✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Book the cheapest Mini fare on Widerøe and you get exactly one thing in the hold: nothing. Mini buys you a seat and a single personal item (40 x 30 x 15 cm) that slides under the seat in front — no overhead cabin bag, no checked bag. That’s it. On Norway’s short hops between fjord-side airstrips that’s often fine, but anyone packing for more than a long weekend is going to be reaching for the add-on menu before they’ve left the booking page.
Step up to Smart, Flex or Full Flex and the picture changes properly: you get the full cabin allowance — one carry-on (max 55 x 40 x 20 cm) plus the personal item, with a combined 8 kg cap — and at least one 23 kg checked bag. Flex and Full Flex bump that to two checked bags and add free rebooking. The trade-off is the usual one: the cheap fare is cheap because it’s stripped, so know what you actually need before you click Mini.
Quick facts
| Cheapest fare | Mini — personal item only, nothing in the hold |
| Free personal item | 40 x 30 x 15 cm, under the seat (all fares) |
| Cabin bag | 55 x 40 x 20 cm, part of 8 kg total (Smart/Flex/Full Flex) |
| Cabin weight cap | 8 kg total for carry-on + personal item |
| Checked bag | 1 x 23 kg from Smart up; 2 x 23 kg on Flex/Full Flex |
| Checked size limit | 158 cm total (L+W+H) per bag |
| Add cabin bag to Mini | approx 99-199 NOK depending on route length |
| Mini change fee | approx 690 NOK plus fare difference |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item (all fares, incl. Mini) | 40 x 30 x 15 cm, fits under the seat — laptop bag, small handbag, etc. |
| Cabin / carry-on bag (Smart, Flex, Full Flex) | Max 55 x 40 x 20 cm; carry-on + personal item together must not exceed 8 kg. NOT included on Mini. |
Checked baggage & fees
| Mini | No checked bag included |
| Smart | 1 x 23 kg included |
| Flex / Full Flex | 2 x 23 kg included |
| Weight limit per bag | 23 kg; max size 158 cm total (L+W+H) |
| Add a bag to a hold-less fare | Cheapest via My Trips 22+ hours before departure (up to ~50% off vs at the airport); price varies by route |
| Overweight (heavy item) | Bags of 32.1-45 kg that can't be split travel as special baggage and must be pre-arranged |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | Not included (add ~99-199 NOK) | Not included |
| Smart | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | 55 x 40 x 20 cm (8 kg total) | 1 x 23 kg |
| Flex | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | 55 x 40 x 20 cm (8 kg total) | 2 x 23 kg |
| Full Flex | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | 55 x 40 x 20 cm (8 kg total) | 2 x 23 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
On a cheap Widerøe Mini deal you get a seat and one under-seat personal item — full stop. No overhead cabin bag, no hold bag. If your trip needs even a small wheelie carry-on, budget roughly 99-199 NOK to add the 55 x 40 x 20 cm cabin bag, and add it via My Trips at least 22 hours before departure to dodge the airport markup (it can be up to ~50% cheaper than buying at the gate).
Need the hold? Then do the maths before booking: a Mini plus a paid checked bag often lands near the price of a Smart fare that already bundles 1 x 23 kg — and Smart gives you the cabin bag too. For anything beyond hand luggage, Smart is usually the honest cheapest fare; Mini only wins if you’re genuinely travelling light.
Oversize, sports & special items
Sports and special kit: skis (one or two pieces, max 23 kg combined), bicycles (must be in a proper hard case/box) and similar gear are not part of your standard allowance and must be paid for separately. The one useful exception: if golf clubs, a small musical instrument or a fishing rod are your only checked item alongside hand luggage, Widerøe carries them free — but that perk does not apply to Mini fares. Prams and a child car seat (max 158 cm / 23 kg) fly free on every fare.
2025/2026 note: Widerøe keeps the now-standard sub-8 kg cabin model and the 55 x 40 x 20 cm carry-on size that aligns with the wider European cabin-bag baseline. The headline thing to watch is the fare structure itself — Mini is a true hand-luggage-stripped fare, so the cabin bag that’s free on most legacy carriers is a paid add-on here.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Widerøe Mini fare include any baggage?
Only one personal item, max 40 x 30 x 15 cm, that fits under the seat. There is no cabin bag and no checked bag on Mini — both must be paid for separately.
What is Widerøe's cabin baggage allowance?
On Smart, Flex and Full Flex you get one carry-on bag up to 55 x 40 x 20 cm plus a personal item, with a combined weight limit of 8 kg. Mini fares get the personal item only.
How much does it cost to add a cabin bag to a Mini ticket?
Roughly 99-199 NOK depending on the route length. Add it via My Trips at least 22 hours before departure, where it’s up to about 50% cheaper than buying at the airport.
How many checked bags does each Widerøe fare include?
Mini: none. Smart: one 23 kg bag. Flex and Full Flex: two 23 kg bags. Each bag has a max total dimension of 158 cm (length + width + height).
What is the checked bag weight limit on Widerøe?
23 kg per bag. Items weighing 32.1-45 kg that cannot be split into smaller pieces must travel as special baggage and be arranged in advance.
Can I bring skis, a bike or golf clubs on Widerøe?
Skis (max 23 kg) and bicycles (in a hard case) are not part of your allowance and must be paid for. Golf clubs, a small instrument or a fishing rod travel free if they’re your only checked item alongside hand luggage — but not on Mini fares.
Is a pram or car seat free on Widerøe?
Yes. One pram and one child car seat (max 158 cm and 23 kg) are included on every Widerøe ticket type, including Mini.
Should I book Mini and add a bag, or just book Smart?
If you need a checked bag, compare prices: a Mini plus a paid hold bag often costs about the same as a Smart fare, which already includes 1 x 23 kg checked plus the cabin bag. Smart is usually the better-value cheapest option once you need the hold.
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