Air France Baggage Allowance
The exact Air France cabin bag size, checked baggage allowance by fare brand and excess baggage fees — copied from the official Air France baggage policy and checked on 30 October 2026.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026 · Source: official Air France website (link below)
Air France baggage allowance at a glance
Cabin: Hand baggage max 55 x 35 x 25 cm incl. wheels/handles; Economy 0-1 hand bag depending on fare (Basic: hand bag purchasable), Premium 2, Business/La Première 2
· Personal item: 1 small bag max 40 x 30 x 15 cm
· Weight: 12 kg
Checked (Economy (Light/Basic type fares)): 0 bags on fares without checked baggage
How Air France counts your baggage
Air France uses the piece concept: your allowance is counted in bags (pieces), and each piece has its own weight and size limit. Two lighter bags are not automatically the same as one heavier bag — check the per-piece limit in the table below.
Air France cabin baggage allowance
| Personal item | 1 small bag max 40 x 30 x 15 cm |
| Cabin bag | Hand baggage max 55 x 35 x 25 cm incl. wheels/handles; Economy 0-1 hand bag depending on fare (Basic: hand bag purchasable), Premium 2, Business/La Première 2 |
| Cabin weight limit | 12 kg |
| Notes | Total cabin weight: Economy and Premium 12 kg, Business and La Première 18 kg. US departures: TSA limits to 1 hand bag + 1 small bag. |
Air France checked baggage allowance by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy (Light/Basic type fares) | 0 bags on fares without checked baggage |
| Economy standard | 1 piece up to 23 kg |
| Premium | 2 pieces up to 23 kg each |
| Business | 2 pieces up to 32 kg each |
| La Première | 3 pieces up to 32 kg each |
Each checked piece max 158 cm (H+L+W). Some Africa/Caribbean/Brazil routes include 2 x 23 kg in Economy.
Excess and extra baggage fees
| Overweight bags | Bag 23-32 kg is overweight; fees route-dependent (e.g. US/Canada-Europe flat EUR 240 / USD 285 in last-24h table, or weight-stepped EUR 40/80/120 for 23-26.4 / 26.5-29.4 / 29.5-32 kg Europe-US). Over 32 kg or over 330 cm: cargo only. |
| Extra bags | Standard: 1st extra EUR 85 / USD 100, 2nd EUR 100 / USD 110, 3rd EUR 200 / USD 220; US/Canada-Europe: EUR 70 / USD 75, EUR 85 / USD 100, EUR 240 / USD 285. Max 10 checked items per passenger. |
| Prepaid online vs airport | Buying additional baggage online gives a 20% reduction on listed fees (US fees page); heavy bags can only be paid at the airport, no discount. |
| Currency | EUR |
Special items on Air France
Sports equipment
Sports equipment up to 23 kg counts as a standard bag (exceptions: surfboard 107-300 cm, scuba tank); golf bag counts as a regular checked item; bicycles/tandems charged as special baggage.
Musical instruments
Instruments over 32 kg or over 158 cm are oversized: extra fee applies and over-32 kg items need advance approval; fragile/oversized items may travel on extra paid seat(s), max 46 kg per seat.
Infants & strollers
Baby not occupying a seat: 10 kg checked allowance plus 1 collapsible stroller; lap infant also gets 1 extra small cabin bag under 12 kg, max 55 x 25 x 35 cm.
Pets
Cat/dog in cabin max 8 kg including kennel; in hold up to 75 kg including kennel; request at least 48 hours ahead. US-Europe fees: cabin EUR 200 / USD 225, hold EUR 400 / USD 450 (EUR 500 / USD 600 within 24 hours).
Frequently asked questions
What is the cabin baggage allowance on Air France?
Cabin bag: Hand baggage max 55 x 35 x 25 cm incl. wheels/handles; Economy 0-1 hand bag depending on fare (Basic: hand bag purchasable), Premium 2, Business/La Première 2 Personal item: 1 small bag max 40 x 30 x 15 cm Total cabin weight: Economy and Premium 12 kg, Business and La Première 18 kg. US departures: TSA limits to 1 hand bag + 1 small bag.
How much checked baggage is included on Air France?
Economy (Light/Basic type fares): 0 bags on fares without checked baggage; Economy standard: 1 piece up to 23 kg; Premium: 2 pieces up to 23 kg each; Business: 2 pieces up to 32 kg each Each checked piece max 158 cm (H+L+W). Some Africa/Caribbean/Brazil routes include 2 x 23 kg in Economy.
What happens if my bag is overweight on Air France?
Bag 23-32 kg is overweight; fees route-dependent (e.g. US/Canada-Europe flat EUR 240 / USD 285 in last-24h table, or weight-stepped EUR 40/80/120 for 23-26.4 / 26.5-29.4 / 29.5-32 kg Europe-US). Over 32 kg or over 330 cm: cargo only.
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online with Air France?
Buying additional baggage online gives a 20% reduction on listed fees (US fees page); heavy bags can only be paid at the airport, no discount.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.