Special baggage
Sports equipment and other forms of special baggageIf you are traveling with bicycles, ski equipment, golf equipment, windsurfing equipment, surfboards, vaulting poles, musical instruments, or any item that would be considered "Special Baggage." these items must be booked in advance. To book "Special Baggage" for transport or to inquire if you need to prebook your "Special Baggage," please contact us:
Icelandair - North America
phone: 1-800-223-5500
Monday - Friday: 9a - 6p - Eastern Time
Saturday and Holidays* 9a - 5p - Eastern Time
* Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
All baggage items that are not listed will be charged according to their weight and/or size in their respective category. With the following exceptions, "Special Baggage" is not part of the free baggage allowence: golf equipment, ski equipment, angling equipment.
Small Items | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Free baggage allowance* | Each way between USA and Iceland | Each way between USA and Europe | |
| Golf equipment, Skis / Water Skis, Angling Equipment | Yes | $40 | $56 |
| Bicycles, Diving Equipment | No | $40 | $56 |
Medium Items | |||
| Free baggage allowance? | REK | EUR | |
| Surfboards, Kites | No | $79 | $95 |
Large Items | |||
| Free baggage allowance? | REK | EUR | |
| Vaulting Poles, Windsurfing boards, Kayaks | No | $119 | $135 |
Bicycles as Special Baggage
Bicycles can be accepted as checked baggage if:
bicycle is in bag or personal box
handlebars are turned parallel to frame
pedals are removed
Maximum size in inches: 87L x 40W x 22D (in centimeters: 221L x 102W x 56D)
Ski Equipment as Special Baggage
Snow/skiing equipment may be included in the free baggage allowance. One set of snow/skiing equipment is allowed per passenger, and any excess is subject to excess baggage charges. One set of snow skiing equipment consists of either:
one pair of skis, one pair of boots, one pair of poles or
one snowboard and one pair of boots
Golf Equipment as Special Baggage
One set of golf equipment per passenger can be accepted as part of the free baggage allowance. If golf equipment weighs more than 25 kg (55lbs) over the free baggage allowance the flat rate is charged.
