Icelandair Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

FI / ICE · Iceland

Pre-purchase extra checked bags online in Manage booking or the Icelandair app for up to 44% savings over airport rates; fees vary by departure region and destination. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Updated Aug 4, 2026

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Icelandair

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to Manage booking at icelandair.com/support/pre-flight/manage-booking/.
  2. Enter your last name and booking reference or ticket number to retrieve your booking.
  3. Select the option to add a bag / baggage allowance for your flights.
  4. Choose the number of extra checked bags you need and complete payment online.
  5. Keep the confirmation email as proof of purchase and show it at check-in at the airport.

Prices

Airport rates for an extra checked bag depend on departure region and destination. Pre-purchasing online saves up to 44% compared with airport prices.

LabelAmount
From the United States$100 (to Iceland) / $130 (to Europe) / $190 (to Greenland)
From CanadaC$135 (to Iceland) / C$175 (to Europe) / C$250 (to Greenland)
From Europe€80 (to Iceland) / €120 (to North America) / €150 (to Greenland)
From Iceland10,900 ISK (to Europe) / 13,900 ISK (to North America) / 18,000 ISK (to Greenland)
From Greenland€120 (to Iceland) / €150 (to Europe) / €160 (to North America)
Faroe Islands via Iceland€120
Domestic flights in Iceland4,500 ISK

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Extra checked bags can be pre-purchased in Manage booking or the Icelandair app up to 3 hours before departure for international flights, on Icelandair-operated (FI) flights. On codeshare and interline flights, extra bags can only be bought at the airport.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Buy extra baggage in Manage booking at icelandair.com/support/pre-flight/manage-booking/ or in the Icelandair app. It can also be purchased at the airport. Bookings made through an Icelandair representative incur an additional service fee.

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

Extra bags can be added up to 3 hours before departure for international flights. Pre-purchasing saves up to 44% compared with airport prices, so buy online in advance for the lowest rate.

What are the baggage limits?

International flights: Economy Light includes no checked bag; Economy Standard and Flex include 1 checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lbs); Saga Premium and Saga Premium Flex include 2 bags up to 32 kg (70 lbs) each. Carry-on: 1 bag up to 10 kg (22 lbs), max 55x40x20 cm, plus 1 personal item (40x30x15 cm). Checked bags max 32 kg (30 kg / 66 lbs to Greenland) and 158 cm (62 in) total dimensions. Passengers can check up to 10 bags, except to Greenland where the maximum is one additional checked bag.

How does Icelandair calculate extra baggage charges?

Extra bag prices depend on your departure region and destination. Airport rates are published by region, e.g. from the United States: $100 to Iceland, $130 to Europe, $190 to Greenland; from Europe: €80 to Iceland, €120 to North America. Online pre-purchase prices are not fixed - they vary by itinerary but are up to 44% cheaper than the airport rate.

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online in advance vs at the airport?

Yes. Pre-purchasing baggage allowance online saves up to 44% compared with airport prices. Airport rates are published per departure region and destination.

What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?

Bags weighing 24-32 kg (53-70 lbs) are charged a heavy bag fee at the airport only and cannot be pre-purchased. Bags over 32 kg (30 kg / 66 lbs to Greenland) are not accepted. Odd-sized items (sports equipment, instruments) are charged small, medium or large fees depending on departure region and destination.

Do partner-operated or codeshare flights have different baggage rules?

Pre-purchased extra bags are only available on Icelandair-operated flights with FI flight numbers. On codeshare and interline flights, extra bags must be purchased at the airport and fees are determined by the most significant carrier on your ticket. Each partner airline may apply its own baggage allowance.

Can I get a refund for pre-purchased extra baggage?

Pre-purchased extra bags are non-refundable. Exceptions apply for involuntary schedule changes, if you purchased Cancellation Protection, if the bag is lost by Icelandair, or for Economy Flex passengers who cancel their ticket before departure when purchased directly through Icelandair.

Are there any important exceptions or restrictions?

If your itinerary includes a Stopover in Iceland, excess baggage cannot be booked online - contact the Icelandair Service Center. Pre-purchased extra bags must not exceed 23 kg each; heavier bags (24-32 kg) are charged at the airport. Pre-purchased bags cannot be transferred to another passenger. Extra bags are only refundable in the cases listed on the pre-purchased bag terms and conditions.

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