Hand luggage

Everything you need to know about your hand luggage

The number of pieces and the permitted weight vary depending on the cabin class you travel in. Both pieces must meet the established conditions to ensure safety and comfort on board.

Do you already know what you can carry as hand luggage? At Iberia, all our fares include baggage up to 10 kg and a free personal carry-on luggage item. Please remember to ensure that your hand luggage complies with the specified size and weight limits so that it can travel in the cabin with you, and please review what you are NOT permitted to carry in your hand luggage, as well as our exceptions and special cases.

To make it easier to digest this information, we recommend you follow this order:

Find out what before travelling.
Make sure you comply with the maximum dimensions and authorised weight for hand luggage, and check what you need to bear in mind.
Find out which items are permitted and which are restricted, as well as the special cases in specific situations on our flights.
Review the limits and rules for carrying liquids in your hand luggage.
Review items on the checklist to ensure you meet all requirements before travel, at the airport and during the flight.
If you have a specific situation, consult the "What to do if" section or our Frequently asked questions (FAQ).

Quick summary

You can carry baggage up to 10 kg (one or two items of up to 14 kg in Business Class, depending on the flight time) with maximum dimensions of 56 x 40 x 25 cm. Please store it in the overhead lockers on board.
Additionally, you are permitted one personal carry-on luggage item (such as a backpack or handbag) measuring up to 30 x 40 x 15 cm. You must place it under the seat in front of you.
Liquids: you may carry up to 1 litre in containers of up to 100 ml.
On flights with high occupancy, we may ask you to check your hand luggage for transport in the hold at no additional charge.
Make sure you do not carry prohibited items in your hand luggage. Consult the restrictions and special cases (firearms, knives, etc.).

What can you bring in the cabin?

Baggage up to 10 kg

The bag weighing up to 10 kg (56 x 40 x 25 cm) must be stored in the overhead compartment of the aircraft.

If your flight has high occupancy, we will notify you in advance if you need to check in your 10 kg bag at the check-in desks or at the boarding gate, free of charge.

On flights operated by Iberia Regional Air Nostrum, we will collect and deliver your bag weighing up to 10 kg at the aircraft doorto transport it in the hold free of charge.

Personal carry-on luggage

You can also include a small additional item (30 x 40 x 15 cm), such as:

A handbag
A small backpack
A briefcase or laptop bag
A camera bag or other personal items

Personal carry-on luggage must be placed under the seat in front of you on board the aircraft.

Dimensions and weight of hand luggage

The number of pieces of hand luggage, as well as the maximum weight permitted, depend on the cabin you are travelling in and the route taken.

Table of authorised hand luggage
	Authorised hand luggage	Location
Economy Class	1 piece of baggage up to 10 kg. 56 x 40 x 25 cm.	Overhead lockers
Economy Class	1 personal carry-on item 30 x 40 x 15 cm.	Under the seat in front of you
Premium Economy Class	1 piece of baggage up to 10 kg. 56 x 40 x 25 cm.	Overhead lockers
Premium Economy Class	1 personal carry-on item 30 x 40 x 15 cm.	Under the seat in front of you
Business Class	1 piece of baggage up to 14 kg. 2 pieces of baggage up to 14 kg on intercontinental flights. 56 x 40 x 25 cm.	Overhead bins
Business Class	1 personal carry-on item 30 x 40 x 15 cm.	Under the seat in front of you

If you are travelling in Business Class with a connection to an Iberia long-haul flight, you may bring two cabin bags, weighing up to 14 kg each, on all your flights.

