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ITA Airways baggage allowance and rules

Last checked: 7/16/2026 • IATA: AZ

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Not a binding baggage approval: fare, route, aircraft or operating carrier can vary. Check the linked official sources before booking and departure.

Carry-on for the overhead bin

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm554023
in21.715.79
Weight
8 kg / 17.6 lb
  • One overhead carry-on is included on ITA Airways-operated flights; handles, pockets and wheels count within the published dimensions.
  • On busy non-intercontinental flights, staff may place an otherwise compliant bag in the hold at the gate, while partner-operated and certain US itineraries can follow another carrier's policy.
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Source for this section: Carry-on baggage

Personal item

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm304015
in11.815.75.9
  • One handbag, small backpack or laptop bag may accompany the overhead carry-on.
  • ITA Airways publishes dimensions for this accessory but no separate weight limit; smaller bags within these dimensions are normally tagged for under-seat storage, except on A330 aircraft.

Source for this section: Personal item

Checked baggage

  • Economy Light includes no checked bag, while the standard Economy allowance is one 23 kg piece.
  • Premium Economy lists two 23 kg pieces; Business generally lists two 32 kg pieces, with different allowances on Italian domestic flights and further fare- or route-specific exceptions.
  • Each standard piece is limited to 158 cm in total dimensions.

Source for this section: Checked baggage

Overweight & excess baggage

  • Charges vary by destination group, fare, number of pieces, weight, size, sales channel and purchase time.
  • ITA Airways publishes separate tables for overweight, additional and oversized baggage, so the current itinerary-specific price should be checked before travel.

Source for this section: Excess baggage charges

Liquids in carry-on

Varies

  • For departures covered by the published EU rule, each liquid container may hold up to 100 ml and all containers must fit in one transparent resealable bag of up to 1 litre per passenger.
  • Medicines, baby food and sealed duty-free liquids have separate conditions, while rules at the departure airport remain decisive.

Source for this section: Carry-on liquids

Pets

Pet transport

Varies

Since 1 December 2025, new pet bookings are limited to dogs and cats at least three months old, subject to route, aircraft and national rules.

More details
  • In the cabin, animal, soft carrier and food together may weigh up to 12 kg on Italian domestic flights or 8 kg on other flights, and the carrier may measure up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm; advance booking and the required check-in form apply.

Source for this section: Pets in the cabin

Special baggage

Sports equipment

Varies

Sports equipment is charged separately, with fees grouped by equipment size, destination and purchase channel.

More details
  • Pieces over 23 kg can also attract an excess-weight charge, total dimensions may not exceed 300 cm, and secure protective packing is required.

Source for this section: Sports equipment

Musical instruments

Varies

An instrument in a hard case may replace the normal carry-on without an extra charge when it weighs no more than 8 kg and measures no more than 55 × 35 × 25 cm.

More details
  • Larger cabin instruments require a separately booked seat, while checked instruments need advance contact, protective packing and must remain within the published 32 kg hold limit.

Source for this section: Musical instruments

Medical equipment

Allowed

Assistance and transport of mobility or medical equipment should be arranged with ITA Airways at least 48 hours before departure because aircraft dimensions, batteries and medical clearance can affect acceptance.

More details
  • Approved personal oxygen equipment and portable oxygen concentrators can be carried free of charge under the published conditions; liquid oxygen is prohibited.

Source for this section: Accessible travel

Advance approval and aircraft-specific limits can apply to special items.

Prohibited items in the cabin

  • Paints, solvents, petrol and other flammable liquids
  • Fireworks, flares and other explosives
  • Poisons, infectious substances and corrosive chemicals
  • Radioactive materials and unapproved gas cylinders
  • This is a selected summary rather than ITA Airways' complete dangerous-goods table.
  • The listed groups are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage; batteries, medicines, toiletries and other regulated articles have item-specific conditions and may require airline approval.

Source for this section: Restricted and prohibited items

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