Travelling with Iberia and want to know everything about its baggage rules? Here you'll find all the answers to your questions about Iberia's baggage allowance.
Iberia baggage allowance at a glance
What is Iberia's hand baggage allowance?
Economy Class passengers with Iberia can bring a 10kg cabin bag as well as a personal item – which remains generous by current airline standards. Even with the cheapest Economy fare, you're entitled to these two bags, provided they meet the required dimensions to avoid being forced to check them in at boarding.
In Business Class, the cabin bag can weigh up to 14kg and, depending on your destination, you may be allowed to bring several cabin bags (the longer the flight, the more you can bring).
Iberia's cabin baggage allowance has a few exceptions:
On flights to or from the United States, you can only bring one personal item and one cabin bag, regardless of your fare class
On flights departing from London, no bag should exceed a total length of 190cm
On Iberia flights operated by Vueling, the cabin bag must not exceed 55 x 40 x 20cm
If you're travelling with a baby, Iberia allows an extra bag for your child's essentials (food, bottles, nappies, etc.).
Here's a summary of Iberia's hand baggage allowance:
Maximum dimensions (all classes) | Maximum weight | Number of bags allowed in the cabin |
|---|---|---|
Personal item: 30 x 40 x 15cm Cabin bag: 56 x 40 x 25cm | Personal item: 10kg Cabin bag: Economy 10kg / Business 14kg | Personal item: Economy cabin bag: 1 Business cabin bag: 1 (2 on long-haul and connecting long-haul flights) |
What is Iberia's checked baggage allowance?
The dimensions, weight and number of bags you can check in on an Iberia flight depend on your destination and ticket type, but a 23kg bag is generally allowed across all classes, up to a maximum of 32kg per bag. No single bag can exceed 158cm in total dimensions (length + width + height), and Iberia won't accept any bag over 32kg at all.
A 23kg checked bag is included on all Economy tickets, except the cheapest fare, called "Basic" (which only includes the cabin allowance). In Premium Economy or Business, you may be entitled to two 23kg bags included in your ticket.
Iberia encourages passengers to use its online baggage calculator to find out exactly how many bags are included in their ticket, as well as the cost of extra baggage or weight, since the full breakdown isn't always obvious at a glance.
We strongly recommend checking this tool before you travel, as the full breakdown of the baggage allowance isn't always detailed online.
Here's an overview of Iberia's checked baggage allowance:
Maximum checked baggage dimensions | Checked baggage weight allowance | Number of checked bags allowed |
|---|---|---|
158cm total (length + width + height) | Depends on destination and ticket type. Generally 23kg per bag, up to 32kg | Up to 9 extra bags in addition to those included in the ticket |
Checked baggage exceptions to know before you fly:
Flights from London: no checked bag or item may exceed 190cm in total length. Heathrow doesn't accept cash payments for baggage fees, and animals can't travel in the cabin or hold to/from London — only as cargo.
Maximum checked bags: you can carry up to 9 checked bags in total (including your free allowance plus anything you pay for) — except on flights to/from Dakar (capped at 2 bags) and flights to/from Santo Domingo or Havana (capped at 3 bags).
How much does an extra checked bag cost with Iberia?
If you like to bring extra outfits or devices "just in case" and often check in several bags, it's best to pay for your extra allowance online before arriving at the airport. As with most airlines, it's cheaper to pay via the website or app than at the check-in desk.
The price depends on several factors:
Your destination
The weight of your bags
The platform used to pay
The price depends on your destination, the weight of your bag, and whether you book it when you buy your ticket, during online check-in, or at the airport.
Here are Iberia's official UK prices for extra baggage:
Baggage allowance | Domestic flights | Flights to Europe, Africa and the Middle East (excluding Dakar)* | Long-haul flights (excluding Santo Domingo)** |
|---|---|---|---|
15kg allowance | Online: £13–£35 | Online: £17–57 Airport: not available | Online: £35–£96 Airport: not available |
23kg allowance (1st bag) | Online: £16–50 Airport: £36–73 | Online: £17–£83 | Online: £43–£117 Airport: £61–£142 |
23kg allowance (2nd bag or more) | Same price as 1st bag | Online: £43–£200 | Not published on Iberia's price table — check the baggage calculator `or contact Iberia directly for this zone |
32kg allowance | Online: £23–£70 | Online: £31–£113 Airport: £57–£120 | Online: £67–£178 Airport: £133–£329 |
*For Dakar, a 23kg bag costs £90–£140 online, or £146–£198 at the airport.
**For Santo Domingo, a 23kg bag costs £130–£190 online, or £150–£300 at the airport.
Once an extra bag has been added to your booking, it's non-refundable. So choose carefully before paying.
What are Iberia's excess baggage fees?
If your checked bag weighs more than your allowance (but still under 32kg), you'll pay a fixed per-kilo fee at the airport. This fee is published in euros rather than pounds:
Business Class: free excess baggage on all routes
Economy and Premium Economy, flights to America and Asia: €15 per kilo
Economy, domestic/Europe/North Africa/Middle East flights: €12–€15 per kilo
As these fees are charged at the airport in euros, it's almost always cheaper to add an extra bag online in advance (priced in GBP, as above) rather than pay the per-kilo excess fee on the day.
How can I avoid excess baggage fees?
To avoid paying more on Iberia's baggage allowance specifically, you can either book a Business Class ticket, or join Iberia Club and reach a tier that entitles you to free excess baggage.
For example, Infinita Prime, Infinita, Platino and Platino Prime members travelling in Economy or Premium Economy get free excess baggage (up to 32kg per bag) on all flights operated by the Iberia Group — Iberia, Iberia Regional Air Nostrum and Iberia Express — plus on flights to/from the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico or Canada operated by Iberia, British Airways or American Airlines. Note this free-excess-baggage benefit doesn't apply to any extra bags you've added, and none of these benefits apply to LEVEL flights.
Oro and Plata members travelling in Economy or Premium Economy also get free excess baggage on all flights operated by Iberia.
All information sourced from Iberia's website and correct as of April 2026.
Always check your baggage allowance with the airline before travelling, as prices and rules can change — particularly during peak season (summer, Christmas and Easter), when extra baggage fees run higher.
