Airline vs airline · Checked October 29, 2026
Delta vs KLM: baggage rules compared
Carry-on, personal item, checked bag and check-in deadlines for Delta Air Lines and KLM, from each airline's own website.
The short version
- KLM's carry-on limit is roomier (55 x 35 x 25 cm) than Delta's (22 x 14 x 9 in), about 7% more space.
- Delta: no published carry-on weight limit. KLM: 12 kg (26 lb) carry-on weight limit.
| Delta | KLM | |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on size | 22 x 14 x 9 in / 56 x 35 x 23 cm | 55 x 35 x 25 cm / about 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.8 in |
| Carry-on weight | No published limit | 12 kg (26 lb) |
| Carry-on on the cheapest fare | Included | Included (Not on Economy Basic. 12 kg total with the small bag) |
| Personal item | No size published, must fit under the seat | 40 x 30 x 15 cm / about 15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 in |
| Checked bag size | 157 cm (62 in) in total | 158 cm (62 in) in total |
| Checked bag weight | 23 kg (50 lb) per bag in economy, 45 kg (100 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 | 24 hours before | 30 hours before |
| Bag drop closes | 45 min before (domestic / short-haul), 60 min before (international / long-haul) | 40 min before (domestic / short-haul), 60 min before (international / long-haul) |
| At the gate by | 15 min before | 15 min before |
| Power banks | 2 (up to 100 Wh each); in-flight use: allowed except taxi, take-off and landing; no recharging it on board | Standard 100 Wh / 160 Wh rules |
Carry-on that fits both
55 x 35 x 23 cm (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.1 in)
The smallest limit on each side
Personal item that fits both
Under the seat
One airline doesn't publish a size
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 Delta carry-on bigger than KLM?
KLM's carry-on limit is roomier (55 x 35 x 25 cm) than Delta's (22 x 14 x 9 in), about 7% more space.
What carry-on size fits both Delta and KLM?
A bag no bigger than 55 x 35 x 23 cm (21.7 x 13.8 x 9.1 in) fits both carry-on limits. Check weight limits too.