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Air France vs KLM Baggage Allowance
Cabin bag size, checked allowance and excess fees for Air France and KLM side by side — both from the airlines' official policies, checked 30 October 2026.
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
- Cabin weight: 12.0 kg
- Checked (Economy (Light/Basic type fares)): 0 bags on fares without checked baggage
- Prepaid 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.
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KLM
- Cabin bag: Hand baggage max 55 x 35 x 25 cm incl. handles/wheels; Economy Basic: not included (purchasable), Light/Standard/Flex: 1 piece; Premium Comfort: 2 pieces; Business: 2 pieces
- Personal item: 1 small bag max 40 x 30 x 15 cm (always included free)
- Cabin weight: 12.0 kg
- Checked (Economy Basic): No checked bag included (addable for a fee)
- Prepaid vs airport: Extra checked baggage can be added for a fee via booking/My Trip; fee amounts were not stated on the klm.com pages read.
The short verdict
By cabin volume and weight the two are closely matched — the real difference is in the fare tables below.
Both airlines count baggage differently across fares, so compare the checked tables before you book the cheaper ticket: a fare with no bag included can end up costing more.
Air France checked baggage 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.
KLM checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy Basic | No checked bag included (addable for a fee) |
| Economy Light | No checked bag included (addable for a fee) |
| Economy Standard / Flex | 1 piece up to 23 kg |
| Premium Comfort Light | No checked bag included (addable for a fee) |
| Premium Comfort Standard / Flex | 2 pieces up to 23 kg each |
| Business Light | 1 piece up to 32 kg |
| Business Standard / Flex | 2 pieces up to 32 kg each |
Checked piece limits per KLM ticket-options page (klm.com); exact allowance shown in My Trip.
Official source: Air France baggage policy — official website
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
Official source: KLM baggage policy — official website
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.