Norwegian baggage fees and fare rules

IATA: DY

Last verified: 2026-08-23

Last verified: 2026-08-23Core baggage status: Recently checked

Where the base fare stops

Cabin-bag trigger

Norwegian's LowFare path includes only a small under-seat personal item. LowFare+ and Flex include a 10 kg cabin bag, so the first decision is whether the cheapest fare actually covers your bag.

What travels free

The included LowFare item is 30 x 20 x 38 cm and must fit under the seat. That is a smaller allowance than a normal overhead cabin bag.

Paid checked-bag model

Norwegian checked baggage is bought as an add-on. The 20 kg and 23 kg bag prices vary by route, season, and purchase timing, while airport excess baggage is charged per additional kg.

Highest-risk restriction

The main Norwegian fee traps are LowFare cabin baggage, paid checked bags, seat selection, and LowFare refund limits.

Quick ways to avoid fees

Do not book LowFare unless the 30 x 20 x 38 cm under-seat item is enough or the fare still wins after adding a bag.
Compare LowFare+ or Flex when you need a 10 kg cabin bag, because those fare paths include it.
Buy checked baggage before the airport when needed; 20 kg and 23 kg bag prices vary by route, season, and timing.
Avoid LowFare if refunds matter, because the refund row says tickets are not refundable except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances.

Last verified note: Norwegian carry-on, checked-bag, seat, change/cancellation, and unaccompanied-minor details were last verified on 2025-12-24.

Core fee breakdown

Start with what the base fare excludes, then check how purchase timing, bag size, and weight change the price.

Carry-on rules

See also the broader carry-on fee reference.

When the issue is whether a bag will physically pass at the gate, compare the published rule with sizer enforcement reality.

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
LowFare	All routes	0.00 EUR	per flight	LowFare includes only an under-seat item; overhead cabin baggage is a fare or paid-benefit issue	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23
LowFare+, Flex	All routes	0.00 EUR	per flight	LowFare+ and Flex include overhead cabin baggage; Reward benefits can also add it when active	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

Checked baggage fees

See also the checked baggage fee reference. For a side-by-side baseline comparison, review Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Iberia Express.

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
Optional add-on	All routes	From 9.90 to 59.90 EUR	at booking / manage booking	LowFare has no checked bag; paid bag price varies by route, season, and purchase timing	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23
Optional add-on	All routes	From 17.90 to 74.90 EUR	at booking / manage booking	23 kg bag price varies by route, season, and timing; add online before check-in to avoid higher rates	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

Excess and overweight baggage

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
Checked bags above standard allowance	All routes	15.00 USD	at airport	Checked bags over 23 kg; charged per kg, per leg, up to 32 kg maximum per bag	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

Oversized baggage

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
Checked bags above published size limits	All routes	Not published as separate flat fee USD	before travel / bag drop	Checked bags must not exceed 250 x 79 x 112 cm with max circumference 300 cm	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

Seat and fare-related fees

See also the seat selection fee reference.

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
LowFare	All routes	From 0 to 20 EUR	at booking / check-in	Standard seat selection; free random seat assigned at check-in if not purchased	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23
All fares	All routes	From 10 to 45 EUR	at booking / manage booking	Extra legroom or front-row seats; price varies by route and timing	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

Change and cancellation references

Applies to	Region / route	Amount	Timing	Conditions	Source
All fares	All routes	Fee plus fare difference EUR	before departure	Flight changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference on LowFare; LowFare+ and Flex fares allow changes with fewer restrictions	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23
LowFare	All routes	Not permitted EUR	after booking	Ticket refunds not permitted on LowFare except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances	Official sourceChecked 2026-08-23

When fees may not apply

Norwegian does not offer an unaccompanied-minor service.
Ticket refunds are not permitted on LowFare except for flight cancellation or qualifying circumstances.

Compare with other airlines

Comparison links below are limited to airlines with closely related fee structures or booking models.

Ryanair easyJet Vueling Iberia Express

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