✓ Policy web-verified 2026-07-06
DAT (Danish Air Transport) is a small Danish regional carrier flying ATR 42/72 turboprops and a few jets on routes inside Denmark and Norway, plus leisure links to Germany, Italy and Sicily. Its fare structure is fragmented by country, which makes the baggage rules genuinely confusing — the same airline sells you a God ticket in Denmark, a Smart ticket to Germany and a Residenti ticket to Italy, and they do not all include the same things.
The one rule that holds everywhere: the cheapest fare gives you an 8 kg cabin bag plus a small personal item and nothing in the hold. If you need a checked bag you either buy a fare that bundles one or pay to add it. Everything below is what DAT actually publishes on dat.dk — verify your own e-ticket, because the included allowance is printed there per booking.
Quick facts
| Free personal item | Yes — one small bag (document/computer bag or handbag) alongside your cabin bag |
| Cabin bag | 8 kg, roughly 55 × 35 × 25 cm (dims vary slightly by route) |
| Cheapest fare checked bag | None — God / Smart fares are hand-luggage only |
| Checked bag when included | 1 × 23 kg, max 158 cm (L+W+H) |
| Max single-piece weight | 32 kg (nothing heavier is accepted as one bag) |
| Overweight fee | 40 DKK (≈€5.40) per extra kilo over 23 kg |
| Add a bag to Italy | About €40 on Smart / Residenti fares |
| Special/sports items | Golf, skis, surfboards, bikes — carried on a standby basis only |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | One small bag — document bag, laptop bag or handbag — free on every fare, in addition to the cabin bag. |
| Cabin / overhead bag | One piece up to <strong>8 kg</strong>. Size caps differ by route: <strong>55 × 35 × 25 cm</strong> Denmark/Norway, 55 × 40 × 23 cm Germany, 55 × 40 × 20 cm Sicily. On mainland-Italy jets you may bring a 10 kg cabin bag plus a 8 kg small bag. |
Checked baggage & fees
| Cheapest fare (God / Smart / Residenti) | No hold bag included — hand luggage only |
| Fare with a bag (Bedre / Classic / Youth / Senior / Flex) | 1 piece up to 23 kg, max 158 cm total dimensions |
| Add a bag — Italy Smart/Residenti | ≈€40 |
| Add a bag — other routes | Priced at booking; cheaper online than at the airport |
| Overweight (over 23 kg, up to 32 kg) | 40 DKK (≈€5.40) per extra kilo |
| Over 32 kg in one piece | Not accepted — must be split into two bags |
Baggage by region & route
Checked-bag inclusion on the cheapest fare can depend on where you fly, not just the fare name. Here is what the lowest fare includes by route:
| Route / region | Cheapest fare includes |
|---|---|
| Denmark & Norway (turboprop network) | 8 kg cabin + personal item; God fare is hand-luggage only, Bedre/Full Flex add a 23 kg bag |
| Germany (Smart / Classic / Flex) | 8 kg cabin only on Smart; Classic and Flex include a 23 kg checked bag |
| Italy mainland (Smart / Classic / Flex) | Smart & Residenti are cabin-only (bag ≈€40 extra); Classic and Flex include a 23 kg bag |
| Sicily | 8 kg cabin bag capped at 55 × 40 × 20 cm; checked bag per fare |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| God / Smart (cheapest) | ✓ | 8 kg | ✗ not included |
| Bedre / Classic | ✓ | 8 kg | 1 × 23 kg |
| Full Flex / Flex | ✓ | 8 kg | 1 × 23 kg + refund rights |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
DAT is weight-based, not piece-based, and the number that actually bites is the 32 kg single-piece ceiling combined with the tiny cabin allowance. There is no generous excess allowance to buy up to — anything over 23 kg is charged at a flat 40 DKK per kilo and a bag heavier than 32 kg is simply refused and has to be repacked into two. Because the fare names change by country, always read the ‘checked baggage’ line on your e-ticket rather than assuming a Classic or God label means the same thing it did on your last DAT flight. One route-type note that changes the answer: DAT flies many PSO (subsidised public-service) routes in Denmark, Norway and Italy, where a checked bag is often included by contract even on the cheapest fare. Before you assume hand-only, check whether your route is a PSO one — the allowance can differ from DAT’s commercial fares.
Oversize, sports & special items
These are small aircraft. Much of the network runs on ATR 42/72 turboprops with limited hold volume, and DAT states plainly that all special baggage — golf bags, skis, surfboards, bicycles, diving gear — travels on a standby basis and may not make your flight if the hold is full, with no liability for damage to fragile equipment. Book sports and oversize items in advance and, where possible, don’t put anything irreplaceable in the hold on the regional legs.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest DAT fare include a checked bag?
No. The cheapest fares — God on the Danish/Norwegian network, Smart or Residenti on the Germany and Italy routes — include only an 8 kg cabin bag plus a small personal item. A hold bag is either bundled into a higher fare or added for a fee.
How big and heavy can my DAT cabin bag be?
One piece up to 8 kg. The size cap depends on the route: about 55 × 35 × 25 cm in Denmark and Norway, 55 × 40 × 23 cm to Germany and 55 × 40 × 20 cm to Sicily. You may also carry one free personal item such as a laptop or handbag.
What is DAT's checked baggage allowance when it is included?
One piece up to 23 kg with maximum dimensions of 158 cm (length + width + height). The absolute limit for a single piece is 32 kg — anything heavier must be split into two bags.
How much does excess baggage cost on DAT?
Weight over the 23 kg allowance (up to the 32 kg single-piece maximum) is charged at 40 DKK, roughly €5.40, per extra kilogram. Adding a checked bag to a cabin-only Italian fare costs about €40.
Can I bring skis, a bike or a surfboard on DAT?
Yes, but DAT carries all special baggage on a standby basis — it only travels if there is room in the hold, which is limited on the ATR turboprops. Book sports and oversize items in advance and accept that fragile gear is carried at your own risk.
Do all DAT fares use the same names and rules?
No. DAT sells different fare families by country — God/Bedre/Full Flex in Denmark and Norway, Smart/Classic/Flex to Germany, and Smart/Classic/Flex/Residenti to Italy. What is included differs, so always check the checked-baggage line printed on your own e-ticket.
Is there a free personal item in addition to the cabin bag?
Yes. On top of the 8 kg cabin bag, DAT lets every passenger bring one small personal item — a document bag, computer bag or handbag — free of charge.