carry-on bag size restriction is aligned with European standards rather than American ones. That is to say, you’ll need a smaller suitcase than you might be used to. When shopping for carry-on bags, opt for the smaller size.
Still have questions about carry-ons?
We’re here to help. Read our guide to carry-on bags to find out everything you need to know about carry-on baggage allowances. Thinking about checking a bag? We break down the pros and cons of carry-ons and checked bags. And finally, we also have a list of what’s not allowed in a carry-on bag.