Remember that

Baggage up to 10 kg must not exceed the allowed dimensions (56 x 40 x 25 cm) to travel in the cabin. If it exceeds the weight or size limits, you must check it in at the check-in desk before going through the security control, with a checked baggage fee applied according to your fare.
As a Business Class customer, you can carry one piece of hand luggage up to 14 kg (56 x 40 x 25 cm). This benefit increases to 2 pieces (up to 14 kg each) on Iberia long-haul flights, as well as for connecting flights on the same trip.
Your personal carry-on luggage must not exceed 30 x 40 x 15 cm in order to fit under the seat in front of you.
On high-occupancy flights, you may be asked to check in your baggage of up to 10 kg in the hold free of charge.
If you are travelling on flights operated by Iberia Regional Air Nostrum, you must hand in your 10kg bag at the foot of the aircraft so it can be placed in the hold, and collect it on the tarmac after disembarking, before proceeding to the terminal.

Items permitted and restricted in the cabin

Permitted or restricted items

Examples of products such as:

Personal items: books, documents, glasses or other items for personal use.
Medicines: For personal use, preferably accompanied by a medical prescription. Syringes are permitted for individuals with diabetes and other justified medical conditions.
Food: Provided it is for consumption during the journey and complies with the regulations on liquids (maximum 1 litre in containers of 100 ml).
Spare batteries: Maximum of 4 batteries (up to 100 Wh each) and 2 batteries (between 100 Wh and 160 Wh each) per passenger.
Portable chargers (Power Banks): Limited to 2 units per passenger (maximum 100 Wh each). It is forbidden to place them in the overhead lockers and to use them on board.
Powdered substances: Limited to a maximum of 350 ml/350 g/12 oz per passenger, in USA, Dominican Republic and Costa Rica.
Electronic devices: Mobile phones, tablets, laptops, cameras or headphones. View all devices

Prohibited items

Such as the following:

Sharp or pointed objects: Large scissors, knives, pocket knives, box cutters or multi-tools.
Tools that can be used to cause serious injury or threaten safety: Screwdrivers, hammers, drills or spanners.
Weapons or replica weapons: Firearms, bladed weapons, compressed air guns or realistic imitations.
Objects that may cause injury if used to strike: Extendable batons, baseball and softball bats, truncheons.
Stunning or immobilising devices: pepper sprays, tear gas, acid sprayers and animal repellent sprays.
Flammable or explosive substances: fuels, flammable aerosols, fireworks or firecrackers. These may NOT be carried on board the aircraft.

See all items that may NOT be transported onboard the aircraft, as well as those not permitted in the cabin, on our page about Dangerous Goods and Prohibited Items on Aircraft.

Liquids in the cabin

Liquids must comply with airport security regulations:

A maximum capacity of 1 litre is permitted, in containers of up to 100 ml..
You should place the containers of up to 100 ml in a transparent bag.
The bag must be presented separately from the hand luggage at the security control.

Regulations on transporting liquids in hand luggage.

Check the regulations:

The maximum total allowed is up to 1 litre.
Use containers with a maximum capacity of 100 ml (indicated on the container label).
The capacity indicated on the container will be taken into account, not the actual volume of its contents.
Prepare a clear plastic bag: Except at airports equipped with the new 3D scanners, it is still mandatory to place your liquid containers in a clear resealable plastic bag.

Items subject to the liquids restriction:

In addition to any liquid such as water and other beverages, soups and syrups, perfumes, etc., this also applies to gels and shampoos, pastes (including toothpaste), mascara, creams, lotions and oils, sprays, aerosols (including shaving foam, other soaps and deodorants), mixtures of liquids and solids, and other items of similar consistency.

Items exempt from this restriction:

If you are travelling with infants, all the food and drink necessary for them.
Dietary products, medicines (liquid, gel or aerosol), insulin and any other medication necessary, in sufficient quantity for the journey, for which you must present proof of authenticity at the security controls.
Duty Free items purchased in airport shops within the EU (passenger-only areas), or on board aircraft operated by EU airlines.

You can expand the information about the regulations on liquids on the AENA (available in English and Spanish).

Flights operated by Iberia Regional Air Nostrum

On flights operated by Iberia Regional Air Nostrum, we will collect and return your bag weighing up to 10 kg at the aircraft door to transport it in the hold due to space constraints.

