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Icelandair carry-on size: 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8 in / 55 x 40 x 20 cm
Limits change; confirm with your airline before you fly. Every figure here links to the airline page it came from.
What is the Icelandair carry-on limit?
| Allowance | Maximum size | Weight | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on (overhead) | 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8 in / 55 x 40 x 20 cm | 10 kg / 22 lb | Icelandair baggage page, checked 2026 |
| Personal item (under seat) | 15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 in / 40 x 30 x 15 cm | none stated | details |
| Checked bag | check the airline | check the airline |
Including handles and wheels; must fit the overhead compartment. The carry-on is fare-dependent (check your fare rules).
As a box, Icelandair's carry-on limit holds about 44 litres on the outside. Hardside cases lose roughly a tenth of that to the wheel wells and handle channel.
Do popular carry-ons fit Icelandair?
Each bag below is measured from its own listing's wheels-included size and compared with Icelandair's limit in centimetres, the unit the airline publishes. 0 of 15 fit.
| Bag | Size with wheels | Verdict | Tightest side | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics 21" Hardside Spinner | 21.7 x 14.8 x 10 in | TOO BIG | -5.4 cm | Under $100 |
| Wrangler 22" Hardside Spinner | 22 x 14 x 9.5 in | TOO BIG | -4.1 cm | Under $100 |
| Travelpro Maxlite 5 20" Spinner | 22 x 14 x 9 in | TOO BIG | -2.9 cm | Under $250 |
| American Tourister Stratum 3.0 Carry-On | 22 x 15 x 9.5 in | TOO BIG | -4.1 cm | Under $100 |
| Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner | 23 x 15 x 10 in | TOO BIG | -5.4 cm | Under $250 |
| Samsonite Omni PC Carry-On | 22 x 15 x 9.5 in | TOO BIG | -4.1 cm | Under $250 |
| Delsey Helium Aero Carry-On | 21 x 14 x 10 in | TOO BIG | -5.4 cm | Under $250 |
| LEVEL8 Zipperless Aluminum Frame Carry-On | 22 x 14.9 x 9 in | TOO BIG | -2.9 cm | Under $250 |
| CENSIEN 20" Carry-On | 21.46 x 13.78 x 8.66 in | TOO BIG | -2 cm | Under $100 |
| Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Spinner | 23 x 14.5 x 9 in | TOO BIG | -3.4 cm | Under $250 |
| Travelpro Platinum Elite 21" Spinner | 23.5 x 14.5 x 9 in | TOO BIG | -4.7 cm | Under $500 |
| Travelpro Platinum Elite Hardside Carry-On | 23 x 14.5 x 9.5 in | TOO BIG | -4.1 cm | Under $500 |
| LUGGEX All-Aluminum Carry-On | 21.7 x 15 x 9.4 in | TOO BIG | -3.9 cm | Under $250 |
| ASYSUIT 20" Aluminum Zipperless Carry-On | 21.3 x 13.8 x 8.3 in | TOO BIG | -1.1 cm | Under $250 |
| SwissGear Sion Softside Carry-On | 22.75 x 14.25 x 10.25 in | TOO BIG | -6 cm | Under $250 |
How does Icelandair's carry-on limit compare?
By volume, Icelandair's box is among the smallest of the 27 carry-on limits on this site. Within a centimetre on every side, it is the same box as Ryanair. Spirit, easyJet and Frontier publish the most generous limits.
Carry-ons that meet Icelandair’s limit
Every bag here meets the published limit by its own wheels-included listing size, spread from budget to premium.
Under $50Check price
Samsonite Centric 2 Hardside Expandable Luggage with Spinner Wheels
22.5 x 15.5 x 9.5 in with wheels, 6.61 lbUnder $250Check price
LEVEL8 Zipperless Carry On Luggage Airline Approved Suitcase 20 Inch Black
22 x 14.9 x 9 in with wheels, 9.9 lbUnder $250Check price
Under $1,000Check price
Frequently asked questions
What are the Icelandair carry-on dimensions in inches?
Icelandair publishes 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8 in / 55 x 40 x 20 cm. Compare in the unit Icelandair publishes and keep the decimals: rounding a converted limit up is how a bag that fits on paper fails the sizer.
How strict is Icelandair about carry-on size?
Icelandair does not publish an enforcement policy, and gate checks vary by airport and by how full the flight is, so treat 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8 in / 55 x 40 x 20 cm as the rule rather than a guideline: a bag that goes into the sizer with wheels and handles has nothing to argue about. 0 of the 15 popular carry-ons checked on this page meet it when measured with wheels.
What is the Icelandair personal item size limit?
Icelandair limits the under-seat personal item to 15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 in / 40 x 30 x 15 cm. It is a separate allowance from the carry-on; the Icelandair personal item page on this site lists the bags that meet it.
What is the Icelandair carry-on size limit?
Icelandair’s own baggage page gives the carry-on limit as 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8 in / 55 x 40 x 20 cm. Including handles and wheels; must fit the overhead compartment. Measure the bag with wheels and handles, standing up, and compare the longest side with the longest limit.
Does Icelandair weigh carry-on bags?
Icelandair states a carry-on weight limit of 10 kg / 22 lb. A packed hardside carry-on often weighs 15 to 25 lb, so check your packed weight with a luggage scale before leaving home if you are close to the limit.
Will a 22 x 14 x 9 inch bag fit Icelandair?
No, not by the published figure. A 22 x 14 x 9 inch bag converts to 55.9 x 35.6 x 22.9 cm and is 2.9 cm over Icelandair’s limit on its tightest side. A 21 inch carry-on around 53 to 54 cm tall is the safer choice for this airline.
Is the Icelandair carry-on included in the fare?
On the page read for this site, the carry-on is fare-dependent (check your fare rules). Basic or light fares at some airlines restrict the overhead bag, so confirm what your specific ticket includes before you pack.
Researched, not professional advice. Airline limits change without notice and can differ by route, aircraft and fare; the airline's own page is the final word.
