Norwegian Baggage Fees (2026)
Quick summary
Scandinavian low-cost carrier (Norwegian Air Shuttle) with a tiered fare model. The cheapest LowFare includes only a small under-seat bag — an overhead cabin bag and checked baggage are paid add-ons. LowFare+ bundles an overhead cabin bag, a 23 kg checked bag and seat selection, and Flex/Premium add extra flexibility and a higher cabin weight limit. Checked baggage prices are shown in your booking currency (NOK for Norway-originating fares).
The bottom line on Norwegian baggage
Norwegian is a tiered low-cost carrier where the cheap LowFare buys almost nothing: just one small under-seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm. The trap that catches people is assuming a normal cabin bag is included — the larger overhead bag is a paid add-on on LowFare, so travellers with a proper carry-on either pay extra or scramble at the gate.
The reliable move is to add the overhead bag and any checked baggage online at booking rather than at the airport, which costs more. Often LowFare+ works out cheaper than LowFare plus a separately added cabin bag, checked bag and seat, so compare the bundle. Keep each checked bag at or under 23 kg, since every kilo above is charged and nothing over 32 kg is accepted.
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Hidden pitfalls most travelers miss
- The cheap LowFare includes only a small under-seat bag (max 40 × 30 × 20 cm) — the larger overhead cabin bag is a paid add-on, so travellers with a normal carry-on pay extra or get caught at the gate.
- Checked bags cost more at the airport (roughly GBP 40 per bag on direct flights, GBP 80 on connecting itineraries) than when added online at booking.
- Bags over 23 kg are charged about GBP 12 per extra kilogram up to the 32 kg per-piece maximum, and nothing over 32 kg is accepted.
Norwegianbaggage allowance & fees at a glance
| 🎒 Personal item | One small under-seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm is included on all fares, including LowFare. Its weight counts toward the cabin-baggage limit (10 kg on LowFare/LowFare+, 15 kg on Flex/Premium). On LowFare this under-seat bag is your only cabin item. |
| 🧳 Carry-on allowance | A larger overhead cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm is NOT included on LowFare and must be added (or you upgrade the fare). LowFare+, Flex, Premium and Premium Flex include the overhead cabin bag plus the under-seat bag, with a combined weight of up to 10 kg (LowFare+) or 15 kg (Flex/Premium). If overhead lockers are full, your cabin bag may be checked at the gate at no extra charge. |
| 🧳 First checked bag | Under-seat bag only — no overhead cabin bag and no checked bag included; add either for a fee. |
| 🧳 Second checked bag | 1 checked bag up to 23 kg included, plus the overhead cabin bag, seat reservation and fast-track where offered. |
Norwegian checked bag fees
| LowFare | Under-seat bag only — no overhead cabin bag and no checked bag included; add either for a fee. |
| LowFare+ | 1 checked bag up to 23 kg included, plus the overhead cabin bag, seat reservation and fast-track where offered. |
| Flex / Premium | Two checked bags up to 23 kg each, plus the overhead cabin bag and the most flexible change/refund terms. |
| Added checked bag | Roughly NOK 350–650 (about EUR 45) per bag per flight when added online; airport rates are higher and connecting itineraries cost more. |
| Max checked bag weight | 32 kg per piece for health-and-safety reasons; over 23 kg incurs an excess-weight charge. |
| Max checked bag size | Up to 250 × 79 × 112 cm per piece. |
Excess baggage cost calculator
Estimate what Norwegian will actually charge for your bags — one way, typical domestic/regional route.
- Checked bag #1$49
You'd save $37 by flying easyJet for this baggage.
Estimates only. Fees vary by route, fare type, and date — always confirm before booking.
Norwegian vs easyJet vs Ryanair: baggage compared
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🔁 Change & cancellation
LowFare is the most restrictive — changes incur a fee plus any fare difference, and the fare is generally non-refundable. LowFare+ allows changes for a fee, while Flex offers free changes and the most generous refund terms. Exact conditions depend on the fare bought.
Norwegian flight delayed or cancelled?
Compensation rules follow the route, not the airline — a Europe-departing Norwegian flight delayed 3+ hours can be worth up to €600. Checking costs nothing.
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Other common fees
| Overhead cabin bag added to LowFare | Paid add-on (cheapest online); included free in LowFare+ and above. |
| Excess weight (checked bag over 23 kg) | About GBP 12 (roughly EUR 14) per extra kilogram, up to the 32 kg per-piece maximum. |
| Baggage bought at the airport | More expensive than online — roughly GBP 40 per bag on direct flights and GBP 80 on connecting itineraries. |
| Seat reservation (LowFare) | Optional paid add-on; included free in LowFare+ and Flex. |
What stops you paying these fees on Norwegian
- An overweight bag costs +$15 here over 23 kg, each way. A scale costs about $10 — the maths on that →
- A full-size cabin bag is not free on the cheapest Norwegian fare, so the bag that fits under the seat matters — what size actually fits →
How to avoid extra fees
- Add checked baggage — and the overhead cabin bag if you need it — online when booking; buying at the airport is more expensive.
- On LowFare you only get the under-seat bag (max 40 × 30 × 20 cm). If you need the larger overhead bag, add it or upgrade to LowFare+.
- LowFare+ often works out cheaper than LowFare plus a separately added cabin bag, checked bag and seat.
- Keep total cabin baggage under 10 kg (15 kg on Flex/Premium) — the overhead bag and under-seat bag are weighed together.
- Keep each checked bag at or under 23 kg — every kilo above that is charged, and no bag over 32 kg is accepted.
Norwegian baggage — FAQ
＋ − Does Norwegian include a free checked bag?
Not on LowFare, which is under-seat-bag only. LowFare+ includes one 23 kg checked bag and Flex/Premium include two; on LowFare you add a checked bag for a fee.
＋ − Is a full-size cabin bag included on Norwegian's LowFare?
No. LowFare includes only one under-seat bag up to 40 × 30 × 20 cm. The larger overhead cabin bag (up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm) is included from LowFare+ upward, or can be added to LowFare for a fee.
＋ − How much cabin baggage can I bring?
On LowFare+ you get an overhead cabin bag plus an under-seat bag with a combined weight up to 10 kg; Flex and Premium raise the combined limit to 15 kg. LowFare gives the under-seat bag only.
＋ − What currency are baggage fees charged in?
In your booking currency — NOK for fares originating in Norway, or the local equivalent (e.g. EUR or GBP) elsewhere.
Sources & official policy links
Independent guide — not affiliated with Norwegian. Figures here reflect Norwegian's published Europe fares as of 2026-07-12.