✓ Policy web-verified 2026-05-31
ITA Airways (Italy’s flag carrier, IATA code AZ) ties almost everything except your carry-on to the fare bundle you book. Every ticket — including the cheapest Economy Light — includes one cabin bag and one under-seat item, but a checked bag is only free from the Economy (Classic) bundle upward. Below is the current 2026 policy, verified against ITA Airways’s published baggage pages.
The single most important thing to know: Economy Light has no free checked bag. If you book it and need to check luggage, you pay a per-bag fee that scales steeply with distance — roughly €60 within Italy but up to €140 or more on long-haul routes like Los Angeles, Tokyo or Buenos Aires.
Quick facts
| Personal item | 45 × 36 × 20 cm — included in all fares | Free |
| Cabin bag | 55 × 35 × 25 cm, max 8 kg — included in all fares (incl. Light) | Free |
| Checked — Economy Light | Not included | From €60 (Italy) to €140+ (long-haul) |
| Checked — Economy/Classic | 1 × 23 kg | Included |
| Checked — Premium Economy | 2 × 23 kg | Included |
| Checked — Business | 2 × 32 kg | Included |
| Max checked weight | 23 kg (Economy/Premium) / 32 kg (Business); 158 cm total linear | Excess fees apply |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal / under-seat item | 45 × 36 × 20 cm. One handbag, small backpack, laptop bag or briefcase that fits under the seat in front. Included in every fare, including Light. |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | 55 × 35 × 25 cm (incl. handles, pockets, wheels) · 8 kg Included in all fares, including Economy Light |
Checked baggage & fees
| Checked allowance | None on Light; 1 × 23 kg on Economy; 2 × 23 kg on Premium Economy/Comfort; 2 × 32 kg on Business |
| Weight limit | 23 kg (Economy/Premium) or 32 kg (Business); max 158 cm total linear dimensions; bags over 32 kg must ship as cargo |
| Typical fee | Light/extra bags: ~€60 first bag in Italy, ~€70 to Europe/North Africa, up to €140 ($160) first / €190 ($210) second on intercontinental routes. Prepay online — airport rates are higher. |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Light | 1 under-seat item (45×36×20 cm) | 1 × 8 kg (55×35×25 cm) | None — pay per bag |
| Economy (Classic) | 1 under-seat item | 1 × 8 kg | 1 × 23 kg |
| Premium Economy | 1 under-seat item | 1 × 8 kg | 2 × 23 kg |
| Business | 1 under-seat item | 1 × 8 kg (often 2 pieces in cabin) | 2 × 32 kg |
| Comfort | 1 under-seat item | 1 × 8 kg | 2 × 23 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually get on a cheap ITA Airways deal fare: almost every rock-bottom AZ fare we surface is Economy Light. That includes your 8 kg cabin bag plus a personal item — but no checked bag.
- Carry-on travelers: a Light fare is fine. You get the full 8 kg / 55×35×25 cm cabin allowance plus an under-seat bag at no extra cost.
- Need to check a bag? Budget the add-on into the headline price. Within Italy it’s about €60 for the first bag; to Europe/North Africa roughly €70; on intercontinental routes it can hit €140 ($160) or more for a single piece — sometimes enough to erase the saving versus booking the Economy bundle outright.
- Always prepay online via “My Flights” before you reach the airport — airport-counter rates are higher.
Rule of thumb: if you’ll check a bag on a long-haul AZ trip, compare the Light-fare-plus-bag total against the Economy/Classic bundle before booking. The bundle is frequently cheaper.
Oversize, sports & special items
Sports equipment: Smaller gear (skis, golf clubs, fencing kit) carries a fee from roughly €40–€75 depending on route; larger items (bicycles, surfboards, canoes) run roughly €60–€125. Items must stay within 300 cm total linear dimensions, and anything over 23 kg incurs excess-weight charges on top.
Musical instruments: A small instrument in a hard case can travel in the cabin free in place of your hand baggage if it stays within 115 cm total dimensions and 8 kg. Larger instruments require a paid extra seat — contact ITA’s Customer Center at least 48 hours before departure.
Excess and oversize: Extra pieces beyond your allowance, and bags above the weight limit, are charged per the route-based table above. Bags exceeding 32 kg are not accepted as checked baggage for safety reasons and must be sent as cargo.
Frequently asked questions
Does ITA Airways include a checked bag in the cheapest fare?
No. Economy Light, the cheapest ITA Airways fare and the one most deal prices book into, includes only a cabin bag and a personal item. A checked bag must be bought separately, from about €60 within Italy up to €140 or more on long-haul routes.
What is ITA Airways's carry-on size and weight limit?
One cabin bag up to 55 × 35 × 25 cm (including handles, pockets and wheels) and a maximum of 8 kg. This is included in every fare, including Economy Light, plus one under-seat personal item up to 45 × 36 × 20 cm.
How much does an extra checked bag cost on ITA Airways?
Fees depend heavily on route. Roughly €60 ($70) for the first bag within Italy, €70 ($80) to Europe/North Africa, and up to €140 ($160) for the first piece and €190 ($210) for the second on intercontinental routes such as Los Angeles, Tokyo and Buenos Aires. Prepay online — airport prices are higher.
How many checked bags do I get in ITA Airways Economy?
Standard Economy (Classic) includes one checked bag up to 23 kg. Premium Economy and Comfort include two 23 kg bags, and Business includes two 32 kg bags. Economy Light includes no free checked bag.
What is the maximum weight for an ITA Airways checked bag?
23 kg per bag in Economy and Premium Economy, and 32 kg per bag in Business, with maximum total dimensions of 158 cm (height + width + depth). Bags over 32 kg are not accepted as checked luggage and must be shipped as cargo.
Can I bring a musical instrument or sports equipment on ITA Airways?
A small instrument in a hard case can fly in the cabin free if it stays within 115 cm total dimensions and 8 kg; larger ones need a paid extra seat (book at least 48 hours ahead). Sports gear is charged by route — roughly €40–€75 for small items like skis or golf clubs and €60–€125 for large items like bikes or surfboards, within a 300 cm linear limit.
Should I book Economy Light or the Economy bundle on ITA Airways?
If you travel carry-on only, Light is the best value. If you need to check a bag — especially on a long-haul flight where the add-on can reach €140 or more — compare the Light-plus-bag total against the Economy bundle, which often works out cheaper.
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