✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Air Dolomiti is Lufthansa’s Italian regional arm, and its cheapest ticket — Economy Basic — gives you exactly one thing: a personal item up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm that fits under the seat in front of you. No cabin bag for the overhead bin, no checked bag. If you booked the rock-bottom fare on an Air Dolomiti-operated leg (often the feeder between an Italian city and Munich or Frankfurt), assume you’re travelling with a small backpack and nothing more unless you’ve paid for extra.
Step up one rung to Economy Light and you get the full-size trolley back: a 55 x 40 x 23 cm, 8 kg cabin bag plus the personal item — but still nothing in the hold. A checked bag only comes bundled from Economy Comfort upward (1 x 23 kg). Note these fares often appear inside a Lufthansa Group itinerary, so the baggage you actually get can be set by the wider Lufthansa booking, not Air Dolomiti’s own table.
Quick facts
| Cheapest fare | Economy Basic — personal item only |
| Free personal item | 40 x 30 x 15 cm, under seat |
| Cabin bag | 55 x 40 x 23 cm, 8 kg (Light fare and up) |
| First checked bag included | From Economy Comfort (1 x 23 kg) |
| Checked weight cap | 23 kg economy / 32 kg business |
| Add a checked bag (Europe) | From €35 online, up to €65 at airport |
| Add cabin bag to Basic | €20-€35 depending on timing/season |
| Network | Short/medium-haul Europe only — no long-haul |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | 40 x 30 x 15 cm, under seat — all fares except Economy Basic include the cabin bag too; Basic gets personal item only |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | 55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 8 kg — included from Economy Light up; Business gets 2 x 8 kg cabin bags |
Checked baggage & fees
| Economy included bag | 1 x 23 kg (Economy Comfort and Economy Flex only) |
| Business included bag | 2 x 32 kg |
| Max weight per bag | 32 kg hard limit — bags over 32 kg cannot be checked |
| First checked bag, Europe (Basic/Light) | €35 online 8+ days out, €40 at 7-2 days, €45 inside 47h, €65 at airport |
| Extra/second bag | €65-€70 online, €90 at airport |
| Seasonal surcharge | +€5 in peak periods (summer / December-January) |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic | Yes (40x30x15) | No (buy from €20) | No (buy from €35) |
| Economy Light | Yes | Yes (8 kg) | No (buy from €35) |
| Economy Comfort | Yes | Yes (8 kg) | 1 x 23 kg |
| Economy Flex | Yes | Yes (8 kg) | 1 x 23 kg |
| Business | Yes | 2 x 8 kg | 2 x 32 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
On a cheap Air Dolomiti deal fare you’re almost certainly on Economy Basic or Economy Light. Basic strips you down to a single under-seat personal item (40 x 30 x 15 cm) — no overhead trolley, no hold bag. Light adds the 8 kg cabin trolley but still nothing checked. So the real question is what you’ll pay to add the bag you need.
Budget roughly €20-€35 to add a cabin bag to Economy Basic (more in July, August and December), and €35-€45 to add a 23 kg checked bag if you book online ahead of time — that climbs to €65 if you wait until the airport. Always add the bag during booking or in ‘Manage your booking’, never at the gate. If you need a full suitcase, compare the all-in Basic-plus-bag price against an Economy Comfort fare, which includes the 23 kg bag and is sometimes cheaper than buying it separately.
Oversize, sports & special items
Checked bags max out at 32 kg per piece — anything heavier cannot be checked at all and must be repacked or split. Sports gear and oversized items follow Lufthansa Group handling: golf and ski bags travel as a checked piece within the weight cap, and select Miles & More / Star Alliance Gold tiers (with an Air Dolomiti ticket) can take free golf equipment — though that perk excludes Economy Light. Musical instruments too large for the cabin must be booked as an extra seat or sent as checked baggage.
2025/2026 change to watch: Air Dolomiti adjusted its cabin rules so that hand luggage can now be checked into the hold free of charge even on an Economy Light fare — handy when the overhead bins fill up. As a Lufthansa Group carrier it tracks the wider European cabin-bag standardisation, so the 55 x 40 x 23 cm / 8 kg cabin and 40 x 30 x 15 cm personal-item dimensions are stable, but gate enforcement is tightening.
Frequently asked questions
What does the cheapest Air Dolomiti fare include?
Economy Basic includes only a personal item up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm that fits under the seat. There’s no overhead cabin bag and no checked bag — both must be bought separately.
Does Economy Light include a checked bag?
No. Economy Light gives you the 8 kg cabin trolley (55 x 40 x 23 cm) plus the personal item, but nothing in the hold. A checked bag costs extra, from about €35 online.
How much is a checked bag on Air Dolomiti?
On European flights, a first checked bag for Basic/Light fares is €35 online booked 8+ days ahead, €40 at 7-2 days, €45 inside 47 hours, and €65 at the airport, with a +€5 surcharge in peak season.
What is the cabin bag size and weight?
The cabin / carry-on bag is max 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg. It’s included from Economy Light upward; Business fares get two 8 kg cabin bags.
How heavy can a checked bag be?
Economy checked bags are 23 kg, Business 32 kg. The hard limit is 32 kg per bag — anything heavier cannot be checked and must be repacked or split.
Can I add a cabin bag to Economy Basic?
Yes. A carry-on can be added to Economy Basic for roughly €20-€30 depending on how far ahead you book, with a small surcharge in peak July, August and December periods.
Does Air Dolomiti's cheapest fare ever include a bag on long-haul routes?
No — Air Dolomiti only flies short and medium-haul European routes (mostly feeding Munich and Frankfurt for Lufthansa). There’s no long-haul exception, so checked-bag inclusion is set purely by fare tier and is identical on every route.
Are Air Dolomiti bag rules the same as Lufthansa's?
Largely yes — Air Dolomiti is a Lufthansa Group regional carrier, so on a connecting Lufthansa Group ticket your baggage allowance is often set by the overall itinerary rather than Air Dolomiti’s standalone table.