What are WOW air’s Baggage Rules?
WOW air passengers on all flights may carry-on one small bag for no fee. Larger carry-on bags and all checked bags (hold luggage) are subject to allowance fees that you may pay at the lowest price online up to 24 hours before the scheduled flight departure. If you are beyond the 24-hour, then you may pay the allowance during online check-in up to one hour before your flight departure or during airport check-in, however, higher fees might apply.
There are five categories of fees for baggage on WOW air:
- Flights under 4 hours
- Flights between Iceland and the US East Coast or Canada
- Flights between Iceland and the US West Coast
- Connecting flights between US East Coast or Canada and Europe
- Connecting flights between US West Coast and Europe
Details follow (but it is always good to check on wowair.com for additional information):
Flights under 4 hours [Reykjavik to/from Europe]
Carry-on Baggage Allowance
One small carry-on bag – No fee – maximum size 42 x 32 x 25 cm (16 x 12 x 10 in) and maximum weight 10 kg (22 lb)
One large carry-on bag - $20.00 USD online/$48.00 USD during check-in - maximum size 56 x 45 x 25 cm (22 x 18 x 10 in) and maximum weight 12 kg (26 lb)
Checked Baggage/Hold Luggage Allowance
Each bag is limited to maximum weight of 20 kg (44 lb).
One bag - $39.00 USD online/$67.00 USD during check-in
Two bags - $78.00 USD online/$134.00 USD during check-in
Three bags - $117.00 USD online/$201.00 USD during check-in
Overweight Baggage Allowance
Overweight baggage allowance fee(s) will apply if your bag is greater than 20 kg (44 lb). The additional fee is $19.00 USD per kilogram up to a maximum of 12 additional kilograms (26 pounds).
Sports/Specialist Equipment
Passengers may purchase a sports/specialist equipment luggage allowance for $45.00 USD online or $67.00 USD at check-in. Equipment types and their related fees may be accessed by clicking here. The fee for surfboards, sailboards, kayaks, and other large equipment is $92.00 USD online or at check-in.
Flights between Iceland and the US East Coast or Canada
Carry-on Baggage Allowance
One small carry-on bag – No fee – maximum size 42 x 32 x 25 cm (16 x 12 x 10 in) and maximum weight 10 kg (22 lb)
One large carry-on bag - $39.00 USD online/$48.00 USD during check-in - maximum size 56 x 45 x 25 cm (22 x 18 x 10 in) and maximum weight 12 kg (26 lb)
Checked Baggage/Hold Luggage Allowance
Each bag is limited to maximum weight of 20 kg (44 lb).
One bag - $49.00 USD online/$67.00 USD during check-in
Two bags - $98.00 USD online/$134.00 USD during check-in
Three bags - $147.00 USD online/$201.00 USD during check-in
Overweight Baggage Allowance
Overweight baggage allowance fee(s) will apply if your bag is greater than 20 kg (44 lb). The additional fee is $19.00 USD per kilogram up to a maximum of 12 additional kilograms (26 pounds).
Sports/Specialist Equipment
Passengers may purchase a sports/specialist equipment luggage allowance for $54.00 USD online or $67.00 USD at check-in. Equipment types and their related fees may be accessed by clicking here. The fee for surfboards, sailboards, kayaks, and other large equipment is $92.00 USD online or at check-in.
Flights between Iceland and the US West Coast
Carry-on Baggage Allowance
One small carry-on bag – No fee – maximum size 42 x 32 x 25 cm (16 x 12 x 10 in) and maximum weight 10 kg (22 lb)
One large carry-on bag - $48.00 USD online/$48.00 USD during check-in - maximum size 56 x 45 x 25 cm (22 x 18 x 10 in) and maximum weight 12 kg (26 lb)
Checked Baggage/Hold Luggage Allowance
Each bag is limited to maximum weight of 20 kg (44 lb)
One bag - $68.00 USD online/$76.00 USD during check-in
Two bags - $136.00 USD online/$152.00 USD during check-in
Three bags - $204.00 USD online/$228.00 USD during check-in
Overweight Baggage Allowance
Overweight baggage allowance fee(s) will apply if your bag is greater than 20 kg (44 lb). The additional fee is $19.00 USD per kilogram up to a maximum of 12 additional kilograms (26 pounds).
Sports/Specialist Equipment
Passengers may purchase a sports/specialist equipment luggage allowance for $64.00 USD online or $76.00 USD at check-in. Equipment types and their related fees may be accessed by clicking here. The fee for surfboards, sailboards, kayaks, and other large equipment is $92.00 USD online or at check-in.
Flights between the US East Coast or Canada and Europe
Carry-on Baggage Allowance
One small carry-on bag – No fee – maximum size 42 x 32 x 25 cm (16 x 12 x 10 in) and maximum weight 10 kg (22 lb)
One large carry-on bag - $49.00 USD online/$67.00 USD during check-in - maximum size 56 x 45 x 25 cm (22 x 18 x 10 in) and maximum weight 12 kg (26 lb)
Checked Baggage/Hold Luggage Allowance
Each bag is limited to maximum weight of 20 kg (44 lb).
One bag - $68.00 USD online/$76.00 USD during check-in
Two bags - $136.00 USD online/$152.00 USD during check-in
Three bags - $204.00 USD online/$229.00 USD during check-in
Overweight Baggage Allowance
Overweight baggage allowance fee(s) will apply if your bag is greater than 20 kg (44 lb). The additional fee is $19.00 USD per kilogram up to a maximum of 12 additional kilograms (26 pounds).
Sports/Specialist Equipment
Passengers may purchase a sports/specialist equipment luggage allowance for $64.00 USD online or $76.00 USD at check-in. Equipment types and their related fees may be accessed by clicking here. The fee for surfboards, sailboards, kayaks, and other large equipment is $92.00 USD online or at check-in.
Flights between US West Coast and Europe
Carry-on Baggage Allowance
One small carry-on bag – No fee – maximum size 42 x 32 x 25 cm (16 x 12 x 10 in) and maximum weight 10 kg (22 lb)
One large carry-on bag - $58.00 USD online/$76.00 USD during check-in - maximum size 56 x 45 x 25 cm (22 x 18 x 10 in) and maximum weight 12 kg (26 lb)
Checked Baggage/Hold Luggage Allowance
Each bag is limited to maximum weight of 20 kg (44 lb).
One bag - $78.00 USD online/$89.00 USD during check-in
Two bags - $154.00 USD online/$172.00 USD during check-in
Three bags - $231.00 USD online/$258.00 USD during check-in
Overweight Baggage Allowance
Overweight baggage allowance fee(s) will apply if your bag is greater than 20 kgs (44 lbs). The additional fee is $19.00 USD per kilogram up to a maximum of 12 additional kilograms (26 pounds).
Sports/Specialist Equipment
Passengers may purchase a sports/specialist equipment luggage allowance for $73.00 USD online or $86.00 USD at check-in. Equipment types and their related fees may be accessed by clicking here. The fee for surfboards, sailboards, kayaks, and other large equipment is $92.00 USD online or at check-in.
