ITA Airways Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
ITA Airways is Italy's full-service flag carrier (a Lufthansa Group member), selling Economy in branded fares — Light, Classic/Plus, and higher tiers. Unlike most branded-fare carriers, every Economy fare including the cheapest Light includes a full 8 kg cabin bag plus a personal item. The key difference is checked baggage: Light includes none, while Classic and above bundle in a 23 kg checked bag. Checked-bag fees rise sharply by route, so confirm before you pay.
The bottom line on ITA Airways baggage
ITA Airways is a branded-fare full-service carrier that is kinder than most in the cabin: every Economy fare, even the cheapest Light, includes a full 8 kg cabin bag plus a personal item, so hand-baggage-only travelers pay nothing. The catch is checked luggage — Light includes none, and the cost of adding a bag climbs steeply by route, from about EUR 60 domestically to EUR 100 and up intercontinentally.
The reliable way to save is to check whether you truly need the hold: if you do, weigh Light plus a paid bag against booking Classic, which bundles a 23 kg bag and often wins. Whichever you pick, add the bag online before the airport, where counter rates run higher.
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Hidden pitfalls most travelers miss
- Economy Light includes the full 8kg cabin bag and a personal item but NO hold bag, and adding one climbs steeply by route — about €60 domestic to €100+ intercontinental.
- Add checked baggage online before the airport; counter rates are higher, and a Light fare plus a paid bag can cost more than simply booking Classic (which bundles a 23kg bag).
- Overweight bags (23–32kg) start around €85 and no bag over 32kg is accepted; an oversize piece (158–203cm) starts around €250.
ITA Airwaysbaggage allowance & fees at a glance
| 🎒 Personal item | One personal item is included on every fare — a handbag, laptop bag, or small backpack that fits under the seat in front of you (up to about 45 × 36 × 20 cm). |
| 🧳 Carry-on allowance | Every Economy fare, including Light, includes one cabin bag up to 8 kg and a maximum of 55 × 35 × 25 cm (including handles and wheels). This is more generous than most branded-fare carriers, where the cheapest fare gives only a personal item. |
| 🧳 First checked bag | No checked bag included — must be purchased separately. |
| 🧳 Second checked bag | 1 checked bag up to 23 kg included. |
ITA Airways checked bag fees
| Economy Light | No checked bag included — must be purchased separately. |
| Economy Classic / Plus | 1 checked bag up to 23 kg included. |
| Premium Economy | 2 checked bags up to 23 kg each included. |
| Business | 2 checked bags up to 32 kg each included. |
| Max checked bag size / weight (Economy) | Up to 158 cm total dimensions and 23 kg per bag (32 kg max with overweight fee). |
| Adding a bag online (route-dependent) | Domestic Italy from about EUR 60; European/North African routes roughly EUR 70–85; intercontinental (USA / rest of world) from about EUR 100 and up. |
Excess baggage cost calculator
Estimate what ITA Airways will actually charge for your bags — one way, typical domestic/regional route.
- Checked bag #1$65
You'd save $11 by flying Lufthansa for this baggage.
Estimates only. Fees vary by route, fare type, and date — always confirm before booking.
ITA Airways vs Lufthansa vs Iberia: baggage compared
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🔁 Change & cancellation
Light is the most restrictive fare, with change fees plus any fare difference and limited refundability. Classic and Plus allow changes for a fee, and higher Economy/Business tiers offer the most flexible conditions. Check the exact conditions of your fare at the time of booking.
Other common fees
| Second checked bag | From about EUR 75, route-dependent (EUR). |
| Third+ / additional checked bag | From about EUR 180, route-dependent (EUR). |
| Overweight bag (23–32 kg) | From about EUR 85 per bag, route-dependent (EUR). No bag over 32 kg is accepted. |
| Oversize bag (158–203 cm total) | From about EUR 250 per bag, route-dependent (EUR). |
| Infant (lap) baggage | Standard fares include an extra checked bag (about 10 kg) for a lap infant; Light fares do not. |
What stops you paying these fees on ITA Airways
- An overweight bag costs +$92 here over 23 kg, each way. A scale costs about $10 — the maths on that →
How to avoid extra fees
- Travelling hand-baggage only? Even the cheapest Light fare includes a full 8 kg cabin bag plus a personal item, so a short trip can cost nothing extra.
- If you need to check a bag, compare Light + paid bag against booking Classic, which includes a 23 kg checked bag — Classic often wins.
- Always add checked baggage online before the airport; counter rates are higher and bag fees climb steeply on intercontinental routes.
- Pay attention to your route zone — a checked bag from Italy can cost a fraction of the same bag on a USA route.
- Travelling with a baby? A collapsible stroller and car seat are generally carried free of charge, and standard (non-Light) fares add a small extra checked bag for a lap infant.
ITA Airways baggage — FAQ
＋ − Does ITA Airways' Economy Light fare include a carry-on bag?
Yes. Unlike many branded-fare carriers, every ITA Economy fare — including Light — includes a full 8 kg cabin bag (up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm) plus a personal item. Light simply does not include a free checked bag.
＋ − How much is a checked bag on ITA Airways Economy Light?
It depends on the route. Adding one bag online starts from about EUR 60 on domestic Italy routes, roughly EUR 70–85 within Europe/North Africa, and from about EUR 100 on intercontinental routes.
＋ − Which ITA fare includes a free checked bag?
Economy Classic and Plus (and higher tiers) include one 23 kg checked bag. Economy Light does not.
＋ − What is ITA Airways' overweight or oversize baggage fee?
A bag between 23 kg and 32 kg costs from about EUR 85 extra, and no bag over 32 kg is accepted. An oversize bag (158–203 cm total dimensions) costs from about EUR 250. Fees vary by route.
Sources & official policy links
Independent guide — not affiliated with ITA Airways. Figures here reflect ITA Airways's published Europe fares as of 2026-07-12.