KLM Baggage Allowance
The exact KLM cabin bag size, checked baggage allowance by fare brand and excess baggage fees — copied from the official KLM baggage policy and checked on 30 October 2026.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026 · Source: official KLM website (link below)
KLM baggage allowance at a glance
Cabin: 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)
· Weight: 12 kg
Checked (Economy Basic): No checked bag included (addable for a fee)
How KLM counts your baggage
KLM 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.
KLM cabin baggage allowance
| Personal item | 1 small bag max 40 x 30 x 15 cm (always included free) |
| 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 |
| Cabin weight limit | 12 kg |
| Notes | Combined small bag + hand baggage max 12 kg (Economy and Premium Comfort), 18 kg in Business. US departures limited by TSA to 1 hand bag + 1 small bag. |
KLM checked baggage allowance 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.
Excess and extra baggage fees
| Prepaid online 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. |
| Currency | EUR |
Special items on KLM
Infants & strollers
Lap infant (0-23 months): 1 hand baggage item max 55 x 35 x 25 cm / 12 kg plus baby food; checked: none on Basic/Light, other ticket types 1 checked bag of max 10 kg.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cabin baggage allowance on 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) Combined small bag + hand baggage max 12 kg (Economy and Premium Comfort), 18 kg in Business. US departures limited by TSA to 1 hand bag + 1 small bag.
How much checked baggage is included on KLM?
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) Checked piece limits per KLM ticket-options page (klm.com); exact allowance shown in My Trip.
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online with KLM?
Extra checked baggage can be added for a fee via booking/My Trip; fee amounts were not stated on the klm.com pages read.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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