✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Book the cheapest SKY LIGHT fare and you get the personal item and a full-size cabin bag — but no checked bag. Sky Alps is unusually generous on cabin luggage for a deal fare: SKY LIGHT includes one under-seat personal item (40 x 30 x 20 cm) and a 55 x 40 x 23 cm wheelie up to 8 kg, the kind of trolley most low-cost carriers now charge for. What it strips is the hold. If you need to check a bag, you either buy the SKY CLASSIC or SKY FLEX fare (each bundles one 15 kg checked piece) or bolt an extra bag on for a flat fee.
Sky Alps is a small regional Italian carrier flying Dash 8-400 turboprops out of Bolzano and a handful of seasonal Alpine routes, so there’s no long-haul split here — the cheapest-fare rules are the same on every route you can book, with one quirk: excess-weight charges are a flat fee on London services rather than the usual sliding scale. Numbers below are in euros and reflect the current 2026 fare structure.
Quick facts
| Free personal item | 40 x 30 x 20 cm, under seat |
| Cabin bag | 55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 8 kg — included on ALL fares |
| Cheapest fare (SKY LIGHT) | Cabin only, no checked bag |
| Checked bag included on | SKY CLASSIC & SKY FLEX (1 x 15 kg) |
| Checked weight limit | 15 kg per piece (158 cm total dimensions) |
| Extra 15 kg bag | €44.00 per piece |
| Sports equipment | €55.00 per item |
| Aircraft | Dash 8-400 turboprop (regional) |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | 40 x 30 x 20 cm, under the seat — included on every fare. Oversize = €44.00, then counted as hand luggage |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | 55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 8 kg — included on ALL fares including SKY LIGHT. Oversize = €44.00 |
Checked baggage & fees
| Included checked bag | 1 x 15 kg on SKY CLASSIC and SKY FLEX; none on SKY LIGHT |
| Weight limit | 15 kg per piece; combined dimensions max 158 cm (L+W+H) |
| Extra checked bag | €44.00 per 15 kg piece (online or via customer service) |
| Excess weight | €33 for 1-5 kg over; €44 for 6-17 kg over (London routes: flat €44) |
| Infants under 2 | No checked allowance included |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKY LIGHT | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | 55 x 40 x 23 cm, 8 kg | Not included (add for €44) |
| SKY CLASSIC | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | 55 x 40 x 23 cm, 8 kg | 1 x 15 kg included + seat selection |
| SKY FLEX | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | 55 x 40 x 23 cm, 8 kg | 1 x 15 kg included + seat selection + flexibility |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually get on a cheap Sky Alps deal fare: the SKY LIGHT fare is one of the better cabin deals in European regional flying — you keep a real 8 kg trolley plus an under-seat item, so a weekend in the Dolomites or a city break needs nothing extra. The catch is the hold: zero checked allowance on the cheapest fare.
If you need to check a bag, do the math before you click. Adding a 15 kg piece to a SKY LIGHT booking is a flat €44.00; on most routes you’ll find SKY CLASSIC — which already bundles the 15 kg bag and seat selection — costs roughly the same or only slightly more, so for anything beyond a carry-on trip, jump straight to CLASSIC rather than paying the LIGHT fare plus the bag add-on. Budget the €44 either way and you won’t get stung at the gate.
Oversize, sports & special items
Sports gear is €55.00 per item and capacity is limited per flight (it can sell out — book early): golf (1 bag, max 15 kg), winter sports (2 items, max 12 kg combined), bicycles (max 15 kg, must be in a travel case), plus kite/surf/fishing/diving kit. Electric or motorised equipment is refused. Musical instruments fly free in the cabin if they fit a hard case within 55 x 35 x 25 cm and 8 kg (replacing your hand luggage); anything larger needs a paid extra seat (up to 52 x 40 x 135 cm, max 35 kg) booked at least 48 hours ahead through customer service.
Note the small-print specific to this carrier: lithium-battery electronics are banned from checked bags (cabin only), checked allowances can’t be pooled between passengers, and lost/delayed-baggage cover is capped at €75 with a 21-day window to file a loss claim. The three-tier SKY LIGHT / CLASSIC / FLEX fare structure is current for the 2026 season, with early-bird Summer 2026 fares on sale.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Sky Alps fare include a checked bag?
No. The cheapest fare, SKY LIGHT, includes a personal item and an 8 kg cabin bag but no checked baggage. A checked bag comes bundled with SKY CLASSIC and SKY FLEX, or you can add one to SKY LIGHT for a flat €44.00.
What carry-on can I bring on SKY LIGHT?
Even on the cheapest SKY LIGHT fare you get two cabin items: a personal item up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm under the seat, plus a cabin bag up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg. That’s more than most low-cost carriers give away free.
How much is a checked bag on Sky Alps?
An extra 15 kg checked bag is €44.00 per piece, bookable online or through customer service. SKY CLASSIC and SKY FLEX fares already include one 15 kg checked bag in the ticket price.
What is the checked baggage weight limit?
15 kg per checked piece, with combined dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 158 cm.
What happens if my bag is overweight?
Excess weight is €33 for 1-5 kg over and €44 for 6-17 kg over. On London routes it’s a flat €44 regardless of how much you’re over.
Can I bring a musical instrument or sports equipment?
Sports equipment (skis, golf, bikes, etc.) is €55.00 per item with limited capacity per flight, so book early. Small instruments fly free in the cabin if they fit a hard case within 55 x 35 x 25 cm and 8 kg; larger ones need a paid extra seat booked 48 hours ahead.
Does Sky Alps charge for an oversized personal item?
Yes. If your personal item exceeds 40 x 30 x 20 cm or the weight limit it’s treated as hand luggage and you’ll pay €44.00. The same €44 oversize fee applies to an over-limit cabin bag.
Does checked-bag inclusion change by route on Sky Alps?
No. Sky Alps is a short-haul regional carrier, so the fare rules are the same on every route — the only route-specific quirk is that excess-weight charges are a flat €44 on London services rather than the usual sliding scale.