Icelandair Ticketing and Check-in Information

Icelandair Ticketing and Check-in Information:

Airport Counter Check-in: Check-in for your flight in the most conventional manner by stopping by the Icelandair counter at the airport. At some airports, these may be shared counters.

Next Day or Advance Check-in: This option allows you to save time and check-in for your flight up to 24 hours Icelandair’s online check-in page. After checking-in, you can print out your boarding pass and proceed directly to the security gates if you aren’t checking any baggage. If you have to check baggage be sure to stop by the Icelandair counter. This service is available from London, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Germany, France and Amsterdam.

Electronic Kiosk Check-in: For those who want to bypass the lines at the counter on busy travel days, Icelandair offers check-in services for passengers via electronic kiosks. Typically, these kiosks contain Icelandair signage on them and are located near the Icelandair counter. This service is available at Reykjavik, both at the airport and at the Hilton Reykjavik Nordica Hotel.

Icelandair Baggage Information & Restrictions

Checked Luggage Restrictions for Icelandair

Icelandair Airplane
For those traveling Economy Class you will be allowed 1-2 items of checked baggage, not exceeding 20-23 kg per piece and with dimensions (L + W + H) not totaling more than 158 cm per item. Economy Class baggage allowance varies based on your destination. For a full breakdown of checked baggage allowance based on destination, and potential fees associated with baggage, please visit Icelandair’s Baggage Allowance Page.

For those traveling Economy Comfort Class you will be allowed 1-2 items of checked baggage, not exceeding 32 kg per piece, with a total weight of 30-64 kg and with dimensions (L + W + H) not totaling more than 158 cm per item. Economy Comfort Class baggage allowance varies based on your destination. For a full breakdown of checked baggage allowance based on destination, and potential fees associated with baggage, please visit Icelandair’s Baggage Allowance Page.

For those traveling Business Class (Saga Class on Icelandair) you will be allowed 1-2 items of checked baggage, not exceeding 32 kg per piece, with a total weight of 30-64 kg and with dimensions (L + W + H) not totaling more than 158 cm per item. Saga Class baggage allowance varies based on your destination. For a full breakdown of checked baggage allowance based on destination, and potential fees associated with baggage, please visit Icelandair’s Baggage Allowance Page.

Carry-On Baggage Restrictions for Icelandair

You are allowed to carry 1 piece of baggage with you on the flight at no extra charge. The maximum weight for carry-on baggage must not exceed 6 kg, with a total dimension (L + W + H) of 115 cm.

For those flying Business Class (Saga Class), 2 pieces of carry-on luggage are allowed, with a maximum weight of 9 kg per bag, and total dimensions (L + W + H) of 115 cm per bag.

Travelers may also take items for personal use into the cabin including laptops, cameras, purses, mp3 players, food, pillows, etc. For the complete list of allowed carry-on and personal items on Icelandair please visit their Baggage Restrictions Page.

Icelandair Special Luggage Requirements

Icelandair allows passengers to take some non-traditional traveling items with them to their destinations including golf equipment, ski equipment and musical instruments. For more information on traveling with these special items, visit Icelandair’s Baggage Allowance Page.

Icelandair Seating Options

Icelandair offers 3 options for seating on their flights:

Economy Class

Economy Class seating on Icelandair has a distance of 32 inches between seats. Seats have personal entertainment screens and access to a range of audio and video channels.

Economy Comfort Class

Economy Comfort Class seating on Icelandair has a distance of 33 inches between seats. Center seats are free, and computer power points are available. All seats in Economy Comfort class have personal entertainment screens, with access to a range of audio and video channels.

Business Class (Saga Class)

Saga Class seating on Icelandair has a distance of 39 inches between seats. Seats are leather upholstered and have international electricity points. All seats in Saga class have personal entertainment screens, with access to a range of audio and video channels.

Traveling with Pets on Icelandair

Don’t forget Rascal!

Flying with your pets can be a safe and fun experience if airline rules and regulations are followed. Live pets can only be transported to countries where the regulations of the country permit, and subject to the terms and conditions specified by that country. Pets can often travel on flights with you in the cabin, in the hold as checked baggage, or in the hold, as cargo. See Icelandair’s Traveling with Pets.

Icelandair In-flight Service, Beverages, and Meals

Dependant on the flight, and type of aircraft, Icelandair offers a wide variety of food, beverage and entertainment options.

Economy Class offers personal screens with an entertainment system offering a variety of movies, television shows, games and audio. Snacks and soft drinks are complimentary and meals are available.

Economy Comfort Class offers personal screens with an entertainment system offering a variety of movies, television shows, games and audio. A meal with wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks is complimentary.

Business class, (known as Saga Class) offers personal screens with an entertainment system offering a variety of movies, television shows, games and audio. A first rate meal with a selection of courses, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are all complimentary.

Icelandair Fleet

Icelandair operates a fleet consisting of Boeing 757 and Boeing 767 airplanes.

Icelandair Lounge: Saga Lounge

The Saga Lounge is the official airport lounge of Icelandair. The Saga Lounge is fully operational in Reykjavik.

Saga Lounge access is available to Saga Class and Economy Comfort Class passengers.