More about Iberia Regional Air Nostrum

Flights operated by other airlines

Hand luggage rules may vary if your flight is not operated by the Iberia Group. If you bought your ticket with Iberia but the flight is operated by another airline , the rules of the operating airline will apply. Check their conditions before travelling.

Baggage conditions for other airlines

Connecting flights

If you are travelling on connection with different airlines, the hand luggage regulations may vary for each one. Check them before travelling and comply with the most restrictive policy to avoid unexpected issues.

Services and Connections

Medical and mobility devices

You may bring walking sticks, walking frames, CPAP machines and other foldable assistive devices, which must be stored in the overhead lockers or under the seat in front of you. If they do not fit in the cabin or you do not need them on board, we will transport them in the hold.

Wheelchairs and other mobility devices

Musical instruments

You may travel with your guitar or another musical instrument, provided it does not exceed 30 x 120 x 42 cm, as your sole piece of permitted hand luggage. Depending on the dimensions, you also have the option to purchase an extra seat so it can travel with you.

Trasnport of musical instruments

Children and infants

If you are travelling with an infant, you may take an another carry-on bag in addition to your own, containing all the items you need for the flight. Baby food and drink are exempt from the liquid restrictions, so you can take as much as you need in your hand luggage for the whole journey.

Children’s baggage

Check this list for your hand luggage.

Before the flight

Check the dimensions of your baggage weighing up to 10 kg (56 x 40 x 25 cm) and your personal item (30 x 40 x 15 cm) before heading to the airport.
Liquids: maximum of 1 litre in containers of up to 100 ml in a transparent bag.
Make sure you only carry permitted items in your hand luggage.

At the airport

Prepare your liquids: Place them in the tray at security, only if you are told to.
Keep your electronic devices within easy reach to speed up the inspection.
Pack your essentials in your personal item; 10 kg bags will be removed and stowed in the hold on Air Nostrum flights or when a flight is full.

During the flight

Store your suitcase weighing up to 10 kg in the overhead compartment above your seat. Remember to remove your portable charger or power bank beforehand and do not use it.
Place your bag or personal carry-on luggage under the seat in front of you.
Activate airplane mode on your electronic devices and use the on-board WiFi when instructed by the crew.

What to do if

My hand luggage exceeds the permitted dimensions or weight

It will become checked baggage. If your fare includes it, check it in free of charge at the check-in desks. Add it in advance via iberia.com or the app to get a lower price than at the airport. Do not take it to the boarding gate: you will avoid surcharges and delays.

I have received a notice to check in my hand luggage

If your flight is very full, we’ll let you know by email or WhatsApp. In that case, drop off your bag weighing up to 10 kg free of charge at our check-in desk before going through the security control, or at the boarding gate, as specified in your message.

I am travelling on a flight operated by Regional Air Nostrum.

Make sure to carry with you all your essential items or anything you may need during the flight. You must hand in your baggage weighing up to 10 kg at the aircraft door so it will be carried in the hold, and it will be returned to you at the same place when you disembark.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

All our fares allow you to bring one bag and one personal item on board free of charge.
Depending on your class and destination, these are the permitted baggage allowances and weights:

Baggage to be placed in the overhead compartment above the seat. (Max.) 56 x 40 x 25 cm)
- In Economy and Premium Economy on all flights: One piece of baggage up to 10 kg.
- In Business Class for flights short and medium distance flights: One piece of luggage weighing up to 14 kg.
- In Business Class for long-haul flights: 2 pieces of luggage weighing up to 14 kg (except for flights with origin in any airport in the United States, where only 1 piece is permitted under US federal security regulations).
Personal item for all classes and flights:
One item no larger than 30 x 40 x 15 cm, (bag, small backpack, handbag, camera, etc.) which should be stowed under the seat in front.

The maximum weight depends on the type of class you are travelling in:

Economy Class and Premium Economy Class: baggage allowance is up to 10 kg.
Business Class: baggage allowance is up to 14 kg.

You may take a backpack and a suitcase as hand luggage, provided that the combination of both items complies with the permitted dimensions and weight.

A suitcase as hand luggage: The suitcase must weigh no more than 10 kg and may not exceed 56 x 40 x 25 cm in order for it to be stowed in the overhead compartment.
Your backpack as a personal item: It must not exceed 30 x 40 x 15 cm to allow it to be placed under the seat in front.

You can switch the roles (for example, take a large backpack weighing up to 10 kg in the overhead locker and a very small cosmetic case under the seat) or bring other items, as long as each piece of luggage strictly complies with the regulations.

Because of the limited capacity of the overhead compartments on the aircraft, when flights are full, it may not be possible for all hand luggage to be accommodated on board.

To stay one step ahead of this situation and ensure your comfort, we are taking proactive measures to improve our service:

We will notify you in advance: If we anticipate that cabin space will be insufficient, we will send you a WhatsApp or email before your flight to inform you that your hand luggage will need to travel in the hold.
Check in your hand luggage: You must check in your suitcase weighing up to 10 kg at the check-in desks before going through the security control. This service will be free of charge for you, no matter what type of ticket you have.
Travel more comfortably: By dropping off your luggage at the start, you'll avoid carrying it around the airport, pass through security control more quickly and board the plane with complete peace of mind.
Prepare your luggage at your leisure: By notifying you in advance, we avoid having to take your suitcase away hurriedly at the boarding gate. This way, you will have time to close it securely and remove what you consider essential or valuable (documents, money, medication or electronic devices) to carry with you in your personal item.

If your hand luggage exceeds the permitted limits, it will not be allowed to travel with you in the cabin and you must have it checked in so it can be transported in the aircraft hold; a checked baggage fee will apply.

To avoid issues at the airport, follow these steps before your trip:

Check your fare: See if your ticket already includes free checked baggage in the hold.
Save by purchasing online: If you need to add additional baggage, do so in advance via iberia.com or the app. Online fares are much cheaper than those at the airport.
Go to the check-in desk: If your suitcase exceeds the size limits, go directly to the check-in desks to check in before going through the security control.

You can bring liquids into the cabin of the aircraft as long as they comply with international airport security regulations:

Total limit: 1 litre per passenger.
Individual containers: Each liquid or cream must be in a container with a maximum capacity of 100 ml (larger containers are not permitted, even if only partially filled).
Transparent bag: All containers must fit together inside a single closed, clear plastic bag (ziplock or similar) measuring approximately 20 x 20 cm. This bag does not count as an extra piece of luggage in your hand luggage.
Exceptions: Food or milk for infants (the amount needed for the journey), liquid medicines or syrups (it is recommended to carry a doctor's prescription), and purchases from Duty Free airport shops (sealed in their official security bag).

Store the bag of liquids at the top of your hand luggage. You must take it out and place it in a separate tray when going through the security control if requested by airport security staff.

To help you comply with European Union airport regulations and speed up your passage through security, you must present the following in separate trays:

Your jackets and coats.
Your laptops and other large electronic devices.
Your bag containing liquids and gels (max. 1 litre in 100 ml containers) should only be presented separately from your hand luggage if requested by airport staff.

If your flight is operated by another partner airline, the hand luggage rules may vary. Here are the rules according to the airline operating your trip:

Flying with Vueling:

Free carry-on item (for everyone): 1 bag or rucksack up to 40 x 30 x 20 cm. Must be placed under the seat in front of you (compulsory).
Overhead compartment item: 1 bag with a maximum weight of 10 kg and maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 20 cm. This is only included if you travel with a fare that includes it or if you purchase it separately.

Flying with LEVEL:
You may bring 2 pieces of hand luggage free of charge for all fares:

A personal item: It must not exceed 40 x 30 x 15 cm and must fit under the seat in front of you.
A carry-on bag: 56 x 40 x 25 cm, with a maximum weight of 10 kg. You must store it in the overhead locker.