Iraqi Airways Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

IA / IAW · Iraq

Iraqi Airways does not publish excess baggage prices on its official website; allowances and excess charges are quoted per booking in the official online booking engine, at reservation offices, or at the airport. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage PolicyOfficial website

Updated Oct 9, 2026

Iraqi Airways Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

Economy

Weight-based allowance published for London Gatwick to Baghdad flights.

  • London Gatwick to Baghdad25kg
    • Published on the airline's UK office site; per-bag Gatwick health-and-safety cap of 25kg applies.

Carry-on baggage

All cabins

  • Hand baggage (London Gatwick to Baghdad)10 kg max, 43 cm x 28 cm x 23cm
    • Published on the airline's UK office page covering London Gatwick to Baghdad travel; no carry-on allowance is published for other routes.
    • Must fit under the seat or in the overhead compartment.
    • One additional personal item (handbag, overcoat, umbrella, small camera, reading material, infant food, or mobility aid) may be carried without additional charge.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Iraqi Airways

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to iraqiairways.com.iq and open the official online booking engine via 'Modify Booking', or go directly to the manage-booking retrieval page on online.iraqiairways.com.iq.
  2. Retrieve your booking by entering your booking reference (6-character alphanumeric code) and your last name.
  3. Review the baggage options shown for your itinerary in the booking engine, add the extra baggage you need, and complete the payment online.
  4. If you prefer to arrange excess baggage with staff, contact the Iraqi Airways call centre at 5511 or visit a reservation office listed on the official 'Offices' page.
  5. If you have checked baggage, proceed to the airport check-in counter to drop it off before departure.

Prices

Extra checked bags

Iraqi Airways does not publish fixed prices for extra checked bags or excess weight on its official website. Charges are quoted per booking after the booking is retrieved in the online booking engine, or at the airport and reservation offices.

LabelAmountNotes
Online (booking engine)See official pricing
  • No public price list exists on iraqiairways.com.iq; live on-site search for 'baggage' returns only a lost-baggage announcement and search for 'excess' returns zero records.
  • Exact charges depend on route, booking class, and timing, and are shown when you retrieve your booking with your booking reference and last name in the official booking engine.
Airport / sales officeSee official pricing
  • No public fee schedule is available for airport or sales-office excess charges; the airline quotes the applicable amount per booking.
  • Verify the applicable charges with the airline before travelling.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online?

Iraqi Airways operates an official online booking engine (online.iraqiairways.com.iq) where you can retrieve your booking with a 6-character booking reference and last name. The airline does not publish a dedicated online extra-baggage page or any public excess-baggage purchase instructions on iraqiairways.com.iq; excess baggage can also be arranged through the call centre (5511) or reservation offices.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Through the official online booking engine after retrieving your booking, or at Iraqi Airways reservation offices and the call centre on 5511. Baggage added to the booking must still be dropped off at the airport check-in counter.

What are the checked baggage allowances?

Iraqi Airways publishes a free allowance only for London Gatwick to Baghdad flights (Economy 25 kg checked; hand baggage 10 kg max, 43 cm x 28 cm x 23 cm, plus one personal item). For other routes no allowance table is published; allowances depend on route and booking class and are confirmed when you retrieve your booking in the online booking engine or at check-in.

How are excess baggage charges calculated?

Charges are not published publicly; they depend on route and booking class. The exact amount is quoted when you retrieve your booking in the official online booking engine.

Are there published overweight or oversized baggage fees?

No overweight or oversized fee schedule is published on iraqiairways.com.iq. Under Gatwick health-and-safety rules no single checked bag over 25 kg is accepted there; excess-weight or oversized items are assessed at the airport check-in counter — contact the call centre (5511) or a reservation office for the applicable charges.

How can I pay for online purchases?

The official online booking engine provides secured payment, and credit card fees may apply.

Are there restrictions on online check-in or baggage drop-off?

Online check-in is available on all domestic and some selected international flights, from 48 hours to 45 minutes before departure, for travellers holding a confirmed and valid e-ticket. Passengers with checked baggage must drop it at the airport check-in counter before departure.

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