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.
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
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.
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. |
| 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. |
🔁 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) | Extra fee, route-dependent (EUR). |
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.
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.
Sources
This guide is independent and not affiliated with ITA Airways. Baggage fees and policies change often and vary by route, fare type, and date — always confirm on the airline's official website before booking or flying.