Spain
Full service airline, Madrid Barajas hub Iberia baggage allowance
Iberia is the flag carrier of Spain and a member of the Oneworld alliance. Based in Madrid, it is Spain's largest airline operating flights to Europe, Africa, the Americas and the Middle East.
| Allowance | Economy Basic | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on bagPlus one personal item under the seat | 10 kg56 x 40 x 25 cm | Business: 14 kg, two pieces on intercontinental |
| Checked bagMaximum weight per bag | 23 kgMax 158 cm linear | 32 kgMax 158 cm linear |
Cabin baggage
What you keep with you on board. The carry-on bag goes in the overhead bin, the personal item goes under the seat in front of you.
Carry-on bag
- Size
- 56 x 40 x 25 cm
- Weight
- 10 kg in Economy and Premium EconomyBusiness: 14 kg, two pieces on intercontinental
- Pieces
- One bag
One cabin bag allowed. Must fit in the overhead compartment. On Iberia Regional Air Nostrum flights the 10 kg bag is collected at the aircraft door and carried in the hold at no charge, and on a full flight you may be asked to check it at the desk or the gate, also free.
Personal item
- Size
- 40 x 30 x 15 cm
- Weight
- No weight limit
- Examples
- One personal item under the seat in front.
Liquids: containers of 100 ml or less, all inside one transparent resealable 1 litre bag. Baby food, medication and sealed duty free purchases are exempt.
Power banks and batteries
Lithium batteries travel in the cabin, never in the hold. Since 2025 most carriers also ban using or charging a power bank during the flight.
| Item | Cabin | Checked | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power bank in the cabinCarried with you, not in the hold | Allowed | Not allowed | Iberia asks you to take it out of the bag going into the overhead locker and keep it within reach. |
| Using a power bank on board | Not allowed | Not allowed | Iberia says not to use it during the flight, so charge before you board. |
Checked baggage
Iberia publishes a per-cabin allowance for bags in the hold. The per-bag weight cap and the total allowance vary by fare family.
| Cabin | First bag | Second bag | Max weight per bag | Max size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic | From €25 / $28 | From €45 / $50 | 23 kg | 158 cm |
| Economy Standard / Flexible | Included | From €45 / $50 | 23 kg | 158 cm |
| Business | Included | Included | 32 kg | 158 cm |
Economy Basic: Basic fare: hand baggage only included
Economy Standard / Flexible: One 23 kg bag included
Business: Two bags of 32 kg each included Allowances change by route, fare family and booking date, so confirm on the official Iberia baggage page before you pack.
Excess baggage fees
What it costs when you go over the included weight. Prices are estimates and vary by route.
| Situation | What you pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Extra weight | €12 per kg (varies by route) | Varies by route and when you buy it |
| Prepaid online | Save up to 35% when prepaying online | Buy extra weight before departure |
| Overweight bag | €75-150 for bags between 23-32 kg | Above the per-bag weight limit |
Airport prices run 20 to 40 percent higher than online.
Before you pack
Six habits that keep you out of the excess baggage queue.
- Weigh bags at homeA luggage scale costs less than a single overweight bag fee, and it settles the argument at home rather than at the counter.
- Prepay extra weight onlineBuying through iberia.com is 10 to 20 percent cheaper than paying at the counter.
- Wear the heavy itemsBoots, coats and jackets on your body do not count toward any limit.
- Use compression bagsVacuum bags cut clothing volume by up to 75 percent, which helps with the 158 cm size rule.
- Check your credit card perksSome premium cards include extra baggage or refund fees on selected airlines.
- Check your loyalty statusFrequent flyer tiers often add extra weight or an extra bag on top of the fare allowance.
Iberia Club status extras
Frequent flyer status adds to the fare allowance. The extra applies to the member only, on Iberia operated flights.
Iberia Club: extra allowance by elite status tier
Sports equipment, instruments and infants
Special items travel with conditions. Every one of them needs advance reservation, and acceptance at the airport is not guaranteed without it.
| Item | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Sports equipment | golf, ski and surf gear accepted |
| Musical instruments | cabin or checked options available |
| Infant baggage | stroller and car seat carried free of charge |
Book special items online before travel. Airport prices are higher than the same allowance bought online, and hold space is first come, first served.
Check-in and bag drop deadlines
Counted back from scheduled departure. Miss the bag drop cut-off and the bag does not fly, even if you do.
Iberia sets its check-in and bag drop deadlines by airport rather than publishing one timeline. Check the times on your booking, and allow longer if you have bags to drop.
If your bag does not arrive
Delayed and damaged bags follow a strict clock. Most claims fail because the report was made after leaving the airport.
Report before you leave the hall
Go to the Iberia baggage services desk in the arrivals baggage hall. You get a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) with a 10 character reference. Without it there is no claim.
Track with the PIR reference
Use the reference and your surname on the Iberia baggage tracing page. Most delayed bags arrive within 48 hours and are delivered to your address free of charge.
Track a bagKeep receipts, mind the deadlines
Essentials bought while the bag is missing can be claimed. Damage must be reported within 7 days, delayed bag expenses within 21 days of delivery, under the Montreal Convention.
How Iberia compares
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