Baggage

• Bicycles may not count towards free baggage allowance. 
• Bicycle must be in a bag or a box:
  - Handlebars turned parallel to the frame
  - Pedals must be removed
  - Tires must be deflated.
  - Maximum size in inches: length 87 x width 22 x height 40 (in cm: length 221 x width 56 x height 102).
• If a bicycle is heavier than 70 lbs (32 kg), the passenger must contact Icelandair Cargo.
• If a bicycle exceeds the maximum dimensions outlined above, it will be classified as large sports equipment; see prices below.
• Only 25 bicycles are allowed per flight. We recommend contacting us in advance to pre-book and ensure space for your bicycle.
• Bicycles may be added during the booking process or prior to departure by logging in to My Journey or by contacting our service center.
• A battery for an electric bike is NOT authorized to be carried as checked luggage. Please check with Icelandair Cargo for the shipping of your electric bike's battery.

• Equipment may count towards free baggage allowance.
• The bowling equipment may consist of one bag with a maximum of 3 bowling balls.
• Clothing is not allowed in the bag.
  
• The equipment may be added during the booking process or prior to departure by logging in to My Journey, or by contacting our service center.
• Weight can not exceed 23 kg.

• Diving equipment may be counted towards the free baggage allowance.
• Oxygen tank must be completely empty. 
• Diving lamps may be carried in the cabin. Battery precautions must be taken to ensure they do not accidentally activate (see “Other” section for battery information). 
• Maximum weight for diving equipment to be considered as small sports equipment is 44 lbs (20kg).
• Diving equipment weighing 45-70 lbs (21-32kg) will be classified as medium sports equipment. See below for fees.

• Fishing equipment may count towards free baggage allowance.
• Fishing equipment may not be taken on board.
• Fishing equipment may consist of the following: one tackle box or one haversack or one angler’s basket, plus one rod. All items must be in one bag or box. 
• As a preventative measure against spreading infectious diseases of freshwater fishes to Iceland from other countries, it is prohibited by law to use fishing equipment, including waders and rubber boots, which have been used while angling abroad, unless such equipment has been disinfected according to valid rules (immersion for 10 minutes in a 2% formaldehyde solution). Fishing equipment should be disinfected by a veterinarian from the country of embarkation and a certificate of disinfection must be presented when transporting the equipment to Iceland. If the rod is clearly new, unused and in original packing, there is no need for disinfection. If a certificate cannot be obtained, the fishing equipment must be handed to customs officers upon entering the country for immediate disinfection at owner’s expense. Keflavik Airport takes care of the disinfection upon arrival in Iceland. The passenger must declare the fishing gear in the RED gate, past the baggage area, to the custom officers.

• One set of golf bags may count towards free baggage allowance.
• Weight may not exceed 23 kg.
• Golf equipment may be added during the booking process or prior to departure by logging in to the My Journey section or by contacting our service center.

• An equipment bag may count towards free baggage allowance. 
• Hockey equipment may consist of 1 equipment bag plus a maximum of 2 sticks taped together.
• If carrying additional sticks, they must be taped together. The sticks will then be considered as checked baggage and follow normal excess baggage rules and fees, not small sports equipment.

• Passengers on international flights must contact Icelandair at least 48 hours prior to departure to add the make and model of their hunting gear to their booking, as well as the amount of ammunition they want to check in. Passengers on domestic flights can add hunting gear to their baggage online, through an agent or at the airport before checking in to their flight.
• Firearms must be unloaded and locked in a hard-sided container. Only the passenger should retain the key or combination to the lock.
• Hunting gear may be counted towards the free baggage allowance. If they are checked in as extra baggage, you need to pay a weapons fee at the airport.
• Ammunition is limited to 11 lbs (5 kg) per passenger.
• Hunting gear may not be taken on board.
• Passengers may only transport sporting weapons if they are:
  - Hunting gear: weapons used to hunt game, birds, and other animals.
  - Target shooting firearms: firearms for target shooting, clay-pigeon shooting and competition shooting, providing the weapons are not those on standard issue to military forces.
  - Other recreational or sports-related firearms: air pistol, dart gun, starting pistol, etc.
  - Antique weapons may be accepted even though they do not comply with any of the above.
• The passenger is responsible for obtaining the import/export permits required by local governments.
• Guns must be dismantled.
• Ammunition must also be kept in a separate container (wood/metal/fiberboard) from the firearm and must be protected against shock and movement. 
  
• Hunting gear must be packed separately from personal checked baggage.

• Kayaks may not count towards free baggage allowance.
• Maximum length of the kayak is 98 inches (2.5 meters).
• Kayaks can be paid for during check-in (see prices). The kayak must be submitted at the check-in for over-sized baggage, at least two hours prior to departure. Pre-booking is not required, but we recommend that you contact us in advance to book space for the kayak, as only one large sports equipment item is allowed on each flight.

• Kites may be added prior to departure by contacting our service center. A 20% discount applies compared to the airport fee, if paid in advance. 

• Skateboards are allowed as carry-on baggage with Icelandair, but some airports do not allow them through security check. Please contact the airport security at your departure airport to check the regulations. 
• Passengers can check a skateboard in as small sports equipment, if preferred.
• For Longboards, see Special Baggage section below.
• Please note that electric kick scooters and electric skateboards are never allowed onboard, whether in checked baggage or carry-on baggage.

• Equipment may count towards free baggage allowance.
• Ski equipment may consist of one pair of skis, one pair of poles, one pair of boots and one helmet.
• Snowboard equipment may consist of one snowboard, one pair of boots and one helmet.
• The equipment can be stored in two separate bags: one for the skis and poles, another for the boots and helmet.
• Clothing is not allowed in the bag. 
• Ski/snowboard equipment may be added during the booking process or prior to departure by logging in to My Journey or by contacting our service center.

• Surfboards may not count towards free baggage allowance.
• A maximum of 4 surfboards may be carried per flight. Please contact us at least 48 hours prior to departure to determine if there is enough room on board. 

• Vaulting poles may not count towards free baggage allowance. 
• Maximum length is 207 inches (5.25 meters).
• Maximum size is 206 x 4.7 x 4.7 in (525 x 12 x 12 cm).
• Vaulting poles can be paid for during check-in (see prices). The vaulting pole must be submitted at the check-in for over-sized baggage, at least two hours prior to departure. Pre-booking is not required, but we recommend that you contact us in advance to book space for the vaulting pole, as only one large sports equipment item is allowed on each flight.

• Windsurfing equipment may not count towards free baggage allowance. 
• Windsurfing equipment can be paid for during check-in (see prices). The equipment must be submitted at the check-in for over-sized baggage, at least two hours prior to departure. Pre-booking is not required, but we recommend that you contact us in advance to book space for the windsurfing equipment, as only one large sports equipment item is allowed on each flight.

• Small musical instruments may be carried as carry-on baggage if the size is within carry-on dimensions (maximum dimensions: 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8 inches, or 55 x 40 x 20cm). Small instruments will count towards free carry-on allowance, if taken on board.
• Passengers may bring a larger instrument on board by purchasing a seat for the instrument. Cabin crew will help you fasten the instrument in the seat during the flight. The instrument may not exceed 59 x 14 x 20 inches (150 x 35 x 50cm) in dimensions. Please contact our service center for booking assistance.

• Checked instruments are charged according to fees for small sports equipment. Instruments may not exceed 50 lbs (23kg) in weight and may not exceed 62 inches (158cm) in total dimensions. Musical instruments may be counted towards the free baggage allowance.
• Checked instruments exceeding 62 inches (158cm) in total dimensions are charged as large sports equipment.
• Instruments needing to go in the cargo hold area of the aircraft will be held in a temperature and pressure-controlled area.
• Musical instruments should always be packed in hard-shell protective cases.
• Checked musical instruments can be paid for during check-in (see prices). No pre-booking required, but it is recommended to contact us in advance to ensure and book space for large musical instruments.
• Checked musical instruments may be added prior to departure by contacting our service center. A 20% discount applies compared to the airport fee, if paid in advance.

• Passengers can carry avalanche backpacks as cabin baggage or as checked baggage with a preapproval from Icelandair. We require your booking number and the make and model of the avalanche backpack to be able to approve the bag for the flight. Avalanche backpacks must always be packed so as to prevent accidental activation as per instructions from the manufacturer. Only 1 avalanche backpack is allowed per passenger.
• Please note, the United States has stricter restrictions regarding transportation of these backpacks and therefore, to fly with an avalanche backpack to the United States, you may transport the avalanche backpacks only if you remove the pyrotechnic trigger and/or explosives and empty the gas cartridges. You can contact a local provider to replace the trigger at your destination.

For details on which lithium batteries are permitted and how they can be carried, see our baggage restrictions page.

Lithium batteries exceeding 160Wh must be transported as freight. Please contact Icelandair Cargo for further assistance.

• Drones can be taken on board as part of your carry-on baggage, as long as the batteries are approved (see below) and the drone must fall under cabin baggage size restrictions (maximum dimensions: 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8 inches, or 55 x 40 x 20cm). Drones will count towards free carry-on allowance, if taken on board.
• Drones are accepted as checked baggage, as long as they are safely packed, their total dimension does not exceed 62 inches (158cm), and their weight is no more than 23 kg. The batteries must also be approved (see below) and they must be removed (packed separately). Drones will follow normal excess baggage fees and rules if checked in as extra baggage. Drones that are checked-in may count towards free baggage allowance.
• All spare lithium batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits. We recommend packing the batteries in their original retail packaging or by insulating the terminals, i.e. placing tape over exposed terminals, or placing each battery in separate plastic bags or protective pouches. 
• Lithium ion batteries exceeding a watt-hour rating of 100Wh but not exceeding 160Wh may be carried as spare batteries in carry-on baggage. In this instance a maximum of two batteries allowed per passenger.
• For details on lithium battery restrictions, see our baggage restrictions page.

• Objects with a sharp point or sharp edges capable of being used to cause serious injury are not permitted on board and in some cases, items used to knit, stitch or crochet can fall under these restrictions. 
• Please keep in mind that airport officials are within their right to confiscate knitting needles and other handcraft items if they deem that the items in question can potentially fall within the sharp objects provision.

• Longboards need to be checked in. These will be considered as checked baggage and will follow excess baggage fees.
• Longboards may not count towards free baggage allowance.
• Longboards may be added prior to departure by contacting our service center. A 20% discount applies compared to the airport fee, if paid in advance.

• Walking sticks or canes may only be carried onto the aircraft if they are needed for help with reduced mobility.
• Trekking poles for recreational use cannot be accepted as carry-on. They must be checked in with checked baggage.
• Some walking poles may be subjected to a fee equivalent to small sports equipment.