Airline vs airline · Checked October 29, 2026
Air France vs KLM: baggage rules compared
Carry-on, personal item, checked bag and check-in deadlines for Air France and KLM, from each airline's own website.
The short version
- The carry-on limits are about the same size on Air France and KLM.
- Air France: 26 lb (12 kg) carry-on weight limit. KLM: 12 kg (26 lb) carry-on weight limit.
- Air France includes a carry-on depending on the fare, while KLM includes a carry-on.
| Air France | KLM | |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on size | 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.9 in / 55 x 35 x 25 cm | 55 x 35 x 25 cm / about 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.8 in |
| Carry-on weight | 26 lb (12 kg) | 12 kg (26 lb) |
| Carry-on on the cheapest fare | Depends on fare (Economy: 0 or 1 cabin bag depending on fare. 12 kg total with the small bag) | Included (Not on Economy Basic. 12 kg total with the small bag) |
| Personal item | 16 x 12 x 6 in / 40 x 30 x 15 cm | 40 x 30 x 15 cm / about 15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 in |
| Checked bag size | 158 cm (62 in) in total | 158 cm (62 in) in total |
| Checked bag weight | 23 kg (50 lb) per bag in economy, 32 kg (70.5 lb) max for any bag | 23 kg (51 lb) per bag in economy, 32 kg (71 lb) max for any bag |
| Online check-in opens | 30 hours before | 30 hours before |
| Bag drop closes | Not published | 40 min before (domestic / short-haul), 60 min before (international / long-haul) |
| At the gate by | 15 min before (domestic / short-haul), 20 min before (international / long-haul) | 15 min before |
| Power banks | Standard 100 Wh / 160 Wh rules | Standard 100 Wh / 160 Wh rules |
Carry-on that fits both
55 x 35 x 25 cm (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.8 in)
The smallest limit on each side
Personal item that fits both
40 x 30 x 15 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 in)
The smallest limit on each side
Flying both on one trip? The trip checker shows which airline sets each limit, and the gate card keeps the rules on your phone.
Will your bag fit?
Measure with wheels, handles and pockets included. The order of the sides doesn't matter.
Questions people ask
Is the Air France carry-on bigger than KLM?
The carry-on limits are about the same size on Air France and KLM.
What carry-on size fits both Air France and KLM?
A bag no bigger than 55 x 35 x 25 cm (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.8 in) fits both carry-on limits, and 40 x 30 x 15 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 in) fits both personal item limits. Check weight limits too.