✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Neos is an Italian leisure carrier, and the cheapest scheduled ticket you’ll find on a deal site is the Promo fare. On Promo you get cabin baggage only — no checked bag at all. The cabin allowance is decent for a leisure airline: one carry-on up to 8 kg within 55 x 40 x 20 cm (115 cm total), plus a small personal item (handbag/laptop bag, roughly 40 x 30 x 20 cm) that goes under the seat in front of you. If all you’re taking is a week’s worth of beach clothes in a wheelie that hits 8 kg, Promo can genuinely be all you need.
The catch is the moment you want to put a bag in the hold. Promo has zero checked allowance, so you either step up to the Relax fare (one checked bag included) or pay to add a bag a la carte. And note one important wrinkle: a huge share of Neos seats are sold as charter/tour-operator packages, where 20 kg of hold luggage is bundled in by default — so the “no bag” rule above is specifically about Neos’s own cheapest scheduled Promo fare, not every Neos seat on the market.
Quick facts
| Cheapest fare | Promo — cabin baggage only, no checked bag |
| Free personal item | ~40 x 30 x 20 cm, under the seat |
| Cabin bag | 8 kg, 55 x 40 x 20 cm (115 cm total) |
| Checked included from | Relax fare (1 bag) or add a la carte |
| Short/medium-haul checked | 15 kg per bag |
| Long-haul Economy checked | 20 kg per bag |
| Premium Economy checked | 30 kg (long-haul) |
| Typical add-bag fee | ~€50 (15 kg) to ~€75 (23 kg), varies by route/channel |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item (under seat) | Small bag ~40 x 30 x 20 cm — handbag, laptop bag, etc. Included on all fares. |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | 8 kg, max 55 x 40 x 20 cm (115 cm total dimensions). Included on all fares incl. Promo. |
Checked baggage & fees
| Short / medium-haul | 15 kg per checked bag |
| Long-haul Economy | 20 kg per checked bag |
| Long-haul Premium Economy | 30 kg per checked bag |
| Add 1 bag (~15 kg) | around €50, varies by route and date |
| Add 1 bag (~23 kg) | around €75, varies by route and date |
| Overweight (1–10 kg over) | around €50; beyond that, buy a second bag |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promo | Yes | 8 kg | Not included |
| Relax | Yes | 8 kg | 1 bag (15/20/30 kg by route & class) |
| Freedom | Yes | 8 kg | 1 bag + full flexibility |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
On a cheap Neos Promo deal fare you fly with cabin baggage only. You keep the 8 kg / 55 x 40 x 20 cm carry-on and the under-seat personal item — better than a true ultra-low-cost “personal item only” base fare — but the hold is empty. If you need to check a suitcase, budget roughly €50 for ~15 kg or €75 for ~23 kg each way (these vary by route, date and whether you add it online versus at the airport — always add it before you reach the desk, where it’s dearest).
The smart move on a Neos deal is to compare the Promo-plus-add-a-bag total against the Relax fare, which already bundles one checked bag. On longer routes Relax is frequently the better value once you factor the bag in. And if your fare came through a tour operator package, you may already have 20 kg in the hold.
Oversize, sports & special items
Hand luggage that breaks the 8 kg / 55 x 40 x 20 cm limit gets sent to the hold and charged at the gate, so weigh it at home. Sports equipment, oversize items and musical instruments must be declared and pre-paid as special/oversize baggage — buying the supplement in advance via Neos is cheaper than settling it at the airport. Liquids in the cabin follow the standard 100 ml-per-container, one transparent litre-bag rule.
For 2025/2026, note the EU is pushing a standardised free cabin-bag baseline across airlines, but Neos already offers a generous 8 kg carry-on on every fare, so the practical change for Neos flyers is minimal. The fare structure remains Promo / Relax / Freedom in Economy, with Premium Economy on long-haul routes carrying the larger 30 kg checked allowance.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Neos Promo fare include a checked bag?
No. The Promo fare includes cabin baggage only — an 8 kg carry-on plus an under-seat personal item. To get a checked bag you need the Relax fare or you add a bag a la carte.
How big and heavy can my Neos carry-on be?
Up to 8 kg and within 55 x 40 x 20 cm (115 cm total dimensions). You can also bring a small personal item (around 40 x 30 x 20 cm) that fits under the seat in front of you.
How much is the checked allowance on Neos?
When included, it’s 15 kg per bag on short/medium-haul, 20 kg per bag on long-haul Economy, and 30 kg per bag in long-haul Premium Economy. Limits depend on route and cabin.
What does it cost to add a checked bag to a Neos Promo fare?
Roughly €50 for a ~15 kg bag and about €75 for a ~23 kg bag, but fees vary by route, date and channel. Always add it online before the airport, where it’s more expensive.
What are the Neos fare types?
Economy comes in three tiers — Promo (cheapest, no checked bag), Relax (one checked bag included), and Freedom (flexible, with bag and free changes/refunds). Long-haul also offers Premium Economy.
Do all Neos flights really exclude a checked bag?
No — only the scheduled Promo fare does. Many Neos seats are sold as charter or tour-operator packages that include 20 kg of hold luggage by default.
Can I bring sports equipment or a musical instrument on Neos?
Yes, but they must be declared and pre-paid as special/oversize baggage. Buying the supplement in advance through Neos is cheaper than paying at the airport.
Is Relax better value than Promo plus a bag?
Often, yes — especially on longer routes. Compare the Promo fare plus an add-on bag against the all-in Relax fare; Relax frequently wins once the checked bag is factored in.