Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
Icelandair cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Icelandair's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 15 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 20 cm21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 in
Weight: 10 kg (22 lb)
Will your bag fit Icelandair?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One small personal item that fits under the seat in front.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. One carry-on bag plus one small personal item on all fares.
What each Icelandair fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Light | Included | Included | 1 x carry-on bag (22 lbs) and a small personal item. |
| Economy Standard / Economy Flex | Included | Included | Same as Economy Light. |
| Saga Premium | Included | Included | 1 x carry-on bag (22 lbs) and a small personal item. |
| Saga Premium Flex | Included | Included | 2 x carry-on bags (up to 22 lbs each) and a small personal item. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Icelandair?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Icelandair it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long, 2.9 cm (1.1 in) too deep. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
Icelandair's cabin bag allowance holds about 44 litres. Only 5 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one, so bags sold as "carry-on size" in the US often won't pass here.
Bags that fit Icelandair
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 38 are within a centimeter. 422 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 38.1 × 30.5 × 14 cm (15 × 12 × 5.5 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) too wide; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 7.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 20 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 7.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth; 7.4 kg left for packing
All bags that fit Icelandair →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Icelandair doesn't publish a gate fee on its baggage page. Source
Power banks on Icelandair
The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Never in checked bags. Power banks count as spare batteries: carry-on only, terminals protected, max 20 spares. 100-160 Wh: max two; approval requirement not stated in the quick reference.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Economy Light still includes a full-size carry-on bag.
- Saga Premium Flex allows two carry-on bags.
Airlines with similar limits
- Ryanair: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- TUI Airways / TUIfly: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- Vueling: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
- Korean Air: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Icelandair bag questions
What size is the Icelandair personal item?
Icelandair's free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). One small personal item that fits under the seat in front.
How big can an Icelandair cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.6 × 15.7 × 7.8 in), and no heavier than 10 kg (22 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit Icelandair's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 422 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Icelandair?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Never in checked bags.
Sources. optional services and fees page · fare types page · dangerous goods quick reference PDF (GO142/02JAN25). Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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