WOW Air is no longer operational, as of March 2019. Below are WOW Air's previous baggage information, for historical reference purposes.
For flights to Iceland and Europe, see the Iceland Air Baggage Fees page.
The executives of WOW Air have since launched a new low-cost airline flying via Iceland called PLAY Airlines, which began flying in 2021.
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WOW Air is a new Icelandic airline offering cheap flights between North America and Europe, connecting through Iceland. As it is a low-cost airline, WOW Air does not offer a free baggage allowance, and you must pay for all checked bags, including on Trans-Atlantic flights. As with most airlines, it is much cheaper to pre-purchase your baggage allowance online, rather than at the airport.
Small carry-on bag 0-5 kg (0-11 lbs) - Included Free of Charge
It is possible to increase the carry-on weight allowance by purchasing an additional 7kg (15 lbs), bringing the total weight allowance of your carry-on bag up to 12kg. Please note, you are still limited to a single piece of carry-on baggage.
Cost of 7kg/50lbs Carry-On Weight Allowance Increase on WOW Air
Flights between Iceland and the US East Coast (Flights over 4 hours) - $38 online ($48 at check-in)
Connecting flights between US East Coast and Europe (Via flights) - $48 online ($67 at check-in)
Flights between Iceland and the US West Coast (Flights over 8 hours) - $48 online ($48 at check-in)
Connecting flights between US West Coast and Europe (Via flights) - $57 online ($76 at check-in)
Flights under 4 hours - $19 online ($48 at check-in)
TSA - (USA): TSA Carry-On Regulations and TSA 3-1-1 Carry-On Liquids Rules
CATSA - (Canada): CATSA Carry-On Prohibited Items and CATSA Carry-On Liquids and Gel Restrictions
E-Cigarettes / Vape: TSA Rules for Flying with Electronic Cigarettes and Vape Pens 2023
Guns / Firearms: How to Fly with a Gun - TSA Rules 2023
Bluetooth Headphones: Using Bluetooth Headphones on an Airplane
WOW Air does not allow any free checked bags. Checked baggage fees are applied depending on the origin and destination of your flight.
WOW Air Checked Baggage Fees on Flights between Iceland and the US East Coast (Flights over 4 hours)
One Bag, max 20kg/44lbs - $48 online ($67 at Check-In)
Two bags, max 20kg/44lbs each - $96 online ($134 at Check-In)
Three bags, max 20kg/44lbs each - $144 online ($201 at Check-In)
Overweight Charge per Kilogram (up to 12kg maximum) - $18/kg
WOW Air Checked Baggage Fees on Connecting flights between US East Coast and Europe (Via flights)
One Bag, max 20kg/44lbs - $67 online ($76 at Check-In)
Two bags, max 20kg/44lbs each - $134 online ($152 at Check-In)
Three bags, max 20kg/44lbs each - $201 online ($229 at Check-In)
Overweight Charge per Kilogram (up to 12kg maximum) - $19/kg
WOW Air Checked Baggage Fees on Flights between Iceland and the US West Coast (Flights over 8 hours)
One Bag, max 20kg/44lbs - $67 online ($76 at Check-In)
Two bags, max 20kg/44lbs each - $134 online ($152 at Check-In)
Three bags, max 20kg/44lbs each - $201 online ($228 at Check-In)
Overweight Charge per Kilogram (up to 12kg maximum) - $19/kg
WOW Air Checked Baggage Fees on Connecting flights between US West Coast and Europe (Via flights)
One Bag, max 20kg/44lbs - $76 online ($86 at Check-In)
Two bags, max 20kg/44lbs each - $152 online ($172 at Check-In)
Three bags, max 20kg/44lbs each - $228 online ($258 at Check-In)
Overweight Charge per Kilogram (up to 12kg maximum) - $19/kg
WOW Air Checked Baggage Fees on Flights under 4 hours
One Bag, max 20kg/44lbs - $48 online ($67 at Check-In)
Two bags, max 20kg/44lbs each - $96 online ($134 at Check-In)
Three bags, max 20kg/44lbs each - $1446 online ($201 at Check-In)
Overweight Charge per Kilogram (up to 12kg maximum) - $18/kg
Linear Dimensions: What are Linear Dimensions?
Piece vs Weight: What is Piece Concept vs Weight Concept
Packing List: Travel Packing Checklist 2023
Marijuana / Cannabis: Rules for Flying with Marijuana / Cannabis in 2023
Delayed/Cancelled Flights: How to Claim Compensation for Flight Delays
Guns / Firearms: How to Fly with a Gun - TSA Rules 2023
WOW Air Checked Baggage Fees on Flights between Iceland and the US East Coast (Flights over 4 hours)
Overweight Charge per Kilogram (up to 12kg maximum) - $18/kg
Specialist / sporting equipment - $63 online ($76 at check-in)
WOW Air Checked Baggage Fees on Connecting flights between US East Coast and Europe (Via flights)
Overweight Charge per Kilogram (up to 12kg maximum) - $19/kg
Specialist / sporting equipment - $63 online ($76 at check-in)
WOW Air Checked Baggage Fees on Flights between Iceland and the US West Coast (Flights over 8 hours)
Overweight Charge per Kilogram (up to 12kg maximum) - $19/kg
Specialist / sporting equipment - $63 online ($76 at check-in)
WOW Air Checked Baggage Fees on Connecting flights between US West Coast and Europe (Via flights)
Overweight Charge per Kilogram (up to 12kg maximum) - $19/kg
Specialist / sporting equipment - $72 online ($86 at check-in)
WOW Air Checked Baggage Fees on Flights under 4 hours
Overweight Charge per Kilogram (up to 12kg maximum) - $18/kg
Specialist / sporting equipment - $44 online ($67 at check-in